Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 3.13pm

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

th Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

The following tracks are closed:

Katoomba and Leura  

• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs.)
• Leura Cascades track (bottom section) is closed until the end of 2025 for track upgrade works. There is no access to Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Clifftop walk) between the top of Leura Cascades and the Amphitheatre junction. Short detour via Cliff Drive.
• Leura Cascades parking area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides and associated repairs. 
• Glenrapheal Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. No access via Miners Track, Golden Stairs and Castle Head.  
• Access to Narrowneck Road including Golden Stairs, Miners Track and Castle Head is closed to walkers or cyclists from Monday 25th September to Friday 29th September to allow for road works.  
• Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
• Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

• Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
• Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. There's no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls. 
• Valley of the Waters is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
• Rocket Point and Kings Tableland Cliff Edge Route will be closed for a helicopter operation on Thursday 14th August. There will be no access from the crossing to Lincoln Rock. 
• Murphys Camping Area will be closed from 11-14th & 18-21st August for road maintenance. Booked campers will be permitted after 2pm on Fridays for weekends only. 
• Ingar Camping Area access may involve delays from 4-8th August 2025 due to crossing repaiirs and roadworks.
• Andersons & Bedford Creek Trail will be closed to all walkers and mountain bikes (except Ingar campers) from 4-8th August 2025 due to crossing repairs and roadworks.     

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

• Parts of Popes Glen Track will be closed for maintenance this week. Wed 13/8 Govetts Loop track to Pulpit Track intersection, Thu 14/8 Pulpit Track intersection to Boyds Beach Fri 15/8 Boyds Beach south to park boundary.  
• Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
• Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. 

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

Applies from Sun 17 Aug 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 22 Aug 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 1.18pm

Closed areas: Parks closed for aerial pest control operation

The following parks are closed from 4pm, Sunday 17 August to 5.30pm, Friday 22 August 2025 for an aerial pest control operation:

• Abercrombie River National Park and State Conservation Area
• Mares Forest
• Kanangra Boyd National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
• Yerranderrie State Conservation Area
• Southern Blue Mountains National Park

Yerranderie Regional Park and the Obereon-Colong Stock Route remain open.

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

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• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

Applies from Sat 16 Aug 2025, 8.29am to Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8.31am. Last reviewed: Sat 16 Aug 2025, 8.34am

Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program, CPE for fox and wild dog control.

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The 1080 bating program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between 15 August 2025 and 15 February 2026 within Beni State Conservation Area. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.

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• Beni State Conservation Area
  • Two Dams picnic area

Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road - Closed

Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area. Closure is in place for all vehicles due to wet slippery road conditions. 

As a result, there will be no access to the following areas via Glow Worm Tunnel Road:

• Glow Worm Tunnel
• Newnes Campground
• Deep Pass Campground
• Rocky and Twister Canyon

The road will reopen when conditions are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph. 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.57pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Gardens of Stone National Park from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce the 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 NPWS area office for more information:

Mudgee 02 6370 9000

Oberon 02 6336 6200

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Baal Bone Gap picnic area
  • National trail: Crown Creek fire trail
  • The Newnes Plateau Cliffs

Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.46pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce the 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 Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

Affects 9 parks and 15 locations nearby. Show list

• Avisford Nature Reserve
• Capertee National Park
  • Capertee campground
  • Capertee Cottage
  • Capertee Homestead - 'Port Macquarie'
  • Capertee Woolshed ruins
  • Honeyeater Homestead
  • Policemans Point campground
  • Valley lookout
• Dapper Nature Reserve
• Durridgere State Conservation Area
• Goodiman State Conservation Area
• Goulburn River National Park
  • Big River campground
  • Big River drive
  • Spring Gully campground
  • Spring Gully drive
  • The Drip walking track
• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area
  • Airly Gap campground
• Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
  • Castle Rocks walk
  • Moolarben picnic area
• Yarrobil National Park

Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.43pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce the 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 Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 2 parks and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
  • Binda Bush cabins
  • Carlotta Arch walking track
  • Jenolan River walking track
  • McKeown's Valley walking track
• Turon National Park
  • The Diggings campground
  • Turon River camping
  • Woolshed Flat campground

Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 8.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.36pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Bangadilly National Park (NP), Bargo State Conservation Area (SCA), Burragorang SCA, Guula Ngurra NP, Joadja Nature Reserve (NR), Nattai NP, Upper Nepean SCA and Upper Nepean SCA Stage 2 lands managed by NPWS from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. 

