Applies from Mon 19 Aug 2024, 8.00am to Sun 20 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 8.36am
Other planned events: 1080 ground and aerial baiting program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 19 August to 20 October 2024 on the following reserves:
Bald Rock National Park
Barool National Park
Basket Swamp National Park
Bluff River Nature Reserve
Boonoo Boonoo National Park
Butterleaf National Park
Capoompeta National Park
Cathedral Rock National Park
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Kings Plains National Park
Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
Kwiambal National Park
Maryland National Park
Nullamanna National Park
Nymboida National Park
Severn River Nature Reserve
Torrington State Conservation Area
Warra National Park
Washpool National Park
Washpool State Conservation Area
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Sep 2024, 9.15am
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Sep 2024, 9.28am
Safety alerts: 4WD Access Only
Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.