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 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area
• Bullawa Creek State Conservation Area
• Deriah Aboriginal Area
• Killarney State Conservation Area
• Leard State Conservation Area
• Mount Kaputar National Park

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. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

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

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 8.00am to Mon 11 Nov 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 13 Oct 2024, 8.45pm

Closed areas: Bark Hut campground closed due to amenities upgrades

Bark Hut campground will be closed from Monday 14 October to Monday 11 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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

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