McDirtys walking track

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Current alerts in this area

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 2.15pm to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 3.43pm

Closed areas: Threlfall picnic area is closed for upgrade works

There is no vehicle or pedestrian access to Threlfall picnic area due to works to upgrade the visitor facilities from Thursday 22 May until Friday 13 June 2025 at 4:00pm. Visitors can still use picnic facilities at the Blue Hole picnic area.

For more information, contact the Armidale NPWS office on (02) 6738 9100.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/mcdirtys-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.
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Emergency services

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