Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 28 November 2025, 10.02pm
Applies from Sat 29 Nov 2025, 12.00pm
to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 10.02pm.
Closed areas: Warrumbungle National Park Remote Tracks and Campgrounds Closed – Extreme Fire Danger
Warrumbungle National Park Remote Walking Tracks and Campsites are closed from 12 noon Saturday 29th November to 10am Monday 1st December 2025 due to extreme fire danger conditions. Please note the closure may be extended pending revised fire danger conditions. The main central valley section of the park will remain open including
Camp Blackman
Camp Wambelong
Camp Waalay
Canyon Picnic Area
Wambelong Nature Track
Campers Link Track
Gurianawa Track
Whitegum Lookout
Belougery Flats Circuit
For further information please contact Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
Applies from Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.16pm
to Sun 15 Mar 2026, 1.19pm.
Last reviewed: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.31pm.
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.
Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am
to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am.
Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7.51pm.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 27 Nov 2025, 5.17pm. Last reviewed: Sun 30 Nov 2025, 9.19am
Fires - Advice: Milsons Gully
There is a fire in this park called Milsons Gully. 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.
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Applies from Thu 27 Nov 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 30 Nov 2025, 9.11am
Fires - Advice: GARLINGS TRL, ELONG ELONG
There is a fire in this park called GARLINGS TRL, ELONG ELONG. 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.
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Applies from Sun 30 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Nov 2025, 3.44pm
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.
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Applies from Sat 29 Nov 2025, 12.00pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 10.02pm
Closed areas: Warrumbungle National Park Remote Tracks and Campgrounds Closed – Extreme Fire Danger
Warrumbungle National Park Remote Walking Tracks and Campsites are closed from 12 noon Saturday 29th November to 10am Monday 1st December 2025 due to extreme fire danger conditions. Please note the closure may be extended pending revised fire danger conditions. The main central valley section of the park will remain open including
Camp Blackman
Camp Wambelong
Camp Waalay
Canyon Picnic Area
Wambelong Nature Track
Campers Link Track
Gurianawa Track
Whitegum Lookout
Belougery Flats Circuit
For further information please contact Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
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Applies from Sat 29 Nov 2025, 12.00pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 5.29pm
Closed areas: Pilliga Forest Reserves - Visitor Area Closures - Extreme Fire Danger Conditions
All visitor areas across Pilliga forest national park reserves are closed from 12 noon Saturday 29th November to 10am Monday 1st December 2025 due to extreme fire danger conditions. This includes
- Dandry Gorge and Sculptures in the Scrub (walking tracks and campgrounds) (Timmallallie National Park)
- Sandstone caves (currently closed due to rockfall hazard) (Pilliga Nature Reserve)
- Salt caves precinct (walking tracks and campgrounds): (Timmallallie National Park)
Closure may be extended pending revised fire danger conditions. For further information please contact Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011
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Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2025, 11.19am to Tue 23 Dec 2025, 11.34am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 11.47am
Closed areas: Part Park Closure - Fire in Goonoo SCA - Garlings Trail
As a result of the catastrophic fire conditions and recent storms, a fire has started in the Goonoo landscape.
Due to unpredictable fire behaviour and for the safety of public and park visitors, the Goonoo State Conservation Area is closed east of the Mendooran Road.
The fire is called Garlings Trail.
For more information please review NSW Rural Fire Service Website or contact the NPWS Central West Area Office on 02 6841 7100 (Dubbo) or 02 63327640 (Bathurst).
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Applies from Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.16pm to Sun 15 Mar 2026, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.31pm
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 Fri 21 Nov 2025, 2.34pm to Mon 15 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 2.40pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Coolah Tops National Park from Friday 28 November to Monday 15 December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.
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.
The program is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring livestock and is undertaken in conjunction with local landholders and Central West Local Land Services.
Please contact the Castlereagh NPWS area office for more information on 6843 4000.
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Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.37pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.48pm
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 campfires 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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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.05am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.11am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Mudgee Reserves
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)
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
Capertee National Park
- Capertee Campground
- Honeyeater Homestead
- Capertee Homestead
- Capertee Cottage
Goulburn River National Park
- Spring Gully campground
- Big River campground
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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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7.51pm
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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Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 12.22am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 7.52am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 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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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 8.49am
Closed areas: Sandstone Caves closed due to rockfall hazard
Sandstone Caves walking track will be closed until further notice due to a rock fall hazard.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 12.41pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
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.
For more information please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0457 873 871 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Sat 16 Aug 2025, 8.29am to Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 7.56am
Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program, CPE for fox and wild dog control.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The 1080 bating program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between 15 August 2025 and 15 February 2026 within Beni State Conservation Area. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.
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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 7.53am
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.
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