Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 19 March 2024, 6.13pm
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 18 Mar 2024, 3.00pm to Fri 22 Mar 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 2.58pm
Closed areas: Central areas CLOSED for aerial pest control operation
An aerial pest control operation will take place in Mount Kaputar National Park from 3:00pm Monday 18 March until 5:00pm Friday 22 March 2024.
Kaputar Road and central visitation areas of the park will be CLOSED during this period. This includes Dawsons Spring campground, Dawsons Spring cabins and Bark Hut campground.
Sawn Rocks will remain open.
This pest control program will target feral goats and aims to reduce the significant impact they have on heritage sites and native plants and animals, including threatened species. Other pest animals including pigs, cats, foxes and wild dogs, will be targeted if observed during the operation.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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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 26 Feb 2024, 8.00am to Mon 25 Mar 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Feb 2024, 4.16pm
Closed areas: Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area CLOSED
Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area will be CLOSED from Monday 26 February to Monday 25 March 2024, due to roadworks.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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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 Fri 1 Sep 2023, 6.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Feb 2024, 9.53am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
Please be advised the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial and ongoing ground baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Friday 1 September 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.
Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected (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.
For further information please contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.
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