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Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 14 March 2025, 2.58pm

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 2.58pm.

Fire bans: Kanangra Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 9.53am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jan 2025, 10.34am.

Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until June 2025, due to ongoing flood repairs. 

The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, caves and trails.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
6 April 2025 Closed parks Park closed for aerial and ground pest control operation Details

Applies from Sun 6 Apr 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.13am

The following parks will be closed from 4pm Sunday 6th April to 5pm Friday 11th April for an aerial pest control operation.

- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve (including Mt Gray mine site & Grove Creek Falls)

- Abercrombie River National Park & State Conservation Area (Bummaroo Ford Campground remains OPEN)

- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

- Kanangra-Boyd National Park (The Six Foot Track from Cox's River to Jenolan Caves Road remains OPEN) Ground shooting operations undertaken during this period. 

- Turon National Park

- Yerranderie State Conservation Area (Access to Yerranderie Regional Park along the Oberon-Colong stock route remains OPEN)

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

Details
27 April 2025 Closed parks Park closed for aerial and ground pest control operation Details

Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.14am

The following parks will be closed from 4pm Sunday 27th April to 5pm Friday 2nd May for an aerial pest control operation.

- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve (including Mt Gray mine site & Grove Creek Falls)

- Abercrombie River National Park & State Conservation Area (Bummaroo Ford Campground remains OPEN)

- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

- Kanangra-Boyd National Park (The Six Foot Track from Cox's River to Jenolan Caves Road remains OPEN). Ground shooting operations occurring during this period.

- Turon National Park

- Yerranderie State Conservation Area (Access to Yerranderie Regional Park along the Oberon-Colong stock route remains OPEN)

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

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 13 Mar 2025, 4.42pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 9.17am

Closed parks: Park Closure - Post-Hazard Reduction & trail safety works

Abercrombie River National Park is closed for post-hazard reduction and trail safety works from Wednesday 19th March to Monday 31st March 2025. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

During this time the National Park will be closed to the public for safety reasons. Gates and signs will be in place to advise of the closed area.

This burn is called NPWS HR Clayton's. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Oberon (02 6363 6200).

 

Bummaroo Ford campground will remain open for bookings and camping.

 

 

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Applies from Mon 17 Mar 2025, 5.00am to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 3.09pm

Closed areas: Trail Closure

Silent Creek trail in Abercrombie River National Park will be closed due to heavy machinery on the road for road repair from Monday 17 March 2025 to Friday 28 March 2025. 

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

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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 8.59am to Mon 5 May 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 3.20pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Monday 5 May 2025 in the following areas:

  • Abercrombie River National Park
  • Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  • Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  • Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  • Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  • Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  • Turon National Park
  • Marrangaroo National Park

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

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Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 2.58pm

Fire bans: Kanangra Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 9.53am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jan 2025, 10.34am

Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until June 2025, due to ongoing flood repairs. 

The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, caves and trails.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/arch-cottage/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve in the Country NSW region
  • Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve and caves are open Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). The reserve and caves area open daily during NSW school holidays. Closed Christmas Day.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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