Applies from Fri 21 Dec 2018, 4.02pm to Fri 1 Feb 2019, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jan 2019, 1.17pm

Closed areas: Severe storm damage and hazardous trees

Some parts of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park are closed due to recent weather conditions and storms. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. The closed areas are:

• Budds Mare campground
• Budds Mare lookout
• Budds Mare to Riverside walking track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha area office on 02 6777 4700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Budds Mare campground
  • Budds Mare lookout
  • Budds Mare to Riverside walking track

Applies from Thu 17 Jan 2019, 12.00am to Thu 28 Feb 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jan 2019, 4.03pm

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, hexamite) 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. Find more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 8 parks nearby. Show list

• Avondale State Conservation Area
• Carrai State Conservation Area
• Cathedral Rock National Park
• Cunnawarra National Park
• Georges Creek Nature Reserve
• Guy Fawkes River National Park
• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
• Oxley Wild Rivers State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 18 Dec 2018, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Dec 2018, 10.24am

Closed areas: Wollomombi Falls main lookout closed

The main viewing platform at Wollomombi Falls visitor area has identified structural deterioration. It will be closed until repairs can be completed and the structure has been certified as safe.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Wollomombi Falls picnic area