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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 10.46am to Sun 25 May 2025, 5.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 10.51am
Closed areas: Towarri National Park - Washpools camping area and walking tracks temporarily closed due to flooding / severe weather
The following areas are closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to flooding and severe weather:
- Washpools camping area
- Range View walking track
- Washpools and Middlebrook walking tracks
- Washpools waterhole
Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed.
This closure will be reassessed daily and the reserve will reopen when conditions are safe.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Sat 3 May 2025, 10.00am to Thu 22 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 4.11pm
Closed areas: The Barracks Campground closed for maintenance
The Barracks Campground in Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance work from Saturday 3 May to Thursday 22 May 2025 (inclusive). This closure may be extended or the capacity of the campground reduced if required to complete the proposed maintenance work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Mon 26 May 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Bald Hill Falls closed for maintenance
The Bald Hill Falls area of Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance and upgrade work from Wednesday 16 April to Monday 26 May 2025. This work is weather dependent and therefore the closure may be lifted earlier or extended as necessary to complete the work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 5.00pm to Sun 1 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 2.08pm
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 11 May 2025 to 1 June 2025 in the following reserves:
- Barrington Tops National Park / State Conservation Area
- Barakee National Park
- Berrico Nature Reserve
- Bretti Nature Reserve
- Ben Hall Gap Nature Reserve / National Park
- Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve / State Conservation Area
- Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
- Ceder Brush Nature Reserve
- Curracabundi group of reserves
- Towarri National Park
- The Glen Nature Reserve
- Wallabadah Nature Reserve
- Wingen Maid Nature Reserve
- Woolooma National Park
- Woko 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 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Sun 18 May 2025, 9.00am to Fri 23 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 11.26am
Closed areas: Spring Gully and Big River Campground Closed for roadworks
Some parts of this park are closed from Sunday 18 May to 1700 Friday 23 May 2025 while Mogo Road is being repaired. The closed areas are:
- Spring Gully Campground
- Big River Campground
- No access to Thompsons Flat Fire Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 May 2025, 11.59am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from Monday 12th May - Monday 30th June 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in the north-eastern section of Wollemi National Park and Manobalai Nature Reserve.
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 Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 6.03pm
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 October 2026.
During this time:
- Expect delays due to traffic control
- The road may be impassable during and after wet weather
- The road may not be suitable for 2wd vehicles and caravans
Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 11.39am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.54am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.
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 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 Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.31pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.47am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
W National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Dharug National Park (NP), Koolewong Flora Reserve (FR), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Wollemi SCA, Yengo NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.
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 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 Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555
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