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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 11.36pm
Fires - Advice: Jarrah Rd
There is a fire in this park called Jarrah Rd. 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 Tue 26 Nov 2019, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 10.22am
Fires - Advice: Cabbage Tree
There is a fire in this park called Cabbage Tree . 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.
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.
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Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2019, 9.08am to Mon 20 Apr 2020, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2019, 9.08am
Closed parks: Wallingat National Park closed due to increased bushfire risk
This park is closed due to the elevated risk of bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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.
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Applies from Wed 20 Nov 2019, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2019, 5.41pm
Closed areas: Mining Road and Gibber track closed
Mining Road and Gibber track within Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to the potential fire threat from Wednesday 20 November until further notice
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2019, 11.17am
Closed parks: Bretti Nature Reserve closed due to bushfire
This reserve is closed due to the Thunderbolts Way, Bretti fire.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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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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Applies from Sun 3 Nov 2019, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Nov 2019, 9.23am
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire
This park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Rumba Dump. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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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.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jul 2019, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Sep 2019, 3.56pm
Closed areas: Medowie State Conservation Area closed to vehicles
All trails in this park are closed to vehicles due to illegal dumping and arson. Penalties apply for non-compliance. These trails are still open for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Jul 2016, 10.14am
Safety alerts: No driving on the dunes, except for the Recreational Vehicle Area
Drive only on the waterfront, or in the Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA).
- All dunes between the Lavis Lane and Anna Bay accesses are closed to driving.
- The RVA, which is located south of the Lavis Lane access, is open for dune driving.
Tide warning: At high tide, sections of the beach may be impassable, plan your trip to travel at low tide. If the beach front is too narrow to pass safely, retrace your route. Do not attempt to bypass around the dunes. It is recommended you do not drive on the beach 2 hours before and after high tide. Visit the Bureau of Meteorology website for further information
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Applies from Fri 24 Jul 2015, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2016, 10.23am
Closed areas: Fingal Island Spit - Closure
Some areas of this park are closed due to weather and storm conditions. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. The closed area is:
- Fingal Island Spit - No pedestrian or vehicle access between mainland and Fingal Island
For more information, please phone the NPWS Hunter coast area office on (02) 4984 8205 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2017, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 May 2019, 3.38pm
Closed areas: Crawford River Road closed - Myall Lakes National Park section
Crawford River Road in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to vehicles until further notice due to a collapsed timber bridge. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience caused to visitors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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