Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 5.00pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 12.01pm

Safety alerts: A Park Fire Ban is in place for Bulagaranda Aboriginal Area, Jacky Barkers, Muluerindie, The Green Gully Track and Youdales areas, due to current conditions

A park fire ban is in place for Bulagaranda Aboriginal Area (Mt Yarrowyck), Jacky Barkers (in Nowendoc National Park), Muluerindie (in Warrabah National Park), The Green Gully Track and Youdales day use and camping areas (in Oxley Wild Rivers National 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.

For further information, contact the Armidale office on (02) 6738 9100 or Walcha office on (02) 6777 4700.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Warrabah National Park
  • Muluerindie

Applies from Wed 22 Nov 2023, 1.54pm to Wed 20 Dec 2023, 1.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 8.00am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting operation from Wednesday 22 November to Wednesday 20 December 2023. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral fox populations and take place in Warrabah National Park and Watsons Creek National Park. 

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species such as the Bell's Turtle. 

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected, they must be kept restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. 

Please contact the local Armidale Office on 02 6738 9100 for more information.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Warrabah National Park
  • Muluerindie

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Pilliga Nature Reserve
  • Sandstone Caves walking track

Applies from Thu 12 Oct 2023, 4.00pm to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Nov 2023, 12.29pm

Closed areas: Boonalla Cave Road and walking track closed

The following areas of Boonalla Aboriginal Area are closed from Wednesday 11 October 2023 until further notice to protect Eastern Cave Bats while they are breeding:

• Boonalla Cave Road
• Boonalla Cave carpark and walking track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coonabarabran NPWS office on 6842 1311.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Boonalla Aboriginal Area
  • Boonalla Cave walking track

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.

Affects 31 parks nearby. Show list

• Bingara State Conservation Area
• Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area
• Boonalla Aboriginal Area
• Brigalow Nature Reserve
• Brigalow State Conservation Area
• Bullawa Creek State Conservation Area
• Couradda National Park
• Deriah Aboriginal Area
• Dowe National Park
• Gamilaroi Nature Reserve
• Gwydir River National Park
• Gwydir River State Conservation Area
• Hobden Hill National Park
• Horton Falls National Park
• Ironbark Nature Reserve
• Killarney State Conservation Area
• Kirramingly Nature Reserve
• Leard State Conservation Area
• Linton Nature Reserve
• Moema National Park
• Mount Kaputar National Park
• Pilliga East State Conservation Area
• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Pilliga State Conservation Area
• Serpentine Ridge National Park
• Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area
• Warialda National Park
• Warialda State Conservation Area
• Warrabah National Park
• Willala Aboriginal Area
• Woodsreef State Conservation Area