Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 12.01am to Fri 6 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 8.09pm

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 8 parks nearby. Show list

• Bouddi National Park
• Brisbane Water National Park
• Cockle Bay Nature Reserve
• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
• Lion Island Nature Reserve
• Long Island Nature Reserve
• Rileys Island Nature Reserve
• Spectacle Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 5 Dec 2019, 12.00am to Mon 9 Dec 2019, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 1.08pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to fire

This park is closed until further notice due to the current bush fire situation.

Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This fire is called the 3 Mile Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Brisbane Water National Park

Applies from Wed 4 Dec 2019, 5.37pm to Sat 7 Dec 2019, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 8.41am

Closed areas: Tracks and trails closed

All tracks and trails in Garigal and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Parks are closed on Friday 6 December 2019, due to a Total Fire Ban.

West Head lookout, Resolute picnic area, Akuna Bay and Illawong picnic areas will remain open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park and 18 locations nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Aboriginal Heritage walk
  • America Bay walking track
  • Apple Tree picnic area
  • Bairne walking track
  • Barrenjoey Lighthouse
  • Basin Aboriginal art site
  • Birrawanna walking track
  • Centre trail
  • Great North walk – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Perimeter trail
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Salvation loop trail
  • The Basin track and Mackerel track
  • Topham walking track
  • Wallaroo walking track
  • Waratah walking track
  • West Head army track
  • Willunga Trig walking track

Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am

Fire bans: Park Fire Bans

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.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Bouddi National Park
• Brisbane Water National Park
• Cockle Bay Nature Reserve
• Rileys Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2019, 12.01am to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Aug 2019, 9.37am

Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway

A 1080 baiting program will be underway in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park from Thursday 1 August 2019 to Friday 31 January 2020. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) as buried baits or ejector capsules are laid continuously and in an ongoing manner on tracks and trails in this park. Do not touch baits or ejector devices as they contain poison. 1080 is lethal to dogs and cats and pet owners are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in national parks.

For further information please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 or the NPWS Lane Cove National Park area office on 02 8448 0400 during business hours. After business hours, contact the NPWS after-hours call centre on 02 8579 0537.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Oct 2016, 10.38am

Closed areas: Old Wagstaffe trail

There is no public access available through private property to Old Wagstaffe trail. Signs indicate where public access is not permitted. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury North area office on (02) 4320 4200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Bouddi National Park