Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 9.43am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Pilliga Nature Reserve
  • Sandstone Caves walking track

Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.35am

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 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Timmallallie National Park
• Ukerbarley Aboriginal Area
• Ukerbarley State Conservation Area
• Warrumbungle National Park

Applies from Sun 15 Mar 2026, 3.00pm to Sat 21 Mar 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 9.44am

Closed parks: Park CLOSED for aerial and ground pest control operation

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Warrumbungle National Park