Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 22 January 2026, 9.55am
Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 12.00am
to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jan 2026, 9.55am.
Closed areas: Scutts Hut trail and Kaputar Plateau walk closed for maintenance
The following areas of Mount Kaputar National Park are closed from Monday 5 January to Sunday 1 February 2026 for maintenance:
- Scutts Hut trail
- Scutts Hut and Kurrawonga Falls walk
- Scutts Hut
- Kaputar Plateau walk
- Rangers lookout
- Lairds lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 12.00am
to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 10.35am.
Safety alerts: Walking tracks closed during Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger ratings
During Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger ratings, all walking tracks in Mount Kaputar National Park are closed.
Before proceeding, check the current fire danger rating here, check the fire danger rating signs, or contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.37pm
to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 2.39pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 23 Dec 2025, 2.55pm.
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 campfires 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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 12.00am to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jan 2026, 9.55am
Closed areas: Scutts Hut trail and Kaputar Plateau walk closed for maintenance
The following areas of Mount Kaputar National Park are closed from Monday 5 January to Sunday 1 February 2026 for maintenance:
- Scutts Hut trail
- Scutts Hut and Kurrawonga Falls walk
- Scutts Hut
- Kaputar Plateau walk
- Rangers lookout
- Lairds lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Dec 2025, 11.57am
Safety alerts: Washouts on Carinya Road
There are significant washouts on Carinya Rd in Deriah Aboriginal Area.
Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.
This road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any concerns regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 10.35am
Safety alerts: Walking tracks closed during Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger ratings
During Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger ratings, all walking tracks in Mount Kaputar National Park are closed.
Before proceeding, check the current fire danger rating here, check the fire danger rating signs, or contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
Affects 1 park and 23 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.37pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Dec 2025, 2.55pm
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 campfires 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 2 parks nearby. Show list