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Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area

Hill End Historic Site

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Sat 29 November 2025, 3.44pm

Applies from Sun 30 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Nov 2025, 3.44pm.

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.

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Applies from Sun 30 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Nov 2025, 3.44pm

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.

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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 9.38am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Nov 2025, 8.15am

Closed areas: Royal Hotel is temporarily closed.

Royal Hotel is temporarily closed until further notice.  

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 7 Aug 2023, 11.25am to Thu 1 Aug 2030, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Nov 2025, 9.10am

Other planned events: Craigmoor is closed to the public

Craigmoor is closed to the public.  There is no public access to the house or grounds.

See the website for a virtual tour of the house, or contact the local office for information on 6370 9050

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 3.28pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 8.15am

Closed areas: Valentines mine closed

Valentines mine in Hill End Historic Site is closed for safety assessments and works. The site will reopen when it is safe. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hill End Historic Site office on (02) 6370 9050

 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.41pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Nov 2025, 8.52am

Other planned events: Changes to Bald Hill Underground Tourist Mine Tours - Hill End Historic Site

The Bald Hill Underground Tourist Mine operator will no longer be offering tours from 1 July 2025. Tours will not be available for the short term. Please visit the National Parks website for updates.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8.19am

Safety alerts: Golden Gully track access

Golden Gully will be closed to users when weather forecasts predict 20mm or more of rainfall within a 24 hour period. Erosion and hazards may be present within the gully during and following significant and prolonged periods of rainfall. Please take care and follow on site signage.

For more information contact the NPWS Hill End Historic Site office on 02 6370 9050.

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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/picnic-areas/bill-lyle-reserve-picnic-area/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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