Applies from Thu 14 Sep 2023, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Nov 2023, 9.38am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Pilliga Nature Reserve
  • Sandstone Caves walking track

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Nov 2023, 9.03am

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 9 parks nearby. Show list

• Dandry Gorge Aboriginal Area
• Merriwindi State Conservation Area
• Pilliga National Park
• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Pilliga State Conservation Area
• Pilliga West National Park
• Pilliga West State Conservation Area
• Timmallallie National Park
• Yarrigan National Park

Applies from Sun 29 Dec 2019, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 2.39pm

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Pilliga West National Park
• Pilliga West State Conservation Area