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Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area

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Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 2.13pm to Sun 10 Aug 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 11.10am

Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed

Willandra National Park will be CLOSED from Monday 24th June to Sunday 10th August 2025 due to the forecasted wet weather. 

Accessibility to the park will be limited and unsafe for visitors to drive on during this time. 

All travellers within the Hillston Area, are advised to check the weather and road conditions of the surrounding areas to plan your trip accordingly. 

Check out: https://carrathool.nsw.gov.au/services/roads/road-conditions/  

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Tue 22 Jul 2025, 11.28am to Wed 30 Jul 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 11.37am

Closed areas: Yanga campgrounds and picnic area closed due to predicted wet weather

Due to predicted wet weather Yanga campgrounds will be closed from Tuesday 22 July 2025 to Wedensday 30 July 2025. This closure affects the following locations:

- Yanga Woolshed picnic area; 

- The Willows campground; 

- Woolpress Bend campground; and 

- Mamanga campground

This closure may be further extended pending local conditions.

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

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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 9.30am to Mon 1 Sep 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 9.36am

Safety alerts: Blue green algae (Amber alert) for Yanga Lake

There is currently a Blue Green Algae AMBER alert for Yanga Lake.

The water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour.

Generally suitable for water sports, however people are advised to exercise caution in these areas.

For more information, visit WaterNSW Algae Alerts

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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 6.00am to Fri 25 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 10.11am

Closed parks: Park closed for a ground pest control operation.

Willandra National Park, including camp grounds, is closed from 6am, Monday 21 July to 23:59pm, Friday 25 July 2025 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 3.04pm to Sat 30 Aug 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 8.52am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program in Oolambeyan NP

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 14 February 2025 to 30 August 2025. 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 Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Jul 2025, 6.30am

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-state-conservation-area/local-alerts

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