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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.39am to Fri 21 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 3.33pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 13 October to 27 October 2025 in the following reserves:
- Barrington Tops National Park/State Conservation Area
- Towarri National Park / Wingen Maid Nature Reserve / Cedar Brush Nature Reserve
- Wallabadah Nature Reserve
- Woolooma National Park
- Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve/National Park
- Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
- Curracabundi National Park/State Conservation Area, Bretti Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Monkeycot Nature Reserve, Coneac State Conservation Area, Camels Hump Nature Reserve, Khatambuhl Nature Reserve
- Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
- Berrico Nature Reserve
- The Glen Nature Reserve
- Barakee National Park
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 authorised entrances to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and most other NPWS managed land. 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 NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 02 6540 2300 for more information.
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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 2.49pm to Wed 5 Nov 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 3.09pm
Closed areas: Part Park CLOSED due to dangerous fire conditions
Due to dangerous fire conditions Warrumbungle National Park walking tracks and remote campsites will be closed from 3:00pm Monday 3 November to 9:00am Wednesday 5 November 2025.
The following walking tracks will remain open:
- White Gum Lookout walking track
- Wambelong nature trail
- Gurianawa circuit
The following campsites will remain open:
- Blackman
- Walaay
- Wambelong
For more information contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 9.40am to Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 9.44am
Closed areas: Boonalla Cave Road & Boonalla Cave walking track
The following parts of this park are closed until further notice to protect eastern cave bats while they are breeding:
- Boonalla Cave Road
- Boonalla Cave carpark and walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Coonabarabran office on 02 6842 1311.
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Applies from Sun 2 Nov 2025, 3.00pm to Fri 7 Nov 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Nov 2025, 11.39am
Closed parks: Areas closed for aerial pest control Sunday 2nd - Friday 7th 2025
The following areas will be closed from 5pm Sunday 2nd November through to 5pm Friday 7th November 2025 for aerial pest control operations:
- Capertee National Park
- The Goulburn River Corridor of Goulburn River National Park
- Nullo Mountain area of Wollemi National Park (Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp will remain OPEN)
- Mugii Murum-Ban State Conservation Area
- Munghorn Nature Reserve
The Drip walking track will remain open during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee NPWS Office on (02) 6370 9000
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Applies from Sun 2 Nov 2025, 9.20am to Fri 7 Nov 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Nov 2025, 9.31am
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control Sunday November 2nd - Friday November 7th 2025
The following areas will be closed from 5pm Sunday 2nd November through to 5pm Friday 7th November 2025 for aerial pest control operations:
- Capertee National Park
- The Goulburn River Corridor of Goulburn River National Park
- Nullo Mountain area of Wollemi National Park (Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp will remain OPEN)
- Mugii Murum-Ban State Conservation Area
- Munghorn Nature Reserve
The Drip walking track will remain open during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee NPWS Office on (02) 6370 9000
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Oct 2025, 11.52am
Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park
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 mid-November 2025.
During this time:
- Expect significant delays (up to 1hr)
- The road may NOT be suitable for 2wd vehicles, trucks, trailers and caravans
- The road may be closed at short notice
Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.
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Applies from Thu 9 Oct 2025, 2.36pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Oct 2025, 11.17am
Closed areas: Closed areas: Towarri National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Areas within Towarri National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Thursday 23 October 2025 to Tuesday 30 June 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply
Note: Washpools campground and picnic area will not be directly affected by these closures.
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Applies from Wed 22 Oct 2025, 9.04am to Sun 16 Nov 2025, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 8.15am
Other planned events: Feral pig control in NPWS reserves
NPWS Mudgee Area will be undertaking a trapping program targeting feral pigs in the following reserves:
- Dapper Nature Reserve
- Goodiman State Conservation Area
- Yarrobil National Park, and
- Durridgere State Conservation Area.
This program will run from November 5th and finish on November 16th. Temporary closures may be in place during operations and will be clearly signed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.12am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.16am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi-Yengo Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
Dharug National Park
Mount Royal National Park
Yengo National Park
- Blue Gums Campground
- Mountain Arm Campground
- Yengo House
- Finchley Campground
- Mogo Campground
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.05am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.11am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Mudgee Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
Capertee National Park
- Capertee Campground
- Honeyeater Homestead
- Capertee Homestead
- Capertee Cottage
Goulburn River National Park
- Spring Gully campground
- Big River campground
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.50am
Fire bans: PARK FIRE BAN
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 12.22am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 7.52am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 9.14am
Closed areas: Sandstone Caves closed due to rockfall hazard
Sandstone Caves walking track will be closed until further notice due to a rock fall hazard.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.03pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 8.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 8.57am
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
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Applies from Mon 11 Aug 2025, 12.00am to Thu 11 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Oct 2025, 1.35pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing 1080 ground baiting programs from 11 August 2025 to 11 December 2025, in the following reserves:
- Warrabah National Park
- Watsons Creek State Conservation Area
- Watsons Creek Nature Reserve
- Watsons Creek National Park
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species like the Western Saw-shelled Turtle.
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 New England Area NPWS Office for more information on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 7.53am
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.
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