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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 3.43pm
Hazard reduction burns: No.1 Fire Break HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 13/05/2025. The fire is called No.1 Fire Break HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 14 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 3.05pm
Hazard reduction burns: Fire Tower HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 14/05/2025. The fire is called Fire Tower HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 5.35pm to Mon 19 May 2025, 5.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 5.43pm
Closed areas: Fire Tower Hazard Reduction Burn - Some roads closed, Yarrigan NP
Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Wednesday 14 May 2025 to Monday 19 May 2025.
The roads affected are:
- Tower road,
- Acacia Road,
- Lizard Road,
- Ridge Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Fire Tower HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 10.25am to Thu 15 May 2025, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 8.22pm
Closed areas: No.1 Break Road closed for hazard reduction burn
No.1 Break Road between Top Crossing Road and the Newell Hwy will be closed Tuesday 13 May to Wednesday 14 May 2025. Alternative routes to visitor sites are open. Visitor sites remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called No. 1 Fire Break HR. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sat 3 May 2025, 10.00am to Sun 18 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 5.11pm
Closed areas: The Barracks Campground closed for maintenance
The Barracks Campground in Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance work from Saturday 3 May to Sunday 18 May 2025 (inclusive). This closure may be extended or the capacity of the campground reduced if required to complete the proposed maintenance work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Mon 19 May 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 5.09pm
Closed areas: Bald Hill Falls closed for maintenance
The Bald Hill Falls area of Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance and upgrade work from Wednesday 16 April to Monday 19 May 2025. This work is weather dependent and therefore the closure may be lifted earlier or extended as necessary to complete the work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 7.00am to Fri 16 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 5.44pm
Closed areas: Brackens Hut closed for maintenance
The Brackens Hut area of Coolah Tops National Park is closed for construction and maintenance work from Monday 12 to Friday 16 May 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Castlereagh NPWS office 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 14 May 2025, 10.51am to Fri 16 May 2025, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 11.02am
Closed areas: RFS Aviation training - Riley's Dam is closed
In a cooperative initiative NSW Rural Fire Service will be undertaking an important training exercise to train staff in Air Attack Supervisor skills.
This important pre fire season training will equip RFS staff with essential skills and knowledge to undertake complex aviation activities on the fire ground.
A series of simulated exercises will be occurring around Riley's Dam within Goonoo CCAZ1 NP.
RFS staff and aircraft will be on site and undertaking a series of repeated exercises during the identified three days. (14 - 16 May 20205.)
Due to safety concerns the Riley's Dam, day use area will be closed to the public.
For more information, please contact NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Wed 7 May 2025, 7.00am to Sat 24 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.53am
Closed areas: Turkey Farm Hazard Reduction Burn - Fire Trails Closed, Trinkey State Conservation Area
The National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn within Trinkey State Conservation Area called Turkey Farm HR. This burn is anticipated to commence 7 May 2025.
The hazard reduction burn will be approximately 1400ha in size and located approximately 15km east of Tambar Springs. Ground and aerial (helicopter) ignition may occur. Smoke may be visible for a week after the burn. A partial park closure will be in place during burning operations and the roads will remain closed until 24 May 2025, or until the area is assessed as safe.
Closures will apply to the following fire trails close to and surrounding the HR within Trinkey SCA during burning. Road closure signs will indicate location of closures on trails within Trinkey SCA.
- Turkey Farm Road
- Lease Road
- Yanargee Road
-Eastern Boundary South Road
Further closures may apply to
- Jungle Rd
- Revocation Rd
- Lawson Rd
- Treloar Rd
For more information, contact NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000
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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 7.00am to Sat 24 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.53am
Closed areas: Waitara Hazard Reduction Burn - Fire Trails Closed, Trinkey State Conservation Area
The National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn within Trinkey State Conservation Area called Waitara HR. This burn is anticipated to commence 8 May 2025.
The hazard reduction burn will be approximately 630ha in size and located approximately 15km east of Tambar Springs. Ground and aerial (helicopter) ignition may occur. Smoke may be visible for a week after the burn. A partial park closure will be in place during burning operations and the area will remain closed until 24 May 2025, or until the area is assessed as safe.
The following trail closures in Trinkey SCA close to and surrounding the HR will apply during burning. Road closure signs will indicate specific closure locations on the ground.
-Waitara Rd
-North-east Boundary Rd
-Davidson Rd
-Wilgavale Boundary Rd
For more information, contact NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 6.03pm
Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park
Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Major roadwork is currently being undertaken on this section of road and is anticipated to be completed by October 2026.
During this time:
- Expect delays due to traffic control
- The road may be impassable during and after wet weather
- The road may not be suitable for 2wd vehicles and caravans
Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 11.39am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.54am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.
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.
Please contact the local Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Sat 15 Feb 2025, 8.02am to Fri 15 Aug 2025, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Sun 27 Apr 2025, 9.08am
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 baiting
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The 1080 bating program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between 15 February 2025 and 15 August 2025 within Beni State Conservation Area. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.10am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.
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.
For more information please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0457 873 871 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Apr 2025, 10.09am
Safety alerts: Reduce speed and drive to conditions
Ongoing wet weather has impacted the roads in this reserve, leaving them washed out and/or under water for long periods of time. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them.
For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.
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