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Cascades walking track and viewing platform

Wadbilliga National Park

Closed due to current alerts

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 18 February 2020, 5.53pm

Applies from Sun 29 Dec 2019, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.53pm.

Fires - Advice: Good Good Fire

There is a fire in this park called Good Good Fire . 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 Wed 29 Jan 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.22pm.

Fires - Advice: Kydra Complex

There is a fire in this park called Kydra Complex. 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 30 Jan 2020, 2.39pm to Sun 5 Apr 2020, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2020, 12.49pm.

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfires

This park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.45pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 6.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2020, 11.38am.

Closed parks: Park closed - hazardous conditions and aerial pest control operation

This park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. Large fires have impacted and continue to be a risk to this park including Rockton, Border, Big Jack Mountain, Postmans trail and Bondi Fires. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as a result of the fire event.

Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Thu 12 Sep 2019, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2019, 8.07am.

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.

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Applies from Sun 29 Dec 2019, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.53pm

Fires - Advice: Good Good Fire

There is a fire in this park called Good Good Fire . 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 Wed 29 Jan 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.22pm

Fires - Advice: Kydra Complex

There is a fire in this park called Kydra Complex. 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 Fri 27 Dec 2019, 9.33pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Feb 2020, 9.47am

Fires - Advice: Badja Forest Rd, Countegany

There is a fire in this park called Badja Forest Rd, Countegany. 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 Tue 10 Dec 2019, 11.57am to Sat 29 Feb 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Feb 2020, 11.14am

Fire bans: Park fire ban - Southern Ranges

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 Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.45pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 6.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2020, 11.38am

Closed parks: Park closed - hazardous conditions and aerial pest control operation

This park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. Large fires have impacted and continue to be a risk to this park including Rockton, Border, Big Jack Mountain, Postmans trail and Bondi Fires. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as a result of the fire event.

Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 12 Sep 2019, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2019, 8.07am

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

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/walking-tracks/cascades-walking-track-and-viewing-platform/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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Cascades, Wadbilliga National Park. Photo: Lucas Boyd Photography/NSW Government