Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 12.01am to Mon 23 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Dec 2024, 4.03pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Affects 12 parks nearby. Show list

• Barayamal National Park
• Crooked Creek National Park
• Goonoowigal State Conservation Area
• Gwydir River National Park
• Gwydir River State Conservation Area
• Kings Plains National Park
• Kwiambal National Park
• Kwiambal National Park (Community Conservation Area)
• Nullamanna National Park
• Severn River Nature Reserve
• Single National Park
• Tingha Plateau State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 1.00am to Mon 23 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2024, 4.36pm

Safety alerts: Fire danger forecast

There is a forecast of increased fire danger on Monday 23 December. 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 Barwon NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Gwydir River National Park
• Gwydir River State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2024, 8.53am

Closed areas: Limestone Caves closed

The Limestone Caves in Kwiambal National Park are closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kwiambal 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 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Gwydir River National Park
• Gwydir River State Conservation Area