Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 10 December 2019, 3.25pm
Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2019, 12.01am
to Wed 11 Dec 2019, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2019, 3.25pm.
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.
Applies from Fri 4 Oct 2019, 3.56pm
to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 3.47pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 5 Nov 2019, 8.52am.
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.
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Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2019, 12.01am to Wed 11 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2019, 3.25pm
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 18 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 12.01am to Fri 20 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 3.15pm
Closed areas: Pilliga Forest closed
All visitor areas in Pilliga Forest are closed, due to severe fire danger and forecast weather conditions.
The closed areas are:
- Sandstone Caves walking track
- Dandry Gorge (Sculptures in the Scrub) walking track, picnic area and campground
- Salt Caves picnic area
- Pilliga forest visitor lookout tower
Penalties apply for non compliance. For further information, please contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office in Baradine on 02 6843 4000, 02 6843 4011 or on 1800 270 880 (after hours emergency line).
Affects 4 parks and 4 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 4 Oct 2019, 3.56pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Nov 2019, 8.52am
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 16 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 17 Sep 2019, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 3.55pm
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban - all Central West national parks
A park fire ban is in place in this park from Friday 27 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020 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 2 parks nearby. Show list