Applies from Fri 7 Nov 2025, 2.56pm to Sat 8 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Nov 2025, 4.56pm

Safety alerts: Forecast storms and high wind

Severe thunderstorms are forecast during the afternoon and evening of Saturday 8 November 2025 for the area including Coolah Tops National Park. The forecast weather may include damaging winds, large hail and localised heavy falls leading to flash flooding.

Storms and high winds can create hazardous conditions, please stay up-to-date, be mindful of and prepared for the forecast conditions, particularly of the risks from falling trees and branches. Do not sit, stand or camp under large trees and avoid hanging branches and dead standing timber. 

River and creek levels in Coolah Tops National Park can rise and fall quickly. Do not attempt to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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 Thu 6 Nov 2025, 3.54pm to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Nov 2025, 4.11pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Coolah Tops National Park from Thursday 13 November to Sunday 30 November 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

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.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring livestock and is undertaken in conjunction with local landholders and Central West Local Land Services.

Please contact the Castlereagh NPWS area office for more information on 6843 4000. 

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 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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• Towarri National Park

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.

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 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.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Towarri National Park
  • Washpools campground
  • Washpools picnic area and viewing platform

Applies from Wed 22 Oct 2025, 9.04am to Sun 16 Nov 2025, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Nov 2025, 6.03pm

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Durridgere State Conservation Area

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Durridgere State Conservation Area
• Goulburn River National Park

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.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Binnaway Nature Reserve
• Tinkrameanah National Park
• Trinkey State Conservation Area
• Weetalibah Nature Reserve