Applies from Mon 27 Nov 2023, 4.39pm to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 4.44pm

Closed parks: Gwydir River CLOSED due to wet conditions

Gwydir River State Conservation Area and Gwydir River National Park are closed from Monday 27 November 2023 due to wet conditions. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Gwydir River National Park
• Gwydir River State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 22 Nov 2023, 9.19am to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 10.08am

Closed areas: Barraba track and Waa Gorge closed due to wet conditions

The Barraba track, Waa Gorge visitor precinct and Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area are closed from Wednesday 22 November 2023 due to wet conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Narrabri park office 02 6792 7300.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Mount Kaputar National Park
  • Barraba track
  • Mill-bullah walking track
  • Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area
  • Waa Gorge picnic area
  • Waa Gorge walking track

Applies from Thu 12 Oct 2023, 4.00pm to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Nov 2023, 12.29pm

Closed areas: Boonalla Cave Road and walking track closed

The following areas of Boonalla Aboriginal Area are closed from Wednesday 11 October 2023 until further notice to protect Eastern Cave Bats while they are breeding:

• Boonalla Cave Road
• Boonalla Cave carpark and walking track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coonabarabran NPWS office on 6842 1311.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Boonalla Aboriginal Area
  • Boonalla Cave walking track

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Nov 2023, 9.03am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park 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.

Affects 18 parks nearby. Show list

• Bingara State Conservation Area
• Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area
• Boonalla Aboriginal Area
• Bullawa Creek State Conservation Area
• Couradda National Park
• Deriah Aboriginal Area
• Dowe National Park
• Gwydir River National Park
• Gwydir River State Conservation Area
• Hobden Hill National Park
• Horton Falls National Park
• Killarney State Conservation Area
• Leard State Conservation Area
• Moema National Park
• Mount Kaputar National Park
• Serpentine Ridge National Park
• Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area
• Woodsreef State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 6.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 10.28am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program

Please be advised the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial and ongoing ground baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Friday 1 September 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2024. 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 impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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 contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mount Kaputar National Park