Applies from Thu 21 Nov 2024, 6.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 4.20pm

Fires - Advice: Brigalow rd, GWABEGAR

There is a fire in this park called Brigalow rd, GWABEGAR. 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.

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• Pilliga State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 29 Nov 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 11.15am

Closed areas: Track closed due to increased risk of rockfall

Sandstone Caves walking track is CLOSED due to increased risk of rockfall after significant rain. This closure will be reviewed on Sunday 1 December and may be extended.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

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• Pilliga Nature Reserve
  • Sandstone Caves walking track

Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2024, 4.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 2.04pm

Safety alerts: Changed road conditions

Roadworks are currently underway in Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve. Roads remain OPEN. Please drive safely and adhere to roadworks signage.

For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

Affects 2 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Timmallallie National Park
  • Pilliga Forest lookout tower
  • Salt Caves campground
  • Salt Caves Dam walking track
  • Salt Caves picnic area
  • Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground
  • Sculptures in the Scrub walking track

Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.30pm

Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed

Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.

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• Woodsreef State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 8.36am

Closed areas: Limestone Caves closed

The Limestone Caves in Kwiambal National Park are closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Kwiambal National Park

Applies from Fri 8 Dec 2023, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 8.48am

Fires - Advice: Berrygill

There is a fire in this park called Berrygill. 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.

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• Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area

Applies from Fri 8 Dec 2023, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 8.46am

Fires - Advice: SOUTH BOUNDARY RD, NARRABRI

There is a fire in this park called SOUTH BOUNDARY RD, NARRABRI. 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.

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• Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 8 Dec 2023, 5.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Dec 2023, 8.36am

Fires - Advice: Duck Creek Pilliga Forest

There is a fire in this park called Duck Creek Pilliga 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.

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• Pilliga East State Conservation Area

Applies from Sun 10 Dec 2023, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Dec 2023, 9.22am

Closed parks: Park CLOSED due to bushfires

This park is closed due to bushfire either on park or in close proximity. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance

For more information contact the NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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• Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area
• Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area

Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 4.16pm. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Dec 2023, 8.17pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfires

This park is closed due to bushfire either on park or in close proximity. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

The Newell Highway (between Narrabri and Coonabarabran) and No. 1 Break road is closed.

For more information contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

• Dandry Gorge Aboriginal Area
• Pilliga East State Conservation Area
• Pilliga National Park
• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Pilliga State Conservation Area
• Timmallallie National Park
• Willala Aboriginal Area

Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Dec 2023, 4.53pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Kings Plains National Park

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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• Kings Plains National Park

Applies from Thu 14 Sep 2023, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Nov 2023, 9.38am

Closed areas: Area closed due to rockfall hazard

Sandstone Caves walking track is closed until further notice due to a rockfall hazard. Do not enter the area.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

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• Pilliga Nature Reserve
  • Sandstone Caves walking track

Applies from Thu 1 Jun 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 8.35am

Closed areas: Ironbark camping area closed

The area in Kings Plains NP known locally as Ironbark camping area will be closed from Thursday 1 June 2023 until further notice, to allow for works to install facilities so that this area can be used as a formal campground.

The tent-only campground in the park, Kings Plains Creek campground, remains open during these works, and bookings remain essential.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.

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• Kings Plains National Park

Applies from Sun 29 Dec 2019, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 2.39pm

Closed areas: Roads closed in Pilliga Forest

Some roads in Pilliga West State Conservation Area and Pilliga West National Park are closed due to subsidence damage. Take care when driving in the area. Please obey all closure notices.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Pilliga West State Conservation Area