Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 1 December 2025, 2.35pm
Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 12.00am
to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 2.35pm.
Safety alerts: Walking tracks closed during Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger ratings
During Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger ratings, all walking tracks in Mount Kaputar National Park are closed.
Before proceeding, check the current fire danger rating here, check the fire danger rating signs, or contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
Affects 23 locations in this park:
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Applies from Sat 29 Nov 2025, 8.00am
to Fri 5 Dec 2025, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 12.01pm.
Other planned events: Roadworks on Kaputar Road
Narrabri Shire Council are conducting roadworks on Kaputar Road within Mount Kaputar National Park from 8am Saturday 29 November until 5pm Friday 5 December 2025.
Both Mount Kaputar National Park and Kaputar Road remain OPEN. Please proceed with caution and obey all road signage.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am.
Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 5.48pm.
Closed areas: The Governor Summit walking track closed for upgrades
The Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) walking track is closed until further notice for upgrades to the elevated walkway sections.
The Governor lookout walking track (including the carpark and lookout platform) is now reopened, however access past the barricade to The Governor Summit walking track is prohibited.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.37pm
to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 2.39pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.48pm.
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 campfires 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 Mon 1 Dec 2025, 9.12am to Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.14am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 9.22am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Baiting is scheduled from 1 December 2025 to 1 June 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
Ground baiting will occur in Warrumbungle National Park.
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 Area NPWS area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.16pm to Sun 15 Mar 2026, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 1.31pm
Other planned events: Park closed 15 March to 21 March 2026 for aerial and ground pest control program
Warrumbungle National Park will be closed from 3pm Sunday 15 March to 9am Saturday 21 March 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
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Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.37pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 2.48pm
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 campfires 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 Mon 11 Aug 2025, 12.00am to Thu 11 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Nov 2025, 2.04pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing 1080 ground baiting programs from 11 August 2025 to 11 December 2025, in the following reserves:
- Warrabah National Park
- Watsons Creek State Conservation Area
- Watsons Creek Nature Reserve
- Watsons Creek National Park
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species like the Western Saw-shelled Turtle.
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 New England Area NPWS Office for more information on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Mon 17 Nov 2025, 9.24am to Wed 17 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Dec 2025, 9.07am
Closed areas: Area closed for track maintenance
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 17 November 2025 to Wednesday 17 December 2025 for trail maintenance. The closed areas are:
You can still access Terry Hie Hie picnic area and Yanay Warruwi walking track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Barwon office (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 9.40am to Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 9.44am
Closed areas: Boonalla Cave Road & Boonalla Cave walking track
The following parts of this park are closed 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 local NPWS Coonabarabran office on 02 6842 1311.
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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7.51pm
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 26 Sep 2025, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 8.49am
Closed areas: Sandstone Caves closed due to rockfall hazard
Sandstone Caves walking track will be closed until further notice due to a rock fall hazard.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.
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Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2025, 10.34am to Fri 31 Dec 9999, 10.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Sep 2025, 10.40am
Closed parks: Kwiambal CCA Zone 1 - Closed for Public Access
As per the Plan Of Management, Kwiambal NP CCA Zone 1 is closed to public access. This reserve is only accessible via private property and is exempt from public access. This reserve is separate from Kwiambal National Park, which is accessible to the public.
For more information on the Kwiambal NP CCA Zone 1 Plan of Management please see: Kwiambal NP CCAZ Plan Of Management
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 12.41pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
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.
For more information please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0457 873 871 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 9 Jul 2025, 1.29pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 1.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Oct 2025, 12.41pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals, wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area.
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 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 Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6738 9113
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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Nov 2025, 9.07am
Closed areas: Lavender Vale Homestead Closed for Bookings
Due to an unavailability of cleaning staff, the Lavender Vale Homestead at Kwiambal National Park will be closed to bookings for the foreseeable future. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Please note Lavender Vale Cottage has remained open and is available for bookings. Please visit: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/lavender-vale-cottage
For more information contact the local office at (02) 6739 0700 or npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.40am
Closed areas: Limestone Caves closed
The Limestone Caves in Kwiambal National Park are closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5.32pm
Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed
Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.
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