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Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve

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Applies from Sun 13 Sep 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 3.29pm

Closed areas: Part of Goulburn River National park is closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control

Parts of Goulburn River NP are closed from 3pm, Sunday 13th of September to 5pm Friday 18th of September 2026 for Aerial shooting for feral animal control.

The closed areas include:

  • Big River Campground
  • Spring Gully Campground
  • Drummers Flat
  • Morrisons Flat
  • Thompsons Flat 
  • Mt Dangar Area 
  • Merriwa River
  • Tunnel Trail 

The Drip walking track remains open, but walkers should not travel off track down the river, from the lookout. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 6370 9000

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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 4.27pm

Closed areas: Goobang National Park - Spring Creek section (Wet and boggy conditions)

The Spring Gully Fire Trail and area of Goobang National Park is closed due to very wet and boggy conditions from Wednesday 2 September 2026 until further notice due to wet and boggy conditions. Trail is assessed weekly for reopening. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Central West Area office at Dubbo (02 6841 7109) or npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au

For other Local Government roads closure advice, please review Livetraffic.com

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Applies from Sun 13 Sep 2026, 4.47pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 8.53am

Closed areas: Part of Avisford NR is closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control

The Southern part of Avisford NR is closed 5pm, Sunday 13th of September to 5pm Friday 18th of September 2026 for Aerial shooting for feral animal control.

  • The closed area includes Sawpit Gully trail and all areas south of that location.  
  • Waterworks Gully trail remains open 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 6370 9000

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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 8.00am to Sun 28 Feb 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 12.35pm

Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program Mount Canobolas SCA

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in this park from Tuesday 1 September 2026 to Sunday 28 February 2027.

The operation will involve the use of CPE's containing 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Some red meat may also be used.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.

All baiting locations will be identified by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the park and must not enter baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640 or send an email.

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Applies from Sun 13 Sep 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 6.12pm

Closed parks: Parts of Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve are closed for aerial shooting of feral animals

All remote areas of Munghorn Gap NR are closed form 5pm, Sunday 13th of September to 3pm Friday 18th of September 2026 for Aerial shooting for feral animal control.

  • Castle Rocks Track remains open.
  • All other tracks and areas are closed. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 6370 9000

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Applies from Sun 13 Sep 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 11.22am

Closed areas: Part of Mugii Murrum-ban SCA are closed for Aerial shooting for feral animal control

The Genowlan Messa is closed from 5pm, Sunday 13th of September to 5pm Friday 18th of September 2026 for Aerial shooting for feral animal control.

There will be no access to:

  • Valley of the Dinosaurs
  • The Genowlan Point Trail
  • Pt Hatteras
  • Diamond Mine
  • Airly turret 

Airly Gap campground remains open 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 6370 9000

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Applies from Mon 24 Aug 2026, 1.46pm to Sun 28 Feb 2027, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Aug 2026, 1.55pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors from Tuesday 1 September 2026 to Sunday 28 February 2027. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Goobang National Park.

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 Dubbo NPWS Area office for more information on 02 6841 7100 or via email npws.centralwest@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Thu 6 Aug 2026, 11.59pm to Mon 28 Sep 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Sep 2026, 9.02am

Other planned events: Notice of HOGGONE Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 10 August 2026 to 28 September 2026. The operation will use HOGGONE (sodium nitrate) poison for the control of feral pigs.

The program will take place in Goobang National Park.

The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

Domestic pets and livestock are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Studies have shown low non–target uptake. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. Livestock must be excluded from the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

This product contains peanuts and peanut oils and poses an allergy risk to those people with certain food allergies or sensitivity to peanuts.

Please contact the Dubbo NPWS Area office for more information on 02 6841 7100 or via email npws.centralwest@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 8.53am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 2.24pm

Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until late 2026 due to ongoing flood repairs and enhancements to visitor services and facilities.

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 Fri 7 Aug 2026, 2.22pm to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.28pm

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 24th August – Sunday 6th September 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 Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.39am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.03pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP), Gardens of Stone NP, Goulburn River NP, and Munghorn Gap NR, from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 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 Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

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Applies from Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.00pm to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.07pm

Closed areas: Valentines Mine is closed

Valentines Mine is closed until further notice.

Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 6.12pm

Closed areas: General Store temporarily closed

General Store temporarily closed. Closest fuel stations are located at Wattle Flat or Hargraves

Applies from Mon 7 Aug 2023, 11.25am to Thu 1 Aug 2030, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 8.09am

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

Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 6.11pm

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.

Applies from Tue 24 Feb 2026, 10.10am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 9.48am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 8.40am

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: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 7.50am

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 Sat 12 Jul 2025, 1.48pm to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 7.47am

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: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 8.48am

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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Local alerts

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

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  • in the Country NSW region
  • Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve is open 9am to 7pm every day but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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