Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2025, 10.00am to Sun 26 Jan 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 2.05pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to extreme fire danger

Due to heatwave conditions and associated extreme bushfire danger Kwiambal NP will be closed from 10am Thursday 23 January until 10am Sunday 26 January 2025.

Do not enter the park during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office 02 6739 0700.

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• Kwiambal National Park

Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 1.33pm

Closed areas: Limestone Caves closed

The Limestone Caves in Kwiambal National Park are closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Kwiambal National Park

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 14 parks nearby. Show list

• Arakoola Nature Reserve
• Bingara State Conservation Area
• Bullala National Park
• Gamilaroi Nature Reserve
• Gunyerwarildi National Park
• Gwydir River National Park
• Gwydir River State Conservation Area
• Mount Kaputar National Park
• Planchonella Nature Reserve
• Serpentine Ridge National Park
• Taringa Nature Reserve
• Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area
• Warialda National Park
• Warialda State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 2.18pm

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