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Applies from Thu 3 Sep 2026, 3.17pm to Fri 11 Sep 2026, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.33am
Closed areas: Safety: Water Over Tracks
The following access tracks are closed from Thursday 3rd September until Friday 11th September 2026 due to flooding:
- Forest Drive
- Norms Beach &
- Lagoon Loop Trail
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Applies from Thu 3 Sep 2026, 11.33am to Fri 29 Jan 2027, 11.35am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2026, 12.26pm
Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 Ground Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be ongoing, located along management trails in Oolambeyan National Park.
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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the local NPWS area office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Mon 27 Jul 2026, 8.51am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 10.10am
Closed areas: Mt Brogden Closed
Mount Brogden walking track will be closed from 7am Tuesday 21 April to 6pm Wednesday 30 September 2026 for track upgrades.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2026, 1.00am to Tue 15 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2026, 8.42am
Closed parks: Park Closed for Aerial Pest Control Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Oolambeyan National Park from Wednesday 2 September 2026 to Tuesday 15 September 2026. Oolambeyan National Park will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Tue 30 Jun 2026, 2.57pm to Mon 31 Jul 2028, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 3.03pm
Safety alerts: Potential for Unexploded Ordinances in Livingstone National Park
There is a Substantial risk of unexploded ordinances (UXO) within Livingstone National Park.
There is signage erected at all entrances to the risk area.
If you are driving, bushwalking or mountain biking in the area, you must keep to the formed trails within the UXO risk area. No camping or digging of any kind is permitted within the risk area.
Dentons Campground and Dam Campground have been cleared of UXO risk and camping is permitted within the fenced areas of the campgrounds.
For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2024, 1.52pm to Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Jun 2026, 3.30pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - The Rock NR - Kengal Aboriginal Place
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.
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