Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 16 December 2019, 10.58am
Applies from Sat 14 Dec 2019, 10.27am
to Mon 16 Dec 2019, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2019, 10.58am.
Closed parks: Parks closed in Central Coast area due to bushfire activity
Due to the current bushfire situation and very high fire danger, the following parks are closed in the Central Coast area:
- Brisbane Water National Park
- Jilliby State Conservation Area
- Palm Grove Nature Reserve
- Popran National Park
- Watagans National Park
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am.
Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am.
Fire bans: Park Fire Bans
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2019, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Dec 2019, 8.27am
Fires - Advice: Three Mile
There is a fire in this park called Three Mile. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 14 Dec 2019, 10.27am to Mon 16 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2019, 10.58am
Closed parks: Parks closed in Central Coast area due to bushfire activity
Due to the current bushfire situation and very high fire danger, the following parks are closed in the Central Coast area:
- Brisbane Water National Park
- Jilliby State Conservation Area
- Palm Grove Nature Reserve
- Popran National Park
- Watagans National Park
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am
Fire bans: Park Fire Bans
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.
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Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2019, 12.01am to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Aug 2019, 9.37am
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway
A 1080 baiting program will be underway in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park from Thursday 1 August 2019 to Friday 31 January 2020. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) as buried baits or ejector capsules are laid continuously and in an ongoing manner on tracks and trails in this park. Do not touch baits or ejector devices as they contain poison. 1080 is lethal to dogs and cats and pet owners are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in national parks.
For further information please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 or the NPWS Lane Cove National Park area office on 02 8448 0400 during business hours. After business hours, contact the NPWS after-hours call centre on 02 8579 0537.
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Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Oct 2016, 10.38am
Closed areas: Old Wagstaffe trail
There is no public access available through private property to Old Wagstaffe trail. Signs indicate where public access is not permitted. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury North area office on (02) 4320 4200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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