NSW national parks are no smoking areas. Did you know that 7 billion cigarette butts are littered across Australia every year? This puts lives and property at risk, ruining beaches, spoiling the beauty of our parks, and endangering wildlife.

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Since May 2016 smoking has been banned in all parks, with some minor exceptions. The smoking ban in NSW national parks: Reduces the risk of accidental bushfires from discarded cigarettes.

Reduces littering in national parks.

Reinforces government initiatives to reduce smoking in NSW.

Reduces the effects of passive smoking, particularly in high visitor-use areas.

Reduces the spread of hazardous chemicals found in cigarettes (including arsenic and lead) in our precious environments. NPWS wants to reduce fire risk and littering in our parks and reserves. The NSW Government is also committed to helping to reduce smoking. With your help, we can keep our parks safe and healthy for generations to come.