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Waterbird Lagoon bird hide

Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 29 April 2025, 2.46pm

Applies from Tue 15 Apr 2025, 11.48am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 2.46pm.

Closed parks: Gwydir Wetlands SCA Closed

Gwydir Wetlands SCA is closed from Tuesday 15 April 2025 until further notice due to flooding.  

Penalties apply for non-compliance.  For further information, contact Barwon Area Office 02 6792 7300.

Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.30pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 11.20am.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program for wild dogs and foxes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 14 April 2025 to 30th June 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on wildlife and 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 6792 7300.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
5 May 2025 Closed parks Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area closed Details

Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 5.48am to Fri 9 May 2025, 11.49pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 10.50am

Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area is closed from 6am, Monday 05 May to 16:30 pm, Friday 09 May 2025 for an aerial shooting feral animal control operation.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of feral pigs on native vegetation, wildlife and neighbouring enterprises.

Do not enter the national park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Narrabri office: 02 6792 7300

Details

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/birdwatching-and-wildlife-facilities/waterbird-lagoon-bird-hide/local-alerts

Park info

Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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