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Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2026, 8.47am to Sat 3 Oct 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2026, 11.26am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 28th September 2026 to Saturday 3rd October 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in the following NPWS reserves throughout Hastings and Macleay Area, Coffs Coast Area and Richmond River Area:
• Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
• Bindarri National Park
• Boonanghi Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
• Carrai National Park/State Conservation Area
• Cascade National Park
• Cottan-Bimbang National Park
• Cunnawarra National Park
• Dorrigo National Park
• Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
• Mount Hyland Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
• Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
• New England National Park
• Ngambaa Nature Reserve
• Pee Dee Nature Reserve
• Richmond Range National Park
• Serpentine Aboriginal Area
• The Castles Nature Reserve
• The Cells SState Conservation Area
• Werrikimbe National Park
• Willi Willi 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 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 North Coast Branch NPWS office for more information on 02 6650 7100.
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Applies from Sat 12 Sep 2026, 9.31am to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 8.03am
Safety alerts: Bushfire near Spirabo Forest Way - Smoke Hazard
Bushfire near Spirabo Forest Way - Smoke hazard and operating fire crews
The BILLIRIMBA RD FIRE is active in Washpool National Park and Forest Land State Forest.
Spirabo Forest Way remains open, however NPWS encourages visitors to use alternate routes if possible.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Billyrimba RD Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the Rural Fire Service website
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Applies from Mon 14 Sep 2026, 7.00am to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 8.03am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:
- Four Bull Hut
- Billyrimba Falls
- Billyrimba Trail Lookout
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Billyrimba RD Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the Rural Fire Service website
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Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 12.51pm to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 8.29am
Closed areas: Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road temporary closure
Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road will be closed until approximately 18 September due to wet conditions and roadworks.
Sherwood lookout and Murray Scrub lookout remain closed until the roads are re-opened. Iron Pot Creek campground and Murray Scrub walking track are only accessible via Murray Scrub Road from Afterlee.
Both roads are not safely trafficable in wet conditions and are therefore closed during forecast weather events and damage during the winter period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 27 Aug 2025, 8.02am to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 8.00am
Other incidents: Yabbra NP - Road conditions
South Yabbra Road runs South from Clarence Way providing visitors with an 18km rainforest road experience to the heart of Yabbra National Park. South Yabbra Road is generally suitable for AWD or 4WD vehicles in dry weather conditions and is a no through road (visitors need to return along South Yabbra Road). From the end of South Yabbra Road visitors can walk or cycle along the adjacent management trails to explore further. Joes Box Road, Yabbra Plains Road, Pocupar Road, Bald Knob Road and South Haystack Feeder are management trails where public vehicle access is not permitted. These management trails are periodically closed to visitors for road maintenance or pest management operations with closures notified on NPWS website.
Sheas Hut Road provides public vehicle access for a further 10 km however is in poor condition and not promoted.
There are frequent tree falls along these roads and visitors are advised to avoid during wet weather events or strong winds. For further information contact the Kyogle NPWS office on (02) 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 8.41am
Closed areas: Road closure
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:
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
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 1 Jan 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 8.42am
Safety alerts: Speed limits within park
Vehicle access in Boonoo Boonoo NP is restricted to a maximum of 40km/h throughout the park, and some areas with shared pedestrian access are restricted to 10km/h. Gravel roads can become slippery at times, particularly in wet weather, so please exercise caution and adhere to the sign-posted limits.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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