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Biriwal Bulga National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 12 December 2019, 9.01am

Applies from Thu 24 Oct 2019, 8.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2019, 9.01am.

Fires - Advice: Coombes Gap Complex

There is a fire in this park called Coombes Gap Complex. 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 Wed 13 Nov 2019, 5.02pm to Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2019, 9.12am.

Closed parks: Some parks closed due to fire

This park is closed because it's currently affected by fire or by the ongoing bushfire conditions.

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

For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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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.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 17 Oct 2019, 5.37pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2019, 1.32am

Fires - Advice: Carrai Creek

There is a fire in this park called Carrai 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 12 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2019, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2019, 10.29pm

Fires - Advice: Mummel fire

There is a fire in this park called Mummel fire. 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 3 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Fri 18 Oct 2019, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2019, 9.58pm

Fires - Advice: Rumba Complex

There is a fire in this park called Rumba Complex. 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 11 parks and 5 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sat 23 Nov 2019, 7.13am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2019, 9.58am

Fires - Advice: Carters Rd, Stewarts Brook

There is a fire in this park called Carters Rd, Stewarts Brook. 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 Sat 26 Oct 2019, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2019, 9.53am

Fires - Advice: Bills Crossing Crowdy

There is a fire in this park called Bills Crossing Crowdy. 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 1 park and 14 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sat 23 Nov 2019, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2019, 9.48am

Fires - Advice: Mt Royal 1

There is a fire in this park called Mt Royal 1. 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 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 8.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2019, 9.28am

Fires - Advice: Hillville Rd Fire, Hillville

There is a fire in this park called Hillville Rd Fire, Hillville. 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 Thu 17 Oct 2019, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2019, 9.27am

Fires - Advice: Carrai East

There is a fire in this park called Carrai East. 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 8 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 24 Oct 2019, 8.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2019, 9.01am

Fires - Advice: Coombes Gap Complex

There is a fire in this park called Coombes Gap Complex. 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 nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2019, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 12.19pm

Fires - Advice: Warm Crossing

There is a fire in this park called Warm Crossing. 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 Fri 25 Oct 2019, 5.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 8.34am

Fires - Advice: Stockyard East

There is a fire in this park called Stockyard East. 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 11 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sat 23 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Dec 2019, 6.33pm

Fires - Advice: Upper Moonan Brook

There is a fire in this park called Upper Moonan Brook. 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 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2019, 4.05pm to Fri 20 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 3.11pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Hastings Macleay area

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 30 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 2.22pm to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 2.22pm

Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires

This park is closed due to bushfire activity until Sunday 29 March 2020, unless otherwise updated. Do not enter the park as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2019, 10.39am to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 11.54am

Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires

This park is closed due to bushfire activity until Sunday 29 March 2020, unless otherwise updated. Do not enter the park as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Sat 26 Oct 2019, 7.19pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 9.28am

Fires - Advice: Crestwood Dr, Port Macquarie

There is a fire in this park called Crestwood Dr, Port Macquarie. 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 4 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sun 24 Nov 2019, 11.56am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2019, 8.46am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire activity

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfires. Barrington Tops Plateau is closed until further notice. This includes:

  • Cobark picnic area
  • Devils Hole campground and picnic areas
  • Polblue campground and picnic areas
  • Horse Swamp campground
  • Polblue Falls picnic area
  • Gummi Falls campground and picnic area
  • Little Murray campground
  • Junction Pools campground 
  • Wombat Creek campground
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Corker trail
  • Link trail
  • All roads and walking tracks south of Barrington Tops Forest Road to Careys Peak, including Barrington trail
  • All trails north of Barrington Tops Forest Road, except Tubrabucca and Pheasant Creek Roads

Through access between Scone and Gloucester is still possible along Barrington Tops Forest Road. Motorists are advised to be vigilant of bushfires in the area. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Polblue Ridge.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park and 16 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 4 Sep 2019, 3.57pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Nov 2019, 6.45pm

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 7 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 21 Nov 2019, 2.45pm to Mon 16 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2019, 3.30pm

Closed parks: Crowdy Bay National Park closed - bushfire

This park is closed due to bushfire, dangerous trees and damaged infrastructure. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This fire is called Bills Crossing Fire Crowdy Bay NP. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Wed 20 Nov 2019, 1.40pm to Thu 30 Apr 2020, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2019, 4.13pm

Closed areas: Areas closed in Saltwater National Park

Many areas of this park are closed to public access due to fire damage. Do not enter the fire-affected or forested areas of the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Saltwater picnic area and access to the beach will remain open.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 5.02pm to Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2019, 9.12am

Closed parks: Some parks closed due to fire

This park is closed because it's currently affected by fire or by the ongoing bushfire conditions.

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

For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 12 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2019, 11.18am

Closed areas: Karamea Homestead closed due to fires

Karamea Homestead is closed until further notice due to the fires nearby on Thunderbolts Way, particularly the Reserves Road, Mares Run fire.

For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2019, 3.01pm to Fri 13 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 3.42pm

Closed parks: Park closed - Emergency bushfire conditions

This park and all national parks in the Hastings Macleay area are closed due to emergency bushfire conditions. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or 02 6566 6168. Or, visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 25 parks nearby. Show list

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 31 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2019, 6.09pm to Mon 23 Dec 2019, 6.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2019, 10.22am

Other planned events: 1080 pest management

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of foxes in Crowdy Bay National Park.

This baiting program will run from Monday 14 October to  Monday 23 December 2019. It will reduce the impacts of foxes on wildlife and/or threatened species in the park.

There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555 or 1300 072 757 after hours.

Affects 1 park and 14 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 26 Sep 2019, 3.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Sep 2019, 5.18pm

Closed areas: Tugalow and Thunderbolts trails closed

Tugalow and Thunderbolts trails are closed from Friday 27 September 2019 because of unsafe trail conditions. All visitor areas will remain open. Visitors can access Gummi Falls campground via Bullock Brush trail.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the Scone NPWS office on 02 6540 2300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Dec 2018, 1.10pm

Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park

Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.

Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.

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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/visit-a-park/parks/biriwal-bulga-national-park/local-alerts

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