Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2026, 8.47am to Sat 3 Oct 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2026, 11.26am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 28th September 2026 to Saturday 3rd October 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in the following NPWS reserves throughout Hastings and Macleay Area, Coffs Coast Area and Richmond River Area:

• Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve

• Bindarri National Park

• Boonanghi Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area

• Carrai National Park/State Conservation Area

• Cascade National Park

• Cottan-Bimbang National Park

• Cunnawarra National Park

• Dorrigo National Park

• Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve

• Mount Hyland Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area

• Mount Seaview Nature Reserve

• New England National Park

• Ngambaa Nature Reserve

• Pee Dee Nature Reserve

• Richmond Range National Park

• Serpentine Aboriginal Area

• The Castles Nature Reserve

• The Cells SState Conservation Area

• Werrikimbe National Park

• Willi Willi National Park

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 North Coast Branch NPWS office for more information on 02 6650 7100.

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• Cunnawarra National Park

Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 3.46pm

Closed areas: Dangars Gorge closed for precinct upgrade

The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:

• Dangars Gorge Campground
• Dangars Falls Picnic Area
• Dangars Falls lookouts
• McDirtys walking track
• Sailsbury Waters walking track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).

NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.

During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/

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• Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
  • Dangars Falls lookdown
  • Dangars Falls picnic area
  • Dangars Falls View lookout
  • Dangars Falls walking track
  • Dangars Gorge campground
  • Dangars Gorge lookout
  • Dangars Main Falls lookout
  • Dangars River View lookout
  • Dangars Rockwall lookout 1
  • Dangars Rockwall lookout 2
  • McDirtys lookout
  • McDirtys walking track
  • Mihi lookout
  • Salisbury Waters walking track