Applies from Tue 31 Dec 2019, 11.35am to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2020, 3.34pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfires

This park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Ben Boyd National Park
• Nadgee Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 31 Dec 2019, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jan 2020, 8.49pm

Fires - Advice: Border Fire

There is a fire in this park called Border Fire. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 2 parks and 9 locations nearby. Show list

• Ben Boyd National Park
  • Bittangabee Bay to Green Cape walking track
  • Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek walking track
  • Boyds Tower walking track
  • Disaster Bay lookout
  • Light to Light walk
  • Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay walking track
• Nadgee Nature Reserve
  • Jewfish walk
  • Merrica River nature trail
  • Nadgee wilderness walk

Applies from Thu 12 Sep 2019, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2019, 8.07am

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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Ben Boyd National Park
• Nadgee Nature Reserve