Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 1.53pm to Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 2.10pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to flooding

The following areas are closed from Monday 4 August 2025 to Monday 25 August 2025 due to ongoing flooding:

• Warrabah campground and picnic area
• Boundary Hole picnic area
• Gum Hole campground and picnic area
• Billys Hole picnic area

These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Warrabah National Park
  • Billys Hole picnic area
  • Boundary Hole picnic area
  • Gum Hole campground and picnic area
  • Warrabah campground and picnic area

Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 9.23am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 11 August to Friday 7 November 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes in known Bell's Turtle nesting sites.

The program will take place in Watsons Creek National Park, Watsons Creek Nature Reserve and Watson's Creek State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species such as the Bell's Turtle.

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 New England NPWS area office for more information on Tel 6738 9100.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Watsons Creek National Park
• Watsons Creek Nature Reserve
• Watsons Creek State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 3.04pm

Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed

Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Woodsreef State Conservation Area