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Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2026, 8.47am to Sat 3 Oct 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2026, 11.26am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 28th September 2026 to Saturday 3rd October 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in the following NPWS reserves throughout Hastings and Macleay Area, Coffs Coast Area and Richmond River Area:
• Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
• Bindarri National Park
• Boonanghi Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
• Carrai National Park/State Conservation Area
• Cascade National Park
• Cottan-Bimbang National Park
• Cunnawarra National Park
• Dorrigo National Park
• Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
• Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
• New England National Park
• Ngambaa Nature Reserve
• Pee Dee Nature Reserve
• Richmond Range National Park
• Serpentine Aboriginal Area
• The Castles Nature Reserve
• The Cells SState Conservation Area
• Werrikimbe National Park
• Willi Willi National Park
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 North Coast Branch NPWS office for more information on 02 6650 7100.
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Applies from Tue 15 Sep 2026, 7.00am to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 8.22am
Closed areas: Area Closed for Road Maintenance
The Frazers Reef Road, Back Beach Road and picnic areas are closed for routine road maintenance from 7am Tue 15 to 4pm Fri 18 Sept.
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Applies from Tue 15 Sep 2026, 7.00am to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 10.06am
Closed areas: Area Closed for Road Maintenance
The Ferry Crossing road and picnic area are closed for routine road maintenance from 7am Tue 15 to 4pm Fri 18 Sept.
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Applies from Tue 15 Sep 2026, 7.00am to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 10.01am
Closed areas: Area Closed for Road Maintenance
The Bluff road and picnic area are closed for routine road maintenance from 7am Tue 15 to 4pm Fri 18 Sept.
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Applies from Mon 31 Aug 2026, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 4.28pm
Other planned events: Bundjalung National Park Hazard Reductions
NPWS will be conducting hazard reduction within Bundjalung National Park from 10am Wednesday 2 September to 5pm Friday 4 September 2026. Smoke may be visible within the park and surrounding areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is NPWS Target Lake Hazard Reduction.
For more information, contact Alstonville NPWS office npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 17 Aug 2026, 2.29pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 2.39pm
Other planned events: 1080 Baiting Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program on Rabbit and Dart Islands in Clarence Estuary Nature reserve from 17 August 2026 to 31st December 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jun 2026, 9.16am to Fri 9 Oct 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 7.36am
Closed areas: Areas closed for trail upgrade
Some parts of this park are closed from Friday 19 June to Friday 9 October 2026 trails are being upgraded. The closed areas are:
- Esk Trail
- Serendipity Trail
- James Trail
- Woombah fire trail
These essential works are implemented by NPWS under the Fire Access Fire Trails (FAFT) program.
All works are to ensure safety of emergency response workers, to protect the community, ensure fire trails are compliant with RFS standards and to better manage risks to park environmental and cultural values.
Plant and machinery will be on these trails until 9 October 2026 – weather dependant.
For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office 02 6627 0200 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 18 Sep 2025, 4.12pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 11.02am
Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Bundjalung National Park from 24th September 2025 to 24th September 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. Its 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 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 more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 66 411 500.
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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 4.12pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 1.25pm
Other planned events: Notice of noise from RAAF training operations
Bundjalung National Park visitors may experience loud aircraft noise until further notice. RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head Air Weapons Range may be heard and seen from the Black Rocks campground and Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.
Please note:
- The RAAF schedule of planned air operations is available on the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
- RAAF schedules for the Air Weapons Range in Bundjalung National Park can change at short notice due to weather or other operational considerations.
- Aircraft may not utilise the range every day of scheduled operations.
For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200 or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
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