Applies from Thu 17 Oct 2019, 5.37pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Dec 2019, 9.23pm

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 25 Oct 2019, 5.11pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Dec 2019, 6.58pm

Fires - Advice: Stockyard East

There is a fire in this park called Stockyard 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 Thu 17 Oct 2019, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Dec 2019, 11.11am

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 Fri 18 Oct 2019, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Dec 2019, 8.44am

Fires - Advice: Rumba Complex

There is a fire in this park called Rumba Complex. 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

• Bretti Nature Reserve
• Khatambuhl Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2019, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Dec 2019, 6.35pm

Fires - Advice: Cabbage Tree

There is a fire in this park called Cabbage Tree . 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 nearby. Show list

• Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park

Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 8.11pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Dec 2019, 12.14am

Fires - Advice: Hillville Rd Fire, Hillville

There is a fire in this park called Hillville Rd Fire, Hillville. 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

• Darawank Nature Reserve
• Khappinghat National Park
• Khappinghat Nature Reserve
• Saltwater National Park
  • Five Islands walking track
  • Khappinghat Creek
  • Saltwater picnic area
• Talawahl Nature Reserve
• Talawahl State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2019, 4.05pm to Fri 20 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 3.11pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Hastings Macleay area

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 1 park nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park

Applies from Sat 26 Oct 2019, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 12.31am

Fires - Advice: Bills Crossing Crowdy

There is a fire in this park called Bills Crossing Crowdy. 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 14 locations nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Abbey Creek picnic area
  • Blackbutt picnic area
  • Cheesetree picnic area
  • Crowdy Gap campground
  • Crowdy Gap walking track
  • Diamond Head campground
  • Diamond Head Loop walk
  • Forest walking track
  • Geebung picnic area
  • Indian Head campground
  • Kylies Beach campground
  • Kylies Hut walk-in campground
  • Mermaid lookout track
  • Metcalfes walking track

Applies from Fri 29 Nov 2019, 6.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2019, 4.41pm

Fires - Advice: Interloop trail Fire

There is a fire in this park called Interloop trail 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 7 parks nearby. Show list

• Gir-um-bit National Park
• Gir-um-bit State Conservation Area
• Medowie Nature Reserve
• Medowie State Conservation Area
• Moffats Swamp Nature Reserve
• Tilligerry National Park
• Tilligerry State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2019, 9.08am to Mon 20 Apr 2020, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2019, 9.08am

Closed parks: Wallingat National Park closed due to increased bushfire risk

This park is closed due to the elevated risk of bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Wallingat National Park

Applies from Thu 21 Nov 2019, 2.45pm to Mon 16 Dec 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2019, 3.30pm

Closed parks: Crowdy Bay National Park closed - bushfire

This park is closed due to bushfire, dangerous trees and damaged infrastructure. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This fire is called Bills Crossing Fire Crowdy Bay NP. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park

Applies from Wed 20 Nov 2019, 1.40pm to Thu 30 Apr 2020, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2019, 4.13pm

Closed areas: Areas closed in Saltwater National Park

Many areas of this park are closed to public access due to fire damage. Do not enter the fire-affected or forested areas of the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Saltwater picnic area and access to the beach will remain open.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Saltwater National Park
  • Five Islands walking track
  • Headland walking track
  • Khappinghat Creek

Applies from Wed 20 Nov 2019, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2019, 5.41pm

Closed areas: Mining Road and Gibber track closed

Mining Road and Gibber track within Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to the potential fire threat from Wednesday 20 November until further notice

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Mining Road to Old Gibber Road cycling trail

Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2019, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2019, 4.15pm

Closed parks: Woko National Park closed due to fires nearby

This park is closed due to a bushfire nearby Woko National Park. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Woko National Park

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2019, 9.37am

Closed parks: Bretti Nature Reserve closed due to bushfire

This reserve is closed due to the Thunderbolts Way, Bretti fire.

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Bretti Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 5.02pm to Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2019, 9.12am

Closed parks: Some parks closed due to fire

This park is closed because it's currently affected by fire or by the ongoing bushfire conditions.

Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

• Brimbin Nature Reserve
• Darawank Nature Reserve
• Khappinghat National Park
• Khappinghat Nature Reserve
• Minimbah Nature Reserve
• Talawahl Nature Reserve
• Talawahl State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am

Fire bans: Park Fire Bans

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 60 parks nearby. Show list

• Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve
• Berrico Nature Reserve
• Boondelbah Nature Reserve
• Booti Booti National Park
• Bretti Nature Reserve
• Brimbin Nature Reserve
• Bulahdelah State Conservation Area
• Bull Island Nature Reserve
• Bushy Island Nature Reserve
• Camels Hump Nature Reserve
• Coocumbac Island Nature Reserve
• Coolongolook Nature Reserve
• Corrie Island Nature Reserve
• Darawank Nature Reserve
• Durands Island Nature Reserve
• Flat Island Nature Reserve
• Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park
• Gir-um-bit National Park
• Gir-um-bit State Conservation Area
• John Gould Nature Reserve
• Karuah National Park
• Karuah Nature Reserve
• Karuah State Conservation Area
• Khappinghat National Park
• Khappinghat Nature Reserve
• Khatambuhl Nature Reserve
• Lansdowne Nature Reserve
• Little Broughton Island Nature Reserve
• Medowie Nature Reserve
• Medowie State Conservation Area
• Mills Island Nature Reserve
• Minimbah Nature Reserve
• Moffats Swamp Nature Reserve
• Monkerai Nature Reserve
• Myall Lakes National Park
• One Tree Island Nature Reserve
• Regatta Island Nature Reserve
• Saltwater National Park
• Seal Rocks Nature Reserve
• Shark Island Nature Reserve
• Smiths Lake Nature Reserve
• Snapper Island Nature Reserve
• Stormpetrel Nature Reserve
• Talawahl Nature Reserve
• Talawahl State Conservation Area
• The Glen Nature Reserve
• Tilligerry National Park
• Tilligerry Nature Reserve
• Tilligerry State Conservation Area
• Tomaree National Park
• Towibakh Nature Reserve
• Wallamba Nature Reserve
• Wallaroo National Park
• Wallingat National Park
• Wallis Island Nature Reserve
• Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
• Woko National Park
• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional Park
• Yahoo Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 10.34am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.25am

