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Applies from Thu 6 Aug 2026, 11.59pm to Fri 20 Nov 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Oct 2026, 2.30pm
Other planned events: Notice of HOGGONE Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 10 August 2026 to 20 November 2026. The operation will use HOGGONE (sodium nitrate) poison for the control of feral pigs.
The program will take place in Goobang National Park.
The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.
Domestic pets and livestock are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Studies have shown low non–target uptake. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. Livestock must be excluded from the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
This product contains peanuts and peanut oils and poses an allergy risk to those people with certain food allergies or sensitivity to peanuts.
Please contact the Dubbo NPWS Area office for more information on 02 6841 7100 or via email npws.centralwest@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Oct 2026, 8.48am
Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences
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 3 Mar 2026, 9.56am to Sun 28 Feb 2027, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Oct 2026, 7.28am
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 from 30 September 2026 to 28 February 2027 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 Tue 6 Oct 2026, 12.26am to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 11.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Oct 2026, 9.28am
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 Fri 2 Oct 2026, 7.22am to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 7.23am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Oct 2026, 7.25am
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 Thu 1 Oct 2026, 11.29am to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2026, 10.23am
Closed areas: Men's Quarters CLOSED for bookings
Willandra National Park is OPEN to visitors.
However, the Willandra Men's Quarters hard roof accommodation has been CLOSED to bookings due to a faulty septic tank inspected on the 1/10/2026.
The water has been turned off to the kitchen, shower and toilet block. Our staff are working on the repairs and would kindly ask that during your visit you refrain from using these facilities.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
Thankyou for your patience during these times.
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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Sep 2026, 2.00pm
Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences
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 14 Oct 2026, 6.00am to Tue 20 Oct 2026, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 8.48am
Closed parks: Park Closed for Aerial Pest Control Operation
Kalyarr National Park is closed from 6am, Wednesday 14 October to 8pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026 for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 5 Oct 2026, 3.20pm to Fri 5 Mar 2027, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Sep 2026, 3.28pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing Poison 1080 program - Weddin Mountains National Park
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 5 October 2026 and 5 March 2027 along management trails in Weddin Mountains 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 Mon 14 Sep 2026, 8.00am to Mon 30 Nov 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Sep 2026, 9.01am
Closed areas: Spring Creek Fire Trail closed for trail maintenance
Spring Creek Fire Trail and the Hervey section of Goobang National Park is closed for trail maintenance from Monday 14 September 2026 until Monday 30 November 2026.
Heavy plant will be operating within this section of Goobang NP.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Dubbo Area Office on 02 6841 7109 or npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Thu 13 Aug 2026, 4.06pm to Sun 13 Dec 2026, 4.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Oct 2026, 7.57am
Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait
Due to feral pigs causing impacts to the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone bait to control feral pigs.
NPWS pesticide trained staff will be using a new control product to decrease impacts caused by feral pigs in the Reserve.
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 at 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 multiple weeks.
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Applies from Thu 3 Sep 2026, 11.33am to Fri 29 Jan 2027, 11.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 8.37am
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, located along management trails in Oolambeyan National Park.
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 local NPWS area office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Mon 24 Aug 2026, 1.46pm to Sun 28 Feb 2027, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Aug 2026, 1.55pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors from Tuesday 1 September 2026 to Sunday 28 February 2027. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Goobang National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
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 Dubbo NPWS Area office for more information on 02 6841 7100 or via email npws.centralwest@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2026, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 3.52pm
Closed areas: 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 Tue 24 Feb 2026, 10.10am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 9.48am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Oct 2026, 6.12pm
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 Wed 12 Nov 2025, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Aug 2026, 7.44am
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: Fri 25 Sep 2026, 8.11am
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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