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Mount Kaputar National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 14 November 2024, 1.22pm

Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 1.00am to Sat 30 Nov 2024, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 1.22pm.

Closed areas: Bark Hut campground closed due to amenities upgrade

Bark Hut campground will be closed from Monday 14 October to 6am Saturday 30 November 2024, due to amenity block upgrades. As an alternative, visitors are encouraged to use facilities at Dawsons Spring campground.

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Narrabri area 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: 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.

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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Oct 2024, 1.05pm.

Closed areas: Governor summit walking track CLOSED

The Governor (Corrunbral Borawah) summit walking track is closed until further notice due to elevated track damage. 

The Governor lookout walking track (from carpark to lookout platform) remains open. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300. 

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
25 November 2024 Closed areas Area closed for pest control work Details

Applies from Mon 25 Nov 2024, 6.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2024, 8.21am

The following areas within Mt Kaputar NP are closed from 6AM Monday 25 November 2024 until 6AM Friday 29 November 2024 for a ground pest control operation:

  • Beresford Park area
  • Carinya area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office in Narrabri on 02 6792 7300 between 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday or visit the NSW National Parks safety page.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 21 Nov 2024, 6.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Nov 2024, 1.37am

Fires - Advice: Brigalow rd, GWABEGAR

There is a fire in this park called Brigalow rd, GWABEGAR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2024, 4.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.56am

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 Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.03am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 12.30pm

Closed areas: Boonalla Cave Road & Boonalla Cave walking track

Parts of Boonalla Aboriginal Area are closed from Thursday 10th Oct 2024 until further notice. This is to protect the Eastern Cave Bat during breeding season

The closed areas are as per below:

  • Closed - Boonalla Cave Road
  • Closed - Boonalla Cave carpark & walking track.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS Baradine Office on (02) 6843 4000.

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Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 8.00am to Fri 22 Nov 2024, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 3.26pm

Closed parks: Park closed for ground based pest control operations

Boonalla Aboriginal Area is closed from 8:30am, Monday 11 November to 4:40pm, Friday 22nd November 2024 for a ground pest control operation.

  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coonabarabran NPWS office on (02) 6842 1311.

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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.30pm

Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed

Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Nov 2024, 11.02am

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 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.

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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Sep 2024, 11.22am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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 please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0456 561 770 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.

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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/mount-kaputar-national-park/local-alerts

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  • Mount Kaputar National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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