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Grass Tree circuit

Dharug National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 19 December 2024, 8.54am

Applies from Sun 27 Oct 2024, 10.01am to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 8.54am.

Closed areas: Mill Creek Visitor Precinct closed

The Mill Creek Visitor Precinct of Dharug National Park is closed for toilet upgrades from Sunday 27 October to 2:00pm Friday 20 December 2024 and from 4:00pm Wednesday 1 January to 2:00pm Friday 31 January 2024. The closed areas are:

  • Mill Creek campground
  • Mill Creek picnic area
  • 11km walking track
  • Grass Tree circuit

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.

 

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2.56pm.

Fire bans: Dharug NP

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Dharug National Park:

  • Mill Creek
  • Ten Mile Hollow

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 16 Dec 2024, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Dec 2024, 2.57pm

Fires - Advice: SOUTH LINK

There is a fire in this park called SOUTH LINK. 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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Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2024, 1.23pm to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 8.54am

Other planned events: Mill Creek Campground Portaloos in use over Christmas/New Year

Due to toilet facility upgrades, portaloos will be in place at Mill Creek Campground from Friday 20 December 2024 to Wednesday 1st January 2025.

Please be aware that these portaloos are not wheelchair accessible.

Alternative wheelchair accessible toilet facilities are available at Mill Creek Picnic Area (500m walk or drive from Mill Creek Campground).

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Applies from Sun 27 Oct 2024, 10.01am to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 8.54am

Closed areas: Mill Creek Visitor Precinct closed

The Mill Creek Visitor Precinct of Dharug National Park is closed for toilet upgrades from Sunday 27 October to 2:00pm Friday 20 December 2024 and from 4:00pm Wednesday 1 January to 2:00pm Friday 31 January 2024. The closed areas are:

  • Mill Creek campground
  • Mill Creek picnic area
  • 11km walking track
  • Grass Tree circuit

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.

 

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2.56pm

Fire bans: Parr SCA

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, Heartbreak Hill campground is exempt in Parr State Conservation Area.

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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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2.56pm

Fire bans: Dharug NP

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Dharug National Park:

  • Mill Creek
  • Ten Mile Hollow

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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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2.56pm

Fire bans: Yengo NP

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds and accommodation are exempt in Yengo National Park:

  • Big Yango House and Haddens Hall
  • Blue Gums
  • Finchley
  • Mogo
  • Mountain Arm

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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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2.55pm

Fire bans: Wollemi-Yengo Reserves

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.

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/walking-tracks/grass-tree-circuit/local-alerts

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