Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 6 October 2022, 12.46pm
Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 12.14pm
to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 12.18pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 12.46pm.
Closed parks: Park closed due to closure of Oberon – Colong Stock Route by Wollondilly Council
This park is closed until further notice due to flooding on Oberon – Colong Stock Route. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. The Oberon – Colong Stock Route has been closed by Wollondilly Council. For more information, visit the Wollondilly Council alerts. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Applies from Thu 9 Jun 2022, 2.01pm
to Thu 15 Dec 2022, 8.56am.
Last reviewed: Sun 25 Sep 2022, 6.51pm.
Closed areas: Post Office Lodge closed for maintenance
Post Office Lodge in Yerranderie Regional Park is closed for maintenance until December 2022.
For further information please contact the NPWS Oberon area office on 02 6336 6200.
Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 9.11am.
Last reviewed: Sun 25 Sep 2022, 6.47pm.
Safety alerts: Colong-Oberon Stock Route - 4WD access only
Oberon-Colong stock route to Yerranderie is 4WD only. Recent wet weather has caused slippery conditions with large muddy sections.
Please drive carefully and be aware of road conditions.
For more information, please call Wollondilly Shire Council on 02 4677 1100.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 3.25pm to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 3.28pm
Closed parks: Park and campgrounds closed
Kanangra Boyd National Park including Boyd River camp area is closed from 3pm Thursday 6 October 2022 to 12pm, Friday 14 October 2022.
The closure is due to predicted heavy rains causing poor road conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads leading to the park may also be closed. For further information please contact the NPWS Oberon area office on 02 6336 6200.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 12.46pm to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 12.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 12.54pm
Closed areas: Southern Blue Mountains National Park closed due to closure of Oberon – Colong Stock Route by Wollondilly Council
Access to parts of southern Blue Mountains National Park via Oberon - Colong Stock Route is closed until further notice due to flooding on Oberon – Colong Stock Route. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. The Oberon – Colong Stock Route has been closed by Wollondilly Council. For more information, visit the Wollondilly Council alerts. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 12.14pm to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 12.46pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to closure of Oberon – Colong Stock Route by Wollondilly Council
This park is closed until further notice due to flooding on Oberon – Colong Stock Route. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. The Oberon – Colong Stock Route has been closed by Wollondilly Council. For more information, visit the Wollondilly Council alerts. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Mon 3 Oct 2022, 11.12am to Tue 10 Oct 2023, 11.15am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Oct 2022, 11.18am
Safety alerts: River crossings to campgrounds
Vehicle access to the following camping areas is via natural river bed crossings that require 4WD capability, and are subject to flooding:
- Wollemi National Park - Newnes (Cricket Pitch camping area only)
- Turon National Park - all camping areas
- Marrangaroo National Park - main camping area
- Abercrombie River National Park - all camping areas
- Kanangra Boyd National Park - Kowmung river crossing
River levels can rise rapidly with heavy rain falling upstream. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Sun 25 Sep 2022, 6.47pm
Safety alerts: Colong-Oberon Stock Route - 4WD access only
Oberon-Colong stock route to Yerranderie is 4WD only. Recent wet weather has caused slippery conditions with large muddy sections.
Please drive carefully and be aware of road conditions.
For more information, please call Wollondilly Shire Council on 02 4677 1100.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.11am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 8.59am
Closed areas: Kanangra Boyd National Park fire trail closures
The following fire trails in Kanangra Boyd National Park are closed from Thursday 30 June 2022 to Tuesday 31 January 2023 due to wet weather and track conditions:
- Morong Falls
- Gibraltar Rock
- Waterfall Creek
- Mini Mini
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 29 Aug 2022, 10.58am to Thu 20 Oct 2022, 10.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.11pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 5 September to Friday 16 September 2022 in the following parks:
- Bangadilly National Park
- Guula Ngurra National Park
- Nattai National Park
- Joadja Nature Reserve
- Bargo State Conservation Area
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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Glenbrook Area Office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 15 Jul 2022, 10.18am to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Sep 2022, 10.14am
Closed areas: Kowmung River fire trail closed
Kowmung River fire trail is closed until further notice due to heavy rainfall and rising rivers.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 12 Sep 2022, 7.00am to Mon 24 Oct 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Sep 2022, 4.40pm
Other planned events: Vertebrate pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground pest management program targeting feral pigs in Burragorang State Conservation Area, Nattai State Conservation Area and Nattai National Park. This program will run from Monday 12 September to Monday 24 October 2022. The program aims to reduce the impacts of feral pigs on water quality and biodiversity. Temporary changes to access may apply.
For more information please call NPWS Glenbrook area office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 11.02am to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Sep 2022, 8.03pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Kanangra Boyd National Park from Monday 2 May to Wednesday 2 November 2022.
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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 Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Fri 24 Dec 2021, 11.32am to Tue 10 Jan 2023, 11.35am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Aug 2022, 10.46am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Tuesday 28 June 2022 and Wednesday 28 December 2022 in Nattai National Park.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information please call the NPWS Glenbrook area office on 02 4720 6200.
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