Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 12.01am to Fri 25 Sep 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Sep 2020, 4.40pm

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 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Border Ranges National Park
• Mebbin National Park
• Nightcap National Park
• Wollumbin National Park
• Wollumbin State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.35pm to Fri 4 Dec 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Sep 2020, 2.24pm

Closed parks: Wollumbin National Park and State Conservation Area closed

Wollumbin National Park and State Conservation Area are closed to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. NPWS is working to reopen all parks where possible, however, some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings.

Some of the best views of Wollumbin can be found along Pinnacle walk and lookout in Border Ranges National Park. You can also try Goorgana walking track or Pholis Gap walking track in nearby Nightcap National Park, or Best of All lookout at Queensland’s Springbrook National Park.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information or contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Wollumbin National Park
• Wollumbin State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 21 Sep 2020, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2020, 4.11pm

Closed areas: Sheepstation Creek walking tracks

Walking tracks between Sheepstation Creek and Forest Tops campgrounds are currently closed due to a number of fallen trees blocking the track and making access difficult. The affected walking tracks include:

• Palm Valley walking track
• Brushbox Falls walking track
• Rosewood loop track
• Booyong track 

Please avoid these tracks until NPWS field staff are able to clear the area and make safe.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Border Ranges National Park
  • Booyong walking track
  • Brushbox Falls lookout
  • Palm Forest walking track
  • Rosewood loop

Applies from Tue 21 May 2019, 2.53pm to Fri 30 Oct 2020, 2.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Sep 2020, 12.54pm

Closed areas: Cutters Hut closed due to construction works

Cutters Hut within Cutters Camp campground is closed due to construction works. NPWS is currently upgrading Cutters Hut to create a new camp kitchen for visitors as well as completing stage 2 of the campground upgrade. Construction works may cause some noise disturbance to visitors. 

For more information, call the NPWS Tweed Byron area office on 02 6670 8600.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mebbin National Park
  • Cutters Camp campground

Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 10.31am to Wed 28 Oct 2020, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2020, 11.33am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using buried meat baits containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be conducted between Tuesday 22 September 2020 and Wednesday 21 October 2020 at Tayling Ridge trail in Border Ranges National Park.

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.

For further information, call the NPWS Richmond River Area office on 6627 0200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Border Ranges National Park

Applies from Fri 11 Sep 2020, 9.31am to Fri 25 Sep 2020, 11.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2020, 3.37pm

Closed areas: Part of Blackbutts picnic area closed

Part of Blackbutts picnic area is currently closed for maintenance until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Border Ranges National Park
  • Blackbutt lookout picnic area

Applies from Thu 14 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2020, 3.35pm

Closed areas: Bar Mountain circuit and lookout closed

Bar Mountain circuit and lookout are closed for maintenance until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle office 02 6632 0000.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Border Ranges National Park
  • Bar Mountain circuit
  • Bar Mountain lookout