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Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 5.02pm to Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2020, 6.48pm
Closed parks: Some parks closed due to fire
This park is closed because it's currently affected by fire or by the ongoing bushfire conditions.
Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
This park is closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.
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Applies from Sun 10 Nov 2019, 3.01pm to Mon 30 Mar 2020, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2020, 6.37pm
Closed parks: Park closed - emergency bushfire conditions
This park and all national parks in the Hastings Macleay area are closed due to emergency bushfire conditions. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or 02 6566 6168, or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2019, 11.23am to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jan 2020, 1.22pm
Closed parks: Park closed - bushfire damage
This park is closed due to bushfire activity until Monday 30 March 2020, unless otherwise updated. 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.
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Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 1.30pm to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2020, 6.43pm
Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires
This park is closed due to bushfire activity until Monday 30 March 2020, unless otherwise updated. 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.
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Applies from Thu 19 Dec 2019, 4.33pm to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jan 2020, 2.47pm
Closed parks: Parks closed due to fire
Woko National Park and Curracabundi National Park are closed due to dangerous fire conditions and the current bushfire situation. Do not enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information call the NPWS Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300. These parks will be closed until further notice, reviewed on a weekly basis.
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Applies from Fri 18 Oct 2019, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2020, 5.49pm
Fires - Advice: Rumba Complex
There is a fire in this park called Rumba Complex. 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 10 Jan 2020, 4.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2020, 5.09pm
Fires - Advice: Mount Pimple Rd, Mernot
There is a fire in this park called Mount Pimple Rd, Mernot. 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 26 Oct 2019, 7.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2020, 4.04pm
Fires - Advice: Crestwood Dr, Port Macquarie
There is a fire in this park called Crestwood Dr, Port Macquarie. 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 11 Dec 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2020, 12.45pm
Fires - Advice: Pearson Trail Complex, Dungowan
There is a fire in this park called Pearson Trail Complex, Dungowan. 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 8 Nov 2019, 3.06pm to Mon 30 Mar 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2020, 12.26pm
Closed parks: Closed national parks and reserves - Coffs Coast area
This park is closed until further notice due to ongoing bushfire operations or bushfire recovery. Do not enter the park. This park is expected to reopen on 30 March 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6652 0900 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jan 2020, 2.09pm to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2020, 12.20pm
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to ongoing fire activity
Some parts of this park are closed due to the Carrie East bushfire. The closed areas are:
- Robinsons Knob trail
- New England Wilderness walk
- Cascades walk
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 2.22pm to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2020, 10.38am
Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires
The majority of this park is closed due to bushfire damage until Monday 30 March 2020, unless otherwise updated. The following areas are open:
- 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.
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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.
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Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2019, 10.39am to Sun 29 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2020, 4.08pm
Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires
This park is closed until Monday 30 March 2020 due to bushfire activity. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Continue to monitor this website for updates.
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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.
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Applies from Wed 6 Nov 2019, 12.30pm to Mon 30 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2020, 8.28am
Closed parks: Nymboi-Binderay National Park and State Conservation Area closed due to bushfire
This park is closed due to the Muck Creek and Bees Nest bush fires. Do not enter the park.
This closure includes:
- Platypus Flat campground
- Cod Hole campground
- Norm Jolly precinct
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Coffs Coast office on 02 6652 0900 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 30 Dec 2019, 11.22am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Dec 2019, 4.48pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of wild dogs and foxes in Lake Innes Nature Reserve, Lake Innes State Conservation Area, Innes Ruins Historic Site and Queens Lake State Conservation Area.
This baiting program will run from Monday 30 December 2019 to Friday 28 February 2020. It will reduce the impacts of pest animals on wildlife and threatened species in the park after the bushfires.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits. 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 cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
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Applies from Wed 4 Sep 2019, 3.57pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Dec 2019, 12.18pm
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.
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Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jan 2020, 10.19am
Closed areas: Karamea Homestead closed due to fires
Karamea Homestead is closed until further notice due to the fires nearby on Thunderbolts Way, particularly the Reserves Road, Mares Run fire.
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.
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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 Wed 11 Dec 2019, 4.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2019, 9.38pm
Fires - Advice: Rollover Rd, Bago
There is a fire in this park called Rollover Rd, Bago. 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 28 Nov 2019, 3.05pm to Wed 1 Apr 2020, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2019, 8.47am
Closed areas: The Junction, Platypus Flat and Cod Hole campgrounds closed
The following campgrounds in Nymboi-Binderray National Park are closed for major repairs until Wednesday 1 April 2020 after fire destroyed park infrastructure:
- The Junction campground
- Platypus Flat campground
- Cod Hole campground
Nymboida River campground in Nymboida National Park will reopen on Friday 20 December 2019.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2019, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2019, 3.05pm
Fires - Not Applicable: Bellinger River
There is a fire in this park called Bellinger River. 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 27 Nov 2019, 12.44pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2019, 3.03pm
Fires - Not Applicable: South Bellinger
There is a fire in this park called South Bellinger. 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, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2019, 11.09am
Fires - Advice: Indigo
There is a fire in this park called Indigo. 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 Sun 27 Oct 2019, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2019, 9.17am
Closed parks: Innes Ruins closed due to fire
Innes Ruins is closed due to fire activity. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jul 2019, 2.01pm to Fri 13 Mar 2020, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jul 2019, 4.23pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program - Bongil Bongil National Park
Park visitors and residents in the Sawtell and Bundagen areas should be aware that a 1080 fox baiting program is being conducted in Bongil Bongil National Park from Monday 5 August 2019 to Friday 28 February 2020. This program is vitally important to the long-term survival of threatened and endangered shorebirds, such as the little tern.
Dogs are not permitted in NSW national parks. Non-target animals may be affected by 1080 baits. Please ensure that dogs are not exposed to the risk of poison baits.
For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Thu 7 Dec 2017, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Jun 2019, 4.06pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program
NSW National Parks is running a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park from Saturday 11 May 2019 to Monday 11 November 2019.
For further information, call the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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