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Applies from Sun 31 May 2026, 8.28am to Wed 10 Jun 2026, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Sun 31 May 2026, 8.34am
Closed parks: Willandra National Park CLOSED due to wet weather
Willandra National Park is CLOSED from due to proposed wet weather events
The Mossgiel Road and Whealbah Road into park may be closed. Please check the Carrathool Shire Council website for more information on road conditions.
Remember, it is never safe to drive, ride or walk on wet weather roads, and Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2026, 8.50am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 9.42am
Closed areas: Parks Areas CLOSED
With the interest of visitor safety National Parks staff will need to keep some areas of the park CLOSED, until repairs have been completed and those areas are deemed accessible and safe.
Areas that will remain CLOSED include:
- Willandra Campground
- Nilla Yannagalang Billana Walking Track - parts of this track will be closed due to safety.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 2.38pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in Paroo-Darling National Park all year round. This park fire ban will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and/or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find out more about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Tue 26 May 2026, 12.43am to Sun 7 Jun 2026, 11.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 4.46pm
Other planned events: Aerial Pest Management Program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial shooting program targeting vertebrate pest animals such as wild goats, feral deer and feral pigs.
The program is scheduled between 26 May & 7 June 2026.
Exact dates for each park are not fixed to allow for flexibility if circumstances such as weather impact the operation. Aerial shooting is planned to occur in the following reserves:
Yathong Nature Reserve, Nombinnie Nature Reserve & Nombinnie State Conservation Area, Round Hill Nature Reserve
Information regarding park closures can be found on the NPWS website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list
If you believe that your stock have strayed into any of the parks listed above, then please contact your local NPWS office so you can organise the removal of stock prior to the 26 February 2024.
NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage. We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pests on Biosecurity, biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours and the community. Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.
Aerial shooting supplements other control measures which can include trapping, ground shooting and baiting. If you have any questions regarding the aerial shooting program, please call your local NPWS Central West Area office at Dubbo on (02) 6841 7100, or Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.
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Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 3.20pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2026, 6.13pm
Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait from 11 May 2026
Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.
NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in Mount Grenfell Historic Site, National Park & State Conservation Area.
HOGGONE will be used on these reserves, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.
This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.
NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last a few weeks.
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Applies from Sun 24 May 2026, 12.00am to Sun 7 Jun 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 10.37am
Closed areas: Hunthawang precinct closed for aerial pest control operations
Aerial shooting for feral animal control will occur within Hunthawang precinct of Lachlan Valley National Park from Sunday 24 May to Sunday 7 June. Hunthawang precinct remains closed during this period.
Closure signs are displayed at park entry gates. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith area office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Thu 15 Jan 2026, 9.25am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 10.38am
Closed areas: ROAD CLOSURES - Notice of Forest Drive Closure
Notification of road closures: Forest Drive is closed in Lachlan Valley Regional Park (Hillston Precinct) due to road maintenance works.
Signs are in place around closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 10.27am
Other incidents: Visitation restrictions
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
- These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
- Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
- Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
- Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
- There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
- The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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