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Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 11.36pm
Fires - Advice: Jarrah Rd
There is a fire in this park called Jarrah Rd. 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, 5.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 11.20pm
Fires - Advice: Carrai Creek
There is a fire in this park called Carrai 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 Thu 17 Oct 2019, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 8.12pm
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 Sat 23 Nov 2019, 7.13am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 5.29pm
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: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 5.27pm
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 Tue 26 Nov 2019, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 10.22am
Fires - Advice: Cabbage Tree
There is a fire in this park called Cabbage Tree . 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 25 Oct 2019, 5.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 8.34am
Fires - Advice: Stockyard East
There is a fire in this park called Stockyard 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 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 Sat 23 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Dec 2019, 6.33pm
Fires - Advice: Upper Moonan Brook
There is a fire in this park called Upper Moonan 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 Wed 4 Dec 2019, 3.49pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Dec 2019, 1.54am
Fires - Advice: Martins Creek Rd, Paterson
There is a fire in this park called Martins Creek Rd, Paterson. 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 Tue 3 Dec 2019, 6.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 1.57pm
Closed parks: Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed - fire danger
Police have closed Sugarloaf State Conservation Area due to the risk of wildfires close to the reserve. If you are in the reserve, please leave as soon as possible. For you own safety, please do not enter the reserve.
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Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2019, 9.08am to Mon 20 Apr 2020, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2019, 9.08am
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.
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Applies from Sun 24 Nov 2019, 11.56am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2019, 8.46am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire activity
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfires. Barrington Tops Plateau is closed until further notice. This includes:
- Cobark picnic area
- Devils Hole campground and picnic areas
- Polblue campground and picnic areas
- Horse Swamp campground
- Polblue Falls picnic area
- Gummi Falls campground and picnic area
- Little Murray campground
- Junction Pools campground
- Wombat Creek campground
- Black Swamp campground
- Corker trail
- Link trail
- 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
Through access between Scone and Gloucester is still possible along Barrington Tops Forest Road. Motorists are advised to be vigilant of bushfires in the area. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. This fire is called Polblue Ridge.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 20 Nov 2019, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2019, 5.41pm
Closed areas: Mining Road and Gibber track closed
Mining Road and Gibber track within Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to the potential fire threat from Wednesday 20 November until further notice
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am
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 Mon 21 Oct 2019, 10.50am to Mon 30 Dec 2019, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 11.39am
Closed areas: Hickson Street walking track closed
Hickson Street walking track in Glenrock State Conservation Area will be closed for track upgrades from Monday 21 October to Monday 30 December 2019.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Lower Hunter area office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2019, 12.05pm to Tue 24 Dec 2019, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 11.39am
Other planned events: Fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of foxes in Hunter Wetlands National Park on Ash Island. The baiting program will run from Tuesday 1 October to Tuesday 24 December 2019. It will reduce the impacts of foxes on wildlife and threatened species in the park.
There will 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don't touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried Penalties apply for non-compliance. Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in National Parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cars. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
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Applies from Thu 26 Sep 2019, 3.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Sep 2019, 5.18pm
Closed areas: Tugalow and Thunderbolts trails closed
Tugalow and Thunderbolts trails are closed from Friday 27 September 2019 because of unsafe trail conditions. All visitor areas will remain open. Visitors can access Gummi Falls campground via Bullock Brush trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the Scone NPWS office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jul 2019, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Sep 2019, 3.56pm
Closed areas: Medowie State Conservation Area closed to vehicles
All trails in this park are closed to vehicles due to illegal dumping and arson. Penalties apply for non-compliance. These trails are still open for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
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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: Thu 16 May 2019, 11.45am
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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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 12.06pm
Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
The Great North Walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area. Further details can be found on the Office of Environment and Heritage website.
If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked. For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2017, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 May 2019, 3.38pm
Closed areas: Crawford River Road closed - Myall Lakes National Park section
Crawford River Road in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to vehicles until further notice due to a collapsed timber bridge. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience caused to visitors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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