Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 4.22pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Nov 2025, 9.26am

Fires - Advice: Melon Creek

There is a fire in this park called Melon Creek. 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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• Yengo National Park

Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2025, 5.23pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 5.31pm

Closed areas: Closures due to forecast extreme fire danger across the weekend

Due to forecast extreme fire danger across the weekend, the following remote campgrounds in Marramarra National Park are closed:

• Gentlemans Halt
• Marramarra Creek

Twin Beaches campground is open, however no wood fires / portable gas barbeques / open flames permitted.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400 or the NPWS contact centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Marramarra National Park
  • Gentlemans Halt campground
  • Marramarra Creek campground
  • Twin Beaches campground

Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2025, 4.47pm to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 4.54pm

Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - all tracks and trails closed on Saturday 29 November 2025

Walking tracks and trails closed due to Total Fire Ban. All visitor precincts remain open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.

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• Maroota Ridge State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.45pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.50pm

Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed – Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November 2025

All tracks and trails in the following parks are closed on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger Rating:

• Lane Cove National Park
• Berowra Valley National Park
• Berowra Valley Regional Park
• Marramarra National Park
• Wallumatta Nature Reserve
• Dalrymple Hay Nature Reserve
• Dural Nature Reserve

Campgrounds in Berowra Valley National Park and Marramarra National Park are also closed, including:

• Tunks Ridge campground
• Marramarra Creek campground
• Orchard campground
• Gentleman's Halt campground

Picnic areas and boat ramps will remain open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400 or the NPWS contact centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Marramarra National Park
  • Canoelands Ridge horse riding trail
  • Canoelands Ridge walking track
  • Coba Ridge to Collingridge Point walking track
  • Gentlemans Halt campground
  • Marramarra Creek campground
  • Marramarra Ridge to Smugglers Ridge walking track

Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.28pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.44pm

Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park – Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November 2025

All tracks and trails in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are closed on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November 2025 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.

The following areas are closed:

• West Head road
• West Head lookout
• Salvation Creek picnic area
• Barrenjoey headland
• Sphinx memorial precinct
• Stringybark Ridge precinct
• Kalkari track
• All remote campgrounds (accessible by water only)

These areas will remain open:

• Apple Tree Bay picnic area
• Apple Tree Bay boat ramp
• Bobbin Head picnic areas
• Bobbin Head Marina
• Duckholes picnic area
• Illawong Bay picnic area
• Gibberagong Boardwalk
• Kalkari Discovery Centre (the walking track is closed)
• The Basin campground and picnic area (accessible by water only)

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bobbin Head Visitor Centre on 02 9472 8949.

Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

Applies from Sat 29 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.35pm

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 7 parks nearby. Show list

• Dharug National Park
• Maroota Historic Site
• Maroota Ridge State Conservation Area
• Marramarra National Park
• Parr State Conservation Area
• Wisemans Ferry Historic Site
• Yengo National Park

Applies from Tue 25 Nov 2025, 11.59pm to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 4.46pm

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.

Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Nov 2025, 12.32pm

Closed areas: Area closed for conservation works

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 24 November to Friday 19 December 2025 while conservation works are being undertaken on Devines Hill. The closed areas are:

• Devines Hill section of the Old Great North Walk

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Signage installed on closed section. For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.

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• Dharug National Park
  • Devines Hill loop
  • Old Great North Road bike ride
  • Old Great North Road - World Heritage walk

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.12am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.16am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi-Yengo Reserves

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)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

Dharug National Park

• Mill Creek Campground

Mount Royal National Park

• Youngville Campground

Yengo National Park

• Blue Gums Campground
• Mountain Arm Campground
• Yengo House
• Finchley Campground
• Mogo Campground

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.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Dharug National Park
• Parr State Conservation Area
• Yengo National Park

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.15am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.54am

Closed parks: Wisemans Ferry Historic Site closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Wisemans Ferry Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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• Wisemans Ferry Historic Site

Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 7.48am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.13am

Safety alerts: Yengo National Park road conditions - 4WD recommended

Roads in Yengo National Park are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles, 4WD is highly recommended. Roads are rough and eroded due to recent May flooding event. Take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Yengo National Park
  • Big Yango House
  • Big Yango loop trail
  • Blue Gums campground
  • Finchley campground
  • Finchley cultural walk
  • Finchley lookout
  • Howes trail