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- For the latest updates of hunting in State forests, please refer to the Department of Primary Industries.
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All closures and notices
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Lowden Forest Rest Area in Tallaganda State Forest closed until further notice
When: 30 Oct 2020 until further notice
Affects: Tallaganda State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/tallaganda-state-forest-closed-due-to-fire-impact
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Ourimbah State Forest’s Wallaby Road and Middle Ridge Road closed indefinitely
When: 7 Aug 2020 until further notice
Affects: Ourimbah State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/ourimbah-state-forests-wallaby-road-and-middle-ridge-road-closed-indefinitely
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Exclusive use - Part Leard State Forest
When: 28 Sep 2020 - 27 Sep 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/exclusive-use-part-leard-state-forest
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Exclusive use - Part Leard State Forest
When: 4 May 2021 - 31 Dec 2033
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/exclusive-use-part-leard-state-forest2
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Comboyne State Forest: Waitui Road closed
When: 7 Jun 2021 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/comboyne-state-forest-waitui-road-closed
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Masseys Creek State Forest: Boonabilla Road and Basin Road closed to vehicle traffic
When: 31 Dec 2021 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/masseys-creek-state-forest-boonabilla-road-and-basin-road-closed-to-vehicle-traffic
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Sunny Corner State Forest: Mary’s Park closed for restoration
When: 11 Jan 2022 until further notice
Affects: Sunny Corner State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/sunny-corner-state-forest-marys-park-closed-for-restoration
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Bago State Forest: Sections of plantations closed
When: 24 Jul 2024 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bago-state-forest-sections-of-plantations-closed
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Batlow State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/batlow-state-forest-closed
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Boonanghi State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/boonanghi-state-forest-closed
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Broadwater State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/broadwater-state-forest-closed
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Carrai State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/carrai-state-forest-closed
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Copeton State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/copeton-state-forest-closed
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Green Hills State Forest: Partially closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/green-hills-state-forest-closed
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Gundar State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/gundar-state-forest-closed
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Kippara State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/kippara-state-forest-closed
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Lower Creek State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/lower-creek-state-forest-closed
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Nowendoc State Forest: Partially closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/nowendoc-state-forest-partially-closed
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Chichester State Forest: Mount Allyn Road Closed - Bridge failure
When: 18 Mar 2024 until further notice
Affects: Chichester State Forest (Allyn River)https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/chichester-state-forest-mount-allyn-road
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Putty State Forest: partly closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/putty-state-forest-partially-closed
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Tallanganda State Forest: Lowden Forest Rest Area remains closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/tallanganda-state-forest-lowden-forest-rest-area-remains-closed
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Yessabah State Forest: closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/yessabah-state-forest-closed
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Belanglo State Forest closed to vehicles
When: 1 Jul 2025 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/belanglo-state-forest-is-closed,-dalys-campground-remains-open
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Hazard Reduction Burning Advice
When: 1 Apr 2024 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/hazard-reduction-burning-advice
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Penrose State Forest closed - Limited camping only off Paddys River Road
When: 2 Aug 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/penrose-state-forest-closed-limited-camping-only-off-paddys-river-road
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Broken Bago State Forest: Paddock Road closed
When: 28 Nov 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/broken-bago-state-forest-paddock-road-closed
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Clouds Creek State Forest: Closed
When: 3 Mar 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/clouds-creek-state-forest-closed2
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Partial closure of Olney State Forest
When: 16 May 2024 - 1 Dec 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-olney-state-forest
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Parts of Cullivel State Forest closed to the public
When: 20 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/cullivel-state-forest-closure
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Parts of Brookong State Forest closed to the public
When: 20 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/brookong-state-forest-closure
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Partial closure of Wild Cattle Creek State Forest
When: 9 Jun 2023 - 1 Jan 2026
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-wild-cattle-creek-state-forest
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Landslip in Barrington Tops State Forest - Barrington Tops Forest Road
When: 28 May 2025 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/landslip_barrington_tops_state_forest
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Bondo State Forest: Partial Road Closure Notice - Nottingham Road
When: 5 Dec 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bondo-state-forest-partial-road-closure-notice-nottingham-road
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Partial closure of Styx River State Forest
