Last reviewed: Fri 28 November 2025, 3.35pm
Applies from Sat 29 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.35pm.
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.
Applies from Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.16pm to Sun 15 Mar 2026, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.31pm.
Warrumbungle National Park will be closed from 3pm Sunday 15 March to 9am Saturday 21 March 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7.51pm.
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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| 1 January 2026 | Closed areas | Road resealing in campgrounds | Details |
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 3.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 3.41pm Road resealing and maintenance in Blackman and Walaay Campgrounds will be undertaken in February and March 2026. Campsites and carparks are likely to be closed for up to 5 days during this period. Wambelong campground and walk in campsites will remain open. Grand High Tops walking tracks will remain open. Please check the NPWS website for updates. |
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| 15 March 2026 | Closed parks | Park CLOSED for aerial and ground pest control operation | Details |
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Applies from Sun 15 Mar 2026, 3.00pm to Sat 21 Mar 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.49pm Warrumbungle National Park is CLOSED from 3pm Sunday 15 March to 9am Saturday 21 March 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364. |
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Applies from Sat 29 Nov 2025, 12.00pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 10.02pm
Warrumbungle National Park Remote Walking Tracks and Campsites are closed from 12 noon Saturday 29th November to 10am Monday 1st December 2025 due to extreme fire danger conditions. Please note the closure may be extended pending revised fire danger conditions. The main central valley section of the park will remain open including
Camp Blackman
Camp Wambelong
Camp Waalay
Canyon Picnic Area
Wambelong Nature Track
Campers Link Track
Gurianawa Track
Whitegum Lookout
Belougery Flats Circuit
For further information please contact Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
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Applies from Sat 29 Nov 2025, 12.00pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 5.29pm
All visitor areas across Pilliga forest national park reserves are closed from 12 noon Saturday 29th November to 10am Monday 1st December 2025 due to extreme fire danger conditions. This includes
- Dandry Gorge and Sculptures in the Scrub (walking tracks and campgrounds) (Timmallallie National Park)
- Sandstone caves (currently closed due to rockfall hazard) (Pilliga Nature Reserve)
- Salt caves precinct (walking tracks and campgrounds): (Timmallallie National Park)
Closure may be extended pending revised fire danger conditions. For further information please contact Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011
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Applies from Sat 29 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.35pm
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 Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.16pm to Sun 15 Mar 2026, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.31pm
Warrumbungle National Park will be closed from 3pm Sunday 15 March to 9am Saturday 21 March 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
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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
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 Fri 26 Sep 2025, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 8.49am
Sandstone Caves walking track will be closed until further notice due to a rock fall hazard.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.
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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/canyon-picnic-area/local-alerts
Warrumbungle National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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