Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2019, 8.07pm to Sat 29 Feb 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jan 2020, 4.08pm

Closed areas: Blue Mountains National Park - areas now open

The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are now open:

• Govetts Leap lookout and the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
• Fairfax Track
• Evans lookout
• Grand Canyon
• Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls walking tracks including Federal Pass between Scenic World and Fern Bower
• Narrow Neck (no descent permitted via Tarros ladder or Duncans Pass)
• Conservation Hut
• Empress Falls and canyon
• Kedumba & Sublime Point fire trails
• Euroka campground, Jellybean, Blue Pool and Mount Portal
• Faulconbridge Point
• Blue Gum Swamp
• Ingar, Murphys Glen and Dunphys campgrounds
• Woodford - Oaks trail
• Braeside fire trail (not walk)
• Victoria Falls Road fire trail
• Nellies Glen
• Walls Cave
• Walls lookout & Rigby Hill

The following areas and locations in Blue Mountains National Park remain CLOSED due to the bushfires and hazards: 

• Tracks and canyons in and around the Grose Valley and north of the Bells Line of Road (including Vale of Avoca)
• There is no access permitted into the Grose Valley or any other remote areas
• Kings Tableland Road from Queen Victoria Hospital to McMahons Point including Andersons fire trail is closed
• Glenbrook precinct is closed (except Euroka and sites listed above as open)
• There is no access to Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs or Mount Solitary

To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Blue Mountains National Park page alert. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Applies from Sat 4 Jan 2020, 10.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jan 2020, 10.54pm

Fires - Advice: Morton Fire

There is a fire in this park called Morton Fire. 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 and 11 locations nearby. Show list

• Budderoo National Park
• Morton National Park
  • Bonnie View and Beauchamps Cliffs lookouts
  • Bundanoon cycling route
  • Coast to the Highlands scenic drive – Kangaroo Valley
  • Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route
  • Grand Canyon lookout
  • Griffins walking track
  • Lovers walking track
  • Mount Carnarvon walking track
  • Riverview walking track
  • Sunrise Point lookout
  • Tooth's walking track to Bundanoon Creek

Applies from Sat 23 Nov 2019, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jan 2020, 6.41pm

Fires - Advice: Kerry Ridge

There is a fire in this park called Kerry Ridge. 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 Sat 26 Oct 2019, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jan 2020, 3.49pm

Fires - Advice: Gospers Mountain

There is a fire in this park called Gospers Mountain. 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 Tue 28 Jan 2020, 12.01am to Tue 28 Jan 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jan 2020, 2.33pm

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 1 park nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park

Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2019, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jan 2020, 12.03pm

Fires - Advice: Charleys Forest

There is a fire in this park called Charleys Forest. 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 1 location nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Wog Wog campground

Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2019, 2.35pm. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jan 2020, 7.52pm

Fires - Advice: Currowan 2

There is a fire in this park called Currowan 2. 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 15 locations nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Blue Gum Flat campground
  • Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route
  • George Boyd lookout
  • George Boyd picnic area
  • George Boyd Rainforest walking track
  • Granite Falls walking track
  • Griffins walking track
  • Kangaroo River walking track
  • Little Forest walking track
  • Mount Bushwalker walking track
  • Pigeon House Mountain Didthul picnic area
  • Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track
  • Pointer Gap lookout
  • Three Views walking track
  • Toorooroo campground

Applies from Wed 27 Nov 2019, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jan 2020, 8.35am

Fires - Advice: Green Wattle Creek

There is a fire in this park called Green Wattle 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.

Affects 6 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Bargo River State Conservation Area
• Bargo State Conservation Area
  • Greater Blue Mountains drive – Wollondilly trail
• Nattai National Park
  • Couridjah Corridor walk
  • Starlights trail
• Nattai State Conservation Area
• Thirlmere Lakes National Park
• Yerranderie State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 4 Dec 2019, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Jan 2020, 5.03pm

Fires - Advice: Upper Turon Rd, Palmers Oaky

There is a fire in this park called Upper Turon Rd, Palmers Oaky. 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 Thu 23 Jan 2020, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2020, 3.15pm

Closed areas: Closed areas due to dangerous fire conditions

Some areas in Barren Grounds Nature Reserve area closed from 7am Thursday 23 January to midnight Thursday 23 January 2020. The closure is due to extreme weather causing dangerous fire conditions. Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2020, 11.37am

Closed areas: Park closure due to bushfires

The majority of this park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. Belmore Falls and Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre and the main Falls lookout are open. Do not enter closed areas of this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park and 30 locations nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Badgerys Spur walking track
  • Blue Gum Flat campground
  • Bonnie View and Beauchamps Cliffs lookouts
  • Bundanoon cycling route
  • Coast to the Highlands scenic drive – Kangaroo Valley
  • East Rim and Wildflower walking tracks
  • Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route
  • Gambells Rest campground
  • George Boyd lookout
  • George Boyd picnic area
  • George Boyd Rainforest walking track
  • Grand Canyon lookout
  • Granite Falls walking track
  • Griffins walking track
  • Kangaroo River walking track
  • Little Forest walking track
  • Lovers walking track
  • Manning lookout
  • Mount Bushwalker walking track
  • Mount Carnarvon walking track
  • Pigeon House Mountain Didthul picnic area
  • Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track
  • Pointer Gap lookout
  • Riverview walking track
  • Sunrise Point lookout
  • Three Views walking track
  • Toorooroo campground
  • Tooth's walking track to Bundanoon Creek
  • West Rim walking track
  • Wog Wog campground

Applies from Tue 31 Dec 2019, 11.35am to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2020, 8.00pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfires

This park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Berkeley Nature Reserve
• Robertson Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2020, 2.16pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to dangerous fire conditions

This park is closed due to current fire danger conditions and the bushfire situation. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Yerranderie State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 12.16pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 3.20pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020. 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.

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2019, 9.42am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 3.19pm

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Yerranderie State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2019, 11.44am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jan 2020, 12.59pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020.

Mill Creek and Ten Mile Hollow campgrounds are exempt.

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.

Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2019, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2019, 4.31pm

Closed areas: Avoid remote areas of park until fire conditions improve

NSW National Parks advises visitors to avoid remote areas of all parks in this area until fire conditions improve. For further information contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

• Bargo River State Conservation Area
• Bargo State Conservation Area
• Nattai National Park
• Nattai State Conservation Area
• Thirlmere Lakes National Park
• Upper Nepean State Conservation Area
• Yerranderie State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 12 Sep 2019, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2019, 8.07am

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.

Affects 11 parks nearby. Show list

• Berkeley Nature Reserve
• Budderoo National Park
• Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve
• Dharawal National Park
• Dharawal Nature Reserve
• Dharawal State Conservation Area
• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
• Macquarie Pass National Park
• Macquarie Pass State Conservation Area
• Morton National Park
• Robertson Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 11 Feb 2019, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2019, 1.30pm

Other incidents: No canoeing in Thirlmere Lakes National Park

It's not possible to canoe in Thirlmere Lakes National Park due to low lake water levels.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Thirlmere Lakes National Park