Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 11 November 2019, 9.00am
Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2019, 12.01am
to Fri 15 Nov 2019, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2019, 9.00am.
Closed parks: Dharawal National Park closed due to extreme fire weather
This park is closed due to forecast extreme fire danger conditions and the ongoing bushfire situation across the state. Please do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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 Mon 11 Nov 2019, 12.01am to Fri 15 Nov 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2019, 9.00am
Closed parks: Dharawal National Park closed due to extreme fire weather
This park is closed due to forecast extreme fire danger conditions and the ongoing bushfire situation across the state. Please do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2019, 10.00am to Thu 14 Nov 2019, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2019, 4.48pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to extreme fire weather
This park and all parks and reserves in the South Coast area are closed due to forecast severe and extreme fire danger conditions, and the ongoing bushfire situation across the state. Please do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Fri 6 Sep 2019, 10.25am to Fri 29 Nov 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2019, 12.23pm
Safety alerts: Weed control work underway
Weed control work will be underway in isolated areas of this park until Friday 30 November 2019. An authorised herbicide may be used and signs will be in place where work is underway.
For further information please call Ranger David Croft on 02 9542 0669.
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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 Fri 26 Sep 2014, 8.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2016, 9.30am
Closed areas: No public access to areas located within the Sydney Catchment Area
Some areas of this park are closed as they are located within a Water Catchment Special Area. These areas are closed to the public except with the consent of the Sydney Catchment Authority. Closed areas include the South Eastern section of the park, between the Southern Freeway and the Princes Highway. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact NPWS Illawarra Area Office on (02) 4223 3000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2014, 8.12am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2016, 9.30am
Closed areas: No public access permitted. Reserve located entirely within Sydney Catchment Area
This park is entirely located within the Sydney Catchment Authority Special Area Zone. There is no public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the NPWS Illawarra area office for further information on (02) 4223 3000.
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