Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 14 January 2025, 3.35pm
Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 12.01am
to Wed 15 Jan 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 3.35pm.
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
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.
Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am
to Sun 13 Apr 2025, 8.00am.
Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2024, 2.09pm.
Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed
Willandra National Park will be CLOSED until further notice, whilst staff undertake major repair works.
In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park CLOSED until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open.
This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 10.09am.
Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences
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. For further information, visit the NSW National Parks - Total Fire Bans and park fire bans information page.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2025, 12.01am to Wed 15 Jan 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 3.35pm
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
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.
Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Dec 2024, 1.38pm
Fire bans: Solid Fuel 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.
Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 14 Jan 2025, 8.00am to Thu 16 Jan 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 8.59am
Closed parks: Park closed for a ground pest control operation - Nombinnie NR/SCA
Nombinnie Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area are closed from 8am, Tuesday 16 January to 11:59pm, Thursday 16 January 2025 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.15am
Other incidents: Visitation restrictions
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
- These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
- Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
- Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
- Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
- There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
- The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Sun 13 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2024, 2.09pm
Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed
Willandra National Park will be CLOSED until further notice, whilst staff undertake major repair works.
In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park CLOSED until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open.
This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 14 Jan 2025, 8.00am to Thu 16 Jan 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 8.00am
Closed parks: Park closed for a ground pest control operation - Hunthawang.
Lachlan Valley National Park Hunthawang is closed from 8am, Tuesday 16 January to 11:59pm, Thursday 16 January 2025 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 10.09am
Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences
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. For further information, visit the NSW National Parks - Total Fire Bans and park fire bans information page.
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.
Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list
