Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 9.09am
to Sat 18 Nov 2023, 9.17am.
Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 9.48am.
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Barrington Tops National Parks & State Conservation Area, Ben Halls Gap National Park & Nature Reserve, Barakee National Park, Bretti Nature Reserve, Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve & State Conservation Area, Camels Hump Nature Reserve, Cedar Brush Nature Reserve, Coneac Nature Reserve, Curracabundi National Park & State Conservation Area, Khatambuhl Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Towarrie National Park, Wallabadah Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Wingen Maid Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Woolooma National Park from 7th Oct 2023 to 15th Oct 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
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 NPWS Gloucester office for more information on 02 6538 5300.
Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 10.56am
to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 10.25am.
Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 9.12am.
Safety alerts: Williams Top Road closed
Williams Top Road has been closed by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) due to a landslip. Planning has been conducted and repairs will be undertaken as soon as possible. The closure affects access to the following areas in this park:
- Lagoon Pinch picnic area
- Corker trail
- Wombat Creek campground
- Careys Peak (via Corker trail)
- Rocky Crossing walk
For more information on the closure visit the FCNSW website. The road re-opening date is not known at this stage.
Alternate access via Chichester State Forest (Allyn River Rd) may be available but is subject to flooding and varied road conditions.
For information on access to visitor sites in Barrington Tops National Park contact the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300 or Dungog Visitor Centre on 02 4992 2212.
Affects 7 locations in this park:
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am.
Last reviewed: Fri 8 Sep 2023, 9.27am.
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.