Closed parks: Closed due to potential fire threat

This park is closed due to potential bushfire threat. Do not enter the park. Areas to avoid include Mining Road and Old Gibber track within Myall Lakes National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Wallingat National Park

Applies from Tue 22 Oct 2019, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Nov 2019, 12.04pm

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 29 parks nearby. Show list

• Bandicoot Island Nature Reserve
• Booti Booti National Park
• Brimbin Nature Reserve
• Bulahdelah State Conservation Area
• Bull Island Nature Reserve
• Coocumbac Island Nature Reserve
• Coolongolook Nature Reserve
• Darawank Nature Reserve
• Durands Island Nature Reserve
• Flat Island Nature Reserve
• Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park
• Khappinghat National Park
• Khappinghat Nature Reserve
• Lansdowne Nature Reserve
• Mills Island Nature Reserve
• Minimbah Nature Reserve
• Myall Lakes National Park
• Regatta Island Nature Reserve
• Saltwater National Park
• Seal Rocks Nature Reserve
• Smiths Lake Nature Reserve
• Talawahl Nature Reserve
• Talawahl State Conservation Area
• Towibakh Nature Reserve
• Wallamba Nature Reserve
• Wallingat National Park
• Wallis Island Nature Reserve
• Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
• Yahoo Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2019, 6.09pm to Mon 23 Dec 2019, 6.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2019, 10.22am

Other planned events: 1080 pest management

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of foxes in Crowdy Bay National Park.

This baiting program will run from Monday 14 October to  Monday 23 December 2019. It will reduce the impacts of foxes on wildlife and/or threatened species in the park.

There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555 or 1300 072 757 after hours.

Affects 1 park and 14 locations nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Abbey Creek picnic area
  • Blackbutt picnic area
  • Cheesetree picnic area
  • Crowdy Gap campground
  • Crowdy Gap walking track
  • Diamond Head campground
  • Diamond Head Loop walk
  • Forest walking track
  • Geebung picnic area
  • Indian Head campground
  • Kylies Beach campground
  • Kylies Hut walk-in campground
  • Mermaid lookout track
  • Metcalfes walking track

Applies from Mon 29 Jul 2019, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Sep 2019, 3.56pm

Closed areas: Medowie State Conservation Area closed to vehicles

All trails in this park are closed to vehicles due to illegal dumping and arson. Penalties apply for non-compliance. These trails are still open for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Medowie State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 26 Jun 2019, 9.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jul 2019, 10.43am

Safety alerts: 1080 wild dog control program underway in the Dungog area

NSW National Parks will be using 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) for wild dog control as buried baits and capsules in ejector devices. Baits will be laid in Monkerai Nature Reserve and Black Bulga State Conservation Area from Wednesday 10 July. The program will end by Wednesday 24 July 2019.

Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks, state conservation areas or nature reserves. Neighbours and visitors are reminded that 1080 poison baits and capsules are lethal to domestic pets.

All areas will have 1080 baiting signs at access points to areas where baiting is taking place. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.

We suggest that working dogs be restrained to ensure they do not enter the baiting location during poisoning operations. Or, muzzle dogs if they need to work the baiting location during and after the baiting program.

This program is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. If you would like to be involved in the cooperative program, please call Hunter Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.

For further information, please call the NPWS Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Monkerai Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 14 May 2015, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Jul 2016, 10.14am

Safety alerts: No driving on the dunes, except for the Recreational Vehicle Area

Drive only on the waterfront, or in the Recreational Vehicle Area (RVA).

• All dunes between the Lavis Lane and Anna Bay accesses are closed to driving.
• The RVA, which is located south of the Lavis Lane access, is open for dune driving.

Tide warning: At high tide, sections of the beach may be impassable, plan your trip to travel at low tide. If the beach front is too narrow to pass safely, retrace your route. Do not attempt to bypass around the dunes. It is recommended you do not drive on the beach 2 hours before and after high tide. Visit the Bureau of Meteorology website for further information

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Worimi Regional Park

Applies from Fri 24 Jul 2015, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2016, 10.23am

Closed areas: Fingal Island Spit - Closure

Some areas of this park are closed due to weather and storm conditions. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. The closed area is:

• Fingal Island Spit - No pedestrian or vehicle access between mainland and Fingal Island

For more information, please phone the NPWS Hunter coast area office on (02) 4984 8205 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Tomaree National Park

Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2017, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 May 2019, 3.38pm

Closed areas: Crawford River Road closed - Myall Lakes National Park section

Crawford River Road in Myall Lakes National Park is closed to vehicles until further notice due to a collapsed timber bridge. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience caused to visitors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Myall Lakes National Park