Applies from Sat 26 Oct 2019, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2019, 3.07pm

Fires - Advice: Gospers Mountain

There is a fire in this park called Gospers Mountain. 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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• Wollemi National Park
  • Coorongooba campground

Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Sat 16 Nov 2019, 1.12pm

Closed areas: Avoid remote areas of park until fire conditions improve

NSW National Parks advises visitors to avoid remote areas of all parks in this area until fire conditions improve. For further information contact the local NPWS office.

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• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 Nov 2019, 1.12pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to dangerous fire conditions

This park is closed due to current fire danger conditions and the bushfire situation. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information contact the local NPWS office.

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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Sat 9 Nov 2019, 9.23am to Wed 1 Apr 2020, 9.22am. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Nov 2019, 9.23am

Fire bans: 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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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Sat 9 Nov 2019, 8.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2019, 8.46am

Closed areas: East Wollemi National Park closed

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The following areas, accessed from Putty road, are closed:

• Colo Meroo campground
• T3 fire trail and walking track
• Canoe Creek walking track
• Bob Turners walking track
• Crawfords lookout (off Culoul Range)
• Kings Waterhole (including Melong Swamp)
• Culoul Range fire trail
• Grassy Hill fire trail
• Angorawa fire trail
• Drip Rock fire trail

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Gospers Mountain. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website. 

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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Tue 29 Oct 2019, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2019, 7.25am

Closed areas: Coorongooba campground closed due to bushfire

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:

• Coorongooba campground
• Capertee River trail
• Glen Davis Shale Mine

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Running Stream Fire.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Coorongooba campground

Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 1.16pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 27 Oct 2019, 9.02pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban - Wollemi National Park

A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020.

However Dunns Swamp, Newnes, Burralow and Colo Meroo campgrounds are exempt.

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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Tue 22 Oct 2019, 1.44pm to Sat 30 Nov 2019, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Oct 2019, 1.57pm

Other planned events: Aerial 1080 fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 aerial baiting of foxes in the lower Wolgan and Capertee Valley areas of Wollemi National Park.

This baiting program will run from Monday 28 October to Tuesday 29 October 2019. It will reduce the impacts foxes on the endangered Brush tailed rock wallaby and other native wildlife.

There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas.

For more information, contact the NPWS Oberon office on 02 6336 6200 or the NPWS Mudgee office on 02 6370 9000.

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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 12.16pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 27 Oct 2019, 9.03pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020. 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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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• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 4 Oct 2018, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Nov 2018, 3.05pm

Safety alerts: 4WD access only to Ben Bullen trail and Baal Bone Gap picnic area

The Ben Bullen trail and Baal Bone Gap picnic area is suitable for high clearance 4WD vehicles only. There are large ruts and washed out sections in the Ben Bullen State Forest that are not suitable for low clearance vehicles. For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000. 

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• Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Baal Bone Gap picnic area
  • Ben Bullen trail

Applies from Tue 25 Sep 2018, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Feb 2019, 12.30pm

Closed areas: Bicentennial trail closed

Bicentennial trail is closed due to drought conditions. Crown Lands has advised the Office of Environment and Heritage (NSW National Parks) that, due to lack of water and feed, it is strongly advised that visitors do not undertake the trek along the trail with horses. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Gardens of Stone National Park

Applies from Sat 26 May 2018, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Jun 2018, 11.03am

Other planned events: Deep Pass campground toilet closed

The toilet at Deep Pass campground is temporarily closed due to capacity limitations. Planning for a  new toilet  facility is currently underway. 

Please use minimal impact  camping practices in this area. Large groups should consider camping at alternative sites. Groups in excess of 20 people require approval from the NPWS Oberon area office.

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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Fri 10 Mar 2017, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2017, 2.40pm

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook camp area closed

Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground and picnic area is closed for management purposes. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Richmond area office on (02) 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Wheeny Creek campground

Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2014, 5.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2019, 10.32am

Closed areas: Pipeline track

The Pipeline track between Glen Davis and Newnes is closed until further notice. There is no access across private property at Glen Davis, and trespassing is prohibited. For more information please call NPWS Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, open 7 days a week, or NPWS Mudgee on (02) 6370 9000, Monday to Friday, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Wollemi National Park