Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 8 January 2025, 1.06pm
Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 3.52pm
to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.06pm.
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 campfires 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 are under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times during operation
- The area within two metres of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There is a ready supply of water adequate to extinguish all flames (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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2025, 10.00am to Sun 26 Jan 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 2.05pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to extreme fire danger
Due to heatwave conditions and associated extreme bushfire danger Kwiambal NP will be closed from 10am Thursday 23 January until 10am Sunday 26 January 2025.
Do not enter the park during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 22 Jan 2025, 10.00am to Thu 20 Feb 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 2.02pm
Other planned events: Emergency 1080 ground baiting
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence an emergency 1080 ground baiting program in Kings Plains NP on the 22 January to 20 February 2025.
The operations will use manufactured baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 1.33pm
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.
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Applies from Tue 21 Jan 2025, 10.00am to Sat 25 Jan 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 8.41am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to Extreme Fire Danger
Some walking tracks are closed from 5:00pm Tuesday 21 January to 9:00am Saturday 25 January 2025 due to Extreme Fire Danger.
This closure includes the following walking tracks:
- Sawn Rocks walking track (including Sawn Rocks lookout)
- Waa Gorge walking track
- Mill-bullah walking track
- Yana-y Warruwi walking track
- Yulludunida walking track
All campgrounds will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 3.52pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.06pm
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 campfires 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 are under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times during operation
- The area within two metres of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There is a ready supply of water adequate to extinguish all flames (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.
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