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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 Fri 8 May 2026, 12.03am to Sun 17 May 2026, 11.05pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Apr 2026, 2.21pm

Other planned events: Aerial 1080 Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 aerial baiting of foxes and wild dogs in Goonoo State Conservation Area, Goonoo National Park, Cobbora State Conservation Area, Coolbaggie Nature Reserve and Breelong National Park. This baiting program will occur between Friday 8 May and Sunday 17 May 2026 as weather permits. It will reduce the impacts of pest animals on wildlife and threatened species in the park and neighbouring stock.

There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits if found. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. For more information, contact the local park area office on: 02 6841 7100.

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Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 12.00am to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 2.38pm

Closed areas: The Barracks Campground closed for maintenance

The Barracks Campground in Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance and replacement of the toilet facilities from Monday 11 May to Friday 12 June 2026. 

For more information, contact the Castlereagh NPWS office 6843 4000. 

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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Apr 2026, 8.03am

Closed areas: Tara Cave Walking Track - Restricted Access

The Tara Cave viewing platform is currently closed for repair.

The remainder of the walk remains open to the viewing platform. The Old Woolshed Picnic Area remains open for use.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Information Centre on 6825 4364.

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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 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 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 1 Dec 2025, 9.12am to Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.14am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Mar 2026, 4.11pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Baiting is scheduled from 1 December 2025 to 1 June 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

Ground baiting will occur in Warrumbungle National Park.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes 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 Castlereagh Area NPWS area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 9.38am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 May 2026, 10.45am

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 9 Feb 2026, 5.42am

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 Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 8.15am

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: 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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