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Bar Mountain picnic area

Border Ranges National Park

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 4.37pm to Fri 30 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 4.53pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

For safety, the following areas are closed until 30 May 2025 due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:

  • Historic Nightcap Track

Areas will be opened once inspections, and any required works are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Thu 20 Mar 2025, 11.46am to Fri 30 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 5.01pm

Closed areas: Closed Areas within Border Ranges NP - Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred damage

For safety the below areas are closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred until 10am Monday 30th May


• Brindle Creek walking track
• Helmholtzia loop walking track
• Booyong walking track


These Closures are weather dependent and may be extended.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 8.27am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 1.53pm

Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed

North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 June 2025. The road is currently unsafe to traffic. This closure maybe extended, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.

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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 8.28am

Closed areas: Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and summit closed

Parts of Wollumbin National Park, including the Korrumbyn Creek picnic area, Lyrebird walking track, and visitor facilities at Breakfast Creek, are open.

Parking at Korrumbyn Creek and Breakfast Creek is limited.

Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and the summit remain closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information visit our webpage at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/wollumbin-national-park. For up to date visitor information check www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/wollumbin-national-park

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/bar-mountain-picnic-area/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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