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Applies from Tue 15 Jul 2025, 2.36pm to Fri 25 Jul 2025, 11.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 3.08pm
Closed areas: Capertee National Park is closed for a ground pest management operation
The Capertee National Park is closed from 4 pm on Sunday, the 20th of July, until 7 am on Saturday, the 26th of July, for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office in Mudgee on 02 6370 9000
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Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.22pm to Mon 21 Jul 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.23pm
Other planned events: Other planned events: Heavy Vehicle Movements
Heavy vehicle movements are anticipated over this school holiday period. Visitors are advised to exercise caution when travelling along our roads.
For more information, contact the Kanangra Area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.18pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.22pm
Other planned events: Lost City Walking Track Carpark Closure
Lost City Walking Track Carpark is currently closed for improvement works.
The improvement works at Lost City Walking Track Carpark will include a accessible footpaths, visitor information signage, seating, carparking and accessible double stall toilet. Revegetation work and planting of native species are also proposed.
Lost City Walking Track will remain open and accessible to visitors via Lost City Road. Visitors are advised to stay alert and follow the signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.01am
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance Work -State Mine Gully Rd and Glow Worm Tunnel Rd
NPWS will be undertaking road maintenance work on State Mine Gully Road and Glow Worm Tunnel Road. These roads will remain open, however, visitors must take care around heavy machinery and must slow down in the work zone.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Kanangra Area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 9.18am
Safety alerts: Haulage trucks using Old Bells Line of Rd
Haulage trucks are in operation along Old Bells Line of Rd between the park entrance near Chifley Road (Zig Zag Railway) and Clarence Sands during the following times:
• Monday to Friday: 04.00 to 18.00
• Saturday: 04.00 to 13.00
During these times road users are reminded to:
• drive with caution
• adhere to the speed limit of 40 km/hr
• listen for truck movements via UHF-11
If a UHF radio is unavailable, NPWS recommends to access the reserve via State Mine Gully Rd. For more information contact the Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 2.05pm
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance on Sunnyside Ridge Road
Road maintenance works are currently underway on Sunnyside Ridge Road within the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area.
The road will remain open during the works; however, delays are expected and temporary traffic controls may be in place.
Visitors please proceed with caution, obey signage, and follow directions from road crew personnel.
For more information please contact Kanangra Area office via npws.kanangra@envrionment.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 6336 6200
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Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 2.00pm
Closed areas: Road Closed- Lost City North Road
Lost City North Road is closed from Friday 16th May 2025 for improvement works including road upgrades and visitor facilities.
Lost City Walking Track is accessible via Lost City Road (previously known as Lost City South Road).
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Applies from Thu 4 Jul 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 8.54am
Closed areas: North Ridge Rd closure
North Ridge Road is now closed for works as part of the Gardens of Stone Multi-Day Walk. The closure will be in place until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 12.17pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 8.14am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The 1080 bating program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between 01 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 within Winburndale Nature Reserve. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.
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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 8.13am
Closed areas: Tramway trail closed to vehicles due to rockfall
Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.
A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken. Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 9.03am
Safety alerts: Drinking water in Capertee National Park
You'll need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking in Capertee National Park. Water supplied at Capertee Homestead and Capertee Cottage is untreated and only suitable for showering and washing dishes.
Campers at Capertee and Policemans Point campgrounds should not use water from Capertee River for drinking or cooking.
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