Applies from Wed 21 Jul 2021, 12.09pm to Fri 6 Aug 2021, 12.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Jul 2021, 12.15pm

Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed

Doon Goonge campground is closed temporarily for maintenance.

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Chaelundi National Park
  • Doon Goonge campground

Applies from Fri 9 Jul 2021, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Jul 2021, 4.29pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), in conjunction with Wongwibinda Wild Dog Association and Northern Tablelands Local Land Services, will be conducting an emergency ground baiting program for the control of wild dogs.

The operations will involve the use of fresh meat containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Friday 9 July 2021 to Friday 30 July 2021 in the Bees Nest trail area in the western region of Guy Fawkes River NP.

All baiting locations will be signposted.

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, call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area on 02 6739 0700.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Guy Fawkes River National Park

Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jul 2021, 3.39pm

Closed parks: Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park closed - bushfire damage

Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park is closed due to bushfire damage. 

Upper Ebor Falls is open, so visitors can enjoy the falls, however the Lower Ebor Falls visitor area and escarpment walk from the Upper Ebor Falls to Lower remains closed. This park is fire-affected and facilities within Ebor Falls picnic area have also been affected. 

The section of the Bicentennial National Trail that runs through the Guy Fawkes River National Park has reopened for use.

The following areas are closed:

• Chaelundi campground
• Dalmorton campground
• Escarpment walk
• Misty Creek lookout
• Lower Ebor Falls picnic area
• Ebor Falls escarpment walk from Upper Ebor Falls to Lower Ebor Falls
• Guy Fawkes River Wilderness areas

Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check this website for updates on closures.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Guy Fawkes River National Park
• Guy Fawkes River State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 25 May 2021, 7.53pm to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 8.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 May 2021, 9.20am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using red meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Foxes and Wild Dogs.

The program will be continuous and ongoing between Sunday 30 May 2021 and Saturday 30 October 2021 in the following, parks, reserves and state conservation areas:

• Captains Creek Nature Reserve
• Koreelah National Park
• Tooloom National Park
• Yabbra National Park
• Mount Clunie National Park
• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
• Nymboida National Park
• Mount Neville Nature Reserve
• Banyabba Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• Ramornie National Park
• Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
• Bindarri National Park
• Cascade National Park
• Chaelundi National Park and State Conservation Area
• Cunnawarra National Park
• Dorrigo National Park
• Dunggir National Park
• Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
• Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• New England National Park
• Ngambaa Nature Reserve
• Nymboi-Binderay National Park
• Serpentine Nature Reserve
• Boonanghi Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• Carrai Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
• Cottan-Bimbang National Park
• Kumbatine National Park
• Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
• Pee Dee Nature Reserve,
• The Castles Nature Reserve
• The Cells State Conservation Area
• Werrikimbe National Park
• Willi Willi 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 following NPWS area offices:

• Richmond River on 02 6627 0200
• Clarence on 02 6641 1500
• Coffs Coast on 02 6652 0900
• Hastings/Macleay on 02 6652 0900

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
• Chaelundi Flora Reserve
• Chaelundi National Park
• Chaelundi State Conservation Area
• Mount Hyland Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland State Conservation Area