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Ledknapper Nature Reserve

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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 3.11pm to Wed 28 May 2025, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Sat 26 Apr 2025, 9.49am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting Program - Ginghet Nature Reserve

1080 ground baiting activities targeting wild dogs and other feral animals will commence across Ginghet Nature Reserve from Monday 28th April to Wednesday 28th May 2025. 

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations. 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 event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local NPWS Area office for more information on 02 6843 4011 (Baradine).

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Applies from Fri 25 Apr 2025, 9.40am to Sun 4 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Apr 2025, 9.43am

Closed parks: Toorale NP closed due to flooding

Toorale National Park is closed due to current flooding and continued rising river levels. 

 

All visitation areas have been affected. 

 

The closure is effective from 25/04/2025 until 04/05/2025, this may need to be extended and will be assess daily. 

 

For any further information please contact the Bourke Office on 02 6830 0200.

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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Tue 6 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 10.18pm

Other planned events: Ground Shoot Operation Macquarie Marshes and GInghet Nature Reserves

Evening and night ground shoot operations targeting feral cats will commence across Macquarie Marshes and Ginghet Nature Reserves from Thursday 1st to Tuesday 6th May 2025. Macquarie Marshes and Ginghet Nature Reserves are closed to the public, which applies during the period of the ground shoot operation. The operation will primarily be restricted to the southern Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve during these dates but targeted areas could extend to other areas of the Macquarie Marshes and Ginghet Nature Reserves dependent on weather conditions and local access considerations.

Please contact the Ranger for the Macquarie Marshes on 0448 662 485 or NPWS Baradine Office on 02 6843 4011 for further information.

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Applies from Wed 23 Apr 2025, 10.02am to Sun 4 May 2025, 10.04am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 10.08am

Closed areas: Darling River Campgound and Drive closed due to floodwater

Due to the current river levels and flood water Darling River Campground and Darling River Drive have been closed. 

 

This closure is effective from 23/04/2025 until 04/05/2025, this closure may need to be extended pending river heights.

 

For any further information please contact the Bourke NPWS Office on 02 6830 0200.

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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 11.51am to Sun 11 May 2025, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 9.29am

Closed parks: Brindingabba NP closed due to recent rain and Flooding

Brindingabba National Park is closed due to the recent rain and the rising river which may lead to local flooding. 

 

The park will reopen on the 11th of May 2025, this date will be assessed and may change pending on the situation. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bourke NPWS Office on 02 6830 0200.

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Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 9.29am

Closed areas: Mulgowan Artsite closed due to upgrade

Gundabooka Yapa ( Mulgowan) Area will be closed to the public from Monday 28th April 2025 and will reopen Monday 9th June 2025.

 

The Yapa (Mulgowan) Art site will be under construction and not accessible for this period. 

 

This closure may need to be extended and notifications will be update as the project happens. 

 

If you have any questions please contact the Bourke Office on 02 6830 0200.

 

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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 8.00am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 10.34am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program in Nocoleche Nature Reserve, Toorale National Park, Toorale State Conservation, Gundabooka National Park & Gundabooka State Conservation Area from Tuesday 11 March to Tuesday 6 June 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

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 the NPWS Bourke Area office on (02) 6830 0200.

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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 10.44am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 3.14pm

Closed parks: Cuttaburra National Park closed

This is a new national park. The park is currently closed while we are busy creating visitor experiences and we will open the park in 2026. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact the NPWS Bourke office on (02) 6830 0200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines. 

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