Summer 101 - Fire Bans

The risk of wildfire in our district is high and there are several areas subject to a total fire ban all year round. 

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Check it's alright before you light

If you live or play in any of these areas, you may not light a fire or use fireworks at any time: 

  • Queenstown Red Zone 

  • Pig Island 

  • Albert Town Recreation Reserve and Campground 

  • Coronet Forest 

  • Mt Iron 

  • Pidgeon Island 

  • Ruby Island 

In other areas, a restricted fire season is now in place. This means no fires without a permit. For full details, including info about the use of backyard fires and BBQs, head to checkitsalright.nz. 

Fire Ban Maps

Reserve closures

Our reserves are wonderful places to visit and enjoy over summer, but there may be days where elevated fire danger means they may be unsafe.

We’ve recently updated our guidelines and protocols which help us make decisions on how to manage the reserves when conditions become extreme.

To ensure public safety this may result in occasional closures to three reserves that pose the highest risk in our district: Ben Lomond, Queenstown Hill and Mount Iron. Although not a decision taken lightly, closing access means we can reduce the potential for a fire to happen and ensure people are out of harm’s way if it does.

To read more about the reserve closure plan, see the current status of each reserve and some FAQs head over to our 'managing wildfire risk' webpage 

Related Content

Managing the risk of wildfire

How we manage reserve and trail closures during extreme conditions.

Check its alright - FENZ

Check before you light. A three-step tool to let you know whether it's safe to light a fire, and if you'll need a fire permit.