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Last reviewed: Wed 17 October 2018, 8.51am
Applies from Mon 1 Oct 2018, 12.00am
to Sun 31 Mar 2019, 1.03pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 17 Oct 2018, 8.51am.
Fire bans: Park fire ban
There is a no solid fuel fire policy in this park and is in effect during fire season from Monday 1 October 2018 to Sunday 31 March 2019. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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)
This ban will remain in place unless otherwise extended or removed. 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 NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Mon 15 Oct 2018, 3.27pm
to Mon 1 Apr 2019, 12.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 15 Oct 2018, 4.51pm.
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park from Monday 15 October 2018 until Monday 1 April 2019, and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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. Find more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Tue 18 Sep 2018, 6.00am
to Sun 18 Nov 2018, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 13 Sep 2018, 2.55pm.
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
Ground baits containing ACTA 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) will be laid along various tracks and trails within Toorale National Park and Toorale State Conservation Area from Tuesday 18 September to Sunday 18 November 2018 to control wild dog and fox populations.
1080 is poisonous to humans if swallowed and harmful if absorbed by the skin or inhaled. If poisoning occurs, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. For further information please contact the NPWS Bourke area office on (02) 6830 0200.
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Applies from Mon 1 Oct 2018, 12.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2019, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Oct 2018, 8.51am
Fire bans: Park fire ban
There is a no solid fuel fire policy in this park and is in effect during fire season from Monday 1 October 2018 to Sunday 31 March 2019. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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)
This ban will remain in place unless otherwise extended or removed. 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 NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 15 Oct 2018, 3.27pm to Mon 1 Apr 2019, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Oct 2018, 4.51pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park from Monday 15 October 2018 until Monday 1 April 2019, and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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. Find more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 15 Oct 2018, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Oct 2018, 1.11pm
Fire bans: Solid fuel 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, hexamite) 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. To find more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 27 Sep 2018, 9.06am to Mon 31 Dec 2018, 8.37am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Sep 2018, 9.50am
Safety alerts: Hazardous road conditions for 2WD vehicles
There are sections along the Mulgowan Art Site Road within Gundabooka National Park which are hazardous to driving conditions. Motorists driving 2WD vehicles are advised that some sections are quite sandy and could result in becoming dry bogged. All motorists using this road will need to take extreme caution and obey all signage and drive to conditions.
For further information please contact the NPWS Bourke area office on 02 6830 0200.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 18 Sep 2018, 6.00am to Sun 18 Nov 2018, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Sep 2018, 2.55pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
Ground baits containing ACTA 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) will be laid along various tracks and trails within Toorale National Park and Toorale State Conservation Area from Tuesday 18 September to Sunday 18 November 2018 to control wild dog and fox populations.
1080 is poisonous to humans if swallowed and harmful if absorbed by the skin or inhaled. If poisoning occurs, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. For further information please contact the NPWS Bourke area office on (02) 6830 0200.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 15 Aug 2018, 9.40am to Sun 30 Jun 2019, 9.35am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Oct 2018, 8.47am
Closed areas: Belah Shearers' closed until further notice
Belah Shearers' Quarters is currently closed until further notice due to no water being available at the site. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Bourke area office on 02 6830 0200 or email NPWS Bourke office on: npws.bourke@environment.nsw.gov.au. Alternatively, visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2017, 9.11am
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in the park all year round. This park fire ban will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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. To find out more information about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.
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