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Applies from Mon 18 Aug 2025, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 4.34pm
Closed parks: Road to Coolah Tops NP Closed
Warrumbungle Shire Council has closed State Forest Road due to ongoing road works and wet weather. Access to Coolah Tops National Park is therefore closed. The road will be reassessed on Friday 22 August 2025.
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Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 11.53am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Aug 2025, 12.07pm
Other planned events: Park closed 12pm 29 August to 7pm 5 September 2025 for aerial pest control operation
Coolah Tops National Park is closed from 12pm, Friday 29 August to 7pm, Friday 5 September 2025 for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Castlereagh Area Office on 6843 4000.
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Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road - Closed
Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area. Closure is in place for all vehicles due to wet slippery road conditions.
As a result, there will be no access to the following areas via Glow Worm Tunnel Road:
- Glow Worm Tunnel
- Newnes Campground
- Deep Pass Campground
- Rocky and Twister Canyon
The road will reopen when conditions are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph. 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.54pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Wollemi National Park from Monday 25 August to Sunday 7 September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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 NPWS area office for more information:
- Mudgee - 02 6370 9000
- Oberon - 02 6336 6200
- Bulga - 02 6574 5555
- Glenbrook - 02 4720 6200
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.46pm
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) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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.
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.43pm
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), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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 Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.
Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 10.55am
Closed areas: Closure: Rocky Creek and Twister Canyons
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions. There will be no access to Rocky Creek and Twister Canyons during this closure. The closure will remain in place until conditions have been assessed as safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jul 2025, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 10.54am
Closed areas: Closure: Deep Pass Campground and Canyon
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions. There will be no access to Deep Pass Campground and Canyon during this closure. These areas will reopen as soon as they are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sun 27 Jul 2025, 11.26am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Closure: Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions. There will be no access to Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Tracks during this closure. These areas will reopen as soon as they are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 7.00am to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 8.43am
Safety alerts: Glow Worm Tunnel walking track to Newnes
Work has commenced on the upgrade of the Newnes to Four Ways walking track – part of the Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track. Please be aware of workers and materials on the walking track and take care around all work sites. Please follow any directions from staff onsite.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 2.41pm
Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
- California trail - closed until 29 Aug 2025
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
- California Hut - closed until 29 Aug 2025
Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 10.06am
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Aug 2025, 9.02am
Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park - 4WD recommended
Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Major roadwork is currently being undertaken on this section of road and is anticipated to be completed by October 2026.
During this time:
Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.18pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am
Other planned events: Lost City Walking Track Carpark Closure
Lost City Walking Track Carpark is currently closed for improvement works.
The improvement works at Lost City Walking Track Carpark will include a accessible footpaths, visitor information signage, seating, carparking and accessible double stall toilet. Revegetation work and planting of native species are also proposed.
Lost City Walking Track will remain open and accessible to visitors via Lost City Road. Visitors are advised to stay alert and follow the signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 9.18am
Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed
The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.
For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.09pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.52am to Mon 1 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 1.05pm
Closed areas: Seasonal road closure
The Forest Road, east of the Hildergarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park, will be closed to vehicles from Monday 2 June to Monday 1 September 2025. This is because of ongoing wet road conditions during the colder months. This closure may be cancelled or extended as per road conditions, any changes will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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