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| 12 May 2025 | Other planned events | Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program | Details |
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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 12.01am to Fri 23 May 2025, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 May 2025, 3.32pm NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Monday 12 May 2025 to Friday 23 May 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals including wild dogs and foxes. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. |
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Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12.54pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 4.03pm
The following campground and picnic area is closed until Friday 27 June due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Fri 23 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 2.43pm
To allow for flood recovery roadworks to be conducted the primary access road to most visitor facilities in Washpool NP, Coachwood Drive, will be closed from 7am Thursday 1 May until 5pm Friday 23 May 2025. Due to this closure Bellbird and Coombadjha campgrounds, the Coachwood picnic area, and all walks that depart from these locations are also closed.
This road closure will not impact the World Heritage Walk, but for visitors intending to undertake the Walk during this time please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 to discuss camping options.
This closure does not extend to Four Bull Hut or the horse riding trails in the north-west area of Washpool NP.
Do not enter closed areas and follow any direction from signage, staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 10.57am
Closed roads in New England National Park until 31 August due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Road blocks have been installed on the Horseshoe road to prevent vehicle movements at the Killikrankie Mountain Lookout intersection in the north and at Kilprotay road Intersection to the south. In addition, Kilprotay road has developed a natural road blockage about 3.5 km from the intersection with the Horseshoe road.
Two significant events have been identified, affecting the roading network in New England National Park:
These closures will remain in place until geohazard assessments can be undertaken and works completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour office 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 9.03am
Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Newton Boyd and Buccarumbi. Access to Dalmorton campground is by the Old Grafton Road from the Glen Innes (Western) end only, or from Chaelundi Road from the south. To access Chaelundi Road you will need to either enter via Marengo Road at Hernani, or via Sheepstation Creek Road at Dundurrabin. These roads are only suitable for 4WD vehicles and off-road caravans.
Please be aware this closure may add significantly to travel time to and from the campground. At this stage works are scheduled until the end of June 2025.
Further information relating to this closure can be found on https://www.livetraffic.com/
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Applies from Tue 15 Oct 2024, 1.14pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.04pm
Chaelundi National Park, Flora Reserve and State Conservation Area will be closed for pest control operations from 8am 16 October 2024 to 16 April 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Coffs Coast Area office on 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 4.20pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 10.27am
For safety, some national parks and reserves on the North Coast are closed until end of June 2025 due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
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Applies from Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 4.07pm
Warrick Road will be closed from the 4 November 2024 or a period of time due to planned road works. Mary's View Lookout will be closed until the work is complete. If you have any questions please contact the Walcha NPWS Office on 6777 4700.
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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 12.21pm to Mon 5 May 2025, 12.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 2.46pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a one-off ground baiting program from 14 April 2025 to 5th May 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.
The program will take place in Gwydir River National Park and Gwydir River 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 6792 7300.
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Sat 31 May 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.00am
Riverside campground and day-use area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Saturday 31 May 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail.
Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Hike in access to the Apsley River from Budds Mare is still permitted during this time, but facilities at Riverside will remain closed to park visitors.
For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700.
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Applies from Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.50am to Sun 22 Jun 2025, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 8.31am
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 24th March 2025 to the 22nd June 2025 on the following reserves:
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.54am
The historic heritage village of Dalmorton will be closed to visitors from 8am Monday 20 January 2025. This closure is to allow for works to be undertaken on operational infrastructure within the village. Road access through the village will not be impacted, and the Dalmorton campground to the south of the village remains open.
Please do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.46am
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.47am
Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 8.29am
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Mon 23 Dec 2024, 9.57am to Tue 23 Dec 2025, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 12.31pm
Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to unsafe access to area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 9.00am
Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Wed 28 Sep 2022, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 3.26pm
Doon Goonge campground is closed for public safety.
Alternate nearby campgrounds include Dalmorton, Thungutti, Cod Hole and Platypus Flat, that can be booked on the NPWS website.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.25am
Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event. The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation. Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road
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