Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 5 December 2025, 2.50pm
Applies from Sat 6 Dec 2025, 12.00am
to Sat 6 Dec 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 2.50pm.
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.
Applies from Fri 5 Dec 2025, 12.32pm
to Sun 7 Dec 2025, 9.00am.
Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 12.56pm.
Closed areas: Areas closed due to dangerous fire weather
Due to DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER, walking tracks and remote campsites will be CLOSED from 3:00pm Friday 5 December to 9:00am Sunday 7 December 2025.
The following walking tracks will remain OPEN:
- White Gum Lookout walking track
- Wambelong nature trail
- Gurianawa circuit
The following campsites will remain OPEN:
- Blackman
- Walaay
- Wambelong
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
Applies from Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.16pm
to Sun 15 Mar 2026, 1.19pm.
Last reviewed: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.31pm.
Other planned events: Park closed 15 March to 21 March 2026 for aerial and ground pest control program
Warrumbungle National Park will be closed from 3pm Sunday 15 March to 9am Saturday 21 March 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am
to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am.
Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7.51pm.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Sat 6 Dec 2025, 12.00am to Sat 6 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 2.50pm
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.
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Applies from Fri 5 Dec 2025, 12.32pm to Sun 7 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 12.56pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to dangerous fire weather
Due to DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER, walking tracks and remote campsites will be CLOSED from 3:00pm Friday 5 December to 9:00am Sunday 7 December 2025.
The following walking tracks will remain OPEN:
- White Gum Lookout walking track
- Wambelong nature trail
- Gurianawa circuit
The following campsites will remain OPEN:
- Blackman
- Walaay
- Wambelong
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
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Applies from Fri 5 Dec 2025, 11.40am to Sun 7 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 12.00pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to dangerous fire weather
Due to DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER campgrounds and walking tracks in the Pilliga Forest will be closed from 3:00pm Friday 5 December to 9:00am Sunday 7 December 2025.
The following areas are CLOSED:
- Salt Caves visitor area
- Sculptures in the Scrub (Dandry Gorge) visitor area
- Sandstone Caves visitor area (currently closed due to rockfall)
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.
Applies from Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.16pm to Sun 15 Mar 2026, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.31pm
Other planned events: Park closed 15 March to 21 March 2026 for aerial and ground pest control program
Warrumbungle National Park will be closed from 3pm Sunday 15 March to 9am Saturday 21 March 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
Affects 1 park and 32 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7.51pm
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 1 park nearby. Show list