Applies from Mon 10 May 2021, 8.00am to Mon 31 May 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 May 2021, 5.36pm

Closed areas: Temporary closures for picnic area upgrades

Towac picnic area and The Walls picnic area are closed from 8am, Monday 10 May to 5pm, Monday 31 May 2021. The Nature walking track from The Walls picnic area will also be closed temporarily during these dates.

Heavy machinery will also increase along Towac Way during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 6332 7655.

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• Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
  • Nature walking track

Applies from Fri 10 Feb 2017, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 2.45pm

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Sturt National Park

There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in this park all year round. This park fire ban will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and/or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find out more about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.

Applies from Tue 27 Apr 2021, 11.13am to Fri 28 May 2021, 8.55am. Last reviewed: Sat 1 May 2021, 4.00pm

Other planned events: Temporary closure of The Falls walking track

The Falls walking track will be closed for essential maintenance and upgrading works during April and May 2021 and will not be available for use until further notice.

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• Mullion Range State Conservation Area
  • The Falls Water Falls

Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.00am to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Mar 2021, 2.43pm

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 will be continuous and ongoing between Monday 1 March 2021 and Tuesday 31 August 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 (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 Central West Area Office on 02 6332 7640.

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• Girralang Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 25 Aug 2020, 7.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Mar 2021, 8.00am

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 Friday 29 January 2021 and Tuesday 31 August 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.

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• Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area