Applies from Wed 6 Sep 2023, 8.00am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 10.47am

Other planned events: 1080 ground baiting program

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground baiting program on the 6th September to 30th October 2023 on the following reserves:

• Bald Rock National Park
• Barool National Park
• Basket Swamp National Park
• Bluff River Nature Reserve
• Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
• Boonoo Boonoo National Park
• Butterleaf National Park
• Capoompeta National Park
• Cataract National Park
• Cathedral Rock National Park
• Crooked Creek CCAZ1 National Park
• Guy Fawkes River National Park
• Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
• Kings Plains National Park
• Kwiambal CCAZ1 National Park (Arthurs Seat)
• Kwiambal National Park
• Maryland National Park
• Severn River Nature Reserve
• Torrington State Conservation Area
• Warra National Park
• Washpool National Park

The operations will use a combination of manufactured and meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. 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 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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Kwiambal National Park
• Kwiambal National Park (Community Conservation Area)

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Arakoola Nature Reserve
• Burral Yurrul National Park
• Burral Yurrul Nature Reserve
• Taringa Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 10.21am

Closed areas: Limestone Caves closed

The Limestone Caves in Kwiambal National Park are closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Kwiambal National Park
  • Limestone Caves walking track