Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 30 June 2026, 9.57am
Applies from Thu 18 Jun 2026, 6.04pm
to Mon 10 Aug 2026, 6.00pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9.57am.
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 dog baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 2 July 2026 to 20 July 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.
The program will take place in Coolah Tops National Park.
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.
This 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 local NPWS Castlereagh Area office for more information on 6843 4000.
Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 8.00am.
Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 1.14pm.
Closed areas: Coolah Tops – Roads closed due to wet conditions
Roads east of the Forest Road - Hildegarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park are closed to vehicle traffic from 25 May 2026 due to wet road conditions, and will reopen in September or once road conditions improve.
The closed roads are dry weather vehicle access only and are closed annually during the winter months due to prolonged wet conditions. Visitors can still access trails and visitor facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000 or the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 17 Jun 2026, 1.43pm to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2026, 4.33pm
Closed parks: Big River & Spring Gully campgrounds closed for roadworks
Big River & Spring Gully campgrounds are closed due to roadworks, the campgrounds will reopen Monday 27th of July.
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Applies from Thu 9 Oct 2025, 2.36pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 12.07pm
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 Thursday 31 December 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.
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Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 12.00am to Thu 30 Jul 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 1.50pm
Closed areas: The Barracks Campground closed for maintenance
The Barracks Campground in Coolah Tops National Park is closed for the replacement of the toilet facilities until Thursday 30 July 2026.
For more information, contact the Castlereagh NPWS office 6843 4000.
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Applies from Thu 18 Jun 2026, 6.04pm to Mon 10 Aug 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9.57am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 dog baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 2 July 2026 to 20 July 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.
The program will take place in Coolah Tops National Park.
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.
This 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 local NPWS Castlereagh Area office for more information on 6843 4000.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 1.14pm
Closed areas: Coolah Tops – Roads closed due to wet conditions
Roads east of the Forest Road - Hildegarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park are closed to vehicle traffic from 25 May 2026 due to wet road conditions, and will reopen in September or once road conditions improve.
The closed roads are dry weather vehicle access only and are closed annually during the winter months due to prolonged wet conditions. Visitors can still access trails and visitor facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000 or the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.
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Applies from Tue 12 May 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2026, 8.30am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a one-off ground baiting program from 18 May 2026 to 30 June 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Wollemi National Park (in Jerrys Plains / Appletree Flat area) 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 Bulga NPWS office for more information on (02) 6574 5555.
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