Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 1 December 2025, 2.35pm
Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 12.00am
to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 2.35pm.
Safety alerts: Walking tracks closed during Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger ratings
During Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger ratings, all walking tracks in Mount Kaputar National Park are closed.
Before proceeding, check the current fire danger rating here, check the fire danger rating signs, or contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.37pm
to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 2.39pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.48pm.
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 campfires 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 Mon 8 Dec 2025, 12.14pm to Sun 28 Dec 2025, 12.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Dec 2025, 12.24pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from Sunday 14 December 2025 to Sunday 28 Dec 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral pigs.
The program will take place in Bingara State Conservation Area (Derra Derra Block).
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Tue 9 Dec 2025, 12.00am to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Dec 2025, 3.29pm
Other planned events: Roadworks on Scutts Hut firetrail
There are roadworks occurring on the lower section of Scutts Hut firetrail from Tuesday 9 December 2025 until Friday 27 February 2026.
Scutts Hut, Scutts Hut trail, and Scutts Hut and Kurrawonga Falls walk all remain OPEN, however no access is permitted to the lower section of Scutts Hut firetrail, which is barricaded with closure signage. Any expansions of the closure area will be posted with at least one week's notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 2.35pm
Safety alerts: Walking tracks closed during Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger ratings
During Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger ratings, all walking tracks in Mount Kaputar National Park are closed.
Before proceeding, check the current fire danger rating here, check the fire danger rating signs, or contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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 21 Nov 2025, 5.48pm
Closed areas: The Governor Summit walking track closed for upgrades
The Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) walking track is closed until further notice for upgrades to the elevated walkway sections.
The Governor lookout walking track (including the carpark and lookout platform) is now reopened, however access past the barricade to The Governor Summit walking track is prohibited.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.37pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.48pm
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 campfires 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 Mon 17 Nov 2025, 9.24am to Wed 17 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Dec 2025, 9.55am
Closed areas: Area closed for track maintenance
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 17 November 2025 to Wednesday 17 December 2025 for trail maintenance. The closed areas are:
You can still access Terry Hie Hie picnic area and Yanay Warruwi walking track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Barwon office (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 9.40am to Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Sat 6 Dec 2025, 6.55pm
Closed areas: Boonalla Cave Road & Boonalla Cave walking track
The following parts of this park are closed until further notice to protect eastern cave bats while they are breeding:
- Boonalla Cave Road
- Boonalla Cave carpark and walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Coonabarabran office on 02 6842 1311.
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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Dec 2025, 9.32am
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.
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