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Applies from Sun 16 Nov 2025, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Sun 16 Nov 2025, 8.00pm
Fires - Advice: BULL RING CREEK
There is a fire in this park called BULL RING 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.
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Applies from Sun 16 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sun 16 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Nov 2025, 3.48pm
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.
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Applies from Fri 14 Nov 2025, 3.36pm to Sat 22 Nov 2025, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Nov 2025, 3.35pm
Closed areas: Dudley North Trail and Gardeners Link Closed
Dudley North Trail and Gardeners Link are closed for maintenance work from Friday 14th November 2025 to Saturday 22nd November 2025. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 13 Nov 2025, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Nov 2025, 2.32pm
Closed areas: Ramsar Road
Ramsar Road - Ash Island in Hunter Wetlands National Park is closed from Thursday 13 November 2025 until further notice
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 11 Nov 2025, 1.21pm to Thu 27 Nov 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Nov 2025, 1.25pm
Other planned events: Maintenance works in Colo Meroo Campground
Maintenance works of Colo Meroo Campground will be occurring between Wednesday 12 November to Thursday 27 November 2025 inclusive.
During this time, the shelter and cooking BBQ will be unavailable to use.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 3.48pm
Closed areas: Glenrock Fire Trail Maintenance
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 3rd November 2025 to Friday 28th November 2025 while Fire Trail maintenance is carried out, weather permitting. The closed areas are:
- Baileys Fire Trail
- Scenic Drive Fire Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.16am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 4.45pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Blue Mountains National Park
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)
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
- Galon Cabins
- Murphy's Campground
- Dunphy's Campground
- Burralow Creek Campground
- Euroka Campground
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.
Applies from Thu 2 Oct 2025, 9.28am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 12.04pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Abercrombie River NP/SCA
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.
Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.24am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves
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)
However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:
Yellomundee Regional Park
- Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place
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.
Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.19am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.22am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi National Park
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)
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
- Coorangooba
- Dunns Swamp (Ganguddy)
- Newnes campground
- Wheeny Creek
- Colo Meroo
- Sheepskin Hut
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 Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.12am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.16am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi-Yengo Reserves
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)
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
Dharug National Park
Mount Royal National Park
Yengo National Park
- Blue Gums Campground
- Mountain Arm Campground
- Yengo House
- Finchley Campground
- Mogo Campground
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 Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.05am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.11am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Mudgee Reserves
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)
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
Capertee National Park
- Capertee Campground
- Honeyeater Homestead
- Capertee Homestead
- Capertee Cottage
Goulburn River National Park
- Spring Gully campground
- Big River campground
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.
Applies from Fri 10 Oct 2025, 10.26am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Nov 2025, 12.51pm
Other planned events: Closed areas: Watagans National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Areas within Watagans National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 27 October 2025 to Tuesday 31 March 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply
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Applies from Tue 16 Sep 2025, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Nov 2025, 9.33am
Closed areas: Section of Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track Closed
The section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Glow Worm Tunnel exit to the 'four ways' intersection, Wolgan Valley will remain closed until further notice.
Recent heavy rainfall has caused landslips along this section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track.
The Glow Worm Tunnel can still be accessed via the Glow Worm Tunnel carpark. Newnes Industrial Ruins and the Newnes Campgrounds can only be accessed via the Pipeline Track from Glen Davis or via Old Coach Road from Newnes Plateau.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 3 Oct 2025, 5.03pm to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Nov 2025, 11.59am
Closed areas: Area closed for road repairs
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
- California trail - closed until 28 Nov 2025
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
- California Hut - closed until 28 Nov 2025
Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 7.00am to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 9.16am
Safety alerts: Glow Worm Tunnel walking track to Newnes
Work has commenced on the upgrade of the Newnes to Four Ways walking track – part of the Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track. Please be aware of workers and materials on the walking track and take care around all work sites. Please follow any directions from staff onsite.
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Applies from Sun 12 Oct 2025, 11.59pm to Mon 15 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Nov 2025, 3.49pm
Closed areas: Bangalow Road closed for maintenance works
Bangalow Road will be closed for maintenance from 13 October 2025 to mid-December 2025 (subject to weather). Heavy plant and machinery will be operating along Bangalow Road.
Areas that will also be closed due to these works include:
- Bangalow Campground and Day use area
- Gap Creek Campground and Day use area
- Gap Creek Falls walking track
During this time, pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.
There will be no available campground bookings from 8 September 2025 to mid-December 2025. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast Area office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Nov 2025, 12.52pm
Closed areas: Monkey Face Road planned maintenance
Planned maintenance and repairs is scheduled from 7 October 2025 until late January 2026. Heavy plant and machinery will be operating along Monkey Face Road. Areas that will be closed due to these works include:
- Monkey Face Road
- Monkey Face Lookout
- Gap Creek Lookout
Pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.14pm to Sat 24 Jan 2026, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.16pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park from 30 September to 24 December 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened shorebird species.
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.
For more information contact the Lower Hunter Area NPWS office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 9.57am
Closed areas: Watkins Road Wangi
Watkins Road Wangi will be closed for Road Maintenance from Tuesday 7 October to Thursday 9 October 2025. Buses are excepted from the closure.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 49 464100.
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Applies from Thu 4 Sep 2025, 3.10pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Sep 2025, 3.48pm
Closed areas: Tomago precinct: intermittent closures for feral animal control (ground shooting)
On selected nights between 4 September 2025 and 30 June 2026, the Tomago precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed for ground shooting operations targeting feral deer. When operations are active, affected areas will be signposted “Do not enter.”
Other feral animals, including rabbits and foxes, will be targeted if observed during the operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4.52pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 11.27am
Safety alerts: Yuelarbah Walking Track - Surface damage, proceed with caution
Sections of Yuelarbah Walking Track are subject to surface damage due to the recent wet weather. The trail is muddy and slippery. Take care and proceed with caution.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area Office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Sat 1 Nov 2025, 10.44am
Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk partially closed due to rockfall risk
Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000
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Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.28pm
Closed areas: Closed areas: Werakata State Conservation Area partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Small areas within Werakata State Conservation Area may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Nov 2025, 6.45pm
Closed areas: Werakata National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Small areas within Werakata National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 9.47am
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.38am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Oct 2025, 9.43am
Closed areas: Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail closed due to road conditions
Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trails are temporarily closed as it is not suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles. The areas will reopen as soon as they are considered safe. To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid these areas and other trails within the reserve that are potentially hazardous.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 8.36am to Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Oct 2025, 9.43am
Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall
Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 10.24am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sun 11 May 2025, 5.51pm to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 8.52am
Safety alerts: Major roadworks in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area
Major roadworks are ongoing in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area. Partial and intermittent road closures should be expected.
Visitors are asked to avoid the area (if possible). Otherwise, please be aware of trucks and machinery working on roads within Sugarloaf SCA and to drive to the conditions.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Lower Hunter Area Office on 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 7.48am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.13am
Safety alerts: Yengo National Park road conditions - 4WD recommended
Roads in Yengo National Park are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles, 4WD is highly recommended. Roads are rough and eroded due to recent May flooding event. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Nov 2025, 2.25pm
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands NP is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Oct 2025, 10.03am
Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.
If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked.
For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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