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Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 8.26pm to Wed 12 Nov 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 8.31pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to dangerous fire weather
Due to DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER campgrounds and walking tracks in the Pilliga Forest will be CLOSED Tuesday 11 November 2025.
The following areas are CLOSED:
- Salt Caves visitor area
- Sculptures in the Scrub visitor area
- Sandstone Caves visitor area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.
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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 9.14am to Sat 15 Nov 2025, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 9.28am
Closed areas: Area closed for track maintenance
Some parts of this park are closed from Tuesday 4 November to Friday 14 November 2025 while trails are being maintained. 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 local NPWS office.
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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.
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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.
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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
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