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Honeyeater Homestead

Capertee National Park

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Last reviewed: Fri 5 May 2023, 2.22pm

Applies from Fri 5 May 2023, 11.39am to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 May 2023, 2.22pm.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP), Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Gardens of Stone NP, Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, Wollemi NP and Yarrobil NP from Monday 22nd May 2023 to Friday 2nd June 2023.

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.

Please contact the NPWS Mudgee office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
5 June 2023 Closed parks Capertee Valley Reserve Pest Management Operation Details

Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 10.51am

Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area Gardens of Stone and Capertee National Parks are closed from 8am, Monday 5 June to 6pm, Friday 9 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 27 May 2023, 4.45pm to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 27 May 2023, 5.19pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation

Some areas in this park are closed from 7am, Tuesday 13 June to 6pm, Friday 16 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. The closed areas are:

  • Manobalai NR
    • Whole reserve
  • Wollemi NP
    • Commission Road between Winters Run and Appletree Flat and remote areas to the east
    • Box Tree Clearing area including Wollemi Creek
    • Mellong Swamps area including Kings Waterhole Trail and Putty Creek
  • Parr SCA
    • Womerah Range Trail
    • Mellong Swamps area
  • Yengo NP
    • Remote area east of Bulga Trail
    • Remote area north of Old Settlers Trail
    • Big Yengo visitor areas
    • Remote areas around MacDonald River
    • Mellong Swamps area including all trails off Putty Trail

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 8.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 1.49pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Wollemi National Park and Manobalai Nature Reserve from Monday 29th May 2023 to Friday 30th June 2023.

 

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.

Please contact the local Bulga NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6574 5555.

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Applies from Wed 2 Feb 2022, 9.20am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 1.40pm

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 December 2023
  • Martindale trail - closed until November 2023
  • Hunter Main trail:
    • Sheepskin Hut trail to Raspberry Junction - OPEN
    • Raspberry Junction to Three Ways - closed until August 2023
  • Mellong Range trail - OPEN

Visitor areas that are currently closed include:

  • California Hut - closed until late August 2023
  • Sheepskin Hut - OPEN

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 Mon 15 May 2023, 9.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 1.13pm

Closed areas: Deer and Pig Thermal Control Program

Nullo Mountain area of Wollemi National Park and Capertee National Park will have remote areas closed from 8pm to 4am each night for thermal pest control.  

 

Each closed area will have closure signs placed at each public entry point.  There is no entry into the closed areas.

 

This program does not affect campground or hard roofed accommodation bookings in Capertee NP.

 

For more information please call the Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000

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Applies from Thu 18 May 2023, 12.26pm to Fri 25 Aug 2023, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 12.29pm

Closed areas: Mt Cameron Trail Closure Bypass

Mount Cameron Trail access is available via Deep Pass North bypass.

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Applies from Fri 12 May 2023, 11.37am to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 May 2023, 11.44am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Wollemi National Park from Monday 22nd May 2023 to Friday 2nd June 2023.

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 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 NPWS area office for more information:

Mudgee 02 6370 9000

Oberon 02 6336 6200

Bulga 02 6574 5555

Glenbrook 02 4720 6200

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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 9.54am to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 May 2023, 9.31am

Closed areas: Newnes campground closed due to landslide at Wolgan Gap

Newnes campground, including Newnes Industrial Ruins, is closed until further notice due to road collapse and continuing land slip risk at Wolgan Gap following recent heavy rain.

This road is managed by Lithgow Council. Information updates will be posted when available.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Lithgow Council on 02 6354 9999. 

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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2023, 1.36pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 May 2023, 8.58am

Closed areas: Roads and walking track closures

The following areas are closed for all of May and June 2023 due to walking track upgrade works: 

  • Glow Worm Tunnel Road from the gate near Galah Mountain intersection 
  • Glow Worm Tunnel carpark
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking tracks
  • Old Coach Road carpark
  • Dry Canyon
  • Tiger Snake Canyon access track 

There is no access to Glow Worm Tunnel walking tracks 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 Mon 1 May 2023, 7.30am to Thu 2 Nov 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 10.27am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

From Tuesday 2 May 2023 to Thursday 2 November 2023 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program 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 Fri 5 May 2023, 11.39am to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 May 2023, 2.22pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP), Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Gardens of Stone NP, Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, Wollemi NP and Yarrobil NP from Monday 22nd May 2023 to Friday 2nd June 2023.

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.

Please contact the NPWS Mudgee office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

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Applies from Mon 23 May 2022, 10.55am to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Sun 28 May 2023, 7.13pm

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel access

There is no access to Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Wolgan Valley, Pagoda track or Old Coach Road carpark. This closure remains in place until further notice.

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

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Applies from Thu 19 May 2022, 1.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 9.34am

Closed areas: Pt Hatteras Trail closed due to trail damage

There is no vehicle access to the Point Hatteras Trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area due to trail conditions from the extended periods of wet weather.

There is no vehicle access to the following areas

  • Point Hatteras

 

For more information please contact the Mudgee Area Office on 02 6370 9000 or npws.mudgee@environment.nsw.gov.au 

 

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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 9.34am

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 Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 9.41am

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has 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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Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 9.34am

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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