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Ginghet Nature Reserve

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Date Event Title
3 April 2023 Closed parks Park closed for aerial pest control operation Details

Applies from Mon 3 Apr 2023, 6.00am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 2.38pm

Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve and Ginghet Nature Reserve is closed from 6am, Monday 3 April to midnight, Thursday 6 April 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Thu 30 Mar 2023, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Sat 1 Apr 2023, 7.46pm

Hazard reduction burns: Terembone HR

There is a fire in this park called Terembone HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Fri 31 Mar 2023, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Sat 1 Apr 2023, 3.42pm

Hazard reduction burns: Margos HR

There is a fire in this park called Margos HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Sat 1 Apr 2023, 6.00am to Fri 7 Apr 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 2.07pm

Fire bans: Fire ban: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Tue 28 Mar 2023, 12.11pm to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 12.12pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.19am

Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning

Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning Thursday 30 March to Thursday 6 April 2023. The closed areas are:

  • Terembone Rd
  • Margos Rd
  • I Line Rd
  • H Line Rd
  • Burtons Lane
  • Quegoble Creek Rd

Penalties apply for non-compliance. The burns are called Margos HR and Terembone HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Mar 2023, 6.24am

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.

Although some dry weather has occurred, access trails can still have rough surfaces and will require maintenance.

Vehicles that enter the park may still become bogged or need specialist recovery.

Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings.

 

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

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Applies from Sun 29 Dec 2019, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 2.42pm

Closed areas: Roads closed in Pilliga Forest

Some roads in Pilliga West State Conservation Area and Pilliga West National Park are closed due to subsidence damage. Take care when driving in the area. Please obey all closure notices.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2019, 2.44pm to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 9.04am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous 1080 baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE's) containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park 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 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Tue 6 Sep 2022, 4.34pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 2.17pm

Closed areas: Hurleys camp closed

Hurleys camp and walking track in Warrumbungle National Park is closed from Monday 8 August 2022 until further notice due to hazardous trees.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Information Centre on 02 6825 4364.

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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/ginghet-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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