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Camp Walaay group campground

Warrumbungle National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 15 January 2026, 8.52am

Applies from Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.16pm to Sun 15 Mar 2026, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Dec 2025, 9.00am.

Other planned events: Park closed 15 March to 21 March 2026 for aerial and ground pest control program

Warrumbungle National Park will be closed from 3pm Sunday 15 March to 9am Saturday 21 March 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.

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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jan 2026, 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, 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.

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
19 January 2026 Closed areas Campground closures for road reseal in Warrumbungle National Park Details

Applies from Mon 19 Jan 2026, 12.00am to Thu 12 Feb 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 10.21am

Some campgrounds closed 19 January – 11 February 2026 for road resealing works:

 

CLOSED

Blackman 1 campground 19 January – 23 January and 27 January – 11 February

Blackman 2 campground 19 January – 23 January and 27 January – 11 February

Blackman 3 campground 27 January – 11 February

Walaay campground 27 January – 11 February

Amenities at Blackman campground 27 January – 11 February

 

OPEN

Amenities at Blackman campground open 19 January - 23 January, accessible by foot traffic only.

Wambelong, Gunneemooroo and remote hike in campgrounds will remain open.

All campgrounds will be open over the Australia Day long weekend 24 January – 26 January.

For more information, please contact Warrumbungle visitors centre on 02 6825 4364

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15 March 2026 Closed parks Park CLOSED for aerial and ground pest control operation Details

Applies from Sun 15 Mar 2026, 3.00pm to Sat 21 Mar 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Dec 2025, 9.01am

Warrumbungle National Park is CLOSED from 3pm Sunday 15 March to 9am Saturday 21 March 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.16pm to Sun 15 Mar 2026, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Dec 2025, 9.00am

Other planned events: Park closed 15 March to 21 March 2026 for aerial and ground pest control program

Warrumbungle National Park will be closed from 3pm Sunday 15 March to 9am Saturday 21 March 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.

Affects 1 park and 32 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jan 2026, 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, 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 7 parks nearby. Show list

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/camp-walaay-group-campground/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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