Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 12.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Jan 2026, 8.30am

Safety alerts: Howes Trail road condition – experienced 4WD only

Due to recent weather, Howes trail from Putty Road to Yango Track is rough and severely eroded. Experienced 4WD only. Take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555 or NSW Crown Lands 1300 886 235

Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Yengo National Park
  • Big Yango House
  • Big Yango loop trail
  • Blue Gums campground
  • Finchley campground
  • Finchley cultural walk
  • Finchley lookout
  • Howes trail

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.12am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.16am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi-Yengo 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:

Dharug National Park

• Mill Creek Campground

Mount Royal National Park

• Youngville Campground

Yengo National Park

• Blue Gums Campground
• Mountain Arm Campground
• Yengo House
• Finchley Campground
• Mogo 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.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Finchley Aboriginal Area
• Yango State Conservation Area
• Yengo National Park

Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 7.48am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.13am

Safety alerts: Yengo National Park road conditions - 4WD recommended

Roads in Yengo National Park are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles, 4WD is highly recommended. Roads are rough and eroded due to recent May flooding event. Take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Yengo National Park
  • Big Yango House
  • Big Yango loop trail
  • Blue Gums campground
  • Finchley campground
  • Finchley cultural walk
  • Finchley lookout
  • Howes trail