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Khappinghat Nature Reserve

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 21 November 2019, 9.44am

Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2019, 2.05pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2019, 9.44am.

Fires - Advice: Hillville Rd, Hillville

There is a fire in this park called Hillville Rd, Hillville. 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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Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 5.02pm to Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2019, 2.02pm.

Closed parks: Manning Great Lakes national parks and reserves closed due to fire conditions

This park is closed because it's currently affected by fire or by the prevailing bushfire conditions.

Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am.

Fire bans: Park Fire Bans

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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Applies from Tue 22 Oct 2019, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Oct 2019, 11.43am.

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.

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Applies from Thu 21 Nov 2019, 2.45pm to Mon 16 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2019, 3.30pm

Closed parks: Crowdy Bay National Park closed - bushfire

This park is closed due to bushfire, dangerous trees and damaged infrastructure. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This fire is called Bills Crossing Fire Crowdy Bay NP. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2019, 4.05pm to Fri 6 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2019, 2.23pm

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.

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Applies from Fri 18 Oct 2019, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2019, 9.54am

Fires - Advice: Rumba Complex

There is a fire in this park called Rumba Complex. 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 8 parks and 4 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2019, 2.05pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2019, 9.44am

Fires - Advice: Hillville Rd, Hillville

There is a fire in this park called Hillville Rd, Hillville. 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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Applies from Fri 18 Oct 2019, 9.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2019, 9.40am

Fires - Advice: Minimbah Road

There is a fire in this park called Minimbah Road. 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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Applies from Wed 20 Nov 2019, 1.40pm to Thu 30 Apr 2020, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2019, 4.13pm

Closed areas: Areas closed in Saltwater National Park

Many areas of this park are closed to public access due to fire damage. Do not enter the fire-affected or forested areas of the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Saltwater picnic area and access to the beach will remain open.

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Applies from Sat 26 Oct 2019, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2019, 8.38pm

Fires - Advice: Bills Crossing Crowdy

There is a fire in this park called Bills Crossing Crowdy. 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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Applies from Sat 26 Oct 2019, 7.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2019, 8.21pm

Fires - Advice: Crestwood Dr, Port Macquarie

There is a fire in this park called Crestwood Dr, Port Macquarie. 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 4 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 5.02pm to Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2019, 2.02pm

Closed parks: Manning Great Lakes national parks and reserves closed due to fire conditions

This park is closed because it's currently affected by fire or by the prevailing bushfire conditions.

Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Tue 22 Oct 2019, 12.00pm to Fri 6 Dec 2019, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2019, 8.41am

Closed areas: Dark Point carpark and walking track closed

Dark Point carpark and walking track in Myall Lakes National Park are closed from Monday 21 October to Monday 9 December 2019, pending delays from recent fire weather and park closures. This closure is due to an upgrade and roadworks.

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Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2019, 10.42am to Sat 30 Nov 2019, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2019, 11.02am

Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires

This park and a number of other parks are closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

There are a number of fires in the area including Carrai Creek, Dingo Creek, Stockyard Flat, Doyles River, Rowleys Gorge and Yarrowitch.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6738 9100 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2019, 3.01pm to Fri 29 Nov 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2019, 2.47pm

Closed parks: Park closed - emergency bushfire conditions

This park and all national parks in the Hastings Macleay area are closed from Sunday 10 November to midnight Friday 29 November 2019 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.

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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am

Fire bans: Park Fire Bans

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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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 10.34am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.25am

Closed parks: Closed due to potential fire threat

This park is closed due to potential bushfire threat. Do not enter the park. Areas to avoid include Mining Road and Old Gibber track within Myall Lakes National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Tue 22 Oct 2019, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Oct 2019, 11.43am

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.

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Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2019, 6.09pm to Mon 23 Dec 2019, 6.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2019, 10.22am

Other planned events: 1080 pest management

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of foxes in Crowdy Bay National Park.

This baiting program will run from Monday 14 October to  Monday 23 December 2019. It will reduce the impacts of foxes on wildlife and/or threatened species in the park.

There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555 or 1300 072 757 after hours.

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Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2019, 2.35pm to Fri 29 Nov 2019, 2.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2019, 10.19am

Safety alerts: Roadworks on Mungo Brush Road

Roadworks in progress on Mungo Brush Road until mid December 2019. Expect changed traffic conditions and possible short delays. Drive to traffic conditions and follow safety signs.

For more information, call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.  

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Applies from Wed 4 Sep 2019, 3.57pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Oct 2019, 4.14pm

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.

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Applies from Sat 6 Apr 2019, 11.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2019, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2019, 2.45pm

Closed areas: Section of Mungo walking track closed

The section of Mungo walking track between Robinsons Crossing and the start of Brambles Green trail is closed until December 2019. This is for public safety during the road construction works on Mungo Brush Road.

For more information, please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the Office of Environment and Heritage website for updates.

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Applies from Sat 6 Apr 2019, 11.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2019, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Oct 2019, 12.51pm

Closed areas: Duck Hole fire trail closed

Duck Hole fire trail in Myall Lakes National Park will be closed for public safety between April and December 2019 due to roadworks. A section of Mungo Brush Road is being relocated.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the Office of Environment and Heritage website for updates on the relocation.

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Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2017, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 May 2019, 3.38pm

Closed areas: Crawford River Road closed - Myall Lakes National Park section

Crawford River Road in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to vehicles until further notice due to a collapsed timber bridge. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience caused to visitors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/khappinghat-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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