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Waa Gorge picnic area

Mount Kaputar National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.20am

Applies from Sat 29 Mar 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.20am.

Closed areas: Waa Gorge and Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area closed due to wet conditions

The following visitation areas are CLOSED from Saturday 29 March 2025 until further notice due to wet conditions:

  • Waa Gorge
  • Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 12.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 11.35am

Closed areas: Areas closed for upgrades

The following areas of Mount Kaputar National Park are closed from Monday 19 May to Tuesday 1 July 2025 for upgrades:

  • Doug Sky lookout
  • The Governor carpark, walking track, lookout, and summit

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Thu 15 May 2025, 9.00am to Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.14am

Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning

The following areas of Mount Kaputar National Park are closed from 9am Thursday 15 May to 9am Monday 2 June 2025 for hazard reduction burning:

  • Green Camp and Yulludunida walking track
  • Coryah Gap picnic area and Mount Coryah walking track
  • Coryah Gap firetrail
  • Scutts Hut, Scutts Hut trail, and Scutts Hut and Kurrawonga Falls walk
  • Kaputar Plateau walk, Rangers lookout, and Lairds lookout

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 6.00am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 10.14am

Closed parks: Park closed for 1080 ground bait program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a 1080 ground baiting program in Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area Sunday 1 June to Thursday 31 July 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The following Parks within the Terry Hie Hie AA will be closed for the duration of the program:

  • Terry Hie Hie
  • Mission North
  • Mission South 
  • Courallie
  • Campbell Montrose
  • Berrygill

The following areas will remain open for the duration of the program:

  • Terry Hie Hie picnic area
  • Yana-y Warruwi walking track

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations.

Domestic pets 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.

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Applies from Sat 29 Mar 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.20am

Closed areas: Waa Gorge and Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area closed due to wet conditions

The following visitation areas are CLOSED from Saturday 29 March 2025 until further notice due to wet conditions:

  • Waa Gorge
  • Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.24am

Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road

There are significant washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.

Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.

This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any queries regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Sun 2 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.20am

Closed areas: Barraba Track closed until further notice

The Barraba Track is closed until further notice due to maintenance requirements.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 May 2025, 8.02am

Closed areas: Governor summit walking track CLOSED

The Governor (Corrunbral Borawah) summit walking track is closed until further notice due to elevated track damage. 

The Governor lookout walking track (from carpark to lookout platform) remains open. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300. 

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/waa-gorge-picnic-area/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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