Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 10.08am
Closed areas: Jacky Barker Campground Closed
Jacky Barkers Campground is closed due to hazardous road conditions.
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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 10.08am
Jacky Barkers Campground is closed due to hazardous road conditions.
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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Sun 6 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 9.22am
East Kunderang Homestead is closed from Friday 28 March 2025 until Monday 7 April 2025 due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
For further information, please contact the local National Parks & Wildlife Service office on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 12.25pm to Sun 6 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 9.14am
Halls Peak campground and picnic areas are closed from Thursday 27 March until Monday 7 April 2025 due to hazardous road conditions and inclement weather.
For further details, please contact the local office on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.43am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.46am
There will be temporary track closures to undertake essential vegetation maintenance between Tuesday 01 April and Friday 04 April involving:
For your own safety and NPWS staff, please respect any signage and safety measures in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100
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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 4.13pm
The Worimi Conservation Lands and Samurai Beach, Tomaree National Park is currently closed for beach driving, due to extreme weather and marine conditions until Friday 4th April when conditions are expected to ease.
Do not enter closed areas, drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation- fines apply.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 12.00am to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 3.42pm
Some areas in this park are closed from 6am, Tuesday 1 April to 6pm, Thursday 17 April 2025 for ground shooting for feral animal control. This program will target pigs. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species
The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.50am to Mon 14 Apr 2025, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.53am
Karuah National Park is closed until further notice due to infrastructure repair works on Hobart Forest Road and recent storm damage causing the deterioration of conditions on the remaining access road; Witt Road. This closure effects the following parts of Karuah National Park:
- Tattersalls Campground
- Double Wharf Picnic Area
Karuah National Park will re-open when access road conditions are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sun 30 Mar 2025, 9.34am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Sun 30 Mar 2025, 9.38am
Due to the recent rain, NPWS advises riders to not use the Mountain Bike Track network due to the wet conditions from Saturday 29th March 2025
Using wet or muddy tracks causes damage.
Please help protect our tracks by riding on Management Trails in wet conditions or after rain events.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS office 02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Sat 29 Mar 2025, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Mar 2025, 1.36pm
Youdales campground and the day use area are closed from 29 March to 11 April due to flooding.
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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 5.06pm
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be temporarily closing Little Murray Campground, Little Murray Trail and Narrow Plain Trail on the Barrington Tops plateau from Monday 31 March to Friday 30 May 2025 (including weekend days) for a park management program to address a public safety risk.
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. For further information about these closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 5.01pm
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 Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.39am
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Mon 7 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 10.05am
The Brunkerville Fire Trial in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area is closed for Road maintenance from Monday 31 March to 7 April 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 49464100.
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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 19 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.42pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking a Felixer feral cat pest management program the Gloucester Tops part of the park from Friday 28 March 2025 to Friday 19 September 2025.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of feral cats on wildlife, especially the endangered rufous scrub-bird and broad-toothed rat. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
The operation will involve the use Felixer 1080 cartridges, containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison, dispensed by a Felixer unit, for the control of feral cats.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 13 Mar 2025, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 1.41pm
Williams Top Rd in Chichester State Forest has been impacted by recent, heavy rain. 4WD vehicles are recommended during wet conditions. Please contact the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300 or the Dungog Visitor Information Centre on 02 4992 2212 for more information on accessing the Corker Trail or upper Rocky Crossing Walk.
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Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 11.40am
The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.
For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 8.59am to Mon 5 May 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 3.20pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Monday 5 May 2025 in the following areas:
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 5.30am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 1.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 9.43am
Northern section of Wollemi National Park is closed from 5am Tuesday 1 April to 6pm Friday 4 April 2025 for an aerial pest control operation. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Sat 5 Apr 2025, 8.49am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 9.43am
Manobalai Nature Reserve and Tangory Nature Reserve is closed from 5am Tuesday 1 April to 6pm Friday 4 April 2025 for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Sat 5 Apr 2025, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 9.44am
Sections of Yengo National Park are closed from 5am Tuesday 1 April to 6pm Friday 4 April 2025 for an aerial pest control operation. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2025, 12.24pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 12.27pm
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 17 February to Sunday 23 March 2025. Sugarloaf Range Rd between the intersection with Mount Sugarloaf Rd in the North to the intersection with Wakefield Forest Rd to the South for Vegetation Management.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Sun 9 Mar 2025, 4.14pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 9.13am
Copeland Tops State Conservation Area will be closed from 10 March to 11 April 2025 to allow contractors to undertake major precinct upgrade works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent. There are no tours in this area during this time.
The areas affected include:
1. Hidden Treasure day use area, picnic area, toilets and carpark
2. The Hidden Treasure walking track
3. The Basin Loop Walking track
4. The Mountain Maid Precinct
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 25 Feb 2025, 11.08am to Sat 31 May 2025, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 9.13am
Craddocks Creek Trail in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area will be closed until 31st May 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail works and landslip remediation. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.27pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.33pm
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be closing the below visitor areas on the Barrington Tops plateau area from Thursday 20th February to Friday 2nd May 2024 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for management operation:
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.00am
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 Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 9.02am
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 2025 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 Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.18pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 9.14am
Berrico Nature Reserve will be closed until June 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 4.09pm
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Fri 22 Nov 2024, 1.32pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.07pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Wollemi National Park specifically the Canobla Gap Trail and Capertee River Trail areas in the Capertee Valley.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species including the Brush Tailed Wallaby, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 the Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 6.30am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 10.00am
Parts of Hunter Wetlands National Park may be closed within a date range of 6:30am Monday 5th August 2024 to 11:00pm Monday 30th June 2025 for deer control shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park.
When active the shoot operation area will be delineated by signage advising visitors “do not enter” at any time during the night time operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Fri 27 Sep 2024, 9.28am to Sat 31 May 2025, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 9.05am
Some 4WD trails remain closed after the annual seasonal closure period (from 1 June to 30 September) due to trail conditions. The following 4WD trails remain closed:
This closure does not affect public vehicle access to Polblue, Gummi Falls, Devils Hole, Horse Swamp, Little Murray, or Junction Pools campgrounds.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise these trails while they are closed to public vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 30 Oct 2024, 2.28pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.12am
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands NP is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 8.35am
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while Little Mountain Road is being repaired. The road is impassable.
Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 1.33pm
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Fri 29 Dec 2023, 2.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.28am
Please do not swim or enter the water at Stockton Beach in the Worimi Conservation Lands. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming here.
The beach is remote, unpatrolled and has dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.
Mobile phone service is also limited here - you may not be able to call for help if you need it.
SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS AT BIRUBI POINT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB AT ANNA BAY.
We want everyone to enjoy their visit - and to return home safely.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2025, 8.28am
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.
If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked.
For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am
Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired.
The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.
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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm
Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.
Please remember to:
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 9.05am
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 9.05am
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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