Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 13 August 2025, 12.57pm
Applies from Wed 13 Aug 2025, 12.01pm
to Fri 12 Sep 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 12.57pm.
Closed parks: Gwydir Wetlands SCA closed due to flooding
Gwydir Wetlands SCA is closed from Wednesday 13/08/25, re-opening Saturday 13/09/2025, due to widespread flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Remember, it's never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the reserve are also closed.
For more information, please contact Barwon NPWS Office on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Wed 9 Jul 2025, 1.29pm
to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 1.40pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5.32pm.
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals, wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area.
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 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 6738 9113
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Applies from Thu 4 Sep 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Sep 2025, 10.10am
Hazard reduction burns: Samin HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 04/09/2025. The fire is called Samin 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 Thu 4 Sep 2025, 8.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Sep 2025, 9.48am
Hazard reduction burns: KILLARNEY GAP RD, NARRABRI
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 04/09/2025. The fire is called KILLARNEY GAP RD, NARRABRI. 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 Wed 3 Sep 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 4 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 11.03am
Closed areas: Scutts Hut trail and Kaputar Plateau walk closed for maintenance
The following areas of Mount Kaputar National Park are closed from 12pm Wednesday 3 September to 5pm Thursday 4 September 2025 for maintenance:
- Kaputar Plateau walk
- Rangers lookout
- Rocky Plateau fire trail
- Scutts Hut
- Scutts Hut and Kurrawonga Falls walk
- Scutts Hut trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Sun 2 Feb 2025, 5.00pm to Sat 1 Nov 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 6.03pm
Closed areas: Barraba Track closed for maintenance
The Barraba Track is closed until Saturday 1 November 2025 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 Tue 4 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Aug 2025, 3.22pm
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 in the Beresford/Carinya precinct of Mount Kaputar National Park from Tuesday 4 March to Friday 31 October 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 Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 8.42am
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 3 May 2025, 8.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.43pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5.33pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd May 2025 to 31st December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) grain for the control of feral pigs and 1080 meat baits for wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Warrambool State Conservation Area as weather and seasonal conditions allow. Australian wildlife has a naturally high tolerance to 1080 and will not be negatively impacted.
The program is designed to minimise the impact of feral pigs, wild dogs and foxes on native vegetation, wildlife and neighbouring enterprises.
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 6792 7300.
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Applies from Sat 3 May 2025, 8.02am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 10.17am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for feral pigs
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd May 2025 to 31st December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison grain for the control of feral pigs.
The program will take place in Budelah Nature Reserve as weather and seasonal conditions allow. Australian wildlife has a naturally high tolerance to 1080 and will not be negatively impacted.
The program is designed to minimise the impact of feral pigs on native vegetation, wildlife and neighbouring enterprises.
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 6792 7300.
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Applies from Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 8.52am
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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