Applies from Mon 25 Jan 2021, 12.01am to Mon 25 Jan 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Jan 2021, 3.58pm

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.

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Benambra National Park
• Mullengandra Nature Reserve
• Mullengandra State Conservation Area
• Tabletop Nature Reserve
• Woomargama National Park
• Woomargama State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 23 Jan 2021, 7.00am to Wed 27 Jan 2021, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Jan 2021, 11.49am

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 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Woomargama National Park
• Woomargama State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 12 Dec 2020, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jan 2021, 10.04am

Closed areas: Mathewsons trail

Mathewsons trail is currently closed to all vehicle traffic due to an unstable road surface.

This trail is a side trail only and will not affect public access to the park.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Woomargama National Park

Applies from Fri 20 Nov 2020, 2.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Nov 2020, 4.41pm

Safety alerts: Heavy vehicles on Tin Mines trail

There are currently logging trucks using Tin Mines trail between the Ferndale pine plantation and Tunnel Road. Tin Mines trail is the main access into Woomargama National Park.

The logging company have the trail well signposted indicating the presence of heavy vehicles and asking motorists to take extreme care.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Woomargama National Park
  • Norths Lookout
  • Samual Bollard campground
  • Tunnel Road picnic area

Applies from Wed 19 Feb 2020, 1.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Nov 2020, 12.02pm

Closed areas: Woomargama National Park - eastern end closed

The eastern section of Woomargama National Park is closed. The closure is due to the Green Valley bushfire which has resulted in damage to trails and fallen trees. This closed area includes:

• All areas east of Tin Mines campground through to Lankeys Creek and Jingelic Road
• Tin Mines trail east of the campsite
• Philis trail
• Cockatoo Creek trail
• Mandaring trail
• Mathewsons trail
• Millers trail and any other trails into the reserves which enter via Lankeys Creek or the River road

Samual Bollard campsites are still open and can be accessed by Tin Mines trail off Tunnel road, Woomargama.

Please do not enter the closed area. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Woomargama National Park
• Woomargama State Conservation Area