Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 28 April 2025, 9.24am

Applies from Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.24am.

Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road

There are significant washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.

Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.

This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any queries regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date	Event	Title
16 May 2025	Closed parks	Park closed for aerial pest control operation	Details
Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 3.00pm to Mon 19 May 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 May 2025, 10.07am Mount Kaputar National Park is closed from 3pm Friday 16 May to 9am Monday 19 May 2025 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300. Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 29 Mar 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.25am

Closed areas: Waa Gorge and Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area closed due to wet conditions

The following visitation areas are CLOSED from Saturday 29 March 2025 until further notice due to wet conditions:

Waa Gorge
Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Sun 2 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.25am

Closed areas: Barraba Track closed until further notice

The Barraba Track is closed until further notice due to maintenance requirements.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 May 2025, 8.02am

Closed areas: Governor summit walking track CLOSED

The Governor (Corrunbral Borawah) summit walking track is closed until further notice due to elevated track damage.

The Governor lookout walking track (from carpark to lookout platform) remains open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.

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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/driving-routes/kaputar-scenic-drive/local-alerts

Park info

in Mount Kaputar National Park in the Country NSW region

Mount Kaputar National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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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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Kaputar scenic drive