Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 5 December 2023, 9.48am
Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am
to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am.
Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 9.48am.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 8 Dec 2023, 3.12pm to Mon 11 Dec 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 3.37pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to dangerous fire weather
Most of the walking tracks and trails in Warrumbungle National Park will be closed on Friday 8th December 2023 to Monday 11th December 2023 due to dangerous fire weather conditions. This closure may be extended or cancelled, and any changes will be posted as soon as possible. The following areas will remain open:
- Warrumbungle Visitor Centre
- Camp Blackman
- Camp Walaay
- Camp Wambelong
- Canyon picnic area
- Wambelong Nature walking track
- Whitegum lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Warrumbungle Visitor Information Centre on 02 6825 4364 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 8 Dec 2023, 3.30pm to Mon 11 Dec 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 3.35pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to extreme fire weather
Due to EXTREME FIRE DANGER campgrounds and walking tracks in the Pilliga forest will be CLOSED from 3:30pm Friday 8th December 2023 until 10:00am Monday 11th December 2023.
The areas closed are:
- Salt Caves visitor area
- Sculptures in the Scrub visitor area
- Sandstone Caves visitor area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.
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Applies from Wed 6 Dec 2023, 9.00am to Tue 26 Dec 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 3.37pm
Other planned events: Warrumbungle Visitor Centre closed on Boxing Day
The Warrumbungle Visitor Centre will be closed on 25 and 26 December 2023.
For more information, please contact the Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.
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Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 11.50am to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Dec 2023, 8.25am
Other planned events: Canyon Picnic Area BBQs unavailable
Electric BBQ's at Canyon Picnic Area are being replaced 8th December to 15th December 2023. Alternate BBQ's are available at Blackman 2 campground.
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Applies from Thu 14 Sep 2023, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Nov 2023, 9.38am
Closed areas: Area closed due to rockfall hazard
Sandstone Caves walking track is closed until further notice due to a rockfall hazard. Do not enter the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.
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Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2019, 2.44pm to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 9.47am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground and aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous ground 1080 baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE's) containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway. In addition to this, an aerial 1080 baiting program is also carried out every six weeks to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 18 Oct 2023, 11.16am to Fri 1 Mar 2024, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 12.25pm
Other planned events: Camp Blackman amenity block under construction
Camp Blackman 1 has been CLOSED for construction of a new amenities block from October to March 2024, subject to construction timeframes.
There is temporary amenities available for guest use at Camp Blackman 3 during this period.
Camp Blackman 2 and 3 remain open.
For more information, contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Centre (02) 6825 4364.
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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 9.48am
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.
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