Applies from Sun 22 Dec 2024, 12.00pm to Tue 24 Dec 2024, 9.42am. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Dec 2024, 11.48am

Closed parks: Pilliga Forest Closed due to High Fire Danger

Due to the fire weather forecast conditions, all visitor areas within the Pilliga Forest will be closed on Monday 23 December 2024.

This closure includes all walking tracks, visitor picnic facilities and campgrounds.

We apologies for any inconvenience caused. For more information, please call the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Pilliga National Park
• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Pilliga State Conservation Area
• Pilliga West National Park
• Pilliga West State Conservation Area
• Timmallallie National Park

Applies from Sun 22 Dec 2024, 11.13am to Tue 24 Dec 2024, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Dec 2024, 11.26am

Closed areas: Part Park Closure due to Fire Danger

Due to the fire danger weather forecast conditions, Warrumbungle National Park walking tracks and remote campsites will be closed on Monday 23 December 2024.

Walking tracks and remote campsites are closed from 5:00pm Sunday 22 December to 9:00am Tuesday 24 December.

The following walking tracks will remain open:

• White Gum Lookout walking track,
• Wambelong nature trail
• Gurianawa circuit

The following campsites will remain open:

• Blackman
• Walaay
• Wambelong

For more information, please call the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364 We apologise for any inconvenience. 

Applies from Sat 21 Dec 2024, 11.31am to Thu 26 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Dec 2024, 11.34am

Closed areas: Christmas and Boxing Day closure

The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The centre will reopen at 9:00AM 27 December 2024.

For further information please contact 1300 072 757.

Affects 6 parks and 8 locations nearby. Show list

• Pilliga National Park
  • Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre
• Pilliga Nature Reserve
  • Sandstone Caves walking track
• Pilliga State Conservation Area
• Pilliga West National Park
• Pilliga West State Conservation Area
• 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 Sat 21 Dec 2024, 11.26am to Thu 26 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Dec 2024, 11.31am

Closed areas: Christmas and Boxing Day closure

The Warrumbungle Visitor Centre will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The centre will reopen at 9:00AM 27 December 2024.

For further information, please contact 1300 072 757.

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Pilliga National Park
• Pilliga State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2024, 4.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 8.45am

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 9 parks nearby. Show list

• Dandry Gorge Aboriginal Area
• Merriwindi State Conservation Area
• Pilliga National Park
• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Pilliga State Conservation Area
• Pilliga West National Park
• Pilliga West State Conservation Area
• Timmallallie National Park
• Yarrigan National Park