Applies from Fri 29 Nov 2024, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2024, 1.46pm

Closed areas: Road and Trail Closures Due to Heavy Rainfall

The following roads and walking tracks will be closed from 12pm Friday 29th of November due to a forecasted heavy rainfall event,

- Felled Timber Rd Between Claytons Trail and Middle Trail - Abercrombie River NP

- Baal Bone Trail from Junction of National Trail to Moffits Trail- Gardens of Stone SCA

- Pipeline Walking Track from Newnes Campsite to Glen Davis. Wollemi NP

- Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track. After Glow Worm tunnel to Old Coad Road. Wollemi NP.

Glow Worm Tunnel will remain open however caution is advised when driving and walking in the area.

The above roads and walking tracks will remain closed until further notice.

For more information, please contact NPWS Kanangra Area via Ph (02) 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au

Affects 2 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
• Wollemi National Park
  • Glow Worm Tunnel via Wolgan Valley loop
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track

Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2024, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Oct 2024, 9.48am

Safety alerts: Bird Rock Trail Closure

Birds Rock trail is closed beyond Birds Rock from Friday 16 August 2024 due to construction works. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Aug 2024, 8.40am

Safety alerts: Haulage trucks using Old Bells Line of Rd

Haulage trucks are in operation along Old Bells Line of Rd between the park entrance near Chifley Road (Zig Zag Railway) and Clarence Sands during the following times:

• Monday to Friday: 04.00 to 18.00

• Saturday: 04.00 to 13.00

During these times road users are reminded to:

• drive with caution

• adhere to the speed limit of 40 km/hr

• listen for truck movements via UHF-11

If a UHF radio is unavailable, NPWS recommends to access the reserve via State Mine Gully Rd. For more information contact the Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200.

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 1 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 5.53pm

Closed areas: Pipeline Track Closed

The Pipeline track from Newnes campground to Glen Davis is closed due to landslide.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Coorongooba campground
  • Newnes campground
  • Newnes Industrial Ruins walk

Applies from Fri 24 Nov 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 5.29pm

Closed areas: Sunnyside Ridge Road closed

Sunnyside Ridge Road is closed due to unsafe conditions. Damaged mining infrastructure poses a risk to park visitors. The road will remain closed until remedial works make the road safe again.

The closure is inclusive of side tracks, The Spanish Steps and Campbells Road. This closure may be extended depending on progress of the works.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area