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Coonabarabran - Warrumbungle - Tooraweenah drive

Warrumbungle National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 10 November 2025, 7.51pm

Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7.51pm.

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 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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
15 March 2026 Closed parks Park CLOSED for aerial and ground pest control operation Details

Applies from Sun 15 Mar 2026, 3.00pm to Sat 21 Mar 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.49pm

Warrumbungle National Park is CLOSED from 3pm Sunday 15 March to 9am Saturday 21 March 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 21 Nov 2025, 12.46pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 10.26am

Fires - Advice: BREAK RD, BARADINE

There is a fire in this park called BREAK RD, BARADINE. 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 22 Nov 2025, 1.16pm to Sun 15 Mar 2026, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.31pm

Other planned events: Park closed 15 March to 21 March 2026 for aerial and ground pest control program

Warrumbungle National Park will be closed from 3pm Sunday 15 March to 9am Saturday 21 March 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.

Affects 1 park and 32 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7.51pm

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 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 10 parks nearby. Show list

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/driving-routes/coonabarabran-warrumbungle-tooraweenah-drive/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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