Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 3.06pm to Mon 30 Mar 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2020, 3.45pm

Closed parks: Coffs Coast area parks and reserves closed

This park is closed until further notice due to ongoing bushfire operations or bush fire recovery. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This park is expected to reopen on 30 March 2020. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 12 parks nearby. Show list

• Baalijin Nature Reserve
• Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
• Chaelundi National Park
• Chaelundi State Conservation Area
• Cunnawarra National Park
• Gumbaynggirr National Park
• Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
• Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland State Conservation Area
• Muldiva Nature Reserve
• Serpentine Nature Reserve

Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2019, 3.01pm to Mon 30 Mar 2020, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2020, 6.37pm

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 1 park nearby. Show list

• Pee Dee Nature Reserve

Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2019, 11.23am to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2020, 1.22pm

Closed parks: Park closed - bushfire damage

This park is closed due to bushfire activity until Monday 30 March 2020, unless otherwise updated. Do not enter the park as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Continue to check this website for alerts and updates.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Cathedral Rock National Park
• Guy Fawkes River National Park
• Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 25 Nov 2019, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2020, 3.59pm

Fires - Advice: Andersons Creek

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

• Baalijin Nature Reserve
• Gumbaynggirr National Park
• New England National Park
  • New England Wilderness walk

Applies from Thu 17 Oct 2019, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2020, 3.57pm

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 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Carrai State Conservation Area
• Cunnawarra National Park
• Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
• New England National Park
• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
• Pee Dee Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 2.22pm to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2020, 4.17pm

Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires

The majority of this park is closed due to bushfire activity until Monday 30 March 2020, unless otherwise updated. The following areas will reopen on Friday 17 January 2020:

• Wollomombi
• Apsley Falls
• Dangars Falls
• Gara Gorge and Blue Holes picnic area

Do not enter the park as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Continue to check this website for alerts and updates.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2019, 10.45am to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2020, 4.09pm

Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires

This park is closed until Monday 30 March 2020 due to bushfire activity. Do not enter the park. This will remain closed until further updates. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Avondale State Conservation Area
• Carrai State Conservation Area
• Georges Creek Nature Reserve
• Oxley Wild Rivers State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2019, 4.05pm to Sat 1 Feb 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jan 2020, 2.38pm

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 2 parks nearby. Show list

• New England National Park
• Pee Dee Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 5 Sep 2019, 11.59pm to Sat 1 Feb 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jan 2020, 2.37pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Coffs Coast 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, 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 12 parks nearby. Show list

• Baalijin Nature Reserve
• Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
• Chaelundi National Park
• Chaelundi State Conservation Area
• Deer Vale Nature Reserve
• Gumbaynggirr National Park
• Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
• Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland State Conservation Area
• Muldiva Nature Reserve
• Serpentine Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 18 Dec 2019, 12.16pm to Sat 1 Feb 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jan 2020, 2.36pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban - Clarence 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.

Applies from Wed 6 Nov 2019, 12.30pm to Mon 30 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2020, 8.28am

Closed parks: Nymboi-Binderay National Park and State Conservation Area closed due to bushfire

This park is closed due to the Muck Creek and Bees Nest bush fires. Do not enter the park.

This closure includes:

• Platypus Flat campground
• Cod Hole campground
• Norm Jolly precinct

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Coffs Coast office on 02 6652 0900 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Applies from Thu 2 Jan 2020, 2.09pm to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jan 2020, 2.17pm

Closed areas: Walking track closures due to ongoing fire activity

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:

• Robinsons Knob trail
• New England Wilderness walk
• Cascades walk

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Carrai East. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• New England National Park
  • Cascades walking track
  • New England Wilderness walk
  • Wrights lookout walking track

Applies from Wed 4 Sep 2019, 3.57pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Dec 2019, 12.18pm

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 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Avondale State Conservation Area
• Carrai State Conservation Area
• Cunnawarra National Park
• Georges Creek Nature Reserve
• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
• Oxley Wild Rivers State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 3.05pm to Wed 1 Apr 2020, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2019, 8.47am

Closed areas: The Junction, Platypus Flat and Cod Hole campgrounds closed

The following campgrounds in Nymboi-Binderray National Park are closed for major repairs until Wednesday 1 April 2020 after fire destroyed park infrastructure:

• The Junction campground
• Platypus Flat campground
• Cod Hole campground

Nymboida River campground in Nymboida National Park will reopen on Friday 20 December 2019.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2019, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2019, 3.05pm

Fires - Not Applicable: Bellinger River

There is a fire in this park called Bellinger River. 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

• New England National Park

Applies from Wed 27 Nov 2019, 12.44pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2019, 3.03pm

Fires - Not Applicable: South Bellinger

There is a fire in this park called South Bellinger. 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

• New England National Park

Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2019, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2019, 11.09am

Fires - Advice: Indigo

There is a fire in this park called Indigo. 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

• Guy Fawkes River National Park