Floods and park closures

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Heavy rainfall and flooding combined with damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are expected across northern NSW over the next few days. Most national parks in northern NSW including campgrounds and day use areas will be closed for safety.

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Falls Lookout walk

Boonoo Boonoo National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 10 March 2025, 10.22am

Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Tue 11 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.22am.

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event

National Parks are closed from 10.00am 6th March to 10.00am 11th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. This park will re-open as soon as it is safe. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office 02 6739 0700.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

 

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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8.40am.

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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Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Tue 11 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.22am

Safety alerts: Caution due to severe weather warning

Weather warning for heavy rain, damaging winds and possible widespread flooding. 

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office 02 6739 0700.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Tue 11 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.22am

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event

National Parks are closed from 10.00am 6th March to 10.00am 11th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. This park will re-open as soon as it is safe. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office 02 6739 0700.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

 

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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8.40am

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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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/walking-tracks/falls-lookout-walk/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Boonoo Boonoo National Park in the Country NSW region

  • Boonoo Boonoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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