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Norman Jolly picnic area

Nymboi-Binderay National Park

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 21 October 2019, 2.24pm

Applies from Sat 31 Aug 2019, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2019, 2.24pm.

Fires - Advice: Bees Nest

There is a fire in this park called Bees Nest. 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 Thu 5 Sep 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2019, 1.32pm.

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Coffs Coast area

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, 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 Fri 27 Sep 2019, 10.02am to Fri 25 Oct 2019, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2019, 10.19am.

Closed areas: Partial closure - bushfire in southern Nymboi Binderay -National Park

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:

  • Moonpar Forest Drive south of Platypus Flat campground. Access to the campground is via Cascade - Moses Rock road - Cedar road
  • Norm Jolly Grove and picnic area
  • All areas south of Platypus Flat

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Bees Nest.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 66520900 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

 

 

 

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 31 Aug 2019, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2019, 2.24pm

Fires - Advice: Bees Nest

There is a fire in this park called Bees Nest. 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.

Affects 5 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 17 Oct 2019, 1.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2019, 12.43pm

Fires - Advice: Eastern Rd

There is a fire in this park called Eastern Rd. 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 Fri 11 Oct 2019, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2019, 9.56am

Fires - Advice: Granite Creek

There is a fire in this park called Granite 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Sep 2019, 8.58am

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, 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2019, 10.32am

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire

This park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Coffs Jetty office on 02 6652 0910 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Sun 8 Sep 2019, 9.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Oct 2019, 7.37am

Closed areas: The Junction campground closed - bushfire

The Junction campground in Nymboi-Binderay National Park is closed due to a bushfire. This advice is ongoing until further notice.

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 5 Sep 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2019, 1.32pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Coffs Coast area

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, 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.

Affects 17 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Fri 27 Sep 2019, 10.02am to Fri 25 Oct 2019, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2019, 10.19am

Closed areas: Partial closure - bushfire in southern Nymboi Binderay -National Park

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:

  • Moonpar Forest Drive south of Platypus Flat campground. Access to the campground is via Cascade - Moses Rock road - Cedar road
  • Norm Jolly Grove and picnic area
  • All areas south of Platypus Flat

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Bees Nest.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 66520900 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

 

 

 

Affects 2 parks and 5 locations nearby. Show list

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/norman-jolly-picnic-area/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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Norman Jolly Picnic Area, Nymboi-Binderay National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary