Regulations Australia New England National Park
Weeping Rock
Hiking
Regulations on 30 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 30 October 2026
Applies from Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12.11pm.
Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures
The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.
- - Eagles Nest walking track
- - All access to Weeping Rock
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service · New England National Park | Local alerts
In New England National Park
Regulated zone
New England National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Climbing, canyoning and paragliding · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Due to its rugged topography, thick vegetation and high rainfall, the parks are not generally appropriate locations for most activities considered ‘adventure activities’ under the National Parks and Wildlife Regulation (such as rock climbing, abseiling, hang-gliding and white-water boating). Adventure activities may be permitted with NPWS consent following a case-by-case consideration of potential impacts on park values and other users.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, 8 Jun 2021 · New England National Park, Baalijin Nature Reserve and Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve Plan of Management
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Regulated
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Bush camping is currently allowed throughout New England National Park and Baalijin Nature Reserve at sites remote from public access roads.
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3.9.17 Allow self-reliant bush camping in areas more than 500 metres from roads in Baalijin Nature Reserve and in areas more than one kilometre from facilities (including park roads) in New England National Park. Monitor impacts and implement measures to limit impacts as necessary. Camping is not allowed in Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve.
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, 8 Jun 2021 · New England National Park, Baalijin Nature Reserve and Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve Plan of Management
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Regulated
Hiking · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Table 5 Group size thresholds
Activity description, Group size requiring consent
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Walking/cycling in the wilderness, Groups of more than 10 people1
Walking/cycling elsewhere in the park, Groups of more than 20 people
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1 Larger groups of up to 15 people may be permitted with NPWS consent
Published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, 8 Jun 2021 · New England National Park, Baalijin Nature Reserve and Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve Plan of Management