Park Information & Alerts

(Updating)There are alerts raised for Warrumbungle National Park as at Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:29:28 +1100
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.

Closed areas: Part Park Closed due to Dangerous Fire Conditions
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Warrumbungle National Park walking tracks and remote campsites will be closed on Thursday 16 January 2025.
Walking tracks and remote campsites are closed from 4:00pm Wednesday 15 January to 9:00am Friday 17 January 2025.
The following walking tracks will remain open:

• White Gum Lookout walking track,
• Wambelong nature trail
• Gurianawa circuit

The following campsites will remain open:

• Blackman
• Walaay
• Wambelong

 
For more information, please call the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364 We apologise for any inconvenience.

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.