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Big Bush Nature Reserve

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Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 9.44am to Thu 17 Jul 2025, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.59am

Closed areas: Wallaby Picnic Area - toilet upgrade

As part of the visitor infrastructure improvements being undertaken by National Parks & Wildlife Service, NPWS Central West Area will be undertaking an upgrade of the toilet facilities located opposite the Wallaby Picnic Area from Monday 26 May 2025 until Friday 4 July 2025.

 

During this time there will be no toilet facilities located within Conimbla National Park.

 

At times there will be heavy machinery working within the area. Please ensure you do not approach the area or any heavy plant whilst these works are being undertaken. Please stay clear of any work zones until the works are completed. The new facilities will be opened to visitors as soon as the project is completed.

 

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640

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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 3.05pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 3.09pm

Safety alerts: 1080 baiting program for the control of foxes

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Meat Baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes in Ulandra  and Nest Hill Reserves.

 

The program will be conducted between the 29th of May and the 4th of July 2025

 

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Please be reminded that 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 call NPWS Tumut on (02) 6947 7000

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Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2024, 1.52pm to Sun 29 Nov 2026, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 8.45am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - The Rock NR - Kengal Aboriginal Place

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

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For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

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