Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 19 March 2024, 6.13pm
Applies from Fri 15 Mar 2024, 1.23pm
to Thu 25 Apr 2024, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 1.35pm.
Other planned events: Camp Blackman amenity block under construction
Camp Blackman 1 has been CLOSED for construction of a new amenities block from October to mid April 2024, subject to construction timeframes.
There is temporary amenities available for guest use at Camp Blackman 3 during this period. Every effort is also being made to have the new amenity block open for use over the Easter weekend, however will close again after Easter Monday for final works to be completed.
Camp Blackman 2 and 3 remain open.
For more information, contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Centre (02) 6825 4364.
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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am
to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 6.13pm.
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.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jan 2024, 4.16pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 6.13pm.
Closed areas: Section of Pincham trail to Grand High Tops closed due to rock fall hazard
The Breadknife walk (Pincham trail between Dagda turnoff and the Grand High Tops summit) is closed until further notice due to rock fall hazard. Do not enter the area.
Detour to Grand High Tops summit is via Dagda shortcut. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Center on 02 6825 4364.
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Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2019, 2.44pm
to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.39pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 6 Mar 2024, 9.52am.
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground and aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous ground 1080 baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE's) containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway. In addition to this, an aerial 1080 baiting program is also carried out every six weeks to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 6.13pm
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.
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Applies from Mon 22 Jan 2024, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Mar 2024, 11.29am
Closed areas: Sandstone Caves walking track closed
The Sandstone Caves walking track will be closed until further notice due to a hazardous rock fall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.
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Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 8.00am to Fri 29 Mar 2024, 5.02am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 9.29am
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
A park fire solid fuel 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 Central West Area office at Bathurst 02 6332 7640 before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker, during a fire ban period.
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.
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