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| 15 September 2025 | Other planned events | Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program | Details |
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Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2025, 7.00am to Fri 3 Oct 2025, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Sep 2025, 8.47am NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 15 September 2025 to Friday 3 October 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of vertebrate pests including wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place in the following reserves in the New England Area: Booralong Nature Reserve, Bulagaranda - Mt Yarrowyck Aboriginal Area, The Basin Nature Reserve, Indwarra National Park, Single National Park, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and State Conservation Area, Werrikimbe National Park, Mummel Gulf National Park, Cottan Bimbang National Park, Nowendoc National Park, Tuggolo Creek Nature Reserve, Tomallo Nature Reserve and Curracabundi National Park. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations. 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 NPWS New England Area offices in Walcha on Tel. 6777 4700 or Armidale on Tel. 6738 9100 for more information. |
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Applies from Mon 8 Sep 2025, 5.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 8.40pm
There is a fire in this park called Valorem. 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 Sat 6 Sep 2025, 10.00am to Mon 15 Sep 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 5.33pm
Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Saturday 6 September to Monday 15 September 2025. The closed areas are:
Please note that Bark Hut picnic area and campground, and Dawsons Spring campground and cabins will be reopening from Thursday 11 September 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Scutts West HR Burn. For more information, contact the local NPWS Barwon area office (02) 6792 7300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 4 Sep 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 4.28pm
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 04/09/2025. The fire is called West Kunderang 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 Fri 5 Sep 2025, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 3.08pm
NPWS and local Aboriginal groups are intending to conduct a planned burn in Brinerville, along a short section of the New England Wilderness Walk on Thursday 11 September, weather permitting.
Fire crews will be able to escort walkers safely through the fireground, although there may be delays of over an hour. Please contact NPWS Coffs Coast on 66520900 if you plan to be traversing the Brinerville valley on Thursday 11 September to assist in planning your walk.
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Applies from Sat 6 Sep 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 8.47am
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 06/09/2025. The fire is called Scutts West Stage 2 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 Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Sep 2025, 3.29pm
Clarence Valley Council are conducting extensive roadworks closing the Old Grafton Road (Old Glen Innes Road) between Mann River Campground and Dalmorton Campground. Mann River Campground is accessible from the Glen Innes (Western) side of the Old Grafton Road, whereas Dalmorton must be accessed from Grafton (Eastern) side. The Dalmorton Tunnel is closed during this time.
Please be aware this closure may add significantly to travel time to and from the campground. At this stage works are scheduled until the end of December 2025.
Further information relating to this closure can be found on https://www.livetraffic.com/
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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
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 Mon 21 Jul 2025, 11.26am to Wed 1 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 8.41am
Tommy's Rock Walk and Lookout will be closed from 10 am 21 July 2025 to 5 pm 01 October 2025 to allow for upgrade works to take place. The track will be inaccessible from the turn off on Old Grafton Road to both walkers and vehicles.
Mann River Campground and Day Use Area will remain open during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.16pm to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 10.39am
Closed roads in New England NP, Dunggir NP and Gumbaynggirr NP & SCA due to Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and additional subsequent flood events.
Road blocks have been installed on the Horseshoe road to prevent vehicle movements at the Killikrankie Mountain Lookout intersection in the north and at Kilprotay Road intersection to the south. In addition, Kilprotay road has developed a natural road blockage about 3.5 km from the intersection with the Horseshoe road.
Additional road closures are in place in New England NP in the Comara Range area due to multiple landslips.
Affected roads include:
These closures will remain in place until geohazard assessments can be undertaken and works completed. You may need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in these parks. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Coffs Harbour office 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 1.53pm to Fri 19 Sep 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Aug 2025, 11.27am
The following areas are closed from Monday 4 August 2025 to Friday 19 September 2025 due to flood debris clean up:
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barwon Area 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
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 Mon 25 Aug 2025, 7.30am to Sun 19 Oct 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 2.18pm
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 25th August 2025 to the 19th October 2025 on the following reserves:
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 11.32am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 11 August to Friday 7 November 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes in known Bell's Turtle nesting sites.
The program will take place in Watsons Creek National Park, Watsons Creek Nature Reserve and Watson's Creek State Conservation Area.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species such as the Bell's Turtle.
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 New England NPWS area office for more information on Tel 6738 9100.
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Applies from Mon 11 Aug 2025, 12.00am to Thu 11 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 11.32am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing 1080 ground baiting programs from 11 August 2025 to 11 December 2025, in the following reserves:
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species like the Western Saw-shelled Turtle.
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 New England Area NPWS Office for more information on 02 6738 9100.
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 8.42am
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 Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Sep 2025, 12.27pm
Some national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay are still closed due to weather impacts.
For more information contact the local park office.
Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 12.10pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.
Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:
Richmond River Area – Captains Creek Nature Reserve (NR), Richmond Range National Park (NP), Bundjalung NP
Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay NP, Nymboida NP, Mount Neville NR, Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP
Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.
Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.
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 NPWS area office for more information.
Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700
Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900
Clarence Area 02 6641 1500
Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11.44am
West End Trail in New England NP permanently closed due to multiple bridges out.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 8.51am
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 16 Oct 2024, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 8.15am
Warrick Road will be closed from the 4 November 2024 or a period of time due to planned road works. Mary's View Lookout will be closed until the work is complete. If you have any questions please contact the Walcha NPWS Office on 6777 4700.
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Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 8.30am
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: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 8.52am
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 Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Sep 2025, 8.59am
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 Sun 1 Jan 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Sep 2025, 9.00am
Butterleaf Road, the access road into Butterleaf NP through the adjoining State Forest, is in very poor condition, and access is restricted to 4WD only. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5.32pm
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/indwarra-national-park/local-alerts
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.