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Applies from Fri 5 Jun 2026, 2.38pm to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 2.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 2.58pm
Closed areas: Spring Creek Fire Trail
Spring Creek Fire Trail is closed to vehicles due to wet conditions making the trail impassible. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will monitor conditions, but the trail is expected to remain closed until Friday 26 June 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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 5 Jun 2026, 1.00am to Wed 8 Jul 2026, 1.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 1.16pm
Other planned events: Notice of use of HOGGONE meSN Feral Pig Bait from 8 June 2026
Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.
NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in Goobang National Park.
HOGGONE will be used on this reserve, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.
This product is very effective on 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 a few weeks.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2026, 8.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 1.34pm
Closed parks: Yuranaigh's Aboriginal Grave Closed for Upgrades and conservation
Yuranigh's Aboriginal Grave HS will be closed from 8am Wednesday 3 June through to 8 am 19 June 2026 due to visitor upgrades and conservation activities.
The front gate to the site will be locked. There will be no access by vehicle or on foot.
Penalties will be actioned for non-compliance.
For more information contact Bathurst office 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2026, 11.16am to Thu 18 Jun 2026, 11.16am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 11.39am
Other planned events: Hil End planned power outage 17th June
Hill End planned power outage 17th June 2026 from 9am to 3pm - power supply will be temporarily interrupted.
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Applies from Tue 2 Jun 2026, 1.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jun 2026, 1.23pm
Closed areas: Genowlan Mesa Closed to vehicles due to wet weather
The Genowlan Mesa is closed to vehiclesdue to forecast wet weather.
No access to the following areas
- Airly Turret
- Airly Turret Radio Tower
- Diamond Mine
- Valley of the Dinosaurs
- The Grotto
- The Ultimate Slot
- Genowlan Point
This closure does not affect the Airly Campground. Visitors may still walk in the reserve.
For more information please contact the Mudgee Area Office on 02 6370 9000 or npws.mudgee@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 1.52pm
Closed areas: Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area closures and partial closures
Several areas within Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area are closed or under traffic management due to ongoing roadworks and visitor infrastructure upgrades. These measures are in place to support public safety while new and improved visitor infrastructure is under development.
State Mine Gully Road
- State Mine Gully Road is closed to the public between Dobbs Drift and Lost City Road to enable road upgrade works. Visitors cannot access Gardens of Stone SCA or Wollemi National Park via State Mine Gully Road during this closure.
State Mine Gully Road at Dobbs Drift will be open for public access over the long weekend from 5:00pm Friday 5 June until Tuesday 9 June 2026.
- Traffic management is in place on State Mine Gully Road between Lost City Road and Old Bells Line of Road to support road upgrade works. Reduced speed limits and temporary traffic lights are in operation and increased heavy vehicle movements should be expected. Please allow extra travel time and follow all signage and traffic control directions.
Alternative access to the park is via Old Bells Line of Road, including access to Lost City Lookout (south), Lost City walking track and Glow Worm Tunnel.
Lost City North
Lost City North Lookout is closed from Monday 19 May through to July for carpark and lookout upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.
Forest Campground precinct
The area west of Glow Worm Tunnel Road, from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1, is closed to support the development of a major new visitor precinct. New visitor infrastructure includes major road upgrades, a family-friendly campground, and cycling and walking experiences.
There is no public access to:
- Western Boundary Road
- Red Hill Road
- Camp Road
- Newnes Afforestation Camp
- All roads within the closed area, including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon
- Broad Swamp Car Park
Walking tracks
The following walking tracks are temporarily closed due to construction and maintenance works:
- Broad Swamp Loop Walk
- Broad Swamp to Birds Rock Walking Track (Pagoda Walk – Section 1)
Camping information
Bush camping is permitted at sites located more than 200 metres from park infrastructure, including walking tracks and lookouts.
Visitors are advised to plan ahead, check the NPWS website before travelling for the latest updates, and follow all on-site signage and directions.
For more information, please contact the Kanangra Area office:
Email: npws.Kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 6336 6200
Access restrictions are strictly enforced to support visitor safety, and penalties may apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 24 May 2026, 12.16pm
Closed areas: Coolah Tops – Roads closed due to wet conditions
Roads east of the Forest Road - Hildegarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park are closed to vehicle traffic from 25 May 2026 due to wet road conditions, and will reopen in September or once road conditions improve.
The closed roads are dry weather vehicle access only and are closed annually during the winter months due to prolonged wet conditions. Visitors can still access trails and visitor facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000 or the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.
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Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 12.00am to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 3.54pm
Closed areas: The Barracks Campground closed for maintenance
The Barracks Campground in Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance and replacement of the toilet facilities from Monday 11 May to Friday 12 June 2026.
For more information, contact the Castlereagh NPWS office 6843 4000.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 7.59am
Closed areas: General Store temporarily closed
General Store temporarily closed. Closest fuel stations are located at Wattle Flat or Hargraves
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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 7.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 8.08am
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 Mon 5 May 2025, 1.41pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 6.59am
Other planned events: Changes to Bald Hill Underground Tourist Mine Tours - Hill End Historic Site
The Bald Hill Underground Tourist Mine operator will no longer be offering