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Last reviewed: Mon 4 August 2025, 3.46pm

Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.46pm.

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) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 19 Aug 2025, 3.18pm to Fri 22 Aug 2025, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Aug 2025, 3.23pm

Closed areas: Gunneemooroo campground closed

Gunneemooroo campground is closed from 15:00 Tuesday 19/08/2025 to 15:00 Friday 22/08/2025 due to anticipated local rainfall in the area. This is to prevent road damage. Please avoid the area and do not use the public access road (Mount Terrace Rd) into Gunneemooroo which is dry weather access only. The campground will reopen Friday afternoon subject to future rainfall amounts. Please contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre for more information 02 6825 4364.

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Applies from Mon 18 Aug 2025, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 4.34pm

Closed parks: Road to Coolah Tops NP Closed

Warrumbungle Shire Council has closed State Forest Road due to ongoing road works and wet weather. Access to Coolah Tops National Park is therefore closed. The road will be reassessed on Friday 22 August 2025.

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Applies from Sat 16 Aug 2025, 8.29am to Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.31am. Last reviewed: Sat 16 Aug 2025, 8.34am

Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program, CPE for fox and wild dog control.

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The 1080 bating program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between 15 August 2025 and 15 February 2026 within Beni State Conservation Area. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.

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Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 11.53am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Aug 2025, 12.07pm

Other planned events: Park closed 12pm 29 August to 7pm 5 September 2025 for aerial pest control operation

Coolah Tops National Park is closed from 12pm, Friday 29 August to 7pm, Friday 5 September 2025 for an aerial pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Castlereagh Area Office on 6843 4000.

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Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 4.09pm to Sat 6 Sep 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 9.09am

Other planned events: Park closed 31st August to 6th September 2025 for aerial and ground pest control operation

Warrumbungle National Park is closed from 3pm, Sunday 31 August to 9am, Saturday 6 September 2025 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.

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Applies from Mon 7 Aug 2023, 11.25am to Thu 1 Aug 2030, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Aug 2025, 5.09pm

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 Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.57pm

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 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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 Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.46pm

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) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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.

Affects 8 parks and 8 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.43pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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 Wed 16 Jul 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 6.01pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Aug 2025, 6.53am

Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program

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 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Goobang National Park.

Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions 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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

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 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Aug 2025, 9.02am

Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park - 4WD recommended

Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Major roadwork is currently being undertaken on this section of road and is anticipated to be completed by October 2026.

During this time:

  • Expect delays due to traffic control
  • The road may NOT be suitable for 2wd vehicles, trucks, trailers and caravans
  • The road may be closed at short notice or impassable during and after wet weather
  • Do not attempt to drive on Forest Road if it is wet or closed
  • Before visiting check current road and forecast weather conditions

 

 Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.

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Applies from Sat 12 Jul 2025, 1.48pm to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Jul 2025, 1.51pm

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 Fri 15 Aug 2025, 12.20am to Mon 25 Aug 2025, 11.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 7.58am

Other planned events: Parks closed for aerial 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting an aerial pest management program in Breelong National Park, Coborra State Conservation Area, Coolbaggie Nature Reserve and Goonoo National Park and State Conservation Area. This program will utilise fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

This baiting program will occur between Friday 15 August 2025 and Monday 25 August 2025. It will reduce the impacts of pest animals on wildlife and threatened species in the park and neighbouring stock.

Please be reminded that domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to dogs and cats). 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.

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Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 3.28pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 7.59am

Closed areas: Valentines mine closed

Valentines mine in Hill End Historic Site is closed for safety assessments and works. The site will reopen when it is safe. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hill End Historic Site office on (02) 6370 9050

 

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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.09pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:

  • Abercrombie River National Park
  • Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  • Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  • Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  • Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  • Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  • Turon National Park
  • Marrangaroo National Park

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 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 Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

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Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.52am to Mon 1 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 1.05pm

Closed areas: Seasonal road closure

The Forest Road, east of the Hildergarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park, will be closed to vehicles from Monday 2 June to Monday 1 September 2025. This is because of ongoing wet road conditions during the colder months. This closure may be cancelled or extended as per road conditions, any changes will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.41pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 9.25am

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 Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.51pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Aug 2025, 9.53am

Other incidents: The Village Campground - Washing Machines Out of Order

Washing Machines are currently Out of Order at The Village Campground - Hill End Historic Site. 

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Applies from Sun 11 May 2025, 12.00am to Mon 10 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 9.20am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between Sunday 11 May 2025 to Monday 10 November 2025 within Girralang Nature Reserve.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

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 NPWS the Central West Area Office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640.

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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 10.25am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service carries out ongoing 1080 ground baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park. In addition to this, an aerial baiting program is also carried out periodically to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.

All baiting locations will be identifiable 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 and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 6842 1311

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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 8.13am

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 Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Jul 2025, 2.03pm

Safety alerts: Reduce speed and drive to conditions

Ongoing wet weather has impacted the roads in this reserve, leaving them washed out and/or under water for long periods of time. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them. 

For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.

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Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Jul 2025, 7.40am

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

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