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Applies from Mon 17 Mar 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 5.14pm
Hazard reduction burns: Scutts West HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 17/03/2025. The fire is called Scutts West HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 17 Mar 2025, 1.00am to Fri 21 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 1.56pm
Closed parks: Park closed for hazard reduction burning
Killarney State Conservation Area is closed for hazard reduction burning from Monday 17 March to Friday 21 March 2025. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This burn is called Killarney North West HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 20 Mar 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12.06pm
Closed parks: Warrumbungle National Park closed for aerial and ground pest control operation Monday 17 March to Thursday 20 March 2025
Warrumbungle National Park is closed from 3pm Monday 17 March to 9am Thursday 20 March 2025 for an aerial and ground pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Coonabarabran Area Office 02 6842 0211.
Applies from Sun 16 Mar 2025, 3.00pm to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 8.44am
Closed parks: Park closed for hazard reduction burning
Mount Kaputar National Park and Deriah Aboriginal Area are closed from 3pm Sunday 16 March to 9am Monday 24 March 2025 for hazard reduction burning.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 11.04am
Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road
There are significant washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.
Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.
This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any queries regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Fri 21 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.42am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Deriah Aboriginal Area from Tuesday 4 March to Friday 21 March 2025. 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 on NPWS estate. 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 contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Tue 5 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 8.45am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Tuesday 4 March to Tuesday 5 August 2025. 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 on NPWS estate. 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 contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Sun 2 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.43am
Closed areas: Barraba Track closed until further notice
The Barraba Track is closed until further notice due to maintenance requirements.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Sun 12 Jan 2025, 12.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 9.02am
Other planned events: Feral Pig Control Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing trapping program from the 10th of January to 30th June. The operation will use established traps to capture Feral Pigs.
The program will take place in Culgoa National Park
The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild pigs on the environment
Please contact the local Bourke NPWS area office for more information on 02 6830 0200
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 12.32pm
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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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Feb 2025, 9.16am
Closed areas: Governor summit walking track CLOSED
The Governor (Corrunbral Borawah) summit walking track is closed until further notice due to elevated track damage.
The Governor lookout walking track (from carpark to lookout platform) remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.10am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
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 please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0457 873 871 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.
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