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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2023, 1.36pm to Sat 30 Sep 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 2.03pm
Closed areas: Roads and walking track closures
The following areas are closed for walking track upgrade works from May to the end of September 2023:
- Glow Worm Tunnel Road from the gate near Galah Mountain intersection
- Glow Worm Tunnel carpark
- Glow Worm Tunnel walking tracks
- Old Coach Road carpark
- Old Coach Road
- Dry Canyon
- Tiger Snake Canyon access track
There is no access to Glow Worm Tunnel walking tracks during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 28 Mar 2023, 8.54am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 8.29am
Closed areas: Closed trail due to damage
Bicentennial National Trail is closed to vehicle traffic from Cameron’s Point Junction through to Moffitt’s trail.
No through access to Baal Bone Gap Picnic Area or Gardens of Stone National Park.
There are several large bog holes on the trail that are impassable to all vehicles.
This closure may be extended depending on conditions, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sun 9 Oct 2022, 2.03pm to Fri 7 Jul 2023, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 3.45pm
Closed areas: Ben Bullen trail (Moffits trail) closed for road repairs
The following areas are closed due to trail repair work:
- Ben Bullen trail (Moffits trail) from Hutchinson Road heading east to the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area boundary
- Baal Bone Gap picnic area
The trail has several large bog holes that are impassable to all vehicles. Due to these bog holes being impassable there is no through access to Wolgan Road from the Castlereagh Highway.
The repairs are expected to take up to 4 weeks for stage 1 from Ben Bullen to Baal Bone Gap.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 10.51am
Closed parks: Capertee Valley Reserve Pest Management Operation
Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area Gardens of Stone and Capertee National Parks are closed from 8am, Monday 5 June to 6pm, Friday 9 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 9.54am to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 May 2023, 9.31am
Closed areas: Newnes campground closed due to landslide at Wolgan Gap
Newnes campground, including Newnes Industrial Ruins, is closed until further notice due to road collapse and continuing land slip risk at Wolgan Gap following recent heavy rain.
This road is managed by Lithgow Council. Information updates will be posted when available.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Lithgow Council on 02 6354 9999.
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Applies from Fri 5 May 2023, 2.22pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 May 2023, 2.36pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Blue Mountains NP, Capertee NP, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Gardens of Stone NP, Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Jenolan Karst Conservation Area (KCA), Kanangra-Boyd NP, Mares Forest NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, Turon NP, Wollemi NP and Yarrobil NP from Monday 22nd May 2023 to Friday 2nd June 2023.
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.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:
Mudgee 02 6370 9000
Oberon 02 6336 6200
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Applies from Fri 5 May 2023, 11.39am to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 May 2023, 2.22pm
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), Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Gardens of Stone NP, Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, Wollemi NP and Yarrobil NP from Monday 22nd May 2023 to Friday 2nd June 2023.
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.
Please contact the NPWS Mudgee office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
Applies from Mon 15 May 2023, 5.00am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2023, 3.01pm
Closed areas: Trail Closure
Old Coach Road will be closed for fire trail maintenance from Monday 15 May 2023 to Friday 9 June 2023 inclusive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 19 Apr 2023, 6.00am to Fri 6 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Apr 2023, 3.49pm
Closed areas: Trail Closures
Centennial Coal are performing scheduled works in areas of the park surrounding Lost City from Wednesday 19 April 2023 until Friday 8 December 2023. Trails may be closed from time to time with signage and barricades in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Springvale Colliery springvalecolliery.compliance@centennialcoal.com.au
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Applies from Mon 13 Mar 2023, 9.00am to Fri 6 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 8.47am
Closed areas: Carne West Trail closed
Carne West Trail is closed from Monday 13 March 2023 until Friday 6 October 2023 for scheduled maintenance work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Springvale Colliery springvalecolliery.compliance@centennialcoal.com.au
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Applies from Mon 6 Jun 2022, 7.42pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 8.45am
Closed areas: Waratah Ridge Road closed
Waratah Ridge Road is closed to all traffic from 21 February 2022 until 30 June 2023 as part of the Wartime Remnants Clean up Project.
Fore more information please contact wartime.remnants@defence.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 6 Jun 2022, 7.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 8.47am
Safety alerts: Trail condition
A majority of the trails in this park are 4WD only. Glow worm tunnel road is suitable for 2 WD vehicles in dry weather.
Some trails are rough, have bog holes and some are steep in sections due to erosion caused by rainfall and flooding. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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