Applies from Fri 29 Nov 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Dec 2024, 1.42pm

Closed areas: Track closed due to increased risk of rockfall

Sandstone Caves walking track is CLOSED due to increased risk of rockfall after significant rain. This closure will be reviewed on Friday 6 December and may be extended.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Pilliga Nature Reserve
  • Sandstone Caves walking track

Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2024, 8.00am to Fri 6 Dec 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 4.14pm

Closed areas: The Barracks Campground closed for maintenance

The Barracks Campground in Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance work from Monday 2 December to Friday 6 December 2024.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6842 1311.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Coolah Tops National Park
  • The Barracks campground

Applies from Fri 29 Nov 2024, 2.15pm to Wed 4 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 2.20pm

Closed areas: Gunneemooroo Campground closed due to weather conditions

Gunneemooroo Campgrounds are closed from Friday 29th November until Wednesday 4th December due to weather conditions.

The park closure may be extended pending weather conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the Coonabarabran Area Office on 02 6842 0211

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Warrumbungle National Park
  • Gunneemooroo campground

Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2024, 4.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 2.04pm

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.

Affects 2 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Timmallallie National Park
  • Pilliga Forest lookout tower
  • Salt Caves campground
  • Salt Caves Dam walking track
  • Salt Caves picnic area
  • Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground
  • Sculptures in the Scrub walking track

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 10.01am

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.

Affects 22 parks nearby. Show list

• Biddon State Conservation Area
• Binnaway Nature Reserve
• Cooleburba State Conservation Area
• Dandry Gorge Aboriginal Area
• Garrawilla National Park
• Merriwindi State Conservation Area
• Pilliga East State Conservation Area
• Pilliga National Park
• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Pilliga State Conservation Area
• Pilliga West National Park
• Pilliga West State Conservation Area
• Rocky Glen National Park
• Timmallallie National Park
• Tinkrameanah National Park
• Trinkey State Conservation Area
• Ukerbarley Aboriginal Area
• Ukerbarley State Conservation Area
• Warrumbungle National Park
• Willala Aboriginal Area
• Wondoba State Conservation Area
• Yarrigan National Park

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.

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Brigalow Nature Reserve
• Brigalow State Conservation Area
• Bullawa Creek State Conservation Area
• Deriah Aboriginal Area
• Leard State Conservation Area
• Mount Kaputar National Park

Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 8.31am

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. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mount Kaputar National Park
  • The Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) walking track

Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2019, 2.44pm to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 11.37am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground and aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous ground 1080 baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE's) containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway. In addition to this, an aerial 1080 baiting program is also carried out every six weeks to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.

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, and 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.

This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 02 6843 4000.

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• Warrumbungle National Park

Applies from Tue 13 Jun 2023, 9.58am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2024, 8.49am

Closed areas: Coolah Tops National Park areas closed

The following areas are currently closed:

• Snow Gums walking track is temporarily closed because of severe storm damage to the track.

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.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Coolah Tops National Park
  • Snow Gum picnic area
  • Snow Gum walking track

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Pilliga National Park
• Pilliga State Conservation Area