Last reviewed: Fri 29 August 2025, 7.01am
Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 4.09pm to Sat 6 Sep 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 7.01am.
Warrumbungle National Park is closed from 3pm, Sunday 31 August to 9am, Saturday 6 September 2025 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
Applies from Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12.00am to Sat 6 Sep 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 6.59am.
Warrumbungle National Park is closed from 3pm, Sunday 31 August to 9am, Saturday 6 September 2025 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.52am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 8.10pm
The Forest Road, east of the Hildergarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park, is temporarily closed to vehicles until further notice. This is because of wet road conditions, road surface damage and storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 4.09pm to Sat 6 Sep 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 7.01am
Warrumbungle National Park is closed from 3pm, Sunday 31 August to 9am, Saturday 6 September 2025 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
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Applies from Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12.00am to Sat 6 Sep 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 6.59am
Warrumbungle National Park is closed from 3pm, Sunday 31 August to 9am, Saturday 6 September 2025 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
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Applies from Wed 13 Aug 2025, 11.32am to Fri 26 Sep 2025, 11.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Aug 2025, 6.21pm
Sandstone Caves walking track will be closed until further notice due to a rock fall hazard.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 8.43am
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 Sat 16 Aug 2025, 8.29am to Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.31am. Last reviewed: Sat 16 Aug 2025, 8.34am
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 August 2025 and 15 February 2026 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 Fri 29 Aug 2025, 12.00pm to Fri 5 Sep 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 4.06pm
Coolah Tops National Park is closed from 12pm, Friday 29 August to 7pm, Friday 5 September 2025 for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Castlereagh Area office on 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.46pm
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 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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 Wed 18 Jun 2025, 3.49pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 10.59am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 24 June 2025 to 14 September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Timmallallie National Park, Pilliga Nature Reserve and Pilliga East 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.
Please contact the local Castlereagh Area NPWS office for more information on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Aug 2025, 9.02am
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:
Before visiting check current road and forecast weather conditions
Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.
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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 10.35am
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/danu-camp/local-alerts
Warrumbungle 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.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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