Applies from Thu 17 Oct 2019, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 11.51am

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 30 Oct 2019, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 9.37am

Fires - Advice: Washpool State Forest, Coombadjha

There is a fire in this park called Washpool State Forest, Coombadjha. 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.

Affects 6 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Banyabba Nature Reserve
• Burnt-Down Scrub Nature Reserve
• Chapmans Peak Nature Reserve
• Gibraltar Range National Park
  • Washpool walking track
• Mount Neville Nature Reserve
• Washpool National Park

Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 9.36am

Fires - Advice: Myall Creek Rd

There is a fire in this park called Myall Creek 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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Banyabba Nature Reserve
• Mount Neville Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 6 Sep 2019, 11.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 5.33am

Fires - Advice: Kaloe Mountain Trail

There is a fire in this park called Kaloe Mountain Trail. 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.

Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Gibraltar Range National Park
  • Dandahra Crags walking track
  • Forest walking track - Gibraltar National Park
  • Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage walk
  • Little Dandahra Creek walking track
  • Mulligans campground
  • Murrumbooee Cascades walking track
  • Raspberry lookout

Applies from Thu 17 Oct 2019, 5.37pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 12.14am

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 Fri 6 Dec 2019, 12.01am to Fri 6 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 8.12pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

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.

Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 12.01am to Fri 6 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 8.11pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

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.

Affects 20 parks nearby. Show list

• Bald Rock National Park
• Basket Swamp National Park
• Bluff River Nature Reserve
• Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
• Boonoo Boonoo National Park
• Butterleaf National Park
• Capoompeta National Park
• Captains Creek Nature Reserve
• Cataract National Park
• Cataract State Conservation Area
• Currys Gap State Conservation Area
• Demon Nature Reserve
• Doctors Nose Mountain Nature Reserve
• Donnybrook Nature Reserve
• Gibraltar Range National Park
• Mount Mackenzie Nature Reserve
• Timbarra National Park
• Torrington State Conservation Area
• Washpool National Park
• Washpool State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2019, 12.01am to Fri 6 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 8.08pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

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.

Affects 15 parks nearby. Show list

• Banyabba Nature Reserve
• Burnt-Down Scrub Nature Reserve
• Chapmans Peak Nature Reserve
• Fortis Creek National Park
• Gibraltar Range National Park
• Hogarth Range Nature Reserve
• Jubullum Flat Camp Aboriginal Area
• Mallanganee National Park
• Mount Neville Nature Reserve
• Mount Pikapene National Park
• Mount Pikapene State Conservation Area
• Richmond Range National Park
• Washpool National Park
• Wombat Creek State Conservation Area
• Yabbra National Park

Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2019, 11.23am to Mon 30 Mar 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2019, 8.58am

Closed parks: Park closed - bushfire damage

This park is closed due to bushfire damage until Monday 30 March 2020. Do not enter the park as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Monitor this websites for updates.

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

• Boonoo Boonoo National Park
• Burnt-Down Scrub Nature Reserve
• Capoompeta National Park
• Gibraltar Range National Park
• Torrington State Conservation Area
• Washpool National Park
• Washpool State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 12.26pm to Fri 20 Dec 2019, 12.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2019, 3.57pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfires

This park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call 1300 072 757 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

• Banyabba Nature Reserve
• Chapmans Peak Nature Reserve
• Fortis Creek National Park
• Mount Neville Nature Reserve
• Mount Pikapene National Park
• Mount Pikapene State Conservation Area
• Wombat Creek State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 12.43pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban - Tweed-Byron and Richmond River areas

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 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Captains Creek Nature Reserve
• Hogarth Range Nature Reserve
• Jubullum Flat Camp Aboriginal Area
• Mallanganee National Park
• Richmond Range National Park
• Yabbra National Park

Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2019, 12.25pm to Thu 30 Jan 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2019, 9.06am

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfires

This park and all national parks in the area are closed due to bushfires until Friday 3 January 2020. Do not enter the parks. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Continue to check this website for alerts and updates.

Affects 10 parks nearby. Show list

• Bluff River Nature Reserve
• Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
• Butterleaf National Park
• Cataract National Park
• Cataract State Conservation Area
• Currys Gap State Conservation Area
• Demon Nature Reserve
• Doctors Nose Mountain Nature Reserve
• Donnybrook Nature Reserve
• Timbarra National Park

Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 3.55pm

Safety alerts: Total Fire Ban (TOBAN)

There is a Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) in this park from 8 November 2019 and will remain until further notice.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Banyabba Nature Reserve
• Fortis Creek National Park

Applies from Fri 18 Jan 2019, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jan 2019, 2.49pm

Closed parks: Yabbra National Park closed

This park is closed due to bushfire and dangerous fire weather conditions, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Yabbra National Park

Applies from Thu 8 Feb 2018, 8.42am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Mar 2018, 11.28am

Safety alerts: Limited access to Peacock Creek campground

The access roads through Richmond Range State Forest to Richmond Range National Park are currently in very poor condition because of overgrowth and roadway erosion. Therefore, access to Peacock Creek campground from Sextonville Road, Iron Pot Creek Road and Peacock Creek Road is unsuitable for 2WD and 4WD vehicles. Visitors can access Peacock Creek campground from Bruxner Highway along Richmond Range Road and Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive. 

For further information please contact the NPWS Kyogle office on (02) 6632 0000.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Richmond Range National Park
  • Peacock Creek campground

Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Jul 2017, 4.17pm

Closed areas: Road closure

Some areas of this park are closed due to demolition of bridge from past flooding event. This closure applies until further notice. Closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away, at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.

• Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
• Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Glen Innes area office (02) 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Washpool National Park

Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2019, 11.29am to Sat 7 Dec 2019, 11.25am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2019, 9.05am

Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires

This park is closed due to bushfires until Saturday 7 December 2019. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Monitor this website for updates.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Bald Rock National Park
• Basket Swamp National Park
• Mount Mackenzie Nature Reserve