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Horsearm lookout

Mount Kaputar National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 25 December 2024, 1.00pm

Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2024, 12.56pm to Sat 28 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Dec 2024, 1.00pm.

Safety alerts: Fire danger forecast

There is a forecast of increased fire danger for Friday 27 December 2024. Continue to check this alert page before you travel.

 

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.
 

For park information, contact the local NPWS office.

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2024, 1.36pm to Sat 28 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Dec 2024, 1.37pm

Safety alerts: Fire danger forecast

There is a forecast of increased fire danger for Friday 27 December 2024. Continue to check this alert page before you travel.

 

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.
 

For park information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2024, 12.56pm to Sat 28 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Dec 2024, 1.00pm

Safety alerts: Fire danger forecast

There is a forecast of increased fire danger for Friday 27 December 2024. Continue to check this alert page before you travel.

 

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.
 

For park information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 2 parks and 39 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2024, 12.44pm to Sun 29 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Dec 2024, 12.55pm

Safety alerts: Fire danger forecast

There is a forecast of increased fire danger from Friday 27 December 2024 to Saturday 28 December 2024. Continue to check this alert page before you travel.

 

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.
 

For park information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sat 21 Dec 2024, 11.31am to Thu 26 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Dec 2024, 11.34am

Closed areas: Christmas and Boxing Day closure

The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The centre will reopen at 9:00AM 27 December 2024.

For further information please contact 1300 072 757.

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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 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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

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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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 8.31am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/horsearm-lookout/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

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