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Jacks Creek walking track

Cocoparra National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 29 November 2023, 2.02pm

Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 8.00am to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 2.02pm.

Closed parks: Park closed for a ground pest control operation.

Cocoparra National Park and Cocopara Nature Reserve are closed from 8am, Tuesday 28th November to 8pm, Thursday 30th November 2023 for an a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.15am.

Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences October 9, 2023

A park fire ban is in place in the parks in the Riverina Area from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 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.

Applies from Wed 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Oct 2023, 9.43am.

Closed areas: Lookouts closed on Jacks Creek walking track

Lookouts along the Jacks Creek walking track are closed indefinitely due to dangerous cliff edges.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith NPWS office.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 8.00am to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 2.02pm

Closed parks: Park closed for a ground pest control operation.

Cocoparra National Park and Cocopara Nature Reserve are closed from 8am, Tuesday 28th November to 8pm, Thursday 30th November 2023 for an a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 2 Oct 2023, 1.44pm to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Nov 2023, 9.08am

Closed areas: Store Creek Picnic Area closed

The Store Creek area of Cocoparra National Park is closed while the road is being upgraded. The closed areas include the access road, picnic area and walking track. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Griffith NPWS office (02 6966 8100).

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 11.15am

Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences October 9, 2023

A park fire ban is in place in the parks in the Riverina Area from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 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 2 parks 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/jacks-creek-walking-track/local-alerts

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