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Applies from Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.30am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 May 2026, 8.36am
Other planned events: 1080 Aerial and Ground Baiting Operations
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 13th April 2026 to the 30th June 2026 on the following reserves:
- Bald Rock National Park
- Barool National Park
- Basket Swamp National Park
- Bluff River Nature Reserve
- Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
- Boonoo Boonoo National Park
- Butterleaf National Park and State Conservation Area
- Capoompeta National Park
- Cataract National Park and State Conservation Area
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Crooked Creek National Park
- Donnybrook National Park
- Gibraltar Range National Park
- Gibraltar Nature Reserve
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
- Kings Plains National Park
- Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
- Kwiambal National Park
- Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve
- Maryland National Park
- Maroomba State Conservation Area
- Nymboida National Park
- Severn River Nature Reserve
- Torrington State Conservation Area
- Warra National Park
- Washpool National Park
- Washpool State Conservation Area
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 9.53am to Thu 18 Jun 2026, 11.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 11.02am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program from Monday 18 May 2026 to Thursday 4 June 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in
Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park
Dthinna Dthinnawan Nature Reserve
Arakoola Nature Reserve
Taringa Nature Reserve
Burral Yurrul Nature Reserve and
Burral Yurrul National Park
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 Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 8.54am
Closed areas: Lavender Vale Homestead Closed for Bookings
Due to maintenance, the Lavender Vale Homestead at Kwiambal National Park will be closed to bookings for the foreseeable future. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Please note Lavender Vale Cottage has remained open and is available for bookings. Please visit: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/lavender-vale-cottage
For more information contact the local office at (02) 6739 0700 or npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2025, 10.34am to Fri 31 Dec 9999, 10.34am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 8.53am
Closed parks: Kwiambal CCA Zone 1 - Closed for Public Access
As per the Plan Of Management, Kwiambal NP CCA Zone 1 is closed to public access. This reserve is only accessible via private property and is exempt from public access. This reserve is separate from Kwiambal National Park, which is accessible to the public.
For more information on the Kwiambal NP CCA Zone 1 Plan of Management please see: Kwiambal NP CCAZ Plan Of Management
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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