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Horton Falls campground and picnic area

Horton Falls National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 31 October 2024, 4.11pm

Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 3.52pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Oct 2024, 4.11pm.

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. 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 Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300 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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
27 December 2024 Fire bans Total Fire Ban Details

Applies from Fri 27 Dec 2024, 12.01am to Fri 27 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 3.53pm

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 26 Dec 2024, 2.55pm to Sat 28 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 2.57pm

Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to dangerous fire weather

All walking tracks in Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area are closed from Friday 27 December to Saturday 28 December 2024 due to dangerous fire weather.

 

Be prepared for changes to your visit. Check the NSW Rural Fire Service website for the latest information on Fire Danger Rating or Total Fire Bans.

 

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

For more information, please visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Thu 26 Dec 2024, 2.51pm to Sat 28 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 2.54pm

Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to dangerous fire weather

All walking tracks in Deriah Aboriginal Area are closed from Friday 27 December to Saturday 28 December 2024 due to dangerous fire weather.

 

Be prepared for changes to your visit. Check the NSW Rural Fire Service website for the latest information on Fire Danger Rating or Total Fire Bans.

 

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

For more information, please visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Thu 26 Dec 2024, 2.38pm to Sat 28 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 2.51pm

Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to dangerous fire weather

All walking tracks in Mount Kaputar National Park are closed from Friday 27 December to Saturday 28 December 2024 due to dangerous fire weather.

 

Be prepared for changes to your visit. Check the NSW Rural Fire Service website for the latest information on Fire Danger Rating or Total Fire Bans.

 

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

For more information, please visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Thu 26 Dec 2024, 2.00pm to Sat 28 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 2.38pm

Closed parks: Closed due to Dangerous Fire Conditions

Due to dangerous fire conditions, all visitor areas in Boonalla Aboriginal Area will be closed on Friday 27 December 2024.

This closure includes all walking tracks, visitor picnic facilities and campgrounds.

We apologies for any inconvenience caused. For more information, please call the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.

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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 2.18pm

Closed areas: Governor summit walking track CLOSED

The Governor (Corrunbral Borawah) summit walking track is closed until further notice due to elevated track damage. 

The Governor lookout walking track (from carpark to lookout platform) remains open. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300. 

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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.03am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2024, 10.29am

Closed areas: Boonalla Cave Road & Boonalla Cave walking track

Parts of Boonalla Aboriginal Area are closed from Thursday 10th Oct 2024 until further notice. This is to protect the Eastern Cave Bat during breeding season

The closed areas are as per below:

  • Closed - Boonalla Cave Road
  • Closed - Boonalla Cave carpark & walking track.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS Baradine Office on (02) 6843 4000.

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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.30pm

Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed

Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 10.01am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. 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 Thu 31 Oct 2024, 3.52pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Oct 2024, 4.11pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. 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 Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300 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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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/campgrounds/horton-falls-campground-picnic-area/local-alerts

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