Current alerts in this area
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.
Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am.
Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 12.37pm.
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 0457 873 871 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 26 Feb 2025, 3.40pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 7.36am
Fires - Advice: SANDSTONE CAVES
There is a fire in this park called SANDSTONE CAVES. 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.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 26 Feb 2025, 10.50pm. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Mar 2025, 11.56am
Closed parks: Parks CLOSED due to bushfire
Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve are CLOSED due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Sandstone Caves. For more information contact the Castlereagh Area Office on 02 6843 4000, Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 26 Feb 2025, 4.07pm. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Mar 2025, 11.55am
Closed areas: Sandstone Caves CLOSED
Sandstone Caves is CLOSED until further notice due to a fire nearby. For further information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
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.
Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 3.52pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.06pm
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 campfires 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 are under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times during operation
- The area within two metres of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There is a ready supply of water adequate to extinguish all flames (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 7 parks nearby. Show list
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.
Affects 13 parks nearby. Show list
