Applies from Tue 30 Dec 2025, 9.38am to Tue 3 Feb 2026, 4.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 8.47am
Closed areas: Blue Waterholes walking tracks closed for aerial weed control program
The following walking tracks will be closed in late January to early February 2026:
- Clarkes Gorge walking track - closed from 7am, Tuesday 27 January. Re-opening at 5pm, Thursday 29 January 2026
- Nichols Gorge walking track - closed from 7am, Thursday 29 January. Re-opening 5pm, Sunday 1 February 2026
This closure will not impact visitors using the facilities at Blue Waterholes campground.
Closed areas will be signposted, Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This closure may be extended in the case of inclement weather. For more information, please call NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000 or Tumut Region Visitors Centre on 02 6947 7025.
Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 1 Sep 2025, 8.00am to Tue 1 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Dec 2025, 2.47pm
Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from 1st September 2025 until 1st September 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.
The program will take place in:
- Brindabella National Park
- Bimberi Nature Reserve
- Wee Jasper Nature Reserve
- Oak Creek Nature Reserve
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.
For further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
