Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 19 September 2023, 1.12pm
Applies from Tue 19 Sep 2023, 1.00pm
to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.59am.
Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 1.12pm.
Fire bans: Park Fire Bans - Due to Current Conditions
A park fire ban is in place in Selected Day Use and Campgrounds in theses park due to current conditions 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)
Affected campgrounds picnic area Include:
Bulagaranda
Halls Peak Day Use and Campground
Long Point Day Use and Campground
Budds Mare Day Use and Campground
Riverside Day Use and Campground
Youdale Hut Day Use and Campground
Jacky Barker Day Use and Campground
Green Gully Track
Mooraback Day Use and Campground
For further details contact our local offices at Armidale on 02 6738 9100 or Walcha on 02 6777 4700.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 4 Oct 2023, 12.01am to Wed 4 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 3.37pm
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 8 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 2 Oct 2023, 4.36pm to Mon 9 Oct 2023, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 4.39pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Bans - Northern Tablelands
A park fire ban is in place in this park and all Northern Tablelands Area parks 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.
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 3 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 6.16pm
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 4 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 6 Sep 2023, 8.00am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 9.02am
Other planned events: 1080 ground baiting program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground baiting program on the 6th September to 30th October 2023 on the following reserves:
- Bald Rock National Park
- Barool National Park
- Basket Swamp National Park
- Bluff River Nature Reserve
- Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
- Boonoo Boonoo National Park
- Butterleaf National Park
- Capoompeta National Park
- Cataract National Park
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
- Kings Plains National Park
- Kwiambal CCAZ1 National Park (Arthurs Seat)
- Kwiambal National Park
- Maryland National Park
- Severn River Nature Reserve
- Torrington State Conservation Area
- Warra National Park
- Washpool National Park
The operations will use a combination of manufactured and meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
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
Applies from Mon 8 May 2023, 11.00am to Wed 1 Nov 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 4.21pm
Closed areas: Part of Wollomombi Falls picnic area is closed
Part of Wollomombi picnic area is closed until Wednesday 1 November 2023 at 4:00pm due to geotechnical investigations. This closure may be extended.
For further information, contact Armidale office on (02) 6738 9100, or Walcha office on (02) 6777 4700.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 4 Sep 2023, 11.59am to Fri 6 Oct 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 12.06pm
Other planned events: Tia Falls main walking Track and Gorge Lookout Closed for Track Upgrade works
Walking Track and Gorge Lookout closed due to maintenance upgrades underway on Tia Falls Main Walking Track from Midnight Monday 4 September to Midnight Friday 6 October. Signage will be in place. The campground, day use area and Tiara Walking Track remain open.
For further information contact NPWS Office Walcha on 02 6777 4700 or Armidale on 02 6738 9100.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 19 Sep 2023, 1.00pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 1.12pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Bans - Due to Current Conditions
A park fire ban is in place in Selected Day Use and Campgrounds in theses park due to current conditions 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)
Affected campgrounds picnic area Include:
Bulagaranda
Halls Peak Day Use and Campground
Long Point Day Use and Campground
Budds Mare Day Use and Campground
Riverside Day Use and Campground
Youdale Hut Day Use and Campground
Jacky Barker Day Use and Campground
Green Gully Track
Mooraback Day Use and Campground
For further details contact our local offices at Armidale on 02 6738 9100 or Walcha on 02 6777 4700.
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 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 4 Sep 2023, 8.00am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Oct 2023, 8.49am
Other planned events: 1080 ground baiting program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct a 1080 ground baiting program from the 4th September to 30th October 2023 in Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve.
The operations will use a combination of manufactured and meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jul 2023, 8.58am
Hazard reduction burns: Mill Creek HR
There is a fire in this park called Mill Creek HR. 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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