Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2019, 8.07pm to Sat 29 Feb 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 6.31pm

Closed areas: Blue Mountains National Park - areas now open

The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are now open:

• Govetts Leap lookout and the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
• Evans Leap lookout
• Grand Canyon
• Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls walking tracks including Federal Pass between Scenic World and Fern Bower
• Conservation Hut
• Empress Falls and canyon
• Euroka campground, Jellybean, Blue Pool and Mount Portal
• Faulconbridge Point
• Blue Gum Swamp
• Ingar and Murphys Glen campgrounds
• Woodford - Oaks trail
• Narrow Neck (no descent permitted via Tarros ladder or Duncans Pass)
• Braeside fire trail (not walk)
• Victoria Falls Road fire trail
• Nellies Glen

The following areas and locations in Blue Mountains National Park remain CLOSED due to the bushfires and hazards: 

• Tracks and canyons in and around the Grose Valley and north of the Bells Line of Road (including Vale of Avoca)
• There is no access permitted into the Jamison Valley, Kedumba Valley, Grose Valley or any other remote areas
• Kings Tableland Road from Queen Victoria Hospital to McMahons Point including Andersons fire trail is closed
• Glenbrook precinct is closed (except Euroka and sites listed above as open)
• There is no access to Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs or Mount Solitary

To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Blue Mountains National Park page alert. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Applies from Sat 23 Nov 2019, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Jan 2020, 9.21am

Fires - Advice: Kerry Ridge

There is a fire in this park called Kerry Ridge. 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.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp campground
  • Pagoda Lookout walking track

Applies from Wed 27 Nov 2019, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 9.01pm

Fires - Advice: Green Wattle Creek

There is a fire in this park called Green Wattle 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.

Applies from Fri 10 Jan 2020, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 6.30pm

Fires - Advice: Woodlands

There is a fire in this park called Woodlands. 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Wed 4 Dec 2019, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 5.33pm

Fires - Advice: Upper Turon Rd, Palmers Oaky

There is a fire in this park called Upper Turon Rd, Palmers Oaky. 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.

Applies from Sat 26 Oct 2019, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 4.20pm

Fires - Advice: Gospers Mountain

There is a fire in this park called Gospers Mountain. 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.

Affects 2 parks and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Coorongooba campground
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track
  • Newnes campground
  • Newnes Industrial Ruins walk
  • Sheepskin Hut campground
• Yengo National Park
  • Big Yango loop trail
  • Yango walking track

Applies from Thu 19 Dec 2019, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 3.54pm

Closed areas: Barrington Tops National Park plateau closed due to fire

The following areas are closed due to bushfires and fire danger: 

• Little Murray campground
• Junction Pools campground
• Wombat Creek campground
• Black Swamp campground
• Corker trail
• Link trail
• Aeroplane Hill trail
• Edwards Swamp trail
• Big Hole trail
• Polblue trail
• All roads and walking tracks south of Barrington Tops Forest Road to Careys Peak, including Barrington trail

These areas will be closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis. Do not enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

The following areas are open:

• Gloucester Tops and all Barrington Tops campgrounds and picnic areas north of Barrington Tops Forest Road
• Picnic area and walks in the Williams River area (BBQ out of order).

Through access between Scone and Gloucester is possible along Barrington Tops Forest Road. Motorists are advised to be vigilant about bushfires in the area.

For further information, please call the local NSW National Parks Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone office on 02 6540 2300.

Affects 2 parks and 10 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Aeroplane Hill walking track
  • Barrington trail
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Careys Peak lookout
  • Careys Peak walking track
  • Corker trail
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Link Trail - Gloucester Tops to Careys Peak
  • Little Murray campground
  • Wombat Creek campground
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 14 Dec 2019, 8.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 3.03pm

Fires - Advice: Ridge 400

There is a fire in this park called Ridge 400. 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.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Woko National Park
  • Brush Turkey track
  • Cliff Face track

Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 4.05pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 10.48am

Closed parks: Curracabundi National Park and State Conservation Area - due to fire risk

Curracabundi National Park and Curracabundi State Conservation Area are closed due to fire risk. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Karamea homestead is also not available for farmstays until it receives more rainfall. 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office Gloucester on 02 6538 5300 or Scone on 02 6540 2300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Curracabundi National Park

Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2020, 10.10am

Closed areas: Tracks and trail due to fire risk

Brush Turkey track and the Cliff Face track are closed due to fire and tree danger. Woko campground is open, with a Park Fire Ban in place. For more information please call the local NPWS office Gloucester on 02 6538 5300 or Scone office on 02 6540 2300.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Woko National Park
  • Brush Turkey track
  • Cliff Face track

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2020, 11.43am

Closed areas: Karamea Homestead closed - bushfires

Karamea Homestead is closed until further notice due to the fires nearby on Thunderbolts Way, particularly the Reserves Road, Mares Run bushfire. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website. This closure will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Curracabundi National Park
  • Karamea Homestead

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2020, 11.36am

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire

This reserve is closed due to the Thunderbolts Way, Bretti bushfire. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website. This park is closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Bretti Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2020, 2.16pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to dangerous fire conditions

This park is closed due to current fire danger conditions and the bushfire situation. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Appletree Aboriginal Area
• Belford National Park
• Mount Royal National Park
• Wollemi National Park
• Yengo National Park

Applies from Fri 3 Jan 2020, 5.29pm. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Jan 2020, 4.10pm

Fires - Advice: Cowsby Rd, Niangala

There is a fire in this park called Cowsby Rd, Niangala. 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Curracabundi National Park

Applies from Fri 10 Jan 2020, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2020, 10.44am

Fires - Advice: Spring Gully

There is a fire in this park called Spring Gully. 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Tue 7 Jan 2020, 7.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 5.24pm

Fires - Advice: Skyline Trail, Middle Brook

There is a fire in this park called Skyline Trail, Middle Brook. 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Towarri National Park

Applies from Wed 30 Oct 2019, 12.10pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2019, 3.39pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban - Towarri National Park

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 1 park nearby. Show list

• Towarri National Park

Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2019, 2.47pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Bans

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 27 parks nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area
• Berrico Nature Reserve
• Black Bulga State Conservation Area
• Bretti Nature Reserve
• Brushy Hill Nature Reserve
• Burning Mountain Nature Reserve
• Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve
• Camerons Gorge State Conservation Area
• Columbey National Park
• Columbey State Conservation Area
• Coneac State Conservation Area
• Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
• Curracabundi National Park
• Karuah National Park
• Killarney Nature Reserve
• Medowie State Conservation Area
• Monkerai Nature Reserve
• Murrurundi Pass National Park
• Scone Mountain National Park
• Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve
• Towarri National Park
• Wallaroo National Park
• Watchimbark Nature Reserve
• Wingen Maid Nature Reserve
• Woko National Park
• Woolooma National Park

Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 12.16pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 3.20pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020. 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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 14 Oct 2019, 9.42am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 3.19pm

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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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 Fri 13 Sep 2019, 11.44am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jan 2020, 12.59pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020.

Mill Creek and Ten Mile Hollow campgrounds are exempt.

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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Appletree Aboriginal Area
• Belford National Park
• Mount Royal National Park
• Wollemi National Park
• Yengo National Park

Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2019, 4.31pm

Closed areas: Avoid remote areas of park until fire conditions improve

NSW National Parks advises visitors to avoid remote areas of all parks in this area until fire conditions improve. For further information contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Appletree Aboriginal Area
• Belford National Park
• Mount Royal National Park

Applies from Wed 30 Oct 2019, 12.35pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Oct 2019, 12.41pm

Other incidents: Towarri National Park - No water

There is currently no water in the Washpools because of drought conditions.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Towarri National Park
  • Washpools waterhole

Applies from Tue 29 Oct 2019, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2019, 7.25am

Closed areas: Coorongooba campground closed due to bushfire

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:

• Coorongooba campground
• Capertee River trail
• Glen Davis Shale Mine

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Running Stream Fire.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Coorongooba campground

Applies from Wed 5 Jun 2019, 12.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Jun 2019, 12.17pm

Safety alerts: Mount Royal Road very slippery - only suitable for 4WD vehicles

Recent rain has made Mount Royal Road very slippery, and only suitable for 4WD vehicles. Please drive carefully and be aware of the road conditions.

For more information, please call the NPWS Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Mount Royal National Park
  • Pieries Peak walking track
  • Youngville campground

Applies from Sat 26 May 2018, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Jun 2018, 11.03am

Other planned events: Deep Pass campground toilet closed

The toilet at Deep Pass campground is temporarily closed due to capacity limitations. Planning for a  new toilet  facility is currently underway. 

Please use minimal impact  camping practices in this area. Large groups should consider camping at alternative sites. Groups in excess of 20 people require approval from the NPWS Oberon area office.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Dec 2018, 1.10pm

Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park

Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.

Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park

Applies from Fri 10 Mar 2017, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2017, 2.40pm

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook camp area closed

Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground and picnic area is closed for management purposes. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Richmond area office on (02) 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Wheeny Creek campground

Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2014, 5.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2019, 10.32am

Closed areas: Pipeline track

The Pipeline track between Glen Davis and Newnes is closed until further notice. There is no access across private property at Glen Davis, and trespassing is prohibited. For more information please call NPWS Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, open 7 days a week, or NPWS Mudgee on (02) 6370 9000, Monday to Friday, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Fri 28 Aug 2015, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Feb 2019, 9.11am

Closed areas: Partial road closures – Mount Royal and Cassells Roads

Some areas of this park are closed due to road damage following recent weather conditions. The closed areas are:

• Mount Royal Road beyond Mt Royal. The road is gated at this point.
• Cassells Road between Fal Brook Bridge and Keegans track.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Bulga office on 02 6574 5555 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mount Royal National Park