Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2024, 9.00am to Fri 17 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Apr 2024, 9.34am
Closed areas: Granite lookout and picnic area closed for roadworks
To allow for roadworks to be undertaken Granites Trail, off Coachwood Drive in Washpool NP, will be closed from Monday 22 April until Friday 17 May 2024. Access to Granite walk and lookout, and the Granite picnic area will be unavailable during this closure.
Do not enter closed areas and follow any direction from signage, staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Applies from Mon 1 Apr 2024, 8.00am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Apr 2024, 9.19am
Other planned events: 1080 ground and aerial baiting program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 1st April to 30th June 2024 on the following reserves:
Bald Rock National Park
Barool National Park
Basket Swamp National Park
Bluff River Nature Reserve
Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
Butterleaf National Park
Capoompeta National Park
Cataract National Park
Cataract State Conservation Area
Cathedral Rock National Park
Crooked Creek National Park
Donnybrook Nature Reserve
Gibraltar Nature Reserve
Gibraltar Range National Park
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
Kings Plains National Park
Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
Kwiambal National Park
Mann River Nature Reserve
Maryland National Park
Nullamanna National Park
Nymboida National Park
Severn River Nature Reserve
Torrington State Conservation Area
Warra National Park
Washpool National Park
Washpool State Conservation Area
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Washpool National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day applies only at attractions in the Glen Innes area. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change and display your receipt.