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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 6.36pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Feb 2025, 10.47am
Fires - Advice: GULF RD, EMMAVILLE
There is a fire in this park called GULF RD, EMMAVILLE. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 1.33pm
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 1 Feb 2025, 2.00pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 11.35am
Closed areas: Park closed due to roadworks
To allow for access road upgrades to be conducted the primary access road to most visitor facilities in Washpool NP, Coachwood Drive, will be closed from 2pm Saturday 1 February until 2pm Friday 28 February 2025. Due to this closure Bellbird and Coombadjha campgrounds, the Coachwood and Granite picnic areas, and all walks that depart from these locations are also closed.
This road closure will not impact the World Heritage Walk, but for visitors intending to undertake the Walk during this time please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 to discuss camping options.
This closure does not extend to Four Bull Hut or the horse riding trails in the north-west area of Washpool NP.
Do not enter closed areas and follow any direction from signage, staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 1.30pm
Safety alerts: Speed limits within park
Vehicle access in Boonoo Boonoo NP is restricted to a maximum of 40km/h throughout the park, and some areas with shared pedestrian access are restricted to 10km/h. Gravel roads can become slippery at times, particularly in wet weather, so please exercise caution and adhere to the sign-posted limits.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.06am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2025, 6.42am
Closed parks: Yabbra National Park closed
Yabbra National Park is closed until further notice. The closure is due to damage from recent weather events, planned roadworks and ongoing pest control programs. Joes Box Road, Yabbra Plains Road, South Haystack Feeder Road and Pocupar Road are management trails only with only authorised vehicles permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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