Applies from Wed 18 Jun 2025, 3.49pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 5.00pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 24 June 2025 to 14 September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Timmallallie National Park, Pilliga Nature Reserve and Pilliga East State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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 Castlereagh Area NPWS office for more information on 02 6843 4000.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Pilliga East State Conservation Area
• Pilliga Nature Reserve
• Timmallallie National Park

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 5.50pm

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

Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.52am to Mon 1 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 8.59am

Closed areas: Seasonal road closure

The Forest Road, east of the Hildergarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park, will be closed to vehicles from Monday 2 June to Monday 1 September 2025. This is because of ongoing wet road conditions during the colder months. This closure may be cancelled or extended as per road conditions, any changes will be posted as soon as possible.

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 Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 10.25am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service carries out ongoing 1080 ground baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park. In addition to this, an aerial baiting program is also carried out periodically to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.

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, and 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.

This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 6842 1311

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Warrumbungle National Park

Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 8.58am

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 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Cobbora State Conservation Area
• Goonoo State Conservation Area