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Honeyeater Homestead

Capertee National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 22 April 2024, 4.52pm

Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2024, 4.51pm to Fri 10 May 2024, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 4.52pm.

Closed areas: Capertee National Park is closed for ground pest control program from the 6th to the 10th of MAy

A ground pest control program will be undertaken in Capertee National Park between 5am on the 6th of May, until 5pm on the 10th of May 2024. Capertee National Park is closed to public access during this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Mudgee Office at (02) 6370 9000

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
10 May 2024 Other planned events Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program Details

Applies from Fri 10 May 2024, 11.39am to Fri 26 Jul 2024, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Apr 2024, 11.15am

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 20th March 2024 to Friday 31st May 2024.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve (NR), Yarrobil NP.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

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 local Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 26 Apr 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Apr 2024, 6.12pm

Hazard reduction burns: Horseshoe East HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 26/04/2024. The fire is called Horseshoe East HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Fri 26 Apr 2024, 11.49am to Fri 3 May 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Apr 2024, 12.00pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning

Some remote parts of Wollemi National Park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Friday 26 April to Friday 3 May 2024. The closed area/s are between Martindale and Horseshoe Valleys.

No public trails or visitor areas are closed. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called the Horseshoe East HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2024, 4.51pm to Fri 10 May 2024, 4.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 4.52pm

Closed areas: Capertee National Park is closed for ground pest control program from the 6th to the 10th of MAy

A ground pest control program will be undertaken in Capertee National Park between 5am on the 6th of May, until 5pm on the 10th of May 2024. Capertee National Park is closed to public access during this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Mudgee Office at (02) 6370 9000

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Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2024, 4.39pm to Fri 10 May 2024, 4.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 4.50pm

Closed areas: Part of Wollemi National Park, around the Nullo East trail is closed for ground pest control operations between the 6th and 10th of May 2024

A ground pest control program will be undertaken in Wollemi National Park around the Nullo East trail between 5am on the 6th of May, until 5pm on the 10th of May 2024. The Nullo East trail is closed to public access during this period.  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Mudgee Office at (02) 6370 9000

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Applies from Wed 10 Jan 2024, 8.00am to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 12.51pm

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel closure

The Glow Worm Tunnel visitor precinct and associated walking tracks are currently closed for upgrade works, and will re-open Saturday 1 June.

This closure includes:

  • Glow Worm Tunnel carpark
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track
  • Pagoda track (Old Coach track)
  • Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track (to ‘four-ways’ intersection).
  • Dry Canyon access track (Wolgan View canyon).

There is no access to Glow Worm Tunnel during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Apr 2024, 2.55pm

Closed areas: Newnes Campground Pedestrian Access Only

Newnes campground is available for walk-in access only. The campground is remote and can only be accessed by long walks via the Old Coach Road or the Pipeline Track.

Campers need to be fully self-sufficient and carry all supplies including drinking water. Campers are strongly advised to complete a trip intention form for their safety. Pack it in, pack it out – please take all rubbish with you when you leave.

 

There is no road access due to the Wolgan Road collapse and continuing land slip risk at Wolgan Gap. Wolgan Road is managed by Lithgow Council.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200

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Applies from Wed 3 Apr 2024, 10.26am to Mon 29 Apr 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2024, 3.46pm

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground closed due to flooding

Wheeny Creek campground will be closed from Wednesday 3 April 2024 until Monday 29 April 2024, due to excessive flooding and storm damage.

For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 4720 6200.

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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 12.00pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Apr 2024, 1.15pm

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road and Camp Road roadside vegetation management

NPWS will be implementing roadside vegetation management during April and May 2024 in the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area and Wollemi National Park.

Roads affected are:

• Camp Road between Eastern Boundary Road and Forest Camp:
o Closed to the public for approximately 1 week.
o Access to Forest Camp via Eastern Boundary Road

• Glowworm Tunnel Road from Bungleboori Day Use Area to Galah Mountain Road:
o Traffic control will be in place for approximately 3 to 4 weeks. One-way traffic only. Expect short delays.

Please use caution when driving and obey all signs and directions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra office on 6336 6200.

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Applies from Wed 10 Jan 2024, 8.00am to Fri 3 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2024, 5.02pm

Closed areas: Roadworks along Glow Worm Tunnel Road

Minor roadworks along Glow Worm Tunnel Road will take place from Wednesday 10 January to Friday 3 May 2024. This includes small sections of State Mine Gully Road and Old Bells Line of Road. The road won't be closed, however there will be traffic management in place to guide vehicles around roadworks.

Please exercise caution when driving in the area. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 2 Feb 2022, 9.20am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Apr 2024, 9.44am

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage

The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:

  • California trail - closed until late June 2024
  • Martindale trail - closed until June 2024

Visitor areas that are currently closed include:

  • California Hut - closed until late June 2024

Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.

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Applies from Sat 23 Dec 2023, 1.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Apr 2024, 9.54am

Closed areas: Glow Worm to Newnes walking track

The section from Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track from the Glow Worm tunnel exit to the ‘four-ways’ intersection, Wolgan Valley, will remain closed until further notice. This closure is due to significant rainfall, geohazards and to allow track work.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jan 2024, 8.02am

Closed areas: Tramway trail closed due to rockfall

Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.

A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken.  Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.

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Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jan 2024, 8.02am

Safety alerts: Drinking water in Capertee National Park

You'll need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking in Capertee National Park. Water supplied at Capertee Homestead and Capertee Cottage is untreated and only suitable for showering and washing dishes.

Campers at Capertee and Policemans Point campgrounds should not use water from Capertee River for drinking or cooking. 

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Applies from Thu 2 Nov 2023, 9.25am to Thu 2 May 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Feb 2024, 6.07pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 November 2023 to Wednesday 1 May 2024 in the following areas:

  • Abercrombie River National Park
  • Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  • Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  • Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  • Wollemi National Park (Wolgan Valley area)
  • Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  • Turon National Park
  • Marrangaroo National Park

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

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.

For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.30am

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. Please note that the rest of Wheeny Creek precinct remains open for bookings.  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/honeyeater-homestead/local-alerts

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