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Castle Rocks walk

Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 2.43pm

Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 11.39am to Sun 31 May 2026, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 2.43pm.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Monday 20 April to Sunday 3 May 2026 in:

  • Avisford Nature Reserve
  • Goulburn River National Park
  • Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve.

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 6 May 2026, 6.00am to Thu 28 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 May 2026, 8.10am

Closed areas: Areas closed for pest animal control in NPWS reserves

NPWs Mudgee Area will be undertaking a trapping program targeting feral pigs in the following areas: 

  • Turill sector of Durridgere State Conservation Area
  • Curryall sector of Durridgere State Conservation Area
  • Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve (no impacts to visitor areas)
  • Goulburn River National Park (no impacts to visitor areas)

The program will run from 6:00am on the 6th of May 2026 and finish at 5:00pm on the 28th of May 2026.

Temporary closures may be in place during operations and will be clearly signed. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Parks Office on (02) 6370 9000

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 11.39am to Sun 31 May 2026, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 2.43pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Monday 20 April to Sunday 3 May 2026 in:

  • Avisford Nature Reserve
  • Goulburn River National Park
  • Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve.

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.

Affects 2 parks and 7 locations nearby. Show list

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/walking-tracks/castle-rocks-walk/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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