Applies from Wed 15 May 2024, 2.41pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 May 2024, 3.01pm

Other planned events: Roadworks around Campgrounds

Roadworks will be underway on roads surrounding Blackman and Waalay campgrounds from Wednesday 15 May to Thursday 1 June 2024. Works will be undertaken from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.

The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Warrumbungle National Park
  • Camp Blackman
  • Camp Walaay group campground

Applies from Fri 3 May 2024, 3.52pm to Fri 5 Jul 2024, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 May 2024, 12.02pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting a ground baiting program from Friday 3 May 2024 to Friday 7 June 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Pilliga State Conservation Area and Pilliga National Park.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0456 561 770 or NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Pilliga National Park
• Pilliga State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 22 Jan 2024, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 May 2024, 8.54am

Closed areas: Sandstone Caves walking track closed

The Sandstone Caves walking track will be closed until further notice due to a rock fall hazard

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Pilliga Nature Reserve
  • Sandstone Caves walking track

Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 8.29am

Other planned events: Part road closed for road works

Top Crossing, No.1 Break, County Line and Rocky roads will be partially closed for road works from Tuesday 7 May to Tuesday 28 May 2024. Diversions are in place. Please obey all road signs and drive to conditions.

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Timmallallie National Park
  • Pilliga Forest lookout tower
  • Salt Caves campground
  • Salt Caves Dam walking track
  • Salt Caves picnic area
  • Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground
  • Sculptures in the Scrub walking track

Applies from Mon 1 Jan 2024, 4.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 May 2024, 12.02pm

Closed areas: Section of Pincham trail to Grand High Tops closed due to rock fall hazard

The Breadknife walk (Pincham trail between Dagda shortcut turnoff and the Grand High Tops summit) is closed until further notice due to rock fall hazard. Do not enter the area.

Detour to Grand High Tops summit is via Dagda shortcut. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Center on 02 6825 4364.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Warrumbungle National Park
  • Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk

Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2019, 2.44pm to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 May 2024, 11.37am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground and aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous ground 1080 baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE's) containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway. In addition to this, an aerial 1080 baiting program is also carried out every six weeks to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 02 6843 4000.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Warrumbungle National Park