Applies from Sun 1 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Sun 1 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 4.18pm

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 17 parks nearby. Show list

• Boonalla Aboriginal Area
• Bullawa Creek State Conservation Area
• Deriah Aboriginal Area
• Dowe National Park
• Hobden Hill National Park
• Horton Falls National Park
• Ironbark Nature Reserve
• Leard State Conservation Area
• Linton Nature Reserve
• Melville Range Nature Reserve
• Mount Kaputar National Park
• Pilliga East State Conservation Area
• Somerton National Park
• Warrabah National Park
• Willala Aboriginal Area
• Wondoba State Conservation Area
• Woodsreef State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 28 Aug 2023, 8.00am to Fri 13 Oct 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 2.40pm

Closed areas: CLOSED: West Kaputar Rock lookout

West Kaputar Rock lookout will be closed from Monday 28 August until Friday 13 October 2023, due to infrastructure upgrades. 

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Barwon area office on 02 6792 7300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mount Kaputar National Park

Applies from Tue 26 Sep 2023, 2.30pm to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 2.37pm

Other planned events: Notice of infrastructure upgrades

Infrastructure upgrades are underway in Warrabah National Park from Tuesday 26 September until Friday 1 December 2023. While Warrabah and Gum Hole campgrounds remain open, please note some picnic areas may be closed. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on 02 6792 7300

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Warrabah National Park
  • Gum Hole campground and picnic area
  • Warrabah campground and picnic area

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 8.31am to Fri 20 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 9.03am

Closed areas: Walking track closures for maintenance

The following areas will be closed from Friday 22 September to Friday 20 October 2023 while walking tracks are being upgraded:

• Kaputar Summit track
• Section of Kaputar Summit carpark

This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Barwon area office on 02 6792 7300.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Mount Kaputar National Park
  • Dawsons Spring nature trail
  • Mount Kaputar summit walk

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.

Affects 17 parks nearby. Show list

• Boonalla Aboriginal Area
• Bullawa Creek State Conservation Area
• Deriah Aboriginal Area
• Dowe National Park
• Hobden Hill National Park
• Horton Falls National Park
• Ironbark Nature Reserve
• Leard State Conservation Area
• Linton Nature Reserve
• Melville Range Nature Reserve
• Mount Kaputar National Park
• Pilliga East State Conservation Area
• Somerton National Park
• Warrabah National Park
• Willala Aboriginal Area
• Wondoba State Conservation Area
• Woodsreef State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 6.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Aug 2023, 8.42am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program

Please be advised the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial and ongoing ground baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Friday 1 September 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2024. 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 on NPWS estate. 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 further information please contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mount Kaputar National Park