Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 11.47am to Sun 2 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jan 2025, 11.53am

Other planned events: Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre closed

The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre will be closed Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 February. We apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

For further information, please call the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.

Affects 2 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Pilliga Nature Reserve
  • Sandstone Caves walking track
• Warrumbungle National Park
  • Warrumbungle Visitor Centre

Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2024, 4.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 11.32am

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 1 park nearby. Show list

• Pilliga Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.20pm

Fire bans: Mudgee Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

The following campgrounds are exempt and park users can have a small fire in NPWS supplied fire rings during this fire ban:

Capertee National Park

• Capertee campground
• Honeyeater Homestead
• Capertee Homestead
• Caretakers Cottage

Goulburn River National Park

• Spring Gully campground
• Big River campground

Goulburn River SCA

• The Drip day use area

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 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Durridgere State Conservation Area
• Goodiman State Conservation Area
• Goulburn River National Park
• Goulburn River State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2025, 9.34am

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

• Binnaway Nature Reserve
• Cooleburba State Conservation Area
• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Tinkrameanah National Park
• Trinkey State Conservation Area
• Ukerbarley Aboriginal Area
• Ukerbarley State Conservation Area
• Warrumbungle National Park
• Weetalibah Nature Reserve

Applies from Sun 5 Jan 2025, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Jan 2025, 9.38am

Closed areas: Area closed due to Bushfire in Goonoo SCA

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. 

• All areas east of Mendoran Road and south of Freemans Rd

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Goonoo State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.47am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.51am

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 Warrumbungle Visitor information Centre on (02) 6825 4364 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 1 park nearby. Show list

• Coolah Tops National Park

Applies from Tue 13 Jun 2023, 9.58am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 10.00am

Closed areas: Coolah Tops National Park areas closed

The following areas are currently closed:

• Snow Gums walking track is temporarily closed for maintenance.

Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to the Council.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Coolah Tops National Park
  • Snow Gum picnic area
  • Snow Gum walking track

Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 8.53am

Safety alerts: Reduce speed and drive to conditions

Ongoing wet weather has impacted the roads in this reserve, leaving them washed out and/or under water for long periods of time. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them. 

For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Cobbora State Conservation Area
• Goonoo State Conservation Area