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Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 9.00am to Sat 2 Dec 2023, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 1.41pm
Other planned events: Closed Campgrounds: Hazardous Tree Removal
All campgrounds in the Murrumbidgee Valley National Park, MIA 1 Precinct are closed.
Hazardous tree removal works will be undertaken between 9:00am Wednesday 29 November and 5:30pm Saturday 2nd December.
These campgrounds will re-open as soon as it is safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 23 Aug 2023, 1.45pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Nov 2023, 4.20pm
Safety alerts: Potential for Unexploded Ordinances in Livingstone National Park
There is a Substantial risk of unexploded ordinances (UXO) within Livingstone National Park.
There is signage erected at all entrances to the risk area.
If you are driving, bushwalking or mountain biking in the area, you must keep to the formed trails within the UXO risk area. No camping or digging of any kind is permitted within the risk area.
For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.51pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 8.18am
Closed areas: Closed Areas: Campgrounds closed due to recent flood damage
The following campgrounds are closed due to recent flood damage:
- Narrandera North - Koalas Hut
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 18 Aug 2023, 1.34pm to Sat 24 Feb 2024, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 8.16am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to recent flood damage
The following campgrounds are closed due to recent flood damage:
- Benerembah - Bream Bank and Darryls Beach
- Cuba South - All campgrounds
- Jurambula - Jurambula Beach
- MIA 1 - Catfish Corner
- Yarradda - All campgrounds
- Uri - All campgrounds
Flood damage includes, eroded river banks, washouts and sinkholes making it hard to access the campgrounds.
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Fri 17 Nov 2023, 2.44pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Nov 2023, 2.57pm
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 Tumut park office (02) 6947 7000 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 Tue 28 Nov 2023, 8.00am to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 2.02pm
Closed parks: Park closed for a ground pest control operation.
Cocoparra National Park and Cocopara Nature Reserve are closed from 8am, Tuesday 28th November to 8pm, Thursday 30th November 2023 for an a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Fri 29 Mar 2024, 5.02am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Nov 2023, 6.03pm
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
A park fire solid fuel 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, hexamite) 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 Central West Area office at Bathurst 02 6332 7640 before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker, during a fire ban period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find 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 Mon 2 Oct 2023, 1.44pm to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Nov 2023, 9.08am
Closed areas: Store Creek Picnic Area closed
The Store Creek area of Cocoparra National Park is closed while the road is being upgraded. The closed areas include the access road, picnic area and walking track. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith NPWS office (02 6966 8100).
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Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.15am
Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences October 9, 2023
A park fire ban is in place in the parks in the Riverina Area from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 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 Wed 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Oct 2023, 9.43am
Closed areas: Lookouts closed on Jacks Creek walking track
Lookouts along the Jacks Creek walking track are closed indefinitely due to dangerous cliff edges.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith NPWS office.
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