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Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Sep 2026, 4.11pm
Safety alerts: Construction works at Bungleboori precinct
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Construction works are underway at the Bungleboori precinct until December 2026. Visitors should drive with caution, follow traffic control measures and be aware of construction vehicles and workers in the area.
The Bungleboori site is closed to visitors during construction. Traffic on Glowworm Tunnel Road at the intersection with Lost City North and Maiyingu Marragu will be temporarily reduced to a single lane from October 11. Visitors may experience delays of up to five minutes while intersection and road safety upgrades are completed.
Check the Gardens of Stone local alerts page for current access information. For enquiries contact Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2026, 12.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Sep 2026, 8.37am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Kanangra 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:
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
- Abercrombie Caves campground
Abercrombie River National Park
- Bummaroo Ford campground
- Silent Creek campground
- The Beach
- The Sink campground
Kanangra Boyd National Park
- Boyd River campground
- Dingo Dell campground
Marrangaroo National Park
Turon National Park
- Woolshed Flat campground
- Turon River camping
- The Diggings campground
Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve
- Wombeyan Caves campground
Yerranderie Regional Park
- Private Town campground
- Government Town 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 Thu 1 Oct 2026, 12.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 1.51pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi National Park
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:
- Coorangooba
- Dunns Swamp (Ganguddy)
- Newnes campground
- Wheeny Creek
- Sheepskin Hut
- Little Capertee campground
- Cricket Pitch 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 Thu 1 Oct 2026, 12.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 11.20am
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 Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.28am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 4.32pm
Closed areas: Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area closures and partial closures
Several areas within Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area are closed or under traffic management due to ongoing roadworks and visitor infrastructure upgrades. These measures are in place to support public safety while new and improved visitor infrastructure is under development.
Forest Campground precinct
The area west of Glow Worm Tunnel Road, from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1, is closed to support the development of a major new visitor precinct. New visitor infrastructure includes major road upgrades, a family-friendly campground, and cycling and walking experiences.
There is no public access to:
- Western Boundary Road
- Red Hill Road
- Camp Road
- Newnes Afforestation Camp
- All roads within the closed area, including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon
Camping information
Bush camping is permitted at sites located more than 200 metres from park infrastructure, including walking tracks and lookouts.
Visitors are advised to plan ahead, check the NPWS website before travelling for the latest updates, and follow all on-site signage and directions.
For more information, please contact the Kanangra Area office:
Email: npws.Kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 6336 6200
Access restrictions are strictly enforced to support visitor safety, and penalties may apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 3.52pm
Safety alerts: Haulage trucks using Old Bells Line of Rd
Haulage trucks are in operation along Old Bells Line of Rd between the park entrance near Chifley Road (Zig Zag Railway) and Clarence Sands during the following times:
• Monday to Friday: 04.00 to 18.00
• Saturday: 04.00 to 13.00
During these times road users are reminded to:
• drive with caution
• adhere to the speed limit of 40 km/hr
• listen for truck movements via UHF-11
If a UHF radio is unavailable, NPWS recommends to access the reserve via State Mine Gully Rd. For more information contact the Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200.
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