The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce the 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 Glenbrook NPWS area office for more information on 02 4720 6200.

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• Burragorang State Conservation Area
  • Burragorang lookout and picnic area

Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 9.53am to Sat 31 Jan 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.05am

Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until 2026 due to ongoing flood repairs and enhancements to visitor services and facilities. NPWS will announce a reopening date in the new year.

The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, Arch Cottage, caves and trails.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.

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• Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve

Applies from Mon 23 Jun 2025, 12.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 8.50am

Other planned events: Special Areas Catchment Pig Control Program 23/6/2025 - 31/8/2025

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Hawkesbury-Nattai Area will be conducting a Special Areas Catchment Pig Control Program in the following areas below.

- Nattai National Park  

- Nattai State Conservation Area, 

 including the following Trails - W4I, W4H, Valley Roads and Burragorang Valley

The operation consists of the following Control Methods

*The Use of Hoggone (Sodium Nitrite) bait

Hoggone contains peanuts. Anyone with a Peanut allergy is advised not to handle bait product.

Hoggone is lethal to pets and domestic animals, so it is recommended that you contain any livestock or animals during the program.

*Pig trapping through Nattai NP and SCA and Burragorang SCA during this period through the W4I, W4H, Valley Roads and Burragorang Valley.

This will involve the use of firearms to shoot pigs in traps.

Signage and a site assessment will be undertaken before any firearms are discharged; however, staff and contractors should be aware.

A contractor will also be used for pig trapping in the Southern section of our program.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.

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• Burragorang State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 24 Jul 2025, 1.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 1.39pm

Closed areas: Forest Campground precinct closure

The area west of Glowworm Tunnel Road from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1 will be closed from Monday 28 July 2025 for construction of visitor infrastructure works. The closure will be in place for at least 12 months while works continue.

During the closure, there is no public access to:

• Western Boundary Road
• Red Hill Road
• Camp Road
• Newnes Afforestation Camp
• Any roads within the closed area including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon

Closures are in place to enable the construction of:

• Forest Campground (at the old Newnes Afforestation Camp Ruins) which will include 50 bookable sites, group campground and picnic area
• Upgrading roads for 2WD access
• Rehabilitation of damaged and eroded areas

Information for camping:

Bush camping is allowed at sites further than 200 metres from park infrastructure such as roads, walking tracks and lookouts.

For information on the access strategy for Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Road Access Strategy

For information on the long-term plan for the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Master Plan 

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 16 Jul 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 6.01pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Aug 2025, 6.53am

Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program

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 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Goobang National Park.

Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions 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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.

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• Goobang National Park

Applies from Sat 12 Jul 2025, 1.48pm to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Jul 2025, 1.51pm

Other planned events: Weed Spraying

Maynggu Ganai Historic Site consist of three separate management precincts - locally referred to as the Government House Block, the Military Barracks Block and the Well Block. Please be advised that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) undertakes regular and ongoing weed spraying operations across these three areas. These weed management works include (but are not limited too) spraying of all of the boundary and timber bollard fence lines and internal walking track routes with Roundup Biactive and Associate (being glyphosate and metsulfuron chemical products respectively). These works are conducted in order to; control exotic grasses and environmental weeds, assist with grounds maintenance activities such as mowing and improve the aesthetics of the site. In addition, NPWS staff then treat other emerging weeds on a cases by case basis, such as St Johns Wort using Grazon Extra.

For further information regarding this activity please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at either Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or Bathurst on 02 6332 7640

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• Maynggu Ganai Historic Site

Applies from Sat 12 Jul 2025, 6.34am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 6.35am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 7.17am

Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program

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 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.

Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions 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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.

