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Grand High Tops lookout

Warrumbungle National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 5 December 2023, 9.48am

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 9.48am.

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 11.50am to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 12.01pm

Other planned events: Canyon Picnic Area BBQs unavailable

Electric BBQ's at Canyon Picnic Area are being replaced 8th December to 15th December 2023. Alternate BBQ's are available at Blackman 2 campground.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 14 Sep 2023, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Nov 2023, 9.38am

Closed areas: Area closed due to rockfall hazard

Sandstone Caves walking track is closed until further notice due to a rockfall hazard. Do not enter the area.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 18 Oct 2023, 11.16am to Fri 1 Mar 2024, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 12.25pm

Other planned events: Camp Blackman amenity block under construction

Camp Blackman 1 has been CLOSED for construction of a new amenities block from October to March 2024, subject to construction timeframes.

There is temporary amenities available for guest use at Camp Blackman 3 during this period. 

Camp Blackman 2 and 3 remain open.

 

For more information, contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Centre (02) 6825 4364.

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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 9.48am

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 12 parks 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/grand-high-tops-lookout/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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