Parks, Trails and Road Closures

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Welcome to the Parks, Trails and Tracks Closures information page. Here you will find the latest information regarding access to parks and facilities affected by certain circumstances such as fire, floods and other hazards.

Below are the current closures etc. For further information regarding access, please use the contact number on the individual item - use the "read more" link for longer items.

Mitchell Plateau National Park closed

Details: Category: Parks, Trails and Road Closures; Created on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:21; Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:21

The Shire of Wyndham has closed Kalumburu Road north of Drysdale Station until further notice due to heavy rainfall in the area.

The Mitchell Plateau National Park is also closed.

DEC will advise when the access status of the park changes.

For further information on road conditions please visit the Shire of Wyndham website or call them on (08) 9168 4100 in Kununurra or (08) 9161 1002 in Wyndham.

King Leopold Range Conservation Park open

Details: Category: Parks, Trails and Road Closures; Created on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:19; Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:22

King Leopold Range Conservation Park is open.

Mt Hart Road is still closed and will not open until June 1

For further information please contact the DEC West Kimberley District office in Broome on (08) 9195 5500.

Fitzgerald River National Park Road Condition Update – 21 May 2013

Details: Category: Parks, Trails and Road Closures; Created on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:16; Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:16

This is the current status of roads and tracks in the Fitzgerald River National Park.

Point Ann Road 2WD access is CLOSED due to moist soil conditions.

Pabelup Drive (Pt Ann) 2WD access is CLOSED due to moist soil conditions.

Trigelow Beach access (North) 4WD access CLOSED due to erosion caused by heavy seas at the base of the rubber belting, beach access is closed until further notice.

Gordon Inlet Road 4WD access OPEN

Doubtful Island Road 4WD access OPEN

Quaalup South Road 4WD access OPEN

Quaalup/Gairdner Road 2WD access OPEN Quaalup Homestead is open.

Hamersley Drive 2WD access OPEN (partial) The sealed section of Hamersley Drive is open between Hopetoun and Cave Point Road. Please note there is no access to Hamersley Inlet and Dunes area due to current road works. No access from South Coast Hwy to Hopetoun. Camping is still available at Four Mile Beach and Barrens Beach remains open.

Quoin Head Track 4WD access CLOSED due to moist soil conditions.

Pitchie Ritchie Track 4WD access CLOSED due to moist soil conditions.

Moir Track 4WD access CLOSED due to moist soil conditions.

NOTE: The status of these roads could change at short notice or during your visit, after rain. As the website is updated during working hours only, please confirm park status with local DEC staff in the areas that you are intending to visit. Please also be aware of Fitzgerald River National Park Status signs located on roads leading to major park entrances

Help reduce the spread of dieback disease in the park; wash mud from your vehicle before leaving home and where possible avoid wet areas on the roads (without leaving the road).

Caravans not permitted because of narrow and corrugated roads.

For further information please contact the East Mt. Barren Ranger Station (08) 9838 3060, the Jacup Ranger Station on (08) 9835 5043, Murray Rd Ranger Station (08) 98371022 or the DEC Ravensthorpe office (08) 9838 1967.

Temporary closure of a section of Walpole-Nornalup National Park

Details: Category: Parks, Trails and Road Closures; Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 09:33; Last Updated on Thursday, 16 May 2013 09:33

The Department of Environment and Conservatgion (DEC) wishes to advise that, in the interest of public safety, a section of the Walpole-Nornalup National Park known as the Ficifolia block, located 15km SE of Walpole will be temporarily closed from 16 May 2013 until further notice for the purpose of implementing a prescribed fire management program in the area.

The area closed is bound by Conspicuous Beach Road, Ficifolia Road, Rame Head Road, Shire Reserve (Peaceful Bay) and the Southern Ocean.

DEC will advise when the area is reopened and apologises for any inconvenience.

For further information please contact the DEC Frankland District office in Walpole on (08) 9840 0400.

Closure of Delta Road, Walpole Nornalup National Park

Details: Category: Parks, Trails and Road Closures; Created on Friday, 10 May 2013 13:32; Last Updated on Friday, 10 May 2013 13:32

Closure of Delta Road, Walpole Nornalup National Park

The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) wishes to advise that Delta Road in Walpole Nornalup National Park will be closed from 9 May 2013 to 1 November 2013 due to expected road conditions during this period.

For further information please contact the DEC Frankland District office in Walpole on (08) 9840 0400.

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