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• Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 15 Aug 2025, 12.20am to Mon 25 Aug 2025, 11.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 7.58am

Other planned events: Parks closed for aerial 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting an aerial pest management program in Breelong National Park, Coborra State Conservation Area, Coolbaggie Nature Reserve and Goonoo National Park and State Conservation Area. This program will utilise fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

This baiting program will occur between Friday 15 August 2025 and Monday 25 August 2025. It will reduce the impacts of pest animals on wildlife and threatened species in the park and neighbouring stock.

Please be reminded that domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to dogs and cats). In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.

Affects 3 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Cobbora State Conservation Area
• Goonoo National Park
  • Rileys Dam picnic area
• Goonoo State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.18pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am

Other planned events: Lost City Walking Track Carpark Closure

Lost City Walking Track Carpark is currently closed for improvement works.

The improvement works at Lost City Walking Track Carpark will include a accessible footpaths, visitor information signage, seating, carparking and accessible double stall toilet. Revegetation work and planting of native species are also proposed.

Lost City Walking Track will remain open and accessible to visitors via Lost City Road. Visitors are advised to stay alert and follow the signage.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6336 6200.

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
  • Lost City lookout
  • Lost City walking track

Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 9.18am

Safety alerts: Haulage trucks using Old Bells Line of Rd

Haulage trucks are in operation along Old Bells Line of Rd between the park entrance near Chifley Road (Zig Zag Railway) and Clarence Sands during the following times:

• Monday to Friday: 04.00 to 18.00

• Saturday: 04.00 to 13.00

During these times road users are reminded to:

• drive with caution

• adhere to the speed limit of 40 km/hr

• listen for truck movements via UHF-11

If a UHF radio is unavailable, NPWS recommends to access the reserve via State Mine Gully Rd. For more information contact the Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200.

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 9.18am

Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed

The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.

For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.

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• Hartley Historic Site
  • Talisman Gallery

Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.09pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:

• Abercrombie River National Park
• Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
• Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
• Turon National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park

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 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.

For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
• Marrangaroo National Park
• Turon National Park

Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am

Closed areas: Road Closed- Lost City North Road

Lost City North Road is closed from Friday 16th May 2025 for improvement works including road upgrades and visitor facilities.

Lost City Walking Track is accessible via Lost City Road (previously known as Lost City South Road).

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
  • Lost City lookout
  • Lost City walking track

Applies from Thu 4 Jul 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 8.54am

Closed areas: North Ridge Rd closure

North Ridge Road is now closed for works as part of the Gardens of Stone Multi-Day Walk. The closure will be in place until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

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• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 12.17pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 8.14am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The 1080 bating program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between 01 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 within Winburndale Nature Reserve. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.

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• Winburndale Nature Reserve

Applies from Sun 11 May 2025, 12.00am to Mon 10 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 9.20am

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 is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between Sunday 11 May 2025 to Monday 10 November 2025 within 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 the Central West Area Office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640.

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• Girralang Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 8.13am

Closed areas: Tramway trail closed to vehicles due to rockfall

Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.

A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken.  Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.

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• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 3.11pm

Closed parks: Park closed for major road repairs

Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve is closed until 2026 while Transport for NSW repairs flood-damaged roads and landslips.

There is no access to Six Foot track via Jenolan Caves.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Jul 2025, 2.03pm

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. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them. 

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

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• Cobbora State Conservation Area
• Goonoo National Park
• Goonoo State Conservation Area
• Mogriguy National Park
• Sappa Bulga National Park

Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 7.32am

Safety alerts: Drinking water in Capertee National Park

You'll need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking in Capertee National Park. Water supplied at Capertee Homestead and Capertee Cottage is untreated and only suitable for showering and washing dishes.

Campers at Capertee and Policemans Point campgrounds should not use water from Capertee River for drinking or cooking. 

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Capertee National Park
  • Capertee campground
  • Capertee Cottage
  • Capertee Homestead - 'Port Macquarie'
  • Policemans Point campground

Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 3.24pm

Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park

If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.

If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.

If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Marrangaroo National Park