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Barrington Tops National Park

National Park · NSW · NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Some areas closed

4 closures listed.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service lists closures of parts of this park, as of 12:45 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read each notice to see what's affected.

We last read NPWS's alerts at 12:45 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). They last changed at 12:15 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time).

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What's closed

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  • 4WD Trail Closures

    NPWS · Partial closure

    4WD Trail Closures

    Most of the public-accessible 4WD trails in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area have now re-opened, after the annual season closure period. However, the following 4WD trail remains closed, due to trail conditions/operational needs: Barrington Trail south past the Junction Pools Trail This closure does not effect public vehicle access to the Barrington Tops plateau campgrounds. Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise the trail while it is closed to public vehicles. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.

    Updated by NPWS at 12:13 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). As of 12:45 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

    Alerts © NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, licensed under CC BY 4.0

  • Burraga Swamp Walk Closed

    NPWS · Partial closure

    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.

    Updated by NPWS at 12:13 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). As of 12:45 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

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  • Closed areas: Barington Tops National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control

    NPWS · Partial closure

    Closed areas: Barington Tops National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control

    The Gloucester Tops section of Barrington Tops National Park will be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control. Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply. This closure does not directly effect Gloucester River campground and all walking tracks / picnic facilities at Gloucester Tops will remain open during daylight hours when an operation is happening.

    Dates given: “to Friday 16 October 2026”

    Updated by NPWS at 12:13 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). As of 12:45 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

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  • Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park

    NPWS · Partial closure

    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.

    Updated by NPWS at 12:13 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). As of 12:45 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

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Other alerts (3)

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Cautions

  • Visitor safety alert: feral horses · NPWS

    NPWS · Caution

    Visitor safety alert: feral horses

    Feral horses move through this campground and along the adjacent walking track day and night. Campers at Polblue campground 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.

    Updated by NPWS at 12:13 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). As of 12:45 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

    Alerts © NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, licensed under CC BY 4.0

  • Williams Top Rd - 4WD recommended in wet conditions · NPWS

    NPWS · Caution

    Williams Top Rd - 4WD recommended in wet conditions

    Williams Top Rd (in Chichester State Forest) has been reopened, allowing vehicle access to Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area (start of the Corker Trail). However, 4WD is recommended in wet conditions due to slippery surfaces. Drivers should be experienced and well prepared as mobile coverage in the area is limited. For more information contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Information Centre on 02 4992 2212.

    Updated by NPWS at 12:13 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). As of 12:45 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

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Works and events

  • Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program · NPWS

    NPWS · Works or event

    Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program

    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 12 September to 20 September 2026 in the following reserves: Barrington Tops National Park/State Conservation Area Towarri National Park / Wingen Maid Nature Reserve / Cedar Brush Nature Reserve Wallabadah Nature Reserve Woolooma National Park Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve/National Park Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area Curracabundi National Park/State Conservation Area, Bretti Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Monkeycot Nature Reserve, Coneac State Conservation Area, Camels Hump Nature Reserve, Khatambuhl Nature Reserve Copeland Tops State Conservation Area Berrico Nature Reserve The Glen Nature Reserve The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at authorised entrances to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and most other NPWS managed land. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. Please contact NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 02 6540 2300 for more information.

    Dates given: “to 20 September 2026”

    The end date in this notice has passed, but NPWS still lists it.

    Updated by NPWS at 12:13 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). As of 12:45 pm Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

    Alerts © NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, licensed under CC BY 4.0