Last update: February, 3rd, 2020. Please always check conditions before you travel somewhere in case conditions have changed since the time of this being updated.
Australia, the country of amazing landscapes and thousands of backpackers is currently in a grip of devastating bushfires in some areas. Half a billion of animals have already died in this tragedy, thousands of families have been evacuated and some even lost relatives or friends. My heart goes out for people and communities who have been impacted by this disaster and I also want to thanks here all firefighters who are doing incredible work. It is important to note that most of the areas in Australia are safe to travel.
In order to plan your itinerary and enjoy the best of Australia, you will find here some information for safe places to visit and areas to avoid. It is important to respect all fire bans indicated on roadsigns and official websites.
SAFES PLACES AND AREAS TO AVOID STATE BY STATE:

NEW SOUTH WALES
Areas below are impacted by bushfires
- Blue Mountains (visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ for more information)
- Capital Country including the Southern Highlands (visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ for more information)
- Snowy Mountains (visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ for more information)
South Coast including Kangaroo Valley (visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ for more information)
Official New South Wales Emergency website
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Most of the state is safe to travel. Areas below are impacted by bushfires
- Kangaroo Island (visit https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/home.jsp for more information)
- Adelaide Hills (visit https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/home.jsp for more information)
- For more information on the rest of the State (Eyre Peninsula, Flinders Range, Limestone or the outback) please visit the official Tourism website of South Australia
Official South Australia Emergency website

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Safe to travel (Perth, Ningaloo Reef, Margaret River, Broome, Esperance).
Official Western Australia Emergency website
AUSTRALIA CAPITAL TERRITORY
Areas below are impacted:
- Canberra area (visit https://esa.act.gov.au/ for more information)
Official Australia Capital Territory Emergency website
VICTORIA
Areas below are impacted by bushfires:
- East Gippsland (visit https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ for more information)
- Upper Murray (visit https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ for more information)
Official Victoria Emergency website

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Safe to travel (Darwin, Uluru, Alice Springs)
Official Northern Territory Emergency website
QUEENSLAND
Safe to travel (Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Whitsundays, Sunshine Coast, Townsville)
TASMANIA
Safe to travel (Hobart, Freycinet National Park)
OFFICIAL MAP

UPDATES ON OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF STATES OF AUSTRALIA:
News South Wales: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me
Victoria: https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
Northern Territory: https://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/fire-and-rescue-service/fire-incident-map
Queensland: https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map/Pages/default.aspx
Western Australia: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/
Tasmania: http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colGMapBushfires
Australian Capital Territory: https://esa.act.gov.au/
South Australia: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/home.jsp
You can also call the Bushfires Info Hotline – 1300 362 361