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Applies from Thu 22 Oct 2020, 8.00am to Fri 23 Oct 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Oct 2020, 2.10pm
Closed areas: Most areas closed for 1080 aerial baiting program
All areas within Mount Royal National Park will be closed for an aerial pest control operation, except for Youngville campground and picnic area and public vehicle access roads. The closure will be between 8am Thursday 22 October 2020 and 6pm Friday 23 October 2020.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 22 Oct 2020, 12.19pm to Wed 21 Apr 2021, 12.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Oct 2020, 12.03pm
Other incidents: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Thursday 1 October 2020 to Wednesday 31 March 2021. This program will use meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local area office for more information.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 10.39am
Closed areas: Barrington trail south - closed beyond Junction Pools
The last 5km of Barrington Trail south remains closed to vehicles due to trail conditions following recent wet conditions. Visitors can still access both Little Murray and Junction Pools campgrounds.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call either the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 10.37am
Closed areas: Trails closed to vehicles due to unsafe trail conditions
The following trails are closed in this park until further notice, due to unsafe trail conditions:
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail
There is alternative access to Gummi Falls campground via Bullocks Brush trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 9 Oct 2020, 8.00am to Thu 29 Oct 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Oct 2020, 9.10pm
Other planned events: 1080 aerial baiting pest management program
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Mount Royal National Park from Thursday 15 October to Wednesday 28 October 2020. The program uses meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock. There will be signs at all baiting locations.
Domestic pets are not permitted on NSW national parks. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Bulga area office on 02 6574 5555 or the see NPWS web page alerts.
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Applies from Mon 14 Sep 2020, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Sep 2020, 10.07am
Closed areas: Hidden Treasure and Basin loop tracks
Hidden Treasure and Basin Loop walking tracks in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area are closed from Monday 14 September 2020. The closure is due to the walking track upgrade project and will remain in place until the project is complete. The work is expected to be completed in 6 weeks, however this depends on weather conditions.
Other fantastic walking opportunities nearby include:
- Brush Turkey and Cliff Face walks in Woko National Park
- Gloucester Falls, Antarctic Beech and River walks at Gloucester Tops.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2020, 2.07pm to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2020, 8.51am
Safety alerts: Jerusalem Creek trail pedestrian bridge damaged
Jerusalem Creek trail currently has a damaged pedestrian bridge. A diversion is in place. Please take care and follow on-site signs.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2020, 9.58am
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2020, 8.21am
Safety alerts: 1080 wild dog and fox baiting operation
An aerial and ground baiting operation will take place in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area, Wallabadah Nature Reserve, Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park, Crawney Pass National Park, Curracabundi National Park and State Conservation Area, Mernot Nature Reserve, Monkeycot Nature Reserve and Watchimbark Nature Reserve from Tuesday 31 March to Wednesday 30 September 2020. Meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison will be used. The program is for the control of wild dog and foxes. Baiting locations are identified by signs.
Please remember that domestic pests are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 18 Oct 2018, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.24pm
Closed areas: Upper Avon Road closed
Upper Avon Road in Berrico Nature Reserve is currently closed to all vehicles between Berrico Road and Berrico Creek Road. This is due to the failure of an old log culvert. NSW National Parks is working on fixing the problem as soon as possible, depending on resource availability and the weather. For more information, please call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.
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