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Pilliga State Conservation Area

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Last reviewed: Fri 1 September 2023, 10.43am

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am.

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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
1 October 2023 Fire bans Total Fire Ban Details

Applies from Sun 1 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Sun 1 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 4.18pm

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 30 Sep 2023, 11.58am to Mon 2 Oct 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 12.03pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to Extreme Fire danger rating

The following visitor areas are closed from 4:00pm Saturday 30th September to 9:00am Tuesday 2nd October due to extreme fire weather:

  • Sandstone Caves
  • Sculptures in the Scrub (Dandry Gorge) campground, picnic area and walking track
  • Salt Caves campground, picnic area and walking tracks
  • Pilliga Forest lookout tower

For further information please contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

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Applies from Thu 14 Sep 2023, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.47am

Closed areas: Area closed due to rockfall hazard

Sandstone Caves walking track is closed until further notice due to a rockfall hazard. Do not enter the area.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.41am to Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 8.45am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 18 July 2023 to 28 September 2023 The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve.

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 NPWS area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.

Affects 2 parks and 7 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sun 24 Sep 2023, 9.00am to Fri 6 Oct 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Sep 2023, 4.44pm

Closed parks: Park closed for ground based pest control operations

Killarney State Conservation Area is closed from 9am, Sunday 24 September to 6pm, Friday 6 October 2023 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am

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.

Affects 20 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Sat 12 Feb 2022, 4.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Sep 2023, 4.31pm

Safety alerts: Changed road conditions

Roads in Timmallallie National Park are rough in some sections. Road conditions may change quickly following rainfall. 

For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sun 29 Dec 2019, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 9.16am

Closed areas: Roads closed in Pilliga Forest

Some roads in Pilliga West State Conservation Area and Pilliga West National Park are closed due to subsidence damage. Take care when driving in the area. Please obey all closure notices.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/pilliga-state-conservation-area/local-alerts

Contact

Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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