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Applies from Thu 14 May 2026, 8.21am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 May 2026, 12.52pm
Hazard reduction burns: GOOBANG NATIONAL PARK PEAK HILL RD, BALDRY
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 14/05/2026. The fire is called GOOBANG NATIONAL PARK PEAK HILL RD, BALDRY. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 16 May 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 4.14pm
Hazard reduction burns: Rocky Ponds HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 16/05/2026. The fire is called Rocky Ponds HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 13 May 2026, 8.46am to Fri 22 May 2026, 8.50am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 8.56am
Other planned events: Goobang NP - Spring Gully Hazard Reduction Burn
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, together with the NSW Rural Fire Service, intend to conduct the Spring Gully Hazard Reduction Burn in Goobang National Park. The burn is 1443ha.
Subject to prevailing weather and fireground conditions this burn is expected to take place in late April to May 2026.
The proposed burn aims to enhance the conservation and biodiversity values within the National Park by maintaining the floristic and structural diversity of vegetation communities; and help mitigate the risk of wildfire on park neighbours by reducing the overall fuel hazard in this area.
The goal is to reduce ground and shrub fuel by 60 - 80% over the burn area in a mosaic pattern with a specific objective of reducing the fuels in the location.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area Office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640 or Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or via email npws.centralwest@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Wed 13 May 2026, 8.53am to Fri 22 May 2026, 8.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 8.55am
Other planned events: Goobang NP - Rocky Ponds Hazard Reduction Burn
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, together with the NSW Rural Fire Service, intend to conduct the Rocky Ponds Hazard Reduction Burn in Goobang National Park.
The burn is 2709.17ha.
Subject to prevailing weather and fireground conditions this burn is expected to take place in late April to May 2026.
The proposed burn aims to enhance the conservation and biodiversity values within the National Park by maintaining the floristic and structural diversity of vegetation communities; and help mitigate the risk of wildfire on park neighbours by reducing the overall fuel hazard in this area.
The goal is to reduce ground and shrub fuel from 10tpha - 22tpha, to a lower level over the burn area in a mosaic pattern with a specific objective of reducing the fuels in the location.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area Office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640 or Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or via email npws.centralwest@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 11.21am to Wed 27 May 2026, 11.22am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 11.25am
Other planned events: Essential Energy Planned Power Outage 26 May 2026
Essential Energy Planned Power Outage 9am to 3pm, 26 May 2026
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Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 8.53am to Tue 1 Sep 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 9.32am
Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until 2026 due to ongoing flood repairs and enhancements to visitor services and facilities. NPWS will announce a reopening date in the new year.
The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, Arch Cottage, caves and trails.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.
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Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 11.39am to Sun 31 May 2026, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 2.43pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Monday 20 April to Sunday 3 May 2026 in:
- Avisford Nature Reserve
- Goulburn River National Park
- Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of 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.
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 Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Tue 28 Apr 2026, 9.33am to Fri 22 May 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 7.36am
Closed parks: Yuranaigh's Aboriginal Grave Closed for Upgrades and conservation
Yuranigh's Aboriginal Grave HS will be closed from 8am Tuesday 28 April through to 5 pm 22 May 2026 due to visitor upgrades and conservation activities.
The front gate to the site will be locked. There will be no access by vehicle or on foot.
Penalties will be actioned for non-compliance.
For more information contact Bathurst office 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Wed 6 May 2026, 6.00am to Mon 18 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 8.09am
Closed areas: Areas closed for pest animal control in NPWS reserves
NPWs Mudgee Area will be undertaking a trapping program targeting feral pigs in the following areas:
- Turill sector of Durridgere State Conservation Area
- Curryall sector of Durridgere State Conservation Area
- Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve (no impacts to visitor areas)
- Goulburn River National Park (no impacts to visitor areas)
The program will run from 6:00am on the 6th of May 2026 and finish at 5:00pm on the 18th of May 2026.
Temporary closures may be in place during operations and will be clearly signed. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Parks Office on (02) 6370 9000
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Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 2.22pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.34pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Gardens of Stone National Park from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of 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.
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 NPWS area office for more information:
Mudgee 02 6370 9000
Oberon 02 6336 6200
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Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 2.48pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.15pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP and Mares Forest NP from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of 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.
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 Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 May 2026, 8.03am
Closed areas: General Store temporarily closed
General Store temporarily closed. Closest fuel stations are located at Wattle Flat or Hargraves
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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 7.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 10.38am
Other incidents: Notice of 1080 Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be ongoing between Tuesday 1 March 2026 to Wednesday 31 August 2026 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area and Goobang National park.
Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions as well as other appropriate locations throughout the reserve.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 reserve or baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Tue 24 Feb 2026, 10.10am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 9.48am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Apr 2026, 8.54am
Closed areas: Bertha's Gully walking track - Closed for maintenance
Bertha's Gully walking track within Weddin Mountains National Park is currently closed for ongoing maintenance due to unsafe conditions. The track will remain closed until works can be completed to ensure visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.04am
Closed parks: Park closed for major infrastructure repairs and upgrades
Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Visitor Precinct and walking tracks) is closed until 31st December 2026 while major infrastructure repairs and upgrades are underway.
There is no access to the Reserve or Jenolan Caves via the Six Foot Track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.41pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 6.59am
Other planned events: Changes to Bald Hill Underground Tourist Mine Tours - Hill End Historic Site
The Bald Hill Underground Tourist Mine operator will no longer be offering tours from 1 July 2025. Tours will not be available for the short term. Please visit the National Parks website for updates.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 9.38am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 6.18pm
Closed areas: Royal Hotel is temporarily closed.
Royal Hotel is temporarily closed until further notice.
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Applies from Mon 7 Aug 2023, 11.25am to Thu 1 Aug 2030, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 9.06am
Other planned events: Craigmoor is closed to the public
Craigmoor is closed to the public. There is no public access to the house or grounds.
See the website for a virtual tour of the house, or contact the local office for information on 6370 9050
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Applies from Sat 12 Jul 2025, 1.48pm to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 1.31pm
Other planned events: Weed Spraying
Maynggu Ganai Historic Site consist of three separate management precincts - locally referred to as the Government House Block, the Military Barracks Block and the Well Block. Please be advised that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) undertakes regular and ongoing weed spraying operations across these three areas. These weed management works include (but are not limited too) spraying of all of the boundary and timber bollard fence lines and internal walking track routes with Roundup Biactive and Associate (being glyphosate and metsulfuron chemical products respectively). These works are conducted in order to; control exotic grasses and environmental weeds, assist with grounds maintenance activities such as mowing and improve the aesthetics of the site. In addition, NPWS staff then treat other emerging weeds on a cases by case basis, such as St Johns Wort using Grazon Extra.
For further information regarding this activity please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at either Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or Bathurst on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 8.03am
Closed areas: Tramway trail closed to vehicles due to rockfall
Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.
A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken. Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 7.00am
Safety alerts: Golden Gully track access
Golden Gully will be closed to users when weather forecasts predict 20mm or more of rainfall within a 24 hour period. Erosion and hazards may be present within the gully during and following significant and prolonged periods of rainfall. Please take care and follow on site signage.
For more information contact the NPWS Hill End Historic Site office on 02 6370 9050.
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