Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Sep 2024, 8.19am.
Closed areas: Longneck Lagoon walking track partial closure, Scheyville National Park
Longneck Lagoon walking track open. Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage
Last reviewed: Wed 11 September 2024, 8.19am
Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Sep 2024, 8.19am.
Longneck Lagoon walking track open. Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage
Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Nov 2024, 11.34am
Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks within Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
The following areas are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
Some adventure recreation areas and routes are specifically closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Nov 2024, 3.21pm
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 Wollemi National Park:
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:
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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 2.17pm
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Fri 18 Oct 2024, 2.12pm to Mon 4 Nov 2024, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 2.22pm
Visitors to Ganguddy - Dunns Swamp Camping Area should be aware that the Coricudgy Rd is slippery due to ongoing roadworks and wet weather. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions. Further information can be obtained from Mid Western Regional Council on 63782850.
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Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Oct 2024, 12.01pm
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.
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:
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.
Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Oct 2024, 10.45am
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However, the following campgrounds in Blue Mountains National Park are exempt:
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:
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.
Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 9.56am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Oct 2024, 9.58am
Occasional flood remediation work may occur Monday to Friday which may create noise disturbance. Please contact the area office on (02) 4580 2750 for further information.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.19pm
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:
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.
Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.14pm
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:
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:
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.
Applies from Fri 27 Sep 2024, 1.39pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 8.49am
Mitchell Park is closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750
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Applies from Fri 27 Sep 2024, 1.36pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2024, 8.49am
All of Scheyville National Park excluding Long Neck Lagoon are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Sep 2024, 3.47pm
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
Capertee National Park
Goulburn River National Park
Goulburn River SCA
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:
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.
Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Sep 2024, 3.39pm
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 the following reserves:
Yellomundee Regional Park
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:
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.
Applies from Tue 13 Aug 2024, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Sep 2024, 11.37am
Deep Pass Canyon is CLOSED till further notice due to rock fall hazard.
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Applies from Fri 2 Aug 2024, 9.20am to Mon 23 Dec 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Oct 2024, 11.08am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from 24 July 2024 to 23 Decmeber 2024 in the following areas:
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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, contact the NPWS Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 900
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 8.59am to Mon 5 May 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Oct 2024, 8.49am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Friday 1 November 2024 in the following areas:
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Sep 2024, 3.22pm
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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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/longneck-lagoon-walking-track/local-alerts
Scheyville National Park is open 8am to 6pm from May to August and 8am to 8pm from September to April. The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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