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Last reviewed: Mon 17 March 2025, 12.32pm
Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am
to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 12.32pm.
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 6 locations in this park:
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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 3.29pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 3.51pm
Closed areas: Dagda Short Cut Track closed due to weather conditions
Dagda Short Cut Track in Warrumbungle National Park will be closed Saturday 29 March until 9am Monday 31 March due to an increased risk of landslips and rockfalls after heavy rain.
The 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 4 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Wed 2 Apr 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.02pm
Closed areas: Gunneemooroo Campground closed due to weather conditions
Gunneemooroo Campgrounds are closed from Friday 28 March until 9am Wednesday 2 April due to weather conditions.
The 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
Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 9.43am to Thu 3 Apr 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Mar 2025, 9.55am
Closed areas: Sandstone Caves CLOSED
Sandstone Caves will be CLOSED 29 - 31 March due to and increased risk of rockfall after rain. The track will reopen Monday 31 March at 10am. This closure may be extended if there is significantly more rain than forecast.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.28pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service carries out ongoing 1080 ground baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park. In addition to this, an aerial baiting program is also carried out periodically 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 6842 1311
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 12.32pm
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 Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.10am
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.
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