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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
Affects 17 parks and 9 locations nearby. Show list
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.
Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.47pm
Closed areas: Mary's View Lookout - Closed
Warrick Road will be closed from the 4 November 2024 or a period of time due to planned road works. Mary's View Lookout will be closed until the work is complete. If you have any questions please contact the Walcha NPWS Office on 6777 4700.
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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 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.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
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 Fri 9 Aug 2024, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2024, 10.33am
Closed areas: Section of Cockerawombeeba Road Closed
A section of Cockerawombeeba Road is closed between North Plateau Road and Forbes River Road due to storm damage.
Cockerawombeeba Road is open between North Plateau Road (Plateau Beech Campground) and Hastings Forest Way.
Plateau Beech and Brushy Mountain Campgrounds are both open and are best accessed via Hastings Forest Way.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02)6588 5555.
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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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