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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 5.58pm

Closed areas: Coolah Tops - Roads closed due to wet road conditions

Roads east of the Forest Road - Hildegarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic from 3pm 18 May 2026 due to wet weather, and will reopen as soon as road conditions improve.

 

Roads east of the east of the Forest Road - Hildegarde Road intersection are dry weather access only.

 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000 or the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.

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Applies from Tue 19 May 2026, 12.01am to Tue 2 Jun 2026, 1.19pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 4.35pm

Closed parks: Park closed for 1080 ground baiting operation.

Couradda National Park will be closed from 7am, Tuesday 19th May to 7am, Tuesday 2nd June 2026, for a 1080 ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Barwon Area NPWS office on Ph. (02)6792 7300 or email npws.barwon@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Tue 19 May 2026, 12.01am to Tue 2 Jun 2026, 12.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 4.35pm

Closed parks: Park closed for 1080 ground baiting operation

Killarney State Conservation Area will be closed from 7am, Tuesday 19th May to 7am, Tuesday 2nd June 2026, for a 1080 ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Barwon Area NPWS office on Ph. (02)6792 7300 or email npws.barwon@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Tue 19 May 2026, 12.01am to Tue 2 Jun 2026, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 4.36pm

Closed parks: Park closed for 1080 ground baiting operation.

Bobbiwaa State Conservation Area will be closed from 7am, Tuesday 19th May to 7am, Tuesday 2nd June 2026, for a 1080 ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Barwon Area NPWS office on Ph. (02)6792 7300 or email npws.barwon@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

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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 21 Apr 2026, 10.40am to Sun 14 Jun 2026, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 7.58am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 2 May to 16 May 2026 in the following reserves:

  • Barrington Tops National Park/State Conservation Area
  • Towarri National Park / Wingen Maid Nature Reserve / Cedar Brush Nature Reserve
  • Wallabadah Nature Reserve
  • Woolooma National Park
  • Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve/National Park
  • Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
  • Curracabundi National Park/State Conservation Area, Bretti Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Monkeycot Nature Reserve, Coneac State Conservation Area, Camels Hump Nature Reserve, Khatambuhl Nature Reserve
  • Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
  • Berrico Nature Reserve
  • The Glen Nature Reserve
  • Barakee 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 the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at authorised entrances to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and most other NPWS managed land. 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 NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 02 6540 2300 for more information.

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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Apr 2026, 12.09pm

Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed

Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.

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Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2026, 10.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Apr 2026, 10.02am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.

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.

For more information please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0460 876 654 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Fri 6 Mar 2026, 8.55am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.05am

Closed parks: Closed Area: Ben Halls Gap National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed for ground shooting for feral animal control

Ben Halls Gap National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed from 4pm Monday 6 April 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026 for ground shooting program(s) for feral animal control.

Do Not Enter. Penalties apply. Call Scone office for more information on 6540 2300.

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Applies from Tue 3 Mar 2026, 12.00am to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.53am

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

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program across Mount Kaputar National Park and Deriah Aboriginal Area from Tuesday 3 March to Saturday 31 October 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 impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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 please contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.

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Applies from Fri 20 Feb 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.50am

Closed areas: Mount Kaputar Summit Walk and Lookout closed for upgrades

The Mount Kaputar Summit Walk and Mount Kaputar Summit Lookout are closed for upgrades from Friday 20 February until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Mar 2026, 2.06pm

Closed areas: Karamea Homestead closed due to flood damage

The following area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the May 2025 flooding and severe weather event:

  • Karamea Homestead

 

The Homestead will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.

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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.25pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 9.49am

Closed parks: Curracabundi National Park closure for ground shooting for feral animal control

Curracabundi National Park is closed for ground pest control operation

 Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen, Lea Hurst. Monkeycot, Karamea precincts) is closed 9am, Monday 2 February 2026 to 1030am, Tuesday 30 June 2026 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.

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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2026, 9.18am

Safety alerts: Washouts on Carinya Road

There are significant washouts on Carinya Rd in Deriah Aboriginal Area.

Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.

This road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any concerns regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2026, 9.18am

Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road

There are several washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.

Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.

This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any concerns regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au

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