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Washpool walking track

North Coast, Country NSW

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
1 February 2025 Closed areas Park closed due to roadworks Details

Applies from Sat 1 Feb 2025, 2.00pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 1.31pm

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.

Details

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/washpool-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Washpool National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions

  • Washpool 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 applies only at attractions in the Glen Innes area. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change and display your receipt.

    Buy annual pass
  • in Gibraltar Range National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions

  • Gibraltar Range National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, road damage, or high fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

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

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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