When: 9 Jun 2024 - 1 Jan 2026
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-styx-river-state-forest
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Landslip in Giro State Forest - Baxters Ridge Road
When: 28 May 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/Giro_state_forest_landslip_Baxters_Ridge_road
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Wingello State Forest: Closed due to large community event
When: 15 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/wingello-state-forest-large-event5
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Wingello State Forest: Large Event
When: 10 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/wingello-state-forest-large-event7
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Wingello State Forest: Large Event
When: 19 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/wingello-state-forest-large-event8
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Glenwood State Forest: Closure of Mountain Bike Trails due to harvesting
When: 28 May 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/glenwood-state-forest-mountain-bike-trails-closure-due-to-harvesting
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Vulcan State Forest: Blue Hill quarry area closed to fossicking
When: 21 Mar 2024 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/vulcan-state-forest-blue-hill-quarry-area-closed-to-fossicking
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Bellangry State Forest: Number 1 Tower Picnic Area closed
When: 5 Apr 2024 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bellangry-state-forest-number-1-tower-picnic-area-closed
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Tallaganda State Forest: Palerang road is closed
When: 5 Jun 2024 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/tallaganda-state-forest-palerang-road-is-closed
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Partial closure of Viewmont State Forest
When: 9 Jun 2024 - 1 Jan 2026
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-viewmont-state-forest
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Partial closure of Gilgurry State Forest
When: 9 Jun 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-gilgurry-state-forest
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Partial closure of Nymboida State Forest
When: 17 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-nymboida-state-forest2
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Partial closure of Brother State Forest
When: 7 May 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-brother-state-forest
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Partial closure of Orara East State Forest
When: 7 May 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-orara-east-state-forest
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Partial closure of Darlmorton State Forest
When: 2 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-darlmorton-state-forest
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Partial closure of Lower Bucca State Forest
When: 7 May 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-lower-bucca-state-forest
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Partial closure of Newfoundland State Forest
When: 28 Apr 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-newfoundland-state-forest
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Partial closure of Ramornie State Forest
When: 28 Apr 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-ramornie-state-forest
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Enfield State forest: Partial closure
When: 16 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/enfield-state-forest-partial-closure
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Bulahdelah and Wang Wauk State Forests: Wootton historic railway walk closed
When: 9 Dec 2024 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bulahdelah-and-wang-wauk-state-forests-wootton-historic-railway-walk-closed
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Wandera State Forest: Wandera Trig Road Closed
When: 16 Jan 2025 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/wandera-state-forest-wandera-trig-road-closed
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Wild Dog Baiting Program in Tuckland and Boyben State Forests
When: 19 May 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/tuckland-state-forest-and-boyben-state-forest-wild-dog-baiting
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Coopernook State Forest: Increased truck traffic
When: 3 Feb 2025 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/coopernook-state-forest-increased-truck-traffic
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Wild dog and fox baiting: State forests in the Northern Tablelands, North Coast, North West and Hunter regions
When: 4 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/wild-dog-and-fox-baiting-on-various-north-coast-forests
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Temporary closure of Kerewong Road in Kerewong State Forest
When: 17 Mar 2025 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/temporary-closure-of-kerewong-road-in-kerewong-state-forest
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Bangalow Road in Coopernook State Forest closed
When: 24 Mar 2025 until further notice
Affects: Coopernook State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bangalow-road-in-coopernook-state-forest-closed
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Updates: Hunter, Central Coast and Mid North Coast State Forest closures due to flooding
When: 23 May 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/state_forest_closures_hunter_valley_mid_north_coast_due_to_flooding
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State Forests of the Mid North Coast
When: 11 Jun 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/state_forests_of_the_mid_north_coast
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Myall River State Forest - partial closure Thompsons Lane
When: 1 May 2025 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/myall-river-state-forest-partial-closure-thompsons-lane
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Fox and wild dog baiting in South East NSW State forests
When: 27 May 2025 - 27 Nov 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/fox-and-wild-dog-baiting-in-south-east-nsw-state-forests
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Boonoo State Forest: Closed due to unsafe roads
When: 23 May 2025 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/boonoo-state-forest-closed-due-to-unsafe-roads
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Bago State Forest: Paddy’s River Dam camping ground and nearby roads closed
When: 25 Jun 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bago-state-forest-paddys-river-dam-camping-ground-and-nearby-roads-closed
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Flat Rock State Forest: Clyde Ridge Road closed due to bridge damage
When: 2 Jun 2025 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/Clyde-Ridge-Road-closed-due-to-bridge-damage