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Applies from Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8.00am to Fri 2 Jun 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 11.46am
Other planned events: Upcoming roadworks - Two Sticks Road, Blue Range Road and Coree Summit Road
Visitor access may be impacted due to upcoming roadworks within the Eastern precinct of Brindabella National Park taking place between February 27th and June 2nd. These include:
- Two Sticks Road
- Blue Range Road
- Coree Summit Road
- Coree Camp
Please be aware of truck movements on Two Sticks Road during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of traffic controllers, roadwork signage and NPWS staff. Please check the NPWS website for relevant road closures that may be in place during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8.00am to Fri 7 Apr 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 11.45am
Closed areas: Road closed for upgrades – Two Sticks North
Two Sticks Road will be closed for upgrades between the Park entrance and the Blue range intersection from February 27th to 7th of April, 2023.
Please be aware of truck movements on Two Sticks Road during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of traffic controllers, roadwork signage and NPWS staff. Please check the NPWS website for other relevant road closures that may be in place during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 27 Feb 2023, 8.00am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 11.45am
Closed areas: Areas closed for campground and picnic area upgrades
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 27th of February to Thursday 6th of April 2023 while Flea Creek campground and Flea Creek picnic areas are being upgraded. The closed areas are:
• Flea Creek campground
• Flea Creek picnic area
• Gentle Annie fire trail
There is no access to Brindabella Road via Webbs Ridge fire trail during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 24 Oct 2022, 4.23pm to Fri 21 Apr 2023, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 10.13am
Closed parks: Murrumbidgee Valley National and Regional Parks and Nature Reserve closed
Murrumbidgee Valley National and Regional Park and Nature Reserve are closed from Monday 24 October 2022 to Friday 21st April 2023, due to widespread flooding.
Some precincts have been assessed as safe and reopened, these include;
- Willbriggie North (ALL campgrounds)
- Willbriggie East (ALL campgrounds)
- MIA 3 (ALL campgrounds)
- MIA 2 (ALL Campgrounds)
- MIA 1 (Campgrounds - Sandy Beach, Platt Beach, Rooks Bend, Markeys Beach, Horse Bend, Island Bend, Anglers Bend, Broad beach, Nandirong Bend, Pastors Beach, Schmetzers Bend, Long Beach, Horn Beach, Bikini Beach)
- Dunnoon Lagoon (ALL campgrounds)
- Eurloey (ALL Campgrounds)
- Cuba North (Campgrounds - Crayfish Corner, Cuba Beach)
If the Campground is not listed it is still closed for safety reasons. Campgrounds must be booked prior to camping. This can be done at this website Murrumbidgee Valley campgrounds | NSW National Parks.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office, on 02 6966 8100.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Mon 20 Feb 2023, 7.00am to Sat 22 Apr 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Mar 2023, 7.43pm
Closed parks: Park closed for ground pest operation.
From 7am, Monday 20 February to 7am, Monday 21 April 2023 a ground pest control operation will be undertaken in Nangar National Park. The park will remain closed to all visitors.
This program will target feral goats and aims to reduce the significant impact that they have on native plants and animals, including threatened species. Other pest animals including pigs, foxes and rabbits will be targeted if observed throughout the operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Bathurst Area office on (02) 6332 7640.
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Applies from Sun 4 Dec 2022, 7.01am to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 7.02am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Mar 2023, 6.35am
Closed parks: Closed due to severe storm damage to access and internal trails.
As of 1 March 2023 Nangar National Park remains closed to all visitors due to severe storm impacts to the trails.
All trails are closed to all traffic as creek crossings and flash flood erosion wash aways need to be repaired.
For more information, please contact Central West Area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640 for the most up to date information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 22 Dec 2022, 4.27pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 10.12am
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban begins in Riverina Area Reserves
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 Fri 2 Dec 2022, 12.15pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jan 2023, 12.32pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban (solid fuel)
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. or call the Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Wed 30 Nov 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Dec 2022, 8.22am
Closed parks: Park closed for ground pest control operation
Koorawatha Nature Reserve is closed from 7am, Tuesday 13th December to 7am, Friday 16th December 2022 for a ground shoot pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tumut NPWS office.
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Applies from Sun 25 Sep 2022, 8.02am to Sat 30 Sep 2023, 8.07am. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Feb 2023, 4.23pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Nangar National Park from Wednesday 28 September 2022 to Monday 27 March 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral goats.
All baiting locations will be identified by signs. 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 should 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 the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.
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