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Applies from Fri 30 Aug 2024, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 2.01am
Fires - Advice: JOBS MOUNTAIN, FIVE DAY CREEK
There is a fire in this park called JOBS MOUNTAIN, FIVE DAY CREEK. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 27 Aug 2024, 7.00am to Mon 9 Sep 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Sep 2024, 11.36am
Closed areas: Smoke may be visible from some parts of the Park due to Hazard Reduction Burning
Smoke may be visible form some parts of the park in particular the below area:
- Riverside Campground and Picnic Area
- Budds Mare to Riverside walking Track
- Including some parts of the Apsley River
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS HR Firebreak Trail. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
For further details contact the local NPWS Office at Walcha on 02 67774700 and Armidale on 02 67389100.
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Applies from Mon 19 Aug 2024, 8.00am to Sun 20 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 8.26am
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.
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Applies from Tue 23 Jul 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 8.26am
Other incidents: Toilets closed in freezing temperatures
Due to ongoing freezing temperatures at Ebor Falls the toilets at the Upper Falls may be temporarily closed overnight and for part of the mornings. Alternate toilets are available to use at the Lower Falls picnic area, a short drive from the Upper Falls.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2024, 9.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Jul 2024, 9.21am
Other planned events: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jul 2024, 10.00am to Sat 21 Sep 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 8.26am
Closed areas: Campground and walking tracks closed due for pest control operations
Due to pest control operations the campground, picnic areas and walking tracks accessible by Misty Creek Road are closed from 10am Wednesday 17 July until 2pm Saturday 21 September 2024. The closed areas include
- Chaelundi campground and picnic area
- Spring Gully picnic area
- Misty Creek lookout
- Chaelundi Falls lookout
- Lucifers Thumb lookout
- Escarpment walk
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 8.06am
Closed areas: West End of New England National Park closed
West end of New England National Park between Kilprotay Road & Hickeys Creek Road permanently closed.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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