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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2024, 8.56am
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 Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.01am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.02am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.08am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive & Coxs Road Closure
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Coxs Road are closed until winter 2025. Estimated re-opening date is June following completion of maintenance works.
Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore seasonally closed from late spring until late autumn dependant on rainfall during the wet season. There may also be additional closures during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.
This closure will affect the following areas:
- Murray Scrub Lookout
- Sherwood Lookout
Iron Pot Creek Campground and Murray Scrub Walking track can be accessed via Murray Scrub Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 10.07am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 7.50am
Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed
Jubullum Flat Camp Aboriginal Area is closed until further notice due to hazardous trees and related works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 25 Nov 2024, 9.00am to Sat 1 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2024, 8.44am
Closed areas: Four Bull Hut closed due to ongoing pest control operations
Four Bull Hut in the north of Washpool NP is closed until Saturday 1 March 2025 as there is an ongoing pest control operation underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the lNPWS Northern Tablelands Area office 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Sun 24 Nov 2024, 4.19pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 4.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 4.05pm
Safety alerts: Limited access to Peacock Creek Campground
Access to Peacock Creek Campground is currently restricted to 4WD vehicles.
Large potholes and significant damage on Peacock Creek Road and Sextonville Road, make them unsuitable for 2WD vehicles, caravans, or camper trailers.
Alternative Access (2WD): Visitors are advised to use Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive fro 2WD access, noting it is dry weather only.
Alternative Access (AWD/off road capable caravans & trailers): Visitors are advised to use Iron Pot Creek Road for 4WD, AWD and caravans/trailers that are off road capable.
For further information, please contact the Kyogle NPWS office at (02) 6632 0000.
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Applies from Thu 21 Nov 2024, 3.07pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 4.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2024, 9.34am
Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Partial Closure
Cambridge Plateau Drive is closed between Mount Babyl and Peacock Creek Road due to hazardous conditions.
Peacock Creek campground remains open but is only accessible by 4WDs via Sextonville Road, Iron Pot Creek Road and Peacock Creek Road.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS park office on 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Tue 8 Oct 2024, 9.00am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 9.07am
Other planned events: Caution: Roadworks in Place
Roadworks will be taking place along Farnell Road, Wattle Creek Road, Spirabo Forest Way and Billyrimba Trail from 9am Tuesday 8th October until 5pm Tuesday 31st December 2024.
All areas will remain open, please exercise caution when driving, riding or walking along these tracks, and follow any instructions from signage, staff or contractors.
Please note Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive is not impacted by these works.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2024, 6.31pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 6.32pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 9.47am
Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - 2WD access dry weather only
Cambridge Plateu Forest Drive access is limited to dry weather only for 2WD vehicles until future surface works occur.
We apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Aug 2024, 12.48pm
Hazard reduction burns: Terrace Creek HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 09/08/2024. The fire is called Terrace Creek HR. 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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.06am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2024, 8.24am
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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