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Binnaway Nature Reserve

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Last reviewed: Fri 7 February 2025, 8.59am

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Feb 2025, 8.59am.

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 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 Fri 7 Feb 2025, 3.34pm to Thu 20 Mar 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Feb 2025, 5.13pm

Closed parks: Warrumbungle National Park closed for aerial and ground pest control operation Sunday 16 March to Thursday 20 March 2025

Warrumbungle National Park is closed from 4pm, Sunday 16 March to 9am, Thursday 20 March 2025 for an aerial and ground pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Coonabarabran Area Office 02 6842 0211.

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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 9.49am to Wed 19 Mar 2025, 5.49pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Feb 2025, 9.53am

Other planned events: Warrumbungle Visitor Centre closed

The Warrumbungle Visitor Centre will be closed Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 March 2025 due to an aerial pest control program. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The Center will reopen 9am Thursday 20 March.

For further information, please call the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364. 

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Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2024, 4.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 11.32am

Safety alerts: Changed road conditions

Roadworks are currently underway in Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve. Roads remain OPEN. Please drive safely and adhere to roadworks signage.

 

For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Feb 2025, 8.59am

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 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 Sun 5 Jan 2025, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Jan 2025, 9.38am

Closed areas: Area closed due to Bushfire in Goonoo SCA

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. 

  • All areas east of Mendoran Road and south of Freemans Rd

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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.47am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Feb 2025, 4.34pm

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 Warrumbungle Visitor information Centre on (02) 6825 4364 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 13 Jun 2023, 9.58am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 10.00am

Closed areas: Coolah Tops National Park areas closed

The following areas are currently closed:

  • Snow Gums walking track is temporarily closed for maintenance.

 

Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to the Council.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 8.53am

Safety alerts: Reduce speed and drive to conditions

Ongoing wet weather has impacted the roads in this reserve, leaving them washed out and/or under water for long periods of time. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them. 

For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/binnaway-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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