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Scutts Hut and Kurrawonga Falls walk

Mount Kaputar National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Sun 1 October 2023, 6.16pm

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 6.16pm.

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, 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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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
18 October 2023 Closed areas Areas closed for aerial pest operation Details

Applies from Wed 18 Oct 2023, 6.00pm to Sun 22 Oct 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Oct 2023, 10.04am

An aerial pest control operation will take place in Mount Kaputar National Park from Thursday 19 October until Sunday 22 October 2023. 

During operations, most areas of the park will be closed and clearly signposted with closure notices and/or traffic control. There will be significant disruptions to accessing walking tracks and visitor facilities.

The following areas will remain open for the duration of the operation:

  • Bark Hut campground
  • Dawsons Spring campground, cabins and nature trail
  • Doug Sky lookout
  • Mount Kaputar summit lookout and walking track
  • The Governor/Corrunbral Borawah lookout and walking track
  • Sawn Rocks lookout and walking track
  • West Kaputar lookout

This pest control program will target feral goats and aims to reduce the significant impact they have on heritage sites and native plants and animals, including threatened species. Other pest animals including pigs, cats, foxes and wild dogs, will be targeted if observed during the operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Barwon area office on 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 6.16pm

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, 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 Fri 1 Sep 2023, 8.31am to Fri 20 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 9.03am

Closed areas: Walking track closures for maintenance

The following areas will be closed from Friday 22 September to Friday 20 October 2023 while walking tracks are being upgraded:

  • Kaputar Summit track
  • Section of Kaputar Summit carpark

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 on 02 6792 7300.

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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/scutts-hut-and-kurrawonga-falls-walk/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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