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Somerton National Park

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Last reviewed: Mon 2 December 2024, 10.01am

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sun 22 Dec 2024, 11.53am to Tue 24 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Dec 2024, 11.55am

Closed parks: Closed Due to High Fire Danger

Due to high fire weather forecast conditions, all visitor areas within the Boonalla Aboriginal Area will be closed on Monday 23 December 2024.

This closure includes all walking tracks and visitor picnic facilities.

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

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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.03am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Dec 2024, 10.29am

Closed areas: Boonalla Cave Road & Boonalla Cave walking track

Parts of Boonalla Aboriginal Area are closed from Thursday 10th Oct 2024 until further notice. This is to protect the Eastern Cave Bat during breeding season

The closed areas are as per below:

  • Closed - Boonalla Cave Road
  • Closed - Boonalla Cave carpark & walking track.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS Baradine Office on (02) 6843 4000.

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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.

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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 3 parks nearby. Show list

Local alerts

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

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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