Applies from Sat 4 Feb 2023, 12.00am to Sat 4 Feb 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 5.17pm.

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 10 locations in this park: Show list

• Bald Hill Creek Falls picnic area
• Brackens Hut
• Bundella lookout
• The Pines campground
• Coxs Creek campground
• Grass Tree walking track
• Norfolk Falls picnic area
• Norfolk Falls walk
• Pinnacle lookout walk
• The Barracks campground

Applies from Mon 5 Dec 2022, 9.49am to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Jan 2023, 10.37am.

Closed areas: Closed areas

Coolah Tops National Park has experienced above-average rainfall over the past 12 months which has caused delays in finalising works in the park.

 Hildegard Road creek crossing is closed because it's too high for 2wd drive vehicles to cross. 

The following areas are also closed due to ongoing wet weather:

• Norfolk Falls Link track is closed between Bald Hill Falls and Norfolk Falls
• Bald Hill Road is closed because of storm damage 
• All roads beyond the seasonal gate and forest road are closed because of dangerous trees
• Grass Trees track entrance via the Barracks campground is closed because of track damage
• Breeza lookout is closed because of dangerous trees 
• Snow Gums walking track is closed because of dangerous trees and damage to the track
• Bundella Fire Trail is closed because of dangerous trees 
• Racecourse Fire Trail is closed because of dangerous trees 

Please continue to check this website for updates about areas that are opening.

Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park has been heavily affected by rain, the steeper slopes have been affected the most. However, the park is still accessible.

Forest Road is managed and maintained by the Warrumbungles Shire Council. Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to the council.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Pilliga Discovery Centre in Baradine at 02 6843 4011

Affects 5 locations in this park: Show list

• Bald Hill Creek Falls picnic area
• Breeza lookout
• Shepherds Peak walking track
• Snow Gum picnic area
• Snow Gum walking track

Applies from Wed 11 Jan 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jan 2023, 3.44pm.

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

NPWS has put in place a park fire ban for Coolah Tops National Park which remains in effect until the end of March. 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 the 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)

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

The commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a Total Fire Ban for particular areas within NSW or statewide, this can change on a daily basis. 

If a Total Fire Ban is declared, different rules apply. If you would like any further information in relation to Coolah Tops National Park please contact the

NPWS Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre at 6843 4011.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

Affects 15 locations in this park: Show list

• Bald Hill Creek Falls picnic area
• Brackens Hut
• Breeza lookout
• Bundella lookout
• The Pines campground
• Coxs Creek campground
• Grass Tree walking track
• Norfolk Falls picnic area
• Norfolk Falls walk
• Pinnacle lookout
• Pinnacle lookout walk
• Shepherds Peak walking track
• Snow Gum picnic area
• Snow Gum walking track
• The Barracks campground