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Applies from Fri 17 Jun 2022, 8.08am to Fri 1 Jul 2022, 8.09am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 8.30am
Closed areas: Turon River Trail closed for repairs
The Turon River trail is closed between the Diggings camping area and Lochaber Link Rd (ie, south of the Diggings). This section is impassable and will remain closed until repairs can be made. Access to the Diggings is via the steep hill trail only. Visitors are reminded to drive with caution, remain on formed roads and respect closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office
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Applies from Mon 18 Apr 2022, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.34am
Safety alerts: Capertee National Park causeways
Access to Capertee Homestead, Capertee Cottage, Capertee campground and the western side of Capertee National Park is via causeways through the Capertee River.
These causeways are subject to flooding. The Capertee River can rise unexpectedly with heavy rainfall upstream, making the causeways impassable. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jun 2022, 9.19am
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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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jun 2022, 9.19am
Closed areas: Carinya Fire Trail Closed due to rockfall risk
The Carinya Fire Trail is closed due to the rockfall risk caused by the recent wet weather.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area NPWS office 02 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 12.50pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 2.12pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Turon National Park from Monday 2 May to Wednesday 2 November 2022.
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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.
Please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 9.10am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.55am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Wollemi National Park on the following dates:
- Wollemi-Yengo and Mudgee areas: Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022
- Kanangra area: Monday 2 May to Wednesday 2 November 2022
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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.
Please contact the local NPWS Area office for more information:
- Kanangra area at Oberon: 02 6336 6200
- Wollemi-Yengo area at Bulga: 02 6574 5555
- Mudgee area at Mudgee: 02 6370 9000
Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.50am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.54am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Goulburn River National Park from Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022.
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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.
Please contact the local NPWS Mudgee Area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.29am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.54am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Gardens of Stone National Park on the following dates:
- Mudgee area from Monday 9 May 2022 to Wednesday 9 November 2022
- Kanangra area from Monday 2 May 2022 to Wednesday 2 November 2022
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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.
Please contact the local NPWS Area office for more information:
- Kanangra area at Oberon: 02 6336 6200
- Mudgee area at Mudgee: 02 6370 9000.
Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.13am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.54am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve from Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022.
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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.
Please contact the local NPWS Mudgee Area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.18am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.53am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Capertee National Park from Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022.
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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.
Please contact the local NPWS Mudgee Area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 3 Mar 2022, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Apr 2022, 9.53am
Closed areas: Mount Canobolas Summit precinct closed for redevelopment
The Mount Canobolas Summit precinct will be closed for redevelopment works from 7am, Tuesday 8 March 2022 until further notice. Please refer back to this alert for reopening times as they will be announced closer to the works completion.
Due to continued unauthorised access to to the summit; Spring Glade, The Summits, Nature and Snowgum Walking Tracks have been closed. Orange View picnic area and Look out remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please note that there will be increased traffic of work machinery and vehicles on the road during this development and new speed limits will be in place.
The summit may need to be accessed for contractor or emergency access to the summit regarding telecommunication towers during this time. Please contact the local park office on 02 6332 7640 on weekdays. On weekends, call the duty officer number on 02 8275 1740.
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Applies from Tue 1 Mar 2022, 9.28am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Mar 2022, 10.31am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Tuesday 1 March 2022 to Wednesday 31 August 2022 within Winburndale Nature Reserve.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
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 baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call NPWS Central West Area Office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Fri 10 Sep 2021, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Jan 2022, 12.41pm
Closed areas: Area closed due to geological instability
Golden Gully Arch walking track at Hill End Historic Site is closed due a geological instability and risk of falling rocks.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9023.
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Applies from Thu 11 Nov 2021, 8.32am to Mon 3 Oct 2022, 8.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Dec 2021, 8.35am
Safety alerts: River crossings to campgrounds
Vehicle access to the following camping areas is via natural river bed crossings that require 4WD capability, and are subject to flooding:
- Wollemi National Park - Newnes (Cricket Pitch camping area only)
- Turon National Park - all camping areas
- Marrangaroo National Park - main camping area
- Abercrombie River National Park - all camping areas
- Kanangra Boyd National Park - Kowmung river crossing
River levels can rise rapidly with heavy rain falling upstream. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
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Applies from Tue 25 Aug 2020, 7.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Mar 2021, 8.00am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground 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 Friday 29 January 2021 and Tuesday 31 August 2021 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.
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 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.
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