Total Fire Ban - 10th January 2026

PLEASE NOTE - There is a significant bushfire in the Victorian region of Mt Lawson National Park, 25km West of Walwa. This fire is not yet under control and is nearby to Woomargama National Park of Greater Hume and the Albury area. The Hume & Hovell Track team recommends walkers do not undertake Sections 4 & 5 of the Hume & Hovell Track until the fire is contained. There is also a lot of smoke in the air which can cause difficulty breathing.
Further information about the bushfire can be found here: https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Saturday 10th January 2026 across several regions in NSW including the Southern Slopes which encompasses Yass Valley LGA and the Southern Riverina which encompasses Snowy Valleys Local Government Area.

It is our policy that in any instance of a Total Fire Ban that applies to any part of the track (regardless of which LGA is affected), then the entire length of the Hume & Hovell Track will close to ensure walkers safety.

For this reason the Track is now CLOSED for the duration of the Fire Ban. From midnight tonight, you are not permitted to enter any part of the track under these conditions.
Given the current weather conditions and very high fire rating this closure could extend over the coming days.

If you know someone who is currently on the track and cannot be contacted, please notify emergency services or contact us for further advice.

For more information please see the NSW RFS website Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans - NSW Rural Fire Service

A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A Total Fire Ban helps limit the potential of fires developing. During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open or carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.

Compliance to these rules is mandatory and can be enforced if required.