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Applies from Thu 6 Jan 2022, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Jan 2022, 12.17pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to road damage
The following areas are closed due to road damage:
- Sculptures in the Scrub campground, picnic area and walking track
- Salt Caves campground and picnic area
- Pilliga Forest lookout tower
- Rocky Road and Top Crossing Road
No.1 Break is open to light vehicles only. Please drive with caution.
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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Applies from Wed 5 Jan 2022, 10.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Jan 2022, 12.08pm
Other incidents: Barbeque and water tank closed due to damage
There are no barbeque and water tank facilities available due to damage.
Facilities will be repaired as soon as possible. For further information contact Narrabri NPWS office on 6792 7300.
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Applies from Fri 1 Oct 2021, 3.41pm to Mon 31 Jan 2022, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Jan 2022, 3.01pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to storm damage
Coolah Tops National Park is closed until further notice due to severe storm damage.
Please don't enter the park on foot or via vehicle as there is a high risk of falling tree branches.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Castlereagh Office on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 24 Nov 2021, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Nov 2021, 4.49pm
Closed areas: Roads closed due to flooding
The following areas are closed until further notice due to ongoing rain events and flooding:
- Western Way
- Brumby Road
- Wangan Road
- All management trails within Pilliga West National Park and State Conservation Area.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011 between 9am and 4pm daily.
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Applies from Mon 11 Oct 2021, 8.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Dec 2021, 10.30am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park subject to advice from the Rural Fire Service on the bush fire danger period. This park fire ban 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 Fri 16 Aug 2019, 2.44pm to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jun 2021, 9.28am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous 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.
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 Sun 29 Dec 2019, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2020, 11.04am
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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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2020, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 9.06am
Other incidents: Warrumbungle National Park remote campsites: booking required
If you plan to camp at remote campsites along the Grand High Tops walk after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Warrumbungle National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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