Last reviewed: Thu 5 December 2019, 1.58pm
Applies from Tue 3 Dec 2019, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 1.58pm.
Werakata National Park and State Conservation Area are closed due to the risk of wildfires close to the reserves. If you are in the reserves, please leave as soon as possible. For you own safety, please do not enter the reserves.
Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am.
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:
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.
Applies from Wed 27 Nov 2019, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 10.25pm
There is a fire in this park called Paddock Run. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Mon 25 Nov 2019, 6.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 10.16pm
There is a fire in this park called Little L Complex. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Sat 26 Oct 2019, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 9.22pm
There is a fire in this park called Gospers Mountain. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Wed 27 Nov 2019, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 9.16pm
There is a fire in this park called Green Wattle Creek. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Tue 3 Dec 2019, 10.12am. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Dec 2019, 2.51am
There is a fire in this park called Leggetts Dr, Pelaw Main. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 12.16pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 3.20pm
A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020. 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:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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.
Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2019, 9.42am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 3.19pm
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:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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.
Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2019, 11.44am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 12.22pm
A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020.
Mill Creek and Ten Mile Hollow campgrounds are exempt.
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:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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 Thu 5 Dec 2019, 8.58am to Sat 14 Dec 2019, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2019, 4.47pm
This park is closed from Thursday 5 December 2019, due to a potentially serious bush fire threat from the Corrobare State Forest wildfire to the north-west of the park.
There is no access to Boarding House Dam or other picnic areas and campgrounds. It's likely that both gates at either end of Watagan Forest Road will be closed later on Thursday 5 December 2019.
Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Tue 3 Dec 2019, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 1.58pm
Werakata National Park and State Conservation Area are closed due to the risk of wildfires close to the reserves. If you are in the reserves, please leave as soon as possible. For you own safety, please do not enter the reserves.
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Applies from Tue 3 Dec 2019, 6.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 1.57pm
Police have closed Sugarloaf State Conservation Area due to the risk of wildfires close to the reserve. If you are in the reserve, please leave as soon as possible. For you own safety, please do not enter the reserve.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.54am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2019, 6.20pm
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:
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 Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.51am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 12.29pm
Due to the very high fire danger, Monkey Face Road in Watagans National Park will remain closed until the fire danger decreases. As a result, there will be no public access to Monkey Face lookout, Gap Creek lookout or Monkey Face picnic area. The following walking tracks will also be closed:
Monkey Face Road is a long and narrow access road to the lookouts. In the event of a fire, visitors have only one way out which could be cut by fire and falling trees.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 7.46am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 12.31pm
Due to the very high fire danger, Bangalow Road in Watagans National Park will remain closed until the fire danger decreases. As a result, there will be no public access to Bangalow picnic area and campground or Gap Creek picnic area and campground. The following walking tracks will also be closed:
Bangalow Road is a long and narrow 4.8 km access road to the campsites. In the event of a fire, visitors have only one way out which could be cut by fire and falling trees.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2019, 2.51pm
NSW National Parks advises visitors to avoid remote areas of all parks in this area until fire conditions improve. For further information contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 4.53pm
This park is closed due to current fire danger conditions and the bushfire situation. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am
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:
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 1 Oct 2019, 12.05pm to Tue 24 Dec 2019, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 11.39am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of foxes in Hunter Wetlands National Park on Ash Island. The baiting program will run from Tuesday 1 October to Tuesday 24 December 2019. It will reduce the impacts of foxes on wildlife and threatened species in the park.
There will 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don't touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried Penalties apply for non-compliance. Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in National Parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cars. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.45am
The Morisset section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is closed from Thursday 20 December 2018. There is restricted access to the Morisset Hospital Site and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area foreshore and Morisset picnic area. Alternative picnic areas are located in the Lake Macquarie Council area in and around the Morisset and Bonnells Bay foreshores. There is no public access to view the kangaroos that frequent the hospital site.
Members of the public can contact the hospital administrative office on 02 4973 0222. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Central Coast area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 3.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Apr 2019, 10.18am
Click Creek fire trail is closed due to extensive storm damage. The trail will remain closed until maintenance works can be completed. Slippery Rock Road is closed due to eroded surfaces making conditions unsafe. The road will reopen, subject to conditions, once maintenance work is completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact the NPWS Lakes area office on (02) 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 12.06pm
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
The Great North Walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area. Further details can be found on the Office of Environment and Heritage website.
If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked. For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/astills-picnic-area/local-alerts
Werakata National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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