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Whitegum lookout walking track

Warrumbungle National Park

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Last reviewed: Fri 1 September 2023, 10.43am

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am.

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 14 Sep 2023, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.47am

Closed areas: Area closed due to rockfall hazard

Sandstone Caves walking track is closed until further notice due to a rockfall hazard. Do not enter the area.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.41am to Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.45am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 18 July 2023 to 28 September 2023 The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (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.

Please contact the local Castlereagh NPWS area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am

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 Sat 12 Feb 2022, 4.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Sep 2023, 4.31pm

Safety alerts: Changed road conditions

Roads in Timmallallie National Park are rough in some sections. Road conditions may change quickly following rainfall. 

For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 8.00am to Fri 20 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Sep 2023, 9.04am

Closed areas: Most of Warrumbungle National Park closed

Most of Warrumbungle National Park will be closed between 8am Monday 16 October to Friday 5pm 20th October 2023. This is because NSW National Parks is conducting an aerial pest control operation during this time. There will be significant disruptions to accessing walking tracks and visitor facilities.

The following areas will remain open:

  • Camp Blackman
  • Camp Walaay
  • Camp Wambelong
  • Warrumbungle Visitor Centre
  • Warrumbungle Environmental Education Centre
  • Whitegum lookout
  • Wambelong nature track
  • Canyon picnic area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Warrumbungle Visitor Information Centre on 02 6825 4364.

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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/whitegum-lookout-walking-track/local-alerts

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