Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 8.26am

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

Katoomba and Leura

• Katoomba Kiosk Reserve, Reids Plateau and Round Walk east are closed to due to Council upgrades. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Access to Furber Stairs is available from the western side of the Round Walk via Vanimans Lookout.
• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs).
• Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers and cyclists are permitted.
• Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
• Six Foot track is closed at the boundary to the Jenolan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve. Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Caves Visitor Precinct) is closed until 31 December 2026. There is no access to the entire reserve during this time.
• Mt Hay Road will be closed for fire trail upgrades from Monday 18 May to Thursday 17 December. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

• Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
• Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls routes. 
• Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
• Princes Rock walking track is closed for maintenance until 30 June 2026. Princes Rock lookout is however accessible from Overcliff/Undercliff track.
• Fletchers lookout is closed for maintenance until 30 June 2026.
• Lincolns Rock is closed. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
• Evans St extension fire trail will be closed from Monday March 2 to Friday May 15 for road maintenance. There will be increased truck movements on Blaxland Road in Wentworth Falls and Evans Lookout Road in Blackheath.
• North Lawson Fire Trail and access to Empire Pass Walking track from Federica Falls will be closed for road maintenance from Tuesday 10 March to Friday 17 April (excluding weekends and public holidays).
• Bruces Walk between North Lawson Park and Kent St in Bullaburra will have temporary closures in place from Monday 16 March to Friday 17 April (excluding weekends) for road maintenance. Follow direction of staff and signage.
• Anderson's Mountain Bike Route, Ingar Road & Camping Area is closed from 0700 Thursday 16 April for hazard reduction burning. The precinct will open once declared safe. 
• All accesses from Terrace Falls Reserve to Bedford Creek will be closed for the same burn. 
• No Access to the Woodford Catchment areas from Sunday 19th April to allow for hazard reduction operations. This includes access from Clearview Parade, Windbourne, Woodford and Mount View Avenue's.  
• Transit of Venus Walking Track is closed from Sunday 19th April to allow for Hazard Reduction activities.  
• Paradise Pool - access only via Glossop Rd Linden.  

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

• Green Gully precinct including Dunphys Campground and Galong Cabins is closed for road upgrade works until 11th May 2026 (weather dependent). This means there is no access to the K-2-K, Iron Pot Route, Breakfast Creek, Ironmonger Route or Bellbird Ridge Fire Trail. The road will reopen for ANZAC Day Long weekend (24,25 & 26 April) to Galong Creek crossing on Green Gully Road, after which pedestrian access will be permitted to Dunphys Campground.  
• Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
• Govetts descent and parts of Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Valley access from Blackheath is via Horse Track.

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

Juggler (aka Point Pilcher) Canyon exit has been affected by a recent rockfall event. Canyoners should use caution and exit around the impact site.  

Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

Applies from Sun 19 Apr 2026, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 4.36pm

Fires - : Powerline trail Gardens of Stone SCA West

There is a fire in this park called Powerline trail Gardens of Stone SCA West. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Sun 19 Apr 2026, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 4.30pm

Fires - : BRAYS LANE, WALLERAWANG

There is a fire in this park called BRAYS LANE, WALLERAWANG. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 17 Apr 2026, 12.00pm to Fri 29 May 2026, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Apr 2026, 4.07pm

Closed areas: Full Road Closure: State Mine Gully Road

Full Road Closure: State Mine Gully Road

The State Mine Gully Road will be fully closed for public access from 21 April (Tuesday) to 29 May 2026 (Friday) to enable road upgradation works. During this period, there will be no access to Lost City(South) and Dobb’s Drift Lookout and Lost City(South) car park.

Please note that during the ANZAC Day long weekend (25–27 April 2026), the road will be temporarily open to the public. The full closure will resume from 28 April 2026 onward.

Visitors are advised to check the NPWS website for updates, plan ahead and follow all on-site signage.

