Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 12.01am
to Fri 6 Dec 2019, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 8.11pm.
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2019, 12.45pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2019, 8.58am.
Closed parks: Mount Kaputar National Park closed due to bushfires
This park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Waa Gorge and Sawn Rocks visitor areas will reopen on Saturday 7 December 2019.
For more information, contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300. Monitor this website for further updates.
Applies from Fri 4 Oct 2019, 3.56pm
to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 3.47pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 5 Nov 2019, 8.52am.
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.
