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Lachlan Valley National Park

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
24 May 2026 Closed areas Hunthawang precinct closed for aerial pest control operations Details

Applies from Sun 24 May 2026, 12.00am to Sun 7 Jun 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 10.10am

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 Tue 19 May 2026, 8.50am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 8.54am

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 Sun 17 May 2026, 9.53am to Sun 24 May 2026, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 10.17am

Closed parks: Willandra National Park CLOSED due to wet weather

Willandra National Park is CLOSED from Sunday 17th to Sunday 25th May 2026 due to wet weather.

The Mossgiel Road and Whealbah Road into park may be closed. Please check the Carrathool Shire Council website for more information on road conditions https://carrathool.nsw.gov.au/services/roads/road-conditions/

Remember, it is never safe to drive, ride or walk on wet weather roads.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 8.04am to Sat 23 May 2026, 8.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.28am

Closed areas: Campground CLOSED for maintenance

Sandy Beach campground will be CLOSED from Friday 15th until Saturday 23rd May 2026, due to maintenance and the resurfacing of the gravel around the toilet facilities. 

No camping is permitted during these dates. If you are unsure of where this campground is, please refer to the campground maps provided when booking online.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 1300 072 757.

 

 

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Applies from Thu 14 May 2026, 12.29pm to Sat 4 Jul 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 12.33pm

Other planned events: NOTICE OF 1080 BAITING for control of Foxes

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Meat Baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Foxes. The program will be conducted between the 27th of May and the 3rd of July 2026 in Ulandra Nature Reserve and Nest Hill Nature Reserve.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Please be reminded that 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 NPWS Tumut on (02) 6947 7000

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Applies from Wed 13 May 2026, 8.46am to Fri 22 May 2026, 8.50am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 8.56am

Other planned events: Goobang NP - Spring Gully Hazard Reduction Burn

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, together with the NSW Rural Fire Service, intend to conduct the Spring Gully Hazard Reduction Burn in Goobang National Park. The burn is 1443ha. 

 

Subject to prevailing weather and fireground conditions this burn is expected to take place in late April to May 2026.

 

The proposed burn aims to enhance the conservation and biodiversity values within the National Park by maintaining the floristic and structural diversity of vegetation communities; and help mitigate the risk of wildfire on park neighbours by reducing the overall fuel hazard in this area.

The goal is to reduce ground and shrub fuel by 60 - 80% over the burn area in a mosaic pattern with a specific objective of reducing the fuels in the location.

 

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area Office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640 or Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or via email npws.centralwest@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Wed 13 May 2026, 8.53am to Fri 22 May 2026, 8.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 8.55am

Other planned events: Goobang NP - Rocky Ponds Hazard Reduction Burn

 

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, together with the NSW Rural Fire Service, intend to conduct the Rocky Ponds Hazard Reduction Burn in Goobang National Park.

The burn is 2709.17ha.

Subject to prevailing weather and fireground conditions this burn is expected to take place in late April to May 2026.

The proposed burn aims to enhance the conservation and biodiversity values within the National Park by maintaining the floristic and structural diversity of vegetation communities; and help mitigate the risk of wildfire on park neighbours by reducing the overall fuel hazard in this area.

The goal is to reduce ground and shrub fuel from 10tpha - 22tpha, to a lower level over the burn area in a mosaic pattern with a specific objective of reducing the fuels in the location.

 

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area Office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640 or Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or via email npws.centralwest@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Fri 24 Apr 2026, 1.32pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Apr 2026, 10.41pm

Safety alerts: Forest Drive trail (west of Middle Beach to east of Ski Beach) - closed due to fire in area

Forest Drive trail from west of Middle Beach (-34.6286°, 146.3585°) to east of Ski Beach (-34.6288°, 146.3411°) in Murrumbidgee Valley National Park (MIA 2 Precinct) is closed to the public due to a bushfire in the area.

The fire is called EUROLEY RD, MIA 2. 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 15 Jan 2026, 9.25am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 10.10am

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 Sun 1 Mar 2026, 7.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 10.38am

Other incidents: Notice of 1080 Baiting

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 Tuesday 1 March 2026 to Wednesday 31 August 2026 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area and Goobang National park.

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

For further information please call the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640

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Applies from Tue 24 Feb 2026, 10.10am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 9.48am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Apr 2026, 8.54am

Closed areas: Bertha's Gully walking track - Closed for maintenance

Bertha's Gully walking track within Weddin Mountains National Park is currently closed for ongoing maintenance due to unsafe conditions. The track will remain closed until works can be completed to ensure visitor safety. 

 

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

 

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Applies from Tue 3 Mar 2026, 9.56am to Thu 17 Sep 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Apr 2026, 8.54am

Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program - controlling fox impacts for Biosecurity values

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 17 March 2026 and 17 September 2026 along management trails in Tollingo Nature Reserve and Woggoon Nature Reserve.

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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Applies from Wed 12 Nov 2025, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Feb 2026, 7.21am

Closed parks: Snake Rock Aboriginal Area closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this area, access to Snake Rock Aboriginal Area is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 6332 7640.

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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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/lachlan-valley-national-park/local-alerts

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