Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 8.31am to Fri 20 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 9.03am

Closed areas: Walking track closures for maintenance

The following areas will be closed from Friday 22 September to Friday 20 October 2023 while walking tracks are being upgraded:

• Kaputar Summit track
• Section of Kaputar Summit carpark

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Barwon area office on 02 6792 7300.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Mount Kaputar National Park
  • Dawsons Spring nature trail
  • Mount Kaputar summit walk

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am

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 15 parks nearby. Show list

• Bingara State Conservation Area
• Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area
• Bullawa Creek State Conservation Area
• Couradda National Park
• Deriah Aboriginal Area
• Gamilaroi Nature Reserve
• Hobden Hill National Park
• Horton Falls National Park
• Killarney State Conservation Area
• Leard State Conservation Area
• Moema National Park
• Mount Kaputar National Park
• Pilliga East State Conservation Area
• Serpentine Ridge National Park
• Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area

Applies from Mon 28 Aug 2023, 8.00am to Mon 2 Oct 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Aug 2023, 6.27pm

Closed areas: CLOSED: West Kaputar Rock lookout

West Kaputar Rock lookout will be closed from Monday 28 August until Monday 2 October 2023, due to infrastructure upgrades. 

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Barwon area office on 02 6792 7300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mount Kaputar National Park