Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 1 September 2023, 10.43am
Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am
to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am.
Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am.
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, 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 Mon 28 Aug 2023, 8.00am to Fri 13 Oct 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 2.40pm
Closed areas: CLOSED: West Kaputar Rock lookout
West Kaputar Rock lookout will be closed from Monday 28 August until Friday 13 October 2023, due to infrastructure upgrades.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Barwon area office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 8.31am to Fri 20 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 9.03am
Closed areas: Walking track closures for maintenance
The following areas will be closed from Friday 22 September to Friday 20 October 2023 while walking tracks are being upgraded:
- Kaputar Summit track
- Section of Kaputar Summit carpark
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Barwon area office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Thu 14 Sep 2023, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.47am
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 22 Sep 2023, 8.41am to Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.45am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 18 July 2023 to 28 September 2023 The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (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.
Please contact the local Castlereagh NPWS area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Sun 24 Sep 2023, 9.00am to Fri 6 Oct 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Sep 2023, 4.44pm
Closed parks: Park closed for ground based pest control operations
Killarney State Conservation Area is closed from 9am, Sunday 24 September to 6pm, Friday 6 October 2023 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am
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, 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 1 Sep 2023, 6.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Aug 2023, 8.42am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
Please be advised the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial and ongoing ground baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Friday 1 September 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.
Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected (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.
For further information please contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.
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