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Applies from Sat 7 Feb 2026, 9.06am to Tue 10 Feb 2026, 9.06am. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Feb 2026, 9.16am
Other incidents: Renshaw McGirr Way fire - Goobang NP
A bushfire was detected and report to the NSWS RFS on Thursday 5 February. NPWS responded with RFS volunteers and located the small fire caused by lightning. NPWS firefighters using heavy plant and aircraft were able to contain this fire to a 3 Ha size and maintain the fire behind mineral earth containment.
There is no threat to the park or visitation as a result of this fire.
NPWS staff will patrol and monitor this contained fire undertaking aggressive mop up for the next few days.
For current information please continue to check the NSW RFS Incidents near Me Fires Near Me
Or call the NSW NPWS Central West Area Bathurst office 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Thu 5 Feb 2026, 3.04pm to Fri 13 Feb 2026, 12.32pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Feb 2026, 8.58am
Fires - Advice: RENSHAW MCGIRR WAY
There is a fire in this park called RENSHAW MCGIRR WAY. 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 6 Feb 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 12.37pm
Closed parks: Kalyarr National Park - CLOSED
For Safety reasons, during a Feral Animal Aerial Control program the Kalyarr National Park will be closed to the Public from Thursday 5th March until Monday the 9th March. The Lachlan River Campground will also be closed during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 19 Jan 2026, 8.14am to Fri 20 Feb 2026, 8.14am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Feb 2026, 9.51am
Closed areas: Roads CLOSED for maintenance
Some tracks within the MIA 3 precinct will be closed from Monday 19 January until Friday 13 February 2026 due to road maintenance.
MIA 3 Precinct trails that are CLOSED:
- Forest Drive
- Euwarderry Trail
- Whitton Beach Trails
- River Access Trail
- Demamiel Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jan 2026, 3.12pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 9.47am
Closed areas: Kalyarr National Park - Norwood, Lake Ita and Lachlan River Camp Ground areas - CLOSED
Due to recent hot weather the Lachlan River is drying out in Kalyarr National Park. The Lachlan River campground, Lake Ita picnic area and Norwood Homestead are closed for camping and visitation until Friday 6th Feb, 2026. NPWS staff are assisting affected wildlife where possible.
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Applies from Thu 15 Jan 2026, 9.25am to Wed 1 Apr 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 11.11am
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 Thu 1 Jan 2026, 8.47am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 8.47am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Feb 2026, 9.36am
Closed areas: Willandra Visitor Facilities CLOSED
In the interest of visitor safety we will need to keep some areas and facilities of the park CLOSED, until repairs have been completed and those areas are deemed accessible and safe.
Areas that will remain CLOSED to visitors include:
- Willandra Campground
- Men's Quarters Accommodation
- Willandra Cottage Accommodation
- Nilla Yannagalang Billana Walking Track - parts of this track will be closed due to safety.
Facilities available:
- Willandra Group Campground
- Willandra Homestead - Toilet
- Men's Quarters - Toilets x2
- Men's Quarters - x3 showers
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Applies from Mon 13 Oct 2025, 8.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Dec 2025, 2.04pm
Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Tue 2 Dec 2025, 3.32pm to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Feb 2026, 9.35am
Safety alerts: Tree Branches May Fall
Please avoid sitting directly underneath the River Red Gum trees within the Middle Beach visitor area, as they are notorious for dropping large branches without warning.
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Applies from Wed 12 Nov 2025, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Nov 2025, 4.48pm
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 Sat 1 Nov 2025, 12.43am to Sun 1 Mar 2026, 12.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 8.18am
Fire bans: Fire Ban
A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 10.17am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.18am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 9.35am
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 10.14am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 9.34am
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - Berry Jerry Precinct Only Near Wagga Wagga
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
This Solid Fuel Fire Ban only applies to the Berry Jerry Precinct Near Wagga Wagga of Murrumbidgee Valley National Park.
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Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 1.27pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Sat 7 Feb 2026, 9.05am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Sat 1 Nov 2025, 1.00pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 1.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 8.49am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban will be in place from 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026 in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Mon 13 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 8.56am
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, Riverina Area
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Wed 3 Sep 2025, 10.25am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 10.28am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program in Oolambeyan NP
NSW National Park and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3 September 2025 to 28 February 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.
The program will take place in Oolambeyan National Park.
The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks. 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 Griffith NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6966 8100
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Applies from Mon 1 Sep 2025, 8.00am to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jan 2026, 11.36am
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 September 2025 and 28 February 2026 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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Applies from Wed 17 Sep 2025, 2.16pm to Tue 17 Mar 2026, 2.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jan 2026, 11.36am
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 September 2025 and 17 March 2025 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 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jan 2026, 11.35am
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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