Applies from Tue 21 Jul 2020, 4.46pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 4.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Oct 2020, 9.54am

Closed areas: Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve partial closure

All caves in Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Borenore picnic area and the walk to Verandah Cave remain open, although access to Verandah Cave is closed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, check our COVID-19 update or contact the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve
  • Arch loop track
  • Verandah Cave

Applies from Tue 25 Aug 2020, 7.47am. Last reviewed: Sun 27 Sep 2020, 7.44am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground 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 18 August 2020 and Monday 28 February 2021 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.

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 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2020, 2.25pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2020, 8.48am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Tuesday 1 September 2020 and Sunday 28 February 2021 in Winburndale Nature Reserve and 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 and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of these nature reserves and must not enter these baiting locations (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). 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. 

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Girralang Nature Reserve