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Duck Hole/Terrey Hills Trail update for 11 Jan


alchemist's picture

By alchemist - Posted on 11 January 2013

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.
Status: 
Red/Closed

"ALL TRACKS AND TRAILS CLOSED FOR WALKING, HORSE-RIDING AND CYCLING FROM FRIDAY, 11 JANUARY TO MONDAY 14 JANUARY

All walking tracks in NSW National Parks will be closed until at least Monday due to severe weather expected over the next few days.

Picnic areas and camping areas in the east of the state remain open. Due to severe weather forecast National Parks is putting safety first and will close parks where there is any question of safety."

Details & Updates See Link:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/...

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obmal's picture

Low to mid 30’s with high humidity and a chance of rain? Better listen to the man and stay indoors where its air conditioned and wait out these “catastrophic” conditions wrapped up in cotton wool Sad

kitttheknightrider's picture

I believe that is a misinterpretation of the closure and that fire trails will still be open to ride unless the specific park is closed for safety reasons. Remember that us in the east don't have any legal single track in national parks yet anyway so that shouldn't concern us.

Lach's picture

..I distinctly recall in previous park closures in fire weather that the Bobbin Head fire trail had closure signs all over it. I think in the NPWS mind anything with a gate on it is a walking trail.....

GiantNut's picture

Garigal National Park http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/...
Fires, floods and park closures
Last update: 11/1/2013 5:35AM
Total fire ban
A total fire ban applies in the park. (Ends Friday 11 January, 11:59PM)
A State Wide Total Fire Ban has been declared for Friday 11 January 2013.
All tracks and trails are closed for walking, horse riding and cycling from Friday 11 to Monday 14 January 2013.
All tracks and trails are CLOSED within the park to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Designated picnic areas and boat ramps remain open. Only electric barbecues provided are to be utilised.
Total fire bans are imposed on days of extreme fire danger. This is determined by weather information and the dryness of the vegetation (the drought factor).

Penalties for disregarding a total fire ban include fines of up to A$5,000 and a maximum of 12 months imprisonment. Check the NSW Rural Fire Service website for more information on total fire bans.
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