Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 10.48am to Wed 15 Nov 2023, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.02am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 12/10/2023 to 12/11/2023. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals (dogs, foxes, pigs). 

The program will take place in Gundabooka National Park and State Conservation Area and Toorale National Park and State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise 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 Bourke NPWS area office for more information on (02)6830 0200.

Affects 3 parks and 18 locations nearby. Show list

• Gundabooka National Park
  • Belah Shearers' Quarters
  • Bennetts Gorge picnic area
  • Dry Tank campground
  • Dry Tank picnic area
  • Little Mountain lookout
  • Little Mountain walking track
  • Valley of the Eagles walk
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) Aboriginal art site walking track
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) art site lookout
  • Yapa (Mulgowan) art site picnic area
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
  • Redbank Homestead
  • Yanda campground
• Toorale National Park
  • Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru)
  • Darling River drive
  • Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa)
  • Toorale Homestead precinct (Yarramarra)
  • Toorale Homestead walk
  • Warrego Floodplain picnic area (Wariku Pulka)

Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.43am

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 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Gundabooka National Park
• Gundabooka State Conservation Area
• Toorale National Park