Regulations Australia Barrington Tops National Park
Watergauge Trail Phytophthora quarantine area
Hiking
Regulations on 31 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Prohibited all year
Hiking · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am.
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.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service · Barrington Tops National Park | Local alerts
In Barrington Tops National Park
Regulated zone
Barrington Tops National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Prohibited all year
Climbing and paragliding · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
9.9.1 Orienteering/rogaining, paragliding/sailing, abseiling and rock climbing will not be permitted in the planning area. Any other form of adventure activity will require written consent from the NPWS. Provision of a risk assessment and appropriate public liability insurance will be a requirement for consent.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, 14 Feb 2022 · Barrington Tops National Park, Mount Royal National Park and Barrington Tops State Conservation Area Plan of Management
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Permit required
Canyoning · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
9.9.1 Orienteering/rogaining, paragliding/sailing, abseiling and rock climbing will not be permitted in the planning area. Any other form of adventure activity will require written consent from the NPWS. Provision of a risk assessment and appropriate public liability insurance will be a requirement for consent.
9.9.2 Canyoning activities will require written consent from the NPWS. Provision of a risk assessment and appropriate public liability insurance will be a requirement for consent.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, 14 Feb 2022 · Barrington Tops National Park, Mount Royal National Park and Barrington Tops State Conservation Area Plan of Management
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Regulated
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
9.3.1 Permit bush camping more than 200 metres from a public road or walking track throughout the planning area, except in the Phytophthora quarantine area.
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9.3.5 Provide 11 designated camping areas as outlined in Table 2 and on Figure 7. All other camping locations will be closed and rehabilitated. No camping areas will be provided in the southern area of Barrington Tops National Park, as there are opportunities for camping in the adjacent Chichester State Forest.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, 14 Feb 2022 · Barrington Tops National Park, Mount Royal National Park and Barrington Tops State Conservation Area Plan of Management