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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Jun 2024, 7.58am
Safety alerts: Visitor Safety Alert: Feral Horses
Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
· avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
· retreat to your vehicle
· wave your arms around and make lots of noise
· walk in a group rather than as an individual
· always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 1 May 2024, 2.09pm to Fri 5 Jul 2024, 2.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 11.10am
Closed areas: Rocky Crossing Walk closed for pedestrian bridge replacement works
Rocky Crossing Walk is closed for pedestrian bridge replacement works. The project is progressing well and the track will be reopened as soon as possible. Blue Gum Loop Walk and Williams River Picnic Area remain open.
For more information, phone NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 23 Feb 2024, 11.50am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 11.06am
Other planned events: Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing Walking Track Works
Track works are being undertaken on Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing walks. Temporary closures may occur and will be posted as a separate alert. Be aware of contractors and machinery operating in the area and follow any onsite signage or directions from staff or contractors.
For more information contact Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 10.25am
Closed areas: Rockglen/Lea Hurst precincts closed for pest control operations
Western section of park closed for ground pest control operation
The western section of Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen and Lea Hurst precincts) is closed 9am, Friday 19 January 2024 to 10am, Monday 30 December 2024 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 1.30pm to Wed 10 Jul 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 9.38am
Closed areas: Jacky Barkers Campground is Closed
Jacky Barkers Campground is closed from Tuesday 18 June until Wednesday 10 July 2024 at due to wet and boggy conditions.
For further details, please contact the local Walcha office on (02) 6777 4700.
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Applies from Fri 31 May 2024, 7.00am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 May 2024, 1.30pm
Closed areas: Winter closure of 4WD trails
The following 4WD access trails are closed to vehicles from Friday 31 May 2024 due to the annual winter closure:
- Barrington trail (south and central)
- Paddys Ridge trail
- Bullock Brush trail
- Butchers Swamp trail
- Thunderbolts trail (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road)
- Tugalow trail
The following areas also closed to vehicles during this time:
- Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds
- Associated walking tracks, lookouts and facilities
You can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks, lookouts and facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone office on 02 6540 2300. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 May 2024, 10.34am
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jun 2024, 8.54am
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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