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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. Track surfaces may be muddy and uneven so take care.
For more information contact Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300. 

Other planned events: Williams River Picnic Area Barbeques Out of Order
The barbeques at Williams River Picnic Area (Blue Gum Loop) are currently unavailable for use. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience and will rectify the situation as soon as possible. For more information, please call the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.

Closed areas: Notice of public safety temporary closure – Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be closing the below visitor areas and campgrounds on the Barrington Tops plateau area from Monday 2 to Friday 27 September 2024 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for management operations.

• Gummi Falls campground and day use area
• Devils Hole campground and day use area
• Horse Swamp campground
• Polblue Falls day use area
• Barrington Trail (central)
• Butchers Swamp Trail
• Paddys Ridge Trail
• Green Gap Trail
• Bullock Brush Trail
• Tugalow Trail
• Thunderbolts Trail
• Horse Swamp Trail
• Polblue Ridge Trail

 
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
Barrington Tops Forest Road (Scone Gloucester Road), Tubrabucca Road and Pheasant Creek Road will remain open for through traffic. Road users may experience short delays.
 
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please contact [email protected].

Closed areas: Notice of Aerial Shooting for Feral Animal Control - Barrington Tops National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct an aerial shoot for feral animal control operation from Monday 2 to Friday 27 September 2024 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park.
The below visitor areas and campgrounds on the Barrington Tops plateau area will be closed during this period, including:

• Polblue campground and day use area
• Little Murray campground
• Junction Pools campground
• Black Swamp campground
• Wombat Creek campground
• Careys Peak lookout
• Barrington Trail day use area
• Barrington Trail (south) including Little Murray Trail and Junction Pools Trail
• Narrow Plain Trail
• Aeroplane Hill Trail (including Big Hole Trail)
• Edwards Swamp Trail
• The Corker
• Link Trail
• Careys Peak Trail
• Polblue Swamp walking track including Polblue Trail

Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
Barrington Tops Forest Road (Scone Gloucester Road) will remain open for through traffic. Road users may experience short delays.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please email [email protected]

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.

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.


Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service