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Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2019, 8.07pm to Sat 29 Feb 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jan 2020, 4.08pm
Closed areas: Blue Mountains National Park - areas now open
The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are now open:
- Govetts Leap lookout and the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
- Fairfax Track
- Evans lookout
- Grand Canyon
- Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls walking tracks including Federal Pass between Scenic World and Fern Bower
- Narrow Neck (no descent permitted via Tarros ladder or Duncans Pass)
- Conservation Hut
- Empress Falls and canyon
- Kedumba & Sublime Point fire trails
- Euroka campground, Jellybean, Blue Pool and Mount Portal
- Faulconbridge Point
- Blue Gum Swamp
- Ingar, Murphys Glen and Dunphys campgrounds
- Woodford - Oaks trail
- Braeside fire trail (not walk)
- Victoria Falls Road fire trail
- Nellies Glen
- Walls Cave
- Walls lookout & Rigby Hill
The following areas and locations in Blue Mountains National Park remain CLOSED due to the bushfires and hazards:
- Tracks and canyons in and around the Grose Valley and north of the Bells Line of Road (including Vale of Avoca)
- There is no access permitted into the Grose Valley or any other remote areas
- Kings Tableland Road from Queen Victoria Hospital to McMahons Point including Andersons fire trail is closed
- Glenbrook precinct is closed (except Euroka and sites listed above as open)
- There is no access to Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs or Mount Solitary
To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Blue Mountains National Park page alert. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Applies from Sat 23 Nov 2019, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jan 2020, 7.36pm
Fires - Advice: Kerry Ridge
There is a fire in this park called Kerry Ridge. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Sat 26 Oct 2019, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jan 2020, 4.52pm
Fires - Advice: Gospers Mountain
There is a fire in this park called Gospers Mountain. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Wed 27 Nov 2019, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jan 2020, 8.35am
Fires - Advice: Green Wattle Creek
There is a fire in this park called Green Wattle Creek. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Affects 5 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 4 Dec 2019, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Jan 2020, 5.03pm
Fires - Advice: Upper Turon Rd, Palmers Oaky
There is a fire in this park called Upper Turon Rd, Palmers Oaky. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2020, 2.16pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to dangerous fire conditions
This park is closed due to current fire danger conditions and the bushfire situation. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 12.16pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 3.20pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020. 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.
Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2019, 9.42am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 3.19pm
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.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2019, 11.44am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jan 2020, 12.59pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020.
Mill Creek and Ten Mile Hollow campgrounds are exempt.
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.
Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2019, 4.31pm
Closed areas: Avoid remote areas of park until fire conditions improve
NSW National Parks advises visitors to avoid remote areas of all parks in this area until fire conditions improve. For further information contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 11 Feb 2019, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2019, 1.30pm
Other incidents: No canoeing in Thirlmere Lakes National Park
It's not possible to canoe in Thirlmere Lakes National Park due to low lake water levels.
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