Applies from Thu 21 Nov 2024, 6.36pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2024, 9.57pm

Fires - Advice: Brigalow rd, GWABEGAR

There is a fire in this park called Brigalow rd, GWABEGAR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Pilliga State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 11.54am

Closed areas: Road closed for causeway installation

Concrete causeways are being installed on creek crossings in Timmallallie National Park. The following road is currently closed:

• CLOSED - County Line Road (between Mistletoe Rd and Burma Rd) from Monday 18 November to Friday 29 November 2024.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011 for more details and to check alternate routes when roads are closed.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Timmallallie National Park
  • Pilliga Forest lookout tower
  • Salt Caves campground
  • Salt Caves Dam walking track
  • Salt Caves picnic area

Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2024, 4.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.56am

Safety alerts: Changed road conditions

Roadworks are currently underway in Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve. Roads remain OPEN. Please drive safely and adhere to roadworks signage.

For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

Affects 2 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Timmallallie National Park
  • Pilliga Forest lookout tower
  • Salt Caves campground
  • Salt Caves Dam walking track
  • Salt Caves picnic area
  • Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground
  • Sculptures in the Scrub walking track

Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 1.00am to Sat 30 Nov 2024, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 1.22pm

Closed areas: Bark Hut campground closed due to amenities upgrade

Bark Hut campground will be closed from Monday 14 October to 6am Saturday 30 November 2024, due to amenity block upgrades. As an alternative, visitors are encouraged to use facilities at Dawsons Spring campground.

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

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

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• Mount Kaputar National Park
  • Bark Hut picnic area and campground

Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.03am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 12.30pm

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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• Boonalla Aboriginal Area
  • Boonalla Cave walking track

Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 8.00am to Fri 22 Nov 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 3.26pm

Closed parks: Park closed for ground based pest control operations

Boonalla Aboriginal Area is closed from 8:30am, Monday 11 November to 4:40pm, Friday 22nd November 2024 for a ground pest control operation.

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• Boonalla Aboriginal Area

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Nov 2024, 11.02am

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 23 parks nearby. Show list

• Biddon State Conservation Area
• Binnaway Nature Reserve
• Boonalla Aboriginal Area
• Cooleburba State Conservation Area
• Dandry Gorge Aboriginal Area
• Garrawilla National Park
• Merriwindi State Conservation Area
• Pilliga East State Conservation Area
• Pilliga National Park
• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Pilliga State Conservation Area
• Pilliga West National Park
• Pilliga West State Conservation Area
• Rocky Glen National Park
• Timmallallie National Park
• Tinkrameanah National Park
• Trinkey State Conservation Area
• Ukerbarley Aboriginal Area
• Ukerbarley State Conservation Area
• Warrumbungle National Park
• Willala Aboriginal Area
• Wondoba State Conservation Area
• Yarrigan National Park

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.

Affects 14 parks nearby. Show list

• Barwon State Conservation Area
• Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area
• Brigalow Nature Reserve
• Brigalow State Conservation Area
• Bullawa Creek State Conservation Area
• Couradda National Park
• Deriah Aboriginal Area
• Gamilaroi Nature Reserve
• Horton Falls National Park
• Killarney State Conservation Area
• Leard State Conservation Area
• Moema National Park
• Mount Kaputar National Park
• Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area

Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Oct 2024, 1.05pm

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

Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2019, 2.44pm to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Oct 2024, 9.39am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground and aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous ground 1080 baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE's) containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway. In addition to this, an aerial 1080 baiting program is also carried out every six weeks to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 02 6843 4000.

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• Warrumbungle National Park

Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Sep 2024, 11.22am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0456 561 770 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Pilliga National Park
• Pilliga State Conservation Area