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Eckford lookout

Mount Kaputar National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 7 November 2025, 2.59pm

Applies from Sat 8 Nov 2025, 12.00am to Sun 9 Nov 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Nov 2025, 2.59pm.

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 8 Nov 2025, 12.00am to Sun 9 Nov 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Nov 2025, 2.59pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 8.44am

Closed areas: The Governor walking track and lookout closed for upgrades

The Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) walking track and The Governor lookout walking track (including the carpark and lookout platform) are closed until further notice for upgrades to the elevated walkway sections.

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

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 9.45am

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location 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/lookouts/eckford-lookout/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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