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Applies from Wed 26 Mar 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 7.10pm

Hazard reduction burns: Junction Creek HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 26/03/2025. The fire is called Junction Creek HR. 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 Wed 19 Mar 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 6.01pm

Hazard reduction burns: Gravelly Creek Trail HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 19/03/2025. The fire is called Gravelly Creek Trail HR. 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 Wed 19 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Wed 2 Apr 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 2.26pm

Closed parks: Park closed for hazard reduction burning

Tarlo River National Park is closed for hazard reduction burning from Wednesday 19th March 2025. There will be two Hazard Reduction Burns. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

The first burn is called 'Gravelly Creek Hazard Reduction' and will begin Wednesday 19th March 2025.

The second burn is called 'Junction Creek Hazard Reduction' and will begin Wednesday 26th March 2025. 

Tarlo River National Park will be closed for the duration of both these burns, and will be reopened to the public when safe to do so.

 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4887 8244 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 9.17am

Closed areas: Areas closed for trail maintenance: Doctors Flat Road between Webbs Ridge Trail and Baldy Range Trail 25.03.25 - 31.10.25

Doctors Flat Road is closed between Webbs Ridge Trail and Baldy Range Trail for upgrades between Tuesday 25th March 2025 - 31st October 2025. Please drive safely with increased awareness of the higher numbers of heavy vehicles and machinery driving along Doctors Flat Road. 

Alternative access to Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail and Two Sticks Road is via Webbs Ridge Trail.

 

For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan Office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Thu 13 Mar 2025, 4.42pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 9.17am

Closed parks: Park Closure - Post-Hazard Reduction & trail safety works

Abercrombie River National Park is closed for post-hazard reduction and trail safety works from Wednesday 19th March to Monday 31st March 2025. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

During this time the National Park will be closed to the public for safety reasons. Gates and signs will be in place to advise of the closed area.

This burn is called NPWS HR Clayton's. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Oberon (02 6363 6200).

 

Bummaroo Ford campground will remain open for bookings and camping.

 

 

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 2.58pm

Fire bans: Kanangra Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.

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.

Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.00am to Wed 3 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.55am

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from 3rd March 2025 until 2nd September 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

The program will take place in:

  • Brindabella National Park
  • Bimberi Nature Reserve
  • Wee Jasper Nature Reserve
  • Oak Creek Nature Reserve

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 further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 1.57pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.48am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program from Saturday 15 March 2025 to Monday 30th June 2025 The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Bango and Mundoonen Nature Reserves.

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 local Queanbeyan NPWS area office for more information on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.20pm

Fire bans: Mudgee Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

The following campgrounds are exempt and park users can have a small fire in NPWS supplied fire rings during this fire ban:

 

Capertee National Park

  • Capertee campground
  • Honeyeater Homestead
  • Capertee Homestead
  • Caretakers Cottage

Goulburn River National Park

  • Spring Gully campground
  • Big River campground

Goulburn River SCA

  • The Drip day use area

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.

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.18pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Wollemi National Park:

  • Coorongooba,
  • Ganguddy (Dunns Swamp)
  • Wheeny Creek
  • Colo Meroo
  • Sheepskin Hut.

 

Park users can have a small campfire in NPWS supplied fire rings in the campgrounds listed above.

 

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.

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.50am

Fire bans: Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:

Yellomundee Regional Park

  • Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place

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.

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 11.24am

Fire bans: Parr SCA

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, Heartbreak Hill campground is exempt in Parr State Conservation Area.

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.

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 11.24am

Fire bans: Yengo NP

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds and accommodation are exempt in Yengo National Park:

  • Big Yango House and Haddens Hall
  • Blue Gums
  • Finchley
  • Mogo
  • Mountain Arm

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.

Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 12.41pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing until Thursday 20 March 2025 in the following areas:

  • Tallaganda National Park
  • Tallaganda State Conservation Area
  • Gourock National Park

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Sat 1 Jun 2024, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 12.41pm

Closed areas: Crow Valley Trail Closed

Crow Valley Trail is closed until further notice.

The closure will be in place until NPWS completes essential trail maintenance and bridge repairs to ensure safe public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan (02) 6229 7166

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

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