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Cornish Quartz roasting pits

Hill End Historic Site

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Sun 13 Sep 2026, 4.47pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 8.53am

Closed areas: Part of Avisford NR is closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control

The Southern part of Avisford NR is closed 5pm, Sunday 13th of September to 5pm Friday 18th of September 2026 for Aerial shooting for feral animal control.

  • The closed area includes Sawpit Gully trail and all areas south of that location.  
  • Waterworks Gully trail remains open 

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

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Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.39am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.03pm

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), Gardens of Stone NP, Goulburn River NP, and Munghorn Gap NR, from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 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.

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Applies from Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.00pm to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.07pm

Closed areas: Valentines Mine is closed

Valentines Mine is closed until further notice.

Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 6.12pm

Closed areas: General Store temporarily closed

General Store temporarily closed. Closest fuel stations are located at Wattle Flat or Hargraves

Applies from Mon 7 Aug 2023, 11.25am to Thu 1 Aug 2030, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 8.09am

Other planned events: Craigmoor is closed to the public

Craigmoor is closed to the public.  There is no public access to the house or grounds.

See the website for a virtual tour of the house, or contact the local office for information on 6370 9050

Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 6.11pm

Safety alerts: Golden Gully track access

Golden Gully will be closed to users when weather forecasts predict 20mm or more of rainfall within a 24 hour period. Erosion and hazards may be present within the gully during and following significant and prolonged periods of rainfall. Please take care and follow on site signage.

For more information contact the NPWS Hill End Historic Site office on 02 6370 9050.

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/historic-buildings-places/cornish-quartz-roasting-pits/local-alerts

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