Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 9.11am
Applies from Mon 26 Apr 2021, 7.00am
to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 6.00pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 27 Apr 2021, 4.15pm.
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operations will involve the use of fresh meat containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Monday 26 April 2021 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 in the following parks:
- Bald Rock NP
- Barool NP
- Basket Swamp NP
- Bluff River NR
- Bolivia Hill NR
- Butterleaf NP
- Capoompeta NP
- Cataract NP
- Cathedral Rock NP
- Guy Fawkes River NP
- Kings Plains NP
- Mann River NR
- Maryland NP
- Nullamanna NP
- Severn River NR
- Torrington SCA
- Washpool NP
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state-focused biosecurity issues.
All baiting locations will be signposted.
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 baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 12.00pm
to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 12.00pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 9.11am.
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground and aerial baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operations will involve the use of fresh meat containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Monday 19 April 2021 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 in the following parks:
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Warra National Park
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state-focused biosecurity issues.
All baiting locations will be signposted.
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 baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area on 02 6739 0700.
Applies from Wed 10 Jun 2020, 12.00pm
to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 9.11am.
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to bushfire damage
Some walking tracks in Cathedral Rock National Park are closed due to bushfire damage:
- Barokee to Native Dog Creek walk
- Warrigal walking track
- Woolpack Rocks walk
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
Affects 3 locations in this park:
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Applies from Fri 30 Apr 2021, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 May 2021, 11.04am
Other planned events: Bridge repair works - Breinerville precinct
Repair works are underway to replace 2 bridges in the Breinerville precinct that were damaged in the 2019/2020 bushfires.
If you plan to take New England wilderness walk, please watch out for heavy machinery and observe road signage. Both sites are easily diverted by walking down the creek below the bridges. For further information contact NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 May 2021, 2.14pm
Closed parks: Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park closed - bushfire damage
Most of Guy Fawkes River National Park is closed due to bushfire damage. Upper Ebor Falls is open, so visitors can enjoy the falls, however the Lower Ebor Falls visitor area remains closed. This park is fire-affected and facilities within Ebor Falls picnic area have also been affected.
The following areas are closed:
- Chaelundi campground
- Dalmorton campground
- Escarpment walk
- Misty Creek lookout
- Lower Ebor Falls day use area
- Bicentennial National Trail through the entire park
- Guy Fawkes River Wilderness areas
Please do not enter closed areas as it is unsafe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check this website for updates on closures.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 26 Apr 2021, 7.00am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Apr 2021, 4.15pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operations will involve the use of fresh meat containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Monday 26 April 2021 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 in the following parks:
- Bald Rock NP
- Barool NP
- Basket Swamp NP
- Bluff River NR
- Bolivia Hill NR
- Butterleaf NP
- Capoompeta NP
- Cataract NP
- Cathedral Rock NP
- Guy Fawkes River NP
- Kings Plains NP
- Mann River NR
- Maryland NP
- Nullamanna NP
- Severn River NR
- Torrington SCA
- Washpool NP
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state-focused biosecurity issues.
All baiting locations will be signposted.
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 baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 10.58am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Apr 2021, 4.28pm
Closed areas: Doon Goonge campground closed
Doon Goonge campground, in Chaelundi National Park, is closed until Saturday 1 May 2021 due to damaged roads and bridges on access roads outside the national park. For more information contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 19 Apr 2021, 12.00pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 9.11am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground and aerial baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operations will involve the use of fresh meat containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Monday 19 April 2021 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 in the following parks:
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Warra National Park
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state-focused biosecurity issues.
All baiting locations will be signposted.
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 baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area on 02 6739 0700.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 10 Jun 2020, 12.00pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 May 2021, 9.11am
Closed areas: Walking track closures due to bushfire damage
Some walking tracks in Cathedral Rock National Park are closed due to bushfire damage:
- Barokee to Native Dog Creek walk
- Warrigal walking track
- Woolpack Rocks walk
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands area office on 02 6739 0700.
Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Mar 2021, 10.37am
Safety alerts: New England Wilderness Walk - Not suitable during rain or high river levels
The Bellinger River catchment has experienced above average rainfall over the past few months and river levels can rise quickly with rain. River crossings on the Wilderness Walk become extremely dangerous when river levels rise and walkers may become stranded.
Do not do the walk during periods of high river levels or forecast rainfall.
Check the Bureau of Meteorology for river levels and rainfall before setting off.
For more information, contact the NPWS Coffs Cast office on phone 66520900.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 30 Nov 2020, 3.05pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 3.05pm. Last reviewed: Sat 17 Apr 2021, 9.28pm
Closed areas: The Chalet and The Residence
The Chalet and The Residence will be closed for renovations from Monday 1 February to Monday 31 May 2021.
For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 12.34pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Dec 2020, 4.25pm
Other incidents: No access to Doon Goonge campground from Shannon Creek Road
Vehicle access to Doon Goonge campground and Shannon Creek forest drive is not available. The 2019/20 bushfires have resulted in major landslips on state forest, and two major bridges have been destroyed. To access the campground, use Quartz Road.
Please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 with any queries.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2020, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2020, 10.47am
Closed areas: Daisy Plains huts closed
Daisy Plains huts are closed to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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