Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 11.47am to Sun 2 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jan 2025, 11.53am

Other planned events: Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre closed

The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre will be closed Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 February. We apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

For further information, please call the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.

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• Pilliga East State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 3.52pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.06pm

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 campfires 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 are under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times during operation
• The area within two metres of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There is a ready supply of water adequate to extinguish all flames (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.

Affects 14 parks nearby. Show list

• Bingara State Conservation Area
• Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area
• Bullawa Creek State Conservation Area
• Couradda National Park
• Deriah Aboriginal Area
• Gamilaroi Nature Reserve
• Hobden Hill National Park
• Horton Falls National Park
• Killarney State Conservation Area
• Leard State Conservation Area
• Moema National Park
• Mount Kaputar National Park
• Serpentine Ridge National Park
• Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2025, 9.34am

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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• Pilliga East State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jan 2025, 10.48am

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. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mount Kaputar National Park
  • The Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) walking track