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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 1.00am to Mon 23 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Dec 2024, 4.12pm
Safety alerts: High to Extreme fire danger
NPWS is advising visitors to local national parks to take caution on Monday 23rd December 2024 due to high to extreme fire danger.
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Greater Hunter region.
High temperatures are forecast and are likely to lead to dangerous conditions that may change quickly.
Plan your visit to a national park carefully, take adequate water and remain hydrated.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
NPWS recommends reviewing RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
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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.
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Applies from Mon 16 Dec 2024, 7.32am to Sat 28 Dec 2024, 6.32pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 7.36am
Other planned events: Violet Hill Road Vegetation Works
Vegetation works are being undertaken on Violet Hill Road from 16-28/12/24. Please take caution when driving along the road. If you have any further enquiries please call the Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Wed 26 Feb 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2024, 9.11am
Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)
The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed from Monday 14 October through to February to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2024, 3.20pm to Fri 27 Dec 2024, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2024, 3.31pm
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ground baiting in Barrington Tops State Conservation Area 9-27 December 2024.
This 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.
Please contact the NPWS Barrington Tops office for more information on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Fri 27 Sep 2024, 9.28am to Sat 31 May 2025, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 11.45am
Closed areas: 4WD Trail Closures
Some 4WD trails remain closed after the annual seasonal closure period (from 1 June to 30 September) due to trail conditions. The following 4WD trails remain closed:
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail - between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road
- Barrington Trail (south), after the Junction Pools campground turnoff.
This closure does not affect public vehicle access to Polblue, Gummi Falls, Devils Hole, Horse Swamp, Little Murray, or Junction Pools campgrounds.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise these trails while they are closed to public vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 27 Sep 2024, 5.00am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 9.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 4.24pm
Safety alerts: Feral horses
Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
· avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
· retreat to your vehicle
· wave your arms around and make lots of noise
· walk in a group rather than as an individual
· always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 9.30am to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Oct 2024, 8.19am
Closed parks: Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park- Pest Control Works
Ben Halls National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed for ground pest control operation
The area will be closed from, Monday 1st of July 2024 to 10am, until the 30th of December 2024 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 7.36am
Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland Walking Track partial closure
Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point.
Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety due to track construction and environmental assessments.
Penalties may apply for non-compliance.
Yacaaba Spit Track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
For further information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on (02) 6591 0300 or npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Wed 2 Oct 2024, 12.59pm to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Oct 2024, 1.09pm
Safety alerts: Weed Spraying Works
NSW NPWS will be working with a contractor and staff to complete a weed spraying program within Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park.
Weeds being sprayed include:
- Blackberries
- Scotch Thistle
- Oxeye Daisy
- Yorkshire Fog
If you have any concerns please contact Scone Depot on 6540 2333.
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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: Mount Royal NP
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However, Youngville campground is exempt in Mount Royal 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:
- 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 Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2024, 9.25am
Closed areas: Rockglen/Lea Hurst precincts closed for pest control operations
Western section of park closed for ground pest control operation
The western section of Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen and Lea Hurst precincts) is closed 9am, Friday 19 January 2024 to 10am, Monday 30 December 2024 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2024, 9.14am
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2.48pm
Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage
The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is permanently closed due to flood damage.
Walkers on the Mungo Track can take the detour at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join the Mungo Track.
For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 7.22am
Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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