Applies from Sat 29 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.35pm

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 11 parks nearby. Show list

• Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area
• Bullawa Creek State Conservation Area
• Couradda National Park
• Deriah Aboriginal Area
• Gamilaroi Nature Reserve
• Killarney State Conservation Area
• Leard State Conservation Area
• Moema National Park
• Mount Kaputar National Park
• Pilliga East State Conservation Area
• Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mount Kaputar National Park
  • The Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) walking track

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.

Affects 14 parks nearby. Show list

• Bingara State Conservation Area
• Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area
• Bullawa Creek State Conservation Area
• Couradda National Park
• Deriah Aboriginal Area
• Gamilaroi Nature Reserve
• Hobden Hill National Park
• Horton Falls National Park
• Killarney State Conservation Area
• Leard State Conservation Area
• Moema National Park
• Mount Kaputar National Park
• Serpentine Ridge National Park
• Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area

Applies from Mon 17 Nov 2025, 9.24am to Wed 17 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 7.06am

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:

• Mission South

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area

Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 9.40am to Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 9.44am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Boonalla Aboriginal Area
  • Boonalla Cave walking track

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 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Boonalla Aboriginal Area
• Pilliga East State Conservation Area

Applies from Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 4.02pm

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

• Mount Kaputar National Park
  • Kaputar scenic drive