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Barwon State Conservation Area

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Applies from Wed 13 Aug 2025, 12.01pm to Fri 12 Sep 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 12.57pm

Closed parks: Gwydir Wetlands SCA closed due to flooding

Gwydir Wetlands SCA is closed from Wednesday 13/08/25, re-opening Saturday 13/09/2025, due to widespread flooding.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Remember, it's never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the reserve are also closed.

 

For more information, please contact Barwon NPWS Office on (02) 6792 7300.

 

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Applies from Wed 13 Aug 2025, 11.52am to Sat 30 Aug 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 12.00pm

Closed parks: Reserve closed 27 - 29 August 2025 for aerial pest control operation

Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve and Ginghet Nature Reserve are closed from 6am, Wednesday 27 August to 7pm, Friday 29 August 2025 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Castlereagh Area Office on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Wed 13 Aug 2025, 11.32am to Fri 26 Sep 2025, 11.32am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 11.35am

Closed areas: Sandstone Caves closed due to rockfall hazard

Sandstone Caves walking track will be closed until further notice due to a rock fall hazard.

 

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

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Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 4.09pm to Sat 6 Sep 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 9.09am

Other planned events: Park closed 31st August to 6th September 2025 for aerial and ground pest control operation

Warrumbungle National Park is closed from 3pm, Sunday 31 August to 9am, Saturday 6 September 2025 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.

Applies from Wed 18 Jun 2025, 3.49pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 9.08am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 24 June 2025 to 14 September 2025. 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.

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 office for more information on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Sat 3 May 2025, 8.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.43pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5.33pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd May 2025 to 31st December 2025. 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 9 Jul 2025, 1.29pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 1.40pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5.32pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals, wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area.

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.

Please contact the local Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6738 9113

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Applies from Sat 3 May 2025, 8.02am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 10.17am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for feral pigs

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd May 2025 to 31st December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison 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 Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Jun 2025, 10.46am

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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