Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 9.43am to Thu 3 Apr 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 8.34am

Closed areas: Sandstone Caves CLOSED

Sandstone Caves is CLOSED due to and increased risk of rockfall after rain. The track will reopen Wednesday 2 April at 10am. This closure may be extended if there is significantly more rain.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Pilliga Nature Reserve
  • Sandstone Caves walking track

Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Wed 2 Apr 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.02pm

Closed areas: Gunneemooroo Campground closed due to weather conditions

Gunneemooroo Campgrounds are closed from Friday 28 March until 9am Wednesday 2 April due to weather conditions.

The closure may be extended pending weather conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the Coonabarabran Area Office on 02 6842 0211

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Warrumbungle National Park
  • Gunneemooroo campground

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 12.32pm

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.

Affects 10 parks nearby. Show list

• Biddon State Conservation Area
• Binnaway Nature Reserve
• Cooleburba State Conservation Area
• Dandry Gorge Aboriginal Area
• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Timmallallie National Park
• Ukerbarley Aboriginal Area
• Ukerbarley State Conservation Area
• Warrumbungle National Park
• Yarrigan National Park