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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.22pm to Sun 3 Aug 2025, 4.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 2.36pm
Other planned events: Pilliga Forestry Discovery Centre Closed Saturday 2nd August 2025
Due to unforeseen staff illness, the Pilliga Discovery Centre will be closed this Saturday 2nd August 2025. Reopening Sunday 3rd August 2025.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
If you have any urgent enquiries, please contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on (02) 6825 4364.
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 12.48pm
Closed areas: Green Gully Track - Closed
The Green Gully Track is closed from 2 August 2025 to 8 August 2025 due to flooding over parts of the track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 30 Jul 2025, 4.28pm to Wed 6 Aug 2025, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 4.31pm
Closed areas: Threlfall Walking Track Closed due to Flooding
Threlfall walking track is temporarily closed until further notice due to flooding. NPWS will monitor the conditions and will reopen this walk as soon as it is deemed suitable, Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Armidale NPWS office on 02 6738 9100
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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Fri 5 Sep 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 9.06am
Closed areas: Budds Mare and Riverside trail and campground closed for track works
Budds Mare campground and picnic area and Riverside campground and picnic area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Friday 5 September 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail.
Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. The hike along Riverside Trail between Budds Mare and Riverside campground is also closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.00am to Fri 15 Aug 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 8.40am
Closed areas: Halls Peak closed due to adverse road conditions
Halls Peak is closed due to adverse and wet trail conditions until Friday 15th August 2025.
For updates or further information, call the New England Area NPWS on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 11.15am
Closed areas: The Governor walking track and lookout closed for upgrades
The Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) walking track and The Governor lookout walking track (including the carpark and lookout platform) are closed until further notice for upgrades to the elevated walkway sections.
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 29 Mar 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 9.09am
Closed areas: Waa Gorge and Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area closed due to wet conditions
The following visitation areas are closed until further notice due to wet conditions:
- Waa Gorge
- Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 18 Jul 2025, 10.30am to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 9.27am
Closed areas: East Kunderang Homestead and Halls Peak are closed due to Raspberry Road Closure
East Kunderang Homestead and Halls Peak Picnic and campground areas are closed from Friday 18 July at 10:30am until Friday 1 August at 10:30am due to impassable road conditions on the Raspberry Road.
For further information, phone Armidale National Parks & Wildlife Service on (02) 6738 9100.
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Applies from Wed 18 Jun 2025, 3.49pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 8.57am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 24 June 2025 to 14 September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Timmallallie National Park, Pilliga Nature Reserve and Pilliga East 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.
Please contact the local Castlereagh Area NPWS office for more information on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 30 Jul 2025, 5.00am to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 11.20am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 30 July 2025 to 1 August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral Pigs.
The program will take place in the following Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area reserves:
- Terry Hie Hie
- Mission North
- Mission South
- Irrigappa
The program is designed to minimise the impact of feral pigs on native vegetation, wildlife and neighbouring properties.
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 Barwon NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 4.13pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
**UPDATE: This baiting program has been extended until Friday 31 October 2025 in the Beresford/Carinya precinct of Mount Kaputar National Park**
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Tuesday 4 March to Tuesday 5 August 2025. 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 4 Apr 2025, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 8.44am
Closed areas: Lavender Vale Homestead Closed for Bookings
Due to an unavailability of cleaning staff, the Lavender Vale Homestead at Kwiambal National Park will be closed to bookings for the foreseeable future. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Please note Lavender Vale Cottage has remained open and is available for bookings. Please visit: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/lavender-vale-cottage
For more information contact the local office at (02) 6739 0700 or npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.48pm
Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road
There are significant 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 queries 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 Sun 2 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 9.01am
Closed areas: Barraba Track closed until further notice
The Barraba Track is closed until further notice due to maintenance requirements.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 8.39am
Closed areas: Limestone Caves closed
The Limestone Caves in Kwiambal National Park are closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 3.04pm
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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