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Salt Caves picnic area

Timmallallie National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Sun 1 October 2023, 6.19pm

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 6.16pm.

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.

Applies from Sat 30 Sep 2023, 11.58am to Wed 4 Oct 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 6.19pm.

Closed areas: Areas closed due to Extreme Fire danger rating

The following visitor areas are closed from 4:00pm Saturday 30th September to 9:00am Wednesday 4th October due to extreme fire weather:

  • Sandstone Caves
  • Sculptures in the Scrub (Dandry Gorge) campground, picnic area and walking track
  • Salt Caves campground, picnic area and walking tracks
  • Pilliga Forest lookout tower

For further information please contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.41am to Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.45am.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 18 July 2023 to 28 September 2023 The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Castlereagh NPWS area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.

Applies from Sat 12 Feb 2022, 4.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Sep 2023, 4.31pm.

Safety alerts: Changed road conditions

Roads in Timmallallie National Park are rough in some sections. Road conditions may change quickly following rainfall. 

For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 30 Sep 2023, 12.20pm to Wed 4 Oct 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 6.26pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to Extreme Fire danger rating

Remote campsites remain closed until 9:00am Wednesday 4th October 2023 due to extreme fire danger.

 

The following campsites will remain open:

  • Blackman
  • Walaay
  • Wambelong

 

For more information please contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.

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Applies from Sat 30 Sep 2023, 11.38am to Wed 4 Oct 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 6.24pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to Extreme Fire Danger Rating

This park is closed due to Extreme fire weather conditions from 4pm Saturday 30th September to 9am Wednesday 4th October 2023. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Coonabarabran area office on (02) 6842 1311 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 6.16pm

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.

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Applies from Sat 30 Sep 2023, 11.58am to Wed 4 Oct 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 6.19pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to Extreme Fire danger rating

The following visitor areas are closed from 4:00pm Saturday 30th September to 9:00am Wednesday 4th October due to extreme fire weather:

  • Sandstone Caves
  • Sculptures in the Scrub (Dandry Gorge) campground, picnic area and walking track
  • Salt Caves campground, picnic area and walking tracks
  • Pilliga Forest lookout tower

For further information please contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

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Applies from Mon 28 Aug 2023, 8.00am to Fri 13 Oct 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 2.40pm

Closed areas: CLOSED: West Kaputar Rock lookout

West Kaputar Rock lookout will be closed from Monday 28 August until Friday 13 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.

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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.

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Applies from Thu 14 Sep 2023, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.47am

Closed areas: Area closed due to rockfall hazard

Sandstone Caves walking track is closed until further notice due to a rockfall hazard. Do not enter the area.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.41am to Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.45am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 18 July 2023 to 28 September 2023 The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Castlereagh NPWS area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Sun 24 Sep 2023, 9.00am to Fri 6 Oct 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Sep 2023, 4.44pm

Closed parks: Park closed for ground based pest control operations

Killarney State Conservation Area is closed from 9am, Sunday 24 September to 6pm, Friday 6 October 2023 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 6.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Aug 2023, 8.42am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program

Please be advised the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial and ongoing ground baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Friday 1 September 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.

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Applies from Sat 12 Feb 2022, 4.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Sep 2023, 4.31pm

Safety alerts: Changed road conditions

Roads in Timmallallie National Park are rough in some sections. Road conditions may change quickly following rainfall. 

For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

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Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2019, 2.44pm to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 11.34am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground and aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous ground 1080 baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE's) containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway. In addition to this, an aerial 1080 baiting program is also carried out every six weeks to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 8.00am to Fri 20 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 11.31am

Closed areas: Most of Warrumbungle National Park closed

Most of Warrumbungle National Park will be closed between 8am Monday 16 October to Friday 5pm 20th October 2023. This is because NSW National Parks is conducting an aerial pest control operation during this time. There will be significant disruptions to accessing walking tracks and visitor facilities.

The following areas will remain open:

  • Camp Blackman
  • Camp Walaay
  • Camp Wambelong
  • Warrumbungle Visitor Centre
  • Warrumbungle Environmental Education Centre
  • Whitegum lookout
  • Wambelong nature track
  • Canyon picnic area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Warrumbungle Visitor Information Centre on 02 6825 4364.

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Applies from Sun 29 Dec 2019, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 9.16am

Closed areas: Roads closed in Pilliga Forest

Some roads in Pilliga West State Conservation Area and Pilliga West National Park are closed due to subsidence damage. Take care when driving in the area. Please obey all closure notices.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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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/salt-caves-picnic-area/local-alerts

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