Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 12.01am to Wed 14 Jan 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Jan 2026, 9.39am
Closed areas: Yapa (Mulgowan) art site closure
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 5th January to Wednesday 14th January 2026 while the Yapa (Mulgowan) art site is being upgraded. The closed areas are:
- Yapa (Mulgowan) art site lookout
- Yapa (Mulgowan) walking track
- Yapa (Mulgowan) Art Site picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6830 0200.
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Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11.00am to Sat 24 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Dec 2025, 8.05am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a 1080 ground baiting program from 24th of November 2025 to the 24th January 2026. the operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs.
The program will take place in Gundabooka NP and SCA.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Dometic 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 contract the local NPWS Bourke office for more information on: 0268300200.
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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 10.44am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 6.29pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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