Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 2 September 2026, 8.55am
Applies from Wed 26 Aug 2026, 1.54pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.55am.
Other planned events: Sandon Beach closures for aerial bitou bush treatment
Sections of Sandon Beach north of Sandon River campground in Yuraygir National Park will be periodically closed from 26 August to 18 September 2026 for aerial drone spraying operations.
This program is part of a systematic weed control program targeting Bitou bush throughout Yuraygir National Park. Bitou bush will be sprayed by drone with the herbicide Metsulfuron methyl 600/kg.
The operations are weather dependent. The area may be closed for a period of up to 4 hours. This work will not affect the camping areas.
Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Sun 23 Aug 2026, 12.36pm to Mon 14 Sep 2026, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 10.20am
Other planned events: NPWS Grafton office temporary closure
The NPWS office on level 4, 49-51 Victoria Street, Grafton, will be closed until Monday 14 September 2026. During this time, staff availability will be limited and response to enquiries may be delayed.
The office will reopen and normal business operations will resume on Monday 14 September 2026. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your patience.
Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 26 Aug 2026, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.55am
Other planned events: Sandon Beach closures for aerial bitou bush treatment
Sections of Sandon Beach north of Sandon River campground in Yuraygir National Park will be periodically closed from 26 August to 18 September 2026 for aerial drone spraying operations.
This program is part of a systematic weed control program targeting Bitou bush throughout Yuraygir National Park. Bitou bush will be sprayed by drone with the herbicide Metsulfuron methyl 600/kg.
The operations are weather dependent. The area may be closed for a period of up to 4 hours. This work will not affect the camping areas.
Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Fri 28 Aug 2026, 4.37pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 4.41pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 4.48pm
Other planned events: 1080 Baiting Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWSO is conducting a ground baiting program in Everlasting Swamp National Park from Tuesday 1st September to Thursday 31st December 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. It's 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 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, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 66 411 500.
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Applies from Mon 17 Aug 2026, 2.29pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 2.39pm
Other planned events: 1080 Baiting Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program on Rabbit and Dart Islands in Clarence Estuary Nature reserve from 17 August 2026 to 31st December 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's 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 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, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Aug 2026, 8.44am
Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
- Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909
- Sandon River crossing - call 0429 520 255
- Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
