Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 3 October 2023, 5.56pm
Applies from Sat 30 Sep 2023, 12.20pm
to Thu 5 Oct 2023, 9.00am.
Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 5.56pm.
Closed areas: Areas closed due to extreme fire danger
Most campsites and walking tracks in Warrumbungle National Park are closed until 9:00am Wednesday 4th October 2023 due to forecast extreme fire danger.
The following tracks and campsites will remain open:
- Camp Blackman
- Camp Walaay
- Camp Wambelong
- White Gum lookout
- Wambelong Nature Trail
- Gurianawa Circuit
All remote campsites will remain closed until Thursday 5th October 2023.
For more information please contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 12.00am
to Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 4.10pm.
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 Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am
to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am.
Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 6.16pm.
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.
Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 8.00am
to Fri 20 Oct 2023, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 11.31am.
Closed areas: Most of Warrumbungle National Park closed
Most of Warrumbungle National Park will be closed between 8am Monday 16 October to Friday 5pm 20th October 2023. This is because NSW National Parks is conducting an aerial pest control operation during this time. There will be significant disruptions to accessing walking tracks and visitor facilities.
The following areas will remain open:
- Camp Blackman
- Camp Walaay
- Camp Wambelong
- Warrumbungle Visitor Centre
- Warrumbungle Environmental Education Centre
- Whitegum lookout
- Wambelong nature track
- Canyon picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Warrumbungle Visitor Information Centre on 02 6825 4364.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Sat 30 Sep 2023, 12.20pm to Thu 5 Oct 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 5.56pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to extreme fire danger
Most campsites and walking tracks in Warrumbungle National Park are closed until 9:00am Wednesday 4th October 2023 due to forecast extreme fire danger.
The following tracks and campsites will remain open:
- Camp Blackman
- Camp Walaay
- Camp Wambelong
- White Gum lookout
- Wambelong Nature Trail
- Gurianawa Circuit
All remote campsites will remain closed until Thursday 5th October 2023.
For more information please contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
Affects 1 park and 23 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sat 30 Sep 2023, 11.58am to Thu 5 Oct 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 5.50pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to Extreme Fire danger rating
The following visitor areas are closed from 4:00pm Saturday 30th September to 9:00am Thursday 5th October due to extreme fire weather:
- Sandstone Caves
- Sculptures in the Scrub (Dandry Gorge) campground, picnic area and walking track
- Salt Caves campground, picnic area and walking tracks
- Pilliga Forest lookout tower
For further information please contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.
Affects 2 parks and 7 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 4.10pm
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.
Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 6.16pm
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 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 14 Sep 2023, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.47am
Closed areas: Area closed due to rockfall hazard
Sandstone Caves walking track is closed until further notice due to a rockfall hazard. Do not enter the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.41am to Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.45am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 18 July 2023 to 28 September 2023 The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
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.
Please contact the local Castlereagh NPWS area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.
Affects 2 parks and 7 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sat 12 Feb 2022, 4.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Sep 2023, 4.31pm
Safety alerts: Changed road conditions
Roads in Timmallallie National Park are rough in some sections. Road conditions may change quickly following rainfall.
For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.
Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 8.00am to Fri 20 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 11.31am
Closed areas: Most of Warrumbungle National Park closed
Most of Warrumbungle National Park will be closed between 8am Monday 16 October to Friday 5pm 20th October 2023. This is because NSW National Parks is conducting an aerial pest control operation during this time. There will be significant disruptions to accessing walking tracks and visitor facilities.
The following areas will remain open:
- Camp Blackman
- Camp Walaay
- Camp Wambelong
- Warrumbungle Visitor Centre
- Warrumbungle Environmental Education Centre
- Whitegum lookout
- Wambelong nature track
- Canyon picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Warrumbungle Visitor Information Centre on 02 6825 4364.
Affects 1 park and 23 locations nearby. Show list