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Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve

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Last reviewed: Wed 16 October 2024, 9.40am

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Oct 2024, 9.40am.

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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
19 October 2024 Closed parks Park closed for aerial pest control operation Details

Applies from Sat 19 Oct 2024, 6.00am to Mon 21 Oct 2024, 9.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 6.15pm

Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve and Ginghet Nature Reserve are closed from 6am, Saturday 19 October to 9pm, Monday 21st October 2024 for an aerial pest control operation. 

If you are in the area during this period, you may hear low flying helicopters and shooting.

The program is being conducted to reduce the impact of feral animals on the reserve and surrounding properties by reducing overall pest numbers.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 6843 4000.

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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Oct 2024, 9.40am

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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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/macquarie-marshes-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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