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Willandra Cottage

Willandra National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Sun 1 October 2023, 9.20am

Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 9.20am.

Closed parks: Willandra National Park closed

Willandra NP will be closed for until further notice, whilst staff undertake damage assessments and repair works. In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park closed until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open.

This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
9 October 2023 Fire bans NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences October 9, 2023 Details

Applies from Mon 9 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 9.46am

A park fire ban is in place in the parks in the Riverina Area from midnight Sunday October 8, 2023 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.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 26 Sep 2023, 6.00am to Thu 5 Oct 2023, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Sep 2023, 2.15pm

Closed parks: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Nombinnie Nature Reserve, Nombinnie State Conservation Area, Round Hill Nature Reserve, and Yathong Nature Reserve from Tuesday 26 September 2023 to Thursday 5 October 2023 (inclusive). The Reserves and Area will be closed for this operation. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs.

 

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

 

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.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the local Central West NPWS area office for more information on 02 6841 7100

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Applies from Tue 26 Sep 2023, 8.00am to Thu 5 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Sep 2023, 8.13pm

Closed parks: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Lachlan Valley NP (Hunthawang Precinct) from Tuesday 26 September 2023 to Thursday 5 October 2023. Hunthawang Precinct will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife and on neighbouring stock.

All baiting locations will be identified 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Wed 31 Jul 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Oct 2023, 9.20am

Closed parks: Willandra National Park closed

Willandra NP will be closed for until further notice, whilst staff undertake damage assessments and repair works. In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park closed until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open.

This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Sep 2023, 7.23am

Other incidents: Visitation restrictions

There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area. 

  • These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
  • Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
  • Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
  • Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
  • There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
  • The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.

For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.

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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/willandra-cottage/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Willandra National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
  • Willandra National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring correct change.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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