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Barwon Nature Reserve

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Applies from Tue 18 Aug 2026, 6.00am to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Aug 2026, 8.31am

Other planned events: Australian Wildlife Conservancy Feral Animal Ground Shooting Trapped Animals Program

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting a feral animal trapping and ground shooting program from 18th August to 31st October 2016.

The program will take place across Pilliga State Conservation Area and Pilliga National Park.

The program is being run to reduce the impact of feral animals on native wildlife across these reserves including the feral free predator enclosure managed by AWC.

Closure signs may be installed during operations. Do not enter closed areas when signage is shown. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information please contact AWC Pilliga Operations Manager on 0460 876 645

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Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2026, 10.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Aug 2026, 8.28am

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 0460 876 654 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 9.05am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2026, 3.02pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1st February 2026 to 31 December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) grain for the control of feral pigs.

The program will take place in Budelah Nature Reserve as weather and seasonal conditions allow. Australian wildlife has a naturally high tolerance to 1080 and will not be negatively impacted.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of feral pigs on native vegetation, wildlife and neighbouring enterprises.

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 Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 6792 7300.

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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 12.39pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2026, 3.03pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1st January 2026 to 31 December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) grain for the control of feral pigs and 1080 meat baits for wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Warrambool State Conservation Area as weather and seasonal conditions allow. Australian wildlife has a naturally high tolerance to 1080 and will not be negatively impacted.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of feral pigs, wild dogs and foxes on native vegetation, wildlife and neighbouring enterprises.

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 Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 6792 7300.

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Applies from Wed 24 Jun 2026, 4.35pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 6.15pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from Tuesday 30 June to 30 September 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Timmallallie National Park, Pilliga Nature Reserve and Pilliga East State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes 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 Castlereagh Area NPWS area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Aug 2026, 8.57am

Closed areas: Part of Sandstone Caves walking track is closed due to rockfall hazard

The western section of Sandstone Caves walking track is closed due to a rockfall hazard.

The walking track along the eastern escarpment of the caves is OPEN.

Do not enter the closed section.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.

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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/barwon-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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