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Dawsons Spring nature trail

Mount Kaputar National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 29 September 2026, 10.56am

Applies from Tue 6 Oct 2026, 8.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Sep 2026, 10.56am.

Fire bans: Park Fire Bans

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect until 31 March 2027, 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 Tue 13 Oct 2026, 2.46pm to Fri 23 Oct 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Oct 2026, 5.16pm

Closed areas: Barraba Track closure

Barraba Track is closed from Tuesday 13 October to Friday 23 October 2026 due to access issues resulting from wet weather. 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 02 6792 7300 or npws.barwon@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Tue 6 Oct 2026, 8.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Sep 2026, 10.56am

Fire bans: Park Fire Bans

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect until 31 March 2027, 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 Mon 15 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 10.05am

Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road

There are several washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.

Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.

This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any concerns regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au

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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/walking-tracks/dawsons-spring-nature-trail/local-alerts

Park info

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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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