Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.52am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 8.10pm

Closed areas: Seasonal road closure

The Forest Road, east of the Hildergarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park, is temporarily closed to vehicles until further notice. This is because of wet road conditions, road surface damage and storm damage. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Coolah Tops National Park
  • Breeza lookout
  • Shepherds Peak walking track
  • Snow Gum picnic area
  • Snow Gum walking track

Applies from Wed 3 Sep 2025, 6.00am to Wed 24 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Sep 2025, 8.19am

Closed areas: Notice of Aerial Shooting for Pest Animal Control

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct aerial shooting from 3 to 24 September 2025 (excluding weekend days) in:

• Towarri NP
• Wingen Maid NR

The shooting area will be CLOSED to all visitors when aerial shooting is underway.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS local office on (02) 6540 2300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Towarri National Park

Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 8.55am

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, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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 1 park nearby. Show list

• Durridgere State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Aug 2025, 9.02am

Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park - 4WD recommended

Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Major roadwork is currently being undertaken on this section of road and is anticipated to be completed by October 2026.

During this time:

• Expect delays due to traffic control
• The road may NOT be suitable for 2wd vehicles, trucks, trailers and caravans
• The road may be closed at short notice or impassable during and after wet weather
• Do not attempt to drive on Forest Road if it is wet or closed

• Before visiting check current road and forecast weather conditions

 Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.

Affects 1 park and 15 locations nearby. Show list

• Coolah Tops National Park
  • Bald Hill Creek Falls picnic area
  • Brackens Hut
  • Breeza lookout
  • Bundella lookout
  • The Pines campground
  • Coxs Creek campground
  • Grass Tree walking track
  • Norfolk Falls picnic area
  • Norfolk Falls walk
  • Pinnacle lookout
  • Pinnacle lookout walk
  • Shepherds Peak walking track
  • Snow Gum picnic area
  • Snow Gum walking track
  • The Barracks campground