For safety reasons, access restrictions will be strictly enforced while works are underway.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
  • Lost City lookout
  • Lost City walking track

Applies from Thu 2 Apr 2026, 1.02pm to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Apr 2026, 9.42am

Closed areas: Acess to Goulburn River campgrounds impacted by roadworks- detour required

Access to the campground has been temporarily changed due to delays by Mid‑Western Regional Council in repairing the causeway on Mogo Road (phone #6378 2850).

This alternate route is not suitable for 2‑wheel‑drive vehicles or caravans. The detour is well signposted but requires driving past a private residence, following pink flagging tape, and crossing a paddock. For safety reasons, night‑time access is not recommended, and all drivers are asked to travel slowly and with care.

The impacted areas are:

• Big River Campground
• Spring Gully Campground
• Thompson's Flat
• Kelly's Gap
• Spring Gully Road

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Mudgee office #6370 9000.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Goulburn River National Park
  • Big River campground
  • Big River drive
  • Spring Gully campground
  • Spring Gully drive

Applies from Mon 20 Oct 2025, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 2.52pm

Closed areas: Road Works for Western Boundary and Camp Road

National Parks and Wildlife Service are undertaking road improvement works at the area west of Glowworm Tunnel Road from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1. It is closed for construction of visitor infrastructure works. The closure will be in place for at least 12 months while works continue. There will be truck and heavy vehicle movement on Glow Worm Tunnel Road. Visitors must slow down being vigilant of road signs and heavy vehicle movement.

During the closure, there is no public access to:

• Western Boundary Road
• Red Hill Road
• Camp Road
• Newnes Afforestation Camp
• Any roads within the closed area including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon.

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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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 24 Jul 2025, 1.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2026, 8.35am

Closed areas: Forest Campground precinct closure

The area west of Glowworm Tunnel Road from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1 will be closed from Monday 28 July 2025 for construction of visitor infrastructure works. The closure will be in place for at least 12 months while works continue.  

During the closure, there is no public access to:

• Western Boundary Road
• Red Hill Road
• Camp Road
• Newnes Afforestation Camp
• Any roads within the closed area including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon

Closures are in place to enable the construction of:

• Forest Campground (at the old Newnes Afforestation Camp Ruins) which will include 50 bookable sites, group campground and picnic area
• Upgrading roads for 2WD access
• Rehabilitation of damaged and eroded areas

Additional Temporary Closures: Road Works for Western Boundary and Camp Road

Roadworks extending from Red Hill Road towards Glow Worm Tunnel Road will commence on 27 January 2026 and are expected to be completed by 23 April 2026.

During this construction period, and in addition to previously notified closures, there will be no public access to the following areas:

• Broad Swamp Loop Walk
• Broad Swamp to Birds Rock Walking Track (Pagoda Walk – Section 1)
• Broad Swamp Car Park

Visitors are advised to plan ahead and follow all on-site signage. For safety reasons, access restrictions will be strictly enforced while works are underway.

Information for camping:

Bush camping is allowed at sites further than 200 metres from park infrastructure such as roads, walking tracks and lookouts.

For information on the access strategy for Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Road Access Strategy

For information on the long-term plan for the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Master Plan 

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
  • Broad Swamp loop walk
  • Broad Swamp to Birds Rock walking track

Applies from Sun 12 Apr 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 24 Apr 2026, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Apr 2026, 2.06pm

Closed areas: Genowlan Point Trail closed to vehicles due to essential road repairs

The Genolwlan point trail that leads up the hill in Mugii Murrum-ban SCA is closed to vehicles from 07:00 on the 13th of April until 17:00 on the 24th of April for essential road repairs. 

Bushwalkers are permitted to traverse the hill during this time but must ensure they make themselves visible to machinery operators before passing by. 

The following areas are affected: 

• Valley of the Dinosaurs
• Ultimate slot
• Genowlan Point
• Pt Hatteras
• Diamond mine and Airly turret.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office in Mudgee 6370 9000

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area
  • Airly Gap campground

Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 2.22pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.34pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Gardens of Stone National Park from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.

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 local NPWS area office for more information:

Mudgee 02 6370 9000

Oberon 02 6336 6200

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Baal Bone Gap picnic area
  • National trail: Crown Creek fire trail
  • The Newnes Plateau Cliffs

Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 11.39am to Sun 31 May 2026, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.30pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA and Munghorn Gap NR from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.

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 local Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

Affects 5 parks and 15 locations nearby. Show list

• Avisford Nature Reserve
• Capertee National Park
  • Capertee campground
  • Capertee Cottage
  • Capertee Homestead - 'Port Macquarie'
  • Capertee Woolshed ruins
  • Honeyeater Homestead
  • Policemans Point campground
  • Valley lookout
• Goulburn River National Park
  • Big River campground
  • Big River drive
  • Spring Gully campground
  • Spring Gully drive
  • The Drip walking track
• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area
  • Airly Gap campground
• Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
  • Castle Rocks walk
  • Moolarben picnic area

Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 2.48pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.15pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP and Mares Forest NP from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.

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 local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
  • Binda Bush cabins
  • Carlotta Arch walking track
  • Jenolan River walking track
  • McKeown's Valley walking track

Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.00pm to Sun 10 May 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2026, 11.31am

Closed areas: Dunphys Campground closed for road upgrade

Dunphys Campground, Galong Cabins and Green Gully Road are closed until Monday 11 May 2026 while Green Gully Road is upgraded.

There will be no access to the campground from Carlon Creek Track, Bellbird Ridge Firetrail, Ironmonger Track or Ironpot Track. Walkers will need to exit via Narrow Neck Trail.

The road will reopen for ANZAC Day Long weekend (24,25 & 26 April) to Galong Creek crossing on Green Gully Road, after which pedestrian access will be permitted to Dunphys Campground.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4787 8877.

Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 6.00am to Thu 23 Apr 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2026, 10.15am

Closed parks: Park closed for ground shooting pest control program

Dapper Nature Reserve, Goodiman CCAZ3 State Conservation Area and Yarrobil CCAZ1 National Park are closed from Tuesday 21st April 2026 to Thursday 23rd April 2026 for a ground shooting pest control program.

There will be no access to this area during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6370 9000.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Dapper Nature Reserve
• Goodiman State Conservation Area
• Yarrobil National Park

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.05am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Apr 2026, 12.57pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Mudgee Reserves

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)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

Capertee National Park

• Capertee Campground
• Honeyeater Homestead
• Capertee Homestead
• Capertee Cottage

Goulburn River National Park

• Spring Gully campground
• Big River campground

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.

Affects 11 parks nearby. Show list

• Avisford Nature Reserve
• Capertee National Park
• Dapper Nature Reserve
• Durridgere State Conservation Area
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Goodiman State Conservation Area
• Goulburn River National Park
• Goulburn River State Conservation Area
• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area
• Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
• Yarrobil National Park

Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2026, 12.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Apr 2026, 12.36pm

Other planned events: Detour in place for access to Hartley Historic Site

Hartley Historic Site is still open, however the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass, Mount Victoria remains closed.

Please detour via Darling Causeway, Bell, and Lithgow, and allow an extra 45 minutes of travel time if travelling from Mount Victoria

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Hartley Historic Site

Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 5.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2026, 3.45pm

Safety alerts: Road Works on State Mine Gully Road

State Mine Gully Road – Traffic Changes and Delays

Roadworks will be undertaken on State Mine Gully Road from 16 March to 30 June 2026.

A single-lane traffic arrangement is currently in place between Lost City Road and the Old Bells Line of Road intersection with State Mine Gully Road. Reduced speed limits and temporary traffic lights are in operation. Delays are expected.

Visitors are advised to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow all directions from traffic controllers and on-site signage.

For safety reasons, access restrictions will be strictly enforced while works are underway.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For updates, please visit the NPWS website or contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 6 Apr 2026, 5.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2026, 7.32am

Closed areas: Ground Pest Control Program

NPWS will be implementing Deer Control - Ground Shoot Operations from Monday 6th April - Tuesday 30th June 2026 between 5pm and 6am Monday - Friday (excluding weekends and Public Holidays) during these times the following sites are closed to the public:

• Burragorang SCA (Silverdale Precinct) – Including W6C (APZ), W6B, W10P, and W10A

• Upper Nepean SCA (Wilton & Kangaloon Precinct) – Including Fire Trail No 11, 11A, 11B, 15, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2, 2F, 2A, 3 and APZ on northern boundary

• Guula Nurra (Mount Penang Part 11 lands) - Including all areas within Mount Penang

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Burragorang State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 14 Mar 2026, 9.30am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Mar 2026, 9.34am

Closed areas: Galong Cabins closed

Galong Cabins are closed for 2026 due to maintenance upgrades.

For more information contact the Blue Mountains heritage Centre: (02) 4787 8877

Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 7.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 10.38am

Other incidents: Notice of 1080 Baiting

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 between Tuesday 1 March 2026 to Wednesday 31 August 2026 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area and Goobang National park.

Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions as well as other appropriate locations throughout the reserve.

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 reserve or baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Goobang National Park
• Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area

Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 12.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 10.36am

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 2026 and 31 August 2026 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Winburndale Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 8.53am to Wed 1 Jul 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 10.33am

Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until 2026 due to ongoing flood repairs and enhancements to visitor services and facilities. NPWS will announce a reopening date in the new year.

The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, Arch Cottage, caves and trails.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve

Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 5.08pm to Sun 2 Aug 2026, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2026, 8.12am

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 2 February 2026 and 2 August 2026 within Cobbora State Conservation Area. 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Cobbora State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jan 2026, 7.59am

Closed parks: Park closed for major infrastructure repairs and upgrades

Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Visitor Precinct and walking tracks) is closed until 31st December 2026 while major infrastructure repairs and upgrades are underway.

There is no access to the Reserve or Jenolan Caves via the Six Foot Track.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 9.38am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Apr 2026, 9.28am

Closed areas: Royal Hotel is temporarily closed.

Royal Hotel is temporarily closed until further notice.  

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Hill End Historic Site
  • Royal Hotel

Applies from Sat 12 Jul 2025, 1.48pm to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 1.34pm

Other planned events: Weed Spraying

Maynggu Ganai Historic Site consist of three separate management precincts - locally referred to as the Government House Block, the Military Barracks Block and the Well Block. Please be advised that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) undertakes regular and ongoing weed spraying operations across these three areas. These weed management works include (but are not limited too) spraying of all of the boundary and timber bollard fence lines and internal walking track routes with Roundup Biactive and Associate (being glyphosate and metsulfuron chemical products respectively). These works are conducted in order to; control exotic grasses and environmental weeds, assist with grounds maintenance activities such as mowing and improve the aesthetics of the site. In addition, NPWS staff then treat other emerging weeds on a cases by case basis, such as St Johns Wort using Grazon Extra.

For further information regarding this activity please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at either Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or Bathurst on 02 6332 7640

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Maynggu Ganai Historic Site

Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 3.52pm

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2026, 9.17am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:

• Abercrombie River National Park
• Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
• Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
• Turon National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park

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 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 Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
• Marrangaroo National Park
• Turon National Park

Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Jan 2026, 8.49am

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2026, 8.11am

Safety alerts: Reduce speed and drive to conditions

Ongoing wet weather has impacted the roads in this reserve, leaving them washed out and/or under water for long periods of time. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them. 

For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.

Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Cobbora State Conservation Area
• Goonoo National Park
• Goonoo State Conservation Area
• Mogriguy National Park
• Sappa Bulga National Park

Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Feb 2026, 8.40am

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. 

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Capertee National Park
  • Capertee campground
  • Capertee Cottage
  • Capertee Homestead - 'Port Macquarie'
  • Policemans Point campground

Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 9.00am

Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park

If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.

If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.

If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Marrangaroo National Park