Green Cape area in Ben Boyd National Park
Last reviewed: Sun 23 February 2020, 6.14pm
Applies from Tue 31 Dec 2019, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Feb 2020, 6.14pm.
There is a fire in this park called Border Fire. 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.
Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2020, 7.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2020, 10.02am.
The southern section of Ben Boyd National Park (Green Cape Area) is closed due to bushfire damage and hazardous conditions. Large fires have impacted the southern section of the park including all visitor attractions, access roads, walking trails, lookout points, picnic areas and campgrounds. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as a result of the fire event.
The following areas are estimated to reopen on Thursday 19 March 2020:
All other visitor attractions and walking trails will remain closed for a number of months. The Northern Pambula - Haycock section of Ben Boyd National Park, located between Merimbula and Eden, is open. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Applies from Thu 12 Sep 2019, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2019, 8.07am.
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:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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.
Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 7.53am. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Feb 2020, 6.15pm
There is a fire in this park called Big Jack Mountain. 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 Tue 31 Dec 2019, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Feb 2020, 6.14pm
There is a fire in this park called Border Fire. 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 Sun 5 Jan 2020, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Feb 2020, 4.12pm
There is a fire in this park called Rockton. 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 Thu 23 Jan 2020, 12.24pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Feb 2020, 3.19pm
There is a fire in this park called Creewah Rd, Glen Allen. 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 Fri 27 Dec 2019, 9.33pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Feb 2020, 11.25am
There is a fire in this park called Badja Forest Rd, Countegany. 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 Sun 26 Jan 2020, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Feb 2020, 7.32pm
There is a fire in this park called Postmans Trail. 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 8 Feb 2020, 5.45pm to Sun 1 Mar 2020, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2020, 9.52am
Hobart beach camground is closed due to bushfire and flood hazards. The campground will reopen on Monday 2 March 2020. Do not enter this campground. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2020, 7.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2020, 10.02am
The southern section of Ben Boyd National Park (Green Cape Area) is closed due to bushfire damage and hazardous conditions. Large fires have impacted the southern section of the park including all visitor attractions, access roads, walking trails, lookout points, picnic areas and campgrounds. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as a result of the fire event.
The following areas are estimated to reopen on Thursday 19 March 2020:
All other visitor attractions and walking trails will remain closed for a number of months. The Northern Pambula - Haycock section of Ben Boyd National Park, located between Merimbula and Eden, is open. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.45pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 6.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2020, 11.38am
This park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. Large fires have impacted and continue to be a risk to this park including Rockton, Border, Big Jack Mountain, Postmans trail and Bondi Fires. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as a result of the fire event.
Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 12 Sep 2019, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2019, 8.07am
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:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/disaster-bay-lookout/local-alerts
The Green Cape area of Ben Boyd National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
$8 per vehicle per day in the Green Cape area of the park (south of Eden).
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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