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Devines Hill loop

Dharug National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 5 December 2025, 2.50pm

Applies from Sat 6 Dec 2025, 12.00am to Sat 6 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 2.50pm.

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Nov 2025, 12.32pm.

Closed areas: Area closed for conservation works

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 24 November to Friday 19 December 2025 while conservation works are being undertaken on Devines Hill. The closed areas are:

  • Devines Hill section of the Old Great North Walk

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Signage installed on closed section. For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.12am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.16am.

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi-Yengo 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:

Dharug National Park

  • Mill Creek Campground

Mount Royal National Park

  • Youngville Campground

Yengo National Park

  • Blue Gums Campground
  • Mountain Arm Campground
  • Yengo House
  • Finchley Campground
  • Mogo 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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 5 Dec 2025, 3.14pm to Sun 7 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 3.19pm

Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed Saturday 6 December 2025

All tracks and trails in the following parks are closed on Saturday 6 December 2025 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger Rating:

  • Lane Cove National Park
  • Berowra Valley National Park
  • Berowra Valley Regional Park
  • Marramarra National Park
  • Wallumatta Nature Reserve
  • Dalrymple Hay Nature Reserve
  • Dural Nature Reserve

Campgrounds in Berowra Valley National Park and Marramarra National Park are also closed, including:

  • Tunks Ridge campground
  • Marramarra Creek campground
  • Orchard campground
  • Gentleman's Halt campground

Picnic areas and boat ramps will remain open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400 or the NPWS contact centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

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Applies from Fri 5 Dec 2025, 3.07pm to Sun 7 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 3.13pm

Closed areas: Closures due to total fire ban

Due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger Rating on Saturday 6 December 2025, the following remote campgrounds in Marramarra National Park are closed:

  • Gentlemans Halt
  • Marramarra Creek

Twin Beaches campground is open, however no wood fires / portable gas barbeques / open flames permitted.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400 or the NPWS contact centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sat 6 Dec 2025, 12.00am to Sat 6 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 2.50pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Affects 8 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.12am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.16am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi-Yengo 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:

Dharug National Park

  • Mill Creek Campground

Mount Royal National Park

  • Youngville Campground

Yengo National Park

  • Blue Gums Campground
  • Mountain Arm Campground
  • Yengo House
  • Finchley Campground
  • Mogo 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.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.15am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 9.16am

Closed parks: Wisemans Ferry Historic Site closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Wisemans Ferry Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.14am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 9.11am

Closed parks: Maroota Historic site closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Maroota Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/cycling-trails/devines-hill-loop/local-alerts

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