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Applies from Sat 23 Nov 2019, 7.13am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2020, 4.15pm
Fires - Advice: Carters Rd, Stewarts Brook
There is a fire in this park called Carters Rd, Stewarts 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.
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Applies from Sat 23 Nov 2019, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2020, 4.14pm
Fires - Advice: Mt Royal 1
There is a fire in this park called Mt Royal 1. 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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Applies from Thu 17 Oct 2019, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jan 2020, 3.57pm
Fires - Advice: Carrai East
There is a fire in this park called Carrai East. 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 Wed 15 Jan 2020, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jan 2020, 8.50pm
Fires - Advice: Cabbage Tree Rd, Terreel
There is a fire in this park called Cabbage Tree Rd, Terreel. 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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Applies from Mon 13 Jan 2020, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2020, 9.50pm
Fires - Advice: Eucalyptus Dr, One Mile
There is a fire in this park called Eucalyptus Dr, One Mile. 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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Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 2.22pm to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2020, 4.17pm
Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires
The majority of this park is closed due to bushfire activity until Monday 30 March 2020, unless otherwise updated. The following areas will reopen on Friday 17 January 2020:
- Wollomombi
- Apsley Falls
- Dangars Falls
- Gara Gorge and Blue Holes picnic area
Do not enter the park as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Continue to check this website for alerts and updates.
Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2019, 10.45am to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2020, 4.09pm
Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires
This park is closed until Monday 30 March 2020 due to bushfire activity. Do not enter the park. This will remain closed until further updates. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Applies from Thu 19 Dec 2019, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jan 2020, 2.48pm
Closed areas: Barrington Tops National Park - areas closed due to fire
The following areas, including the neighbouring state forests, are closed due to bushfires and fire danger:
- Blue Gum Loop walk
- Williams River
- Rocky Crossing
- Jerusalem Creek
- Cobark picnic area
- Devils Hole campground and picnic areas
- Polblue campground and picnic areas
- Horse Swamp campground
- Polblue Falls picnic area
- Gummi Falls campground
- Gummi picnic area
- Little Murray campground
- Junction Pools campground
- Wombat Creek campground
- Black Swamp campground
- Corker trail
- Link trail
- Gloucester Tops - including Gloucester Tops picnic area, Gloucester Falls walk, Antartic Beech walk and River walk
- All roads and walking tracks south of Barrington Tops Forest Road to Careys Peak, including Barrington trail
- All trails north of Barrington Tops Forest Road, except Tubrabucca and Pheasant Creek Roads
Do not enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
These areas will be closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.
Through access between Scone and Gloucester is still 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.
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Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2019, 4.05pm to Sat 1 Feb 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jan 2020, 2.38pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Hastings Macleay area
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 Sat 4 Jan 2020, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2020, 11.11am
Closed areas: Myall Lakes National Park closed from 8 January 2020 due to bushfire risk
Myall Lakes National Park will be closed from midday Wednesday 8 January 2020. The closure is for public safety due to bushfire risk. The park is extremely dry which means that fires are more likely to start, escalate and spread very quickly.
Campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps, carparks, roads, trails, walking tracks, beaches, river and lake shorelines are closed. Waterways remain open but all land within the park is closed.
Broughton Island, Seal Rocks Holiday Cottages, NRMA Myall Shores Holiday Park and Bennetts Beach to Dark Point (access via Hawks Nest only) will remain open.
The closure will be reviewed weekly, remaining in place until widespread rain reduces the extremely dry conditions in the park.
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Applies from Tue 31 Dec 2019, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2020, 10.47am
Closed areas: Booti Point
Booti Point in Booti Booti National Park is closed to vehicles due to the current track condition and potential fire risk.
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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.
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Applies from Tue 10 Dec 2019, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2019, 10.10am
Closed areas: Worimi access closure
The Lavis Lane 4WD beach access of Worimi State Conservation Area is closed for sand clearing from Thursday 12 December to Friday 13 December 2019.
Penalties apply for non compliance. For more information contact the Nelson Bay NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2019, 9.08am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2020, 11.04am
Closed parks: Wallingat National Park closed due to increased bushfire risk
This park is closed due to the elevated risk of bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
This park is closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.
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Applies from Wed 26 Jun 2019, 9.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jul 2019, 10.43am
Safety alerts: 1080 wild dog control program underway in the Dungog area
NSW National Parks will be using 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) for wild dog control as buried baits and capsules in ejector devices. Baits will be laid in Monkerai Nature Reserve and Black Bulga State Conservation Area from Wednesday 10 July. The program will end by Wednesday 24 July 2019.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks, state conservation areas or nature reserves. Neighbours and visitors are reminded that 1080 poison baits and capsules are lethal to domestic pets.
All areas will have 1080 baiting signs at access points to areas where baiting is taking place. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
We suggest that working dogs be restrained to ensure they do not enter the baiting location during poisoning operations. Or, muzzle dogs if they need to work the baiting location during and after the baiting program.
This program is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. If you would like to be involved in the cooperative program, please call Hunter Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
For further information, please call the NPWS Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Dec 2019, 3.18pm
Closed areas: Morisset picnic area
The Morisset section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is closed from Thursday 20 December 2018. There is restricted access to the Morisset Hospital Site and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area foreshore and Morisset picnic area. Alternative picnic areas are located in the Lake Macquarie Council area in and around the Morisset and Bonnells Bay foreshores. There is no public access to view the kangaroos that frequent the hospital site.
Members of the public can contact the hospital administrative office on 02 4973 0222. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Central Coast area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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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.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Jul 2016, 10.14am
Safety alerts: No driving on the dunes, except for the Recreational Vehicle Area
Drive only on the waterfront, or in the Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA).
- All dunes between the Lavis Lane and Anna Bay accesses are closed to driving.
- The RVA, which is located south of the Lavis Lane access, is open for dune driving.
Tide warning: At high tide, sections of the beach may be impassable, plan your trip to travel at low tide. If the beach front is too narrow to pass safely, retrace your route. Do not attempt to bypass around the dunes. It is recommended you do not drive on the beach 2 hours before and after high tide. Visit the Bureau of Meteorology website for further information
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Applies from Fri 24 Jul 2015, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2016, 10.23am
Closed areas: Fingal Island Spit - Closure
Some areas of this park are closed due to weather and storm conditions. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. The closed area is:
- Fingal Island Spit - No pedestrian or vehicle access between mainland and Fingal Island
For more information, please phone the NPWS Hunter coast area office on (02) 4984 8205 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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