Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2019, 12.31pm to Fri 22 Nov 2019, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.48pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfires

This park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
• Werrikimbe National Park

Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2019, 10.42am to Sat 30 Nov 2019, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2019, 11.02am

Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires

This park and a number of other parks are closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

There are a number of fires in the area including Carrai Creek, Dingo Creek, Stockyard Flat, Doyles River, Rowleys Gorge and Yarrowitch.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6738 9100 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
• Werrikimbe National Park

Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2019, 8.00am to Fri 22 Nov 2019, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2019, 9.24am

Closed parks: Park closed due to extreme fire weather

This park and all parks in the area are closed due to current extreme fire danger conditions and the bushfire situation across the state. Please do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Kindee Creek State Conservation Area
• Koorebang Nature Reserve
• Kumbatine National Park
• Kumbatine State Conservation Area
• Werrikimbe National Park
• Willi Willi National Park

Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2019, 3.01pm to Mon 18 Nov 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2019, 8.20am

Closed parks: Park closed - Emergency bushfire conditions

This park and all parks within the Hastings Macleay area are closed from Sunday 10 November to midnight Monday 18 November 2019 due to emergency bushfire conditions. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or 02 6566 6168 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Kindee Creek State Conservation Area
• Koorebang Nature Reserve
• Kumbatine National Park
• Kumbatine State Conservation Area
• Werrikimbe National Park
• Willi Willi National Park

Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2019, 10.14am to Sat 30 Nov 2019, 10.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2019, 10.02am

Closed areas: East Kunderang and other areas closed due to bushfire

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

• East Kunderang Homestead
• Budds Mare campground and lookout
• Budds Mare to Riverside lookout
• Riverside campground
• Green Gully track
• Mooraback campground
• Youdales campground and Hut and Historic site. 

Do not enter the closed area. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Carrai Creek Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 6738 9101 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park and 8 locations nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Budds Mare campground
  • Budds Mare lookout
  • Budds Mare to Riverside walking track
  • East Kunderang Homestead
  • Riverside campground and picnic area
  • The Green Gully track
  • Youdales Hut and Stockyards historic site
  • Youdales Hut campground and picnic area

Applies from Tue 29 Oct 2019, 11.13am to Sat 30 Nov 2019, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2019, 9.54am

Closed parks: Werrikimbe National Park closed

Werrikimbe National Park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Mooraback campground is closed to visitors. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This fire is called Carrai Creek Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Werrikimbe National Park

Applies from Mon 28 Oct 2019, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2019, 2.10pm

Closed areas: Riverside and Budds Mare closed - bushfire

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

• Riverside campground and picnic area
• Budds Mare campground and picnic area

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Budds Mare campground
  • Budds Mare lookout
  • Budds Mare to Riverside walking track
  • Riverside campground and picnic area

Applies from Tue 22 Oct 2019, 2.06pm to Sat 30 Nov 2019, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2019, 10.01am

Closed areas: Green Gully track closed

Green Gully track in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is closed due to a bushfire. Do not enter this area. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This fire is called Carrai Creek. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 6738 9100 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • The Green Gully track

Applies from Wed 4 Sep 2019, 3.57pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Oct 2019, 4.14pm

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, 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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
• Werrikimbe National Park

Applies from Tue 18 Dec 2018, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jan 2019, 3.00pm

Closed areas: Wollomombi Falls main lookout closed

The main viewing platform at Wollomombi Falls visitor area has identified structural deterioration. It will be closed until repairs can be completed and the structure has been certified as safe.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Wollomombi Falls picnic area

Applies from Mon 17 Dec 2018, 8.40pm to Mon 3 Feb 2020, 8.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Oct 2019, 2.07pm

Other incidents: Wilson River picnic area - gas barbecues not available

The gas barbecues are not in operation at Wilson River picnic area in Willi Willi National Park.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Willi Willi National Park
  • Wilson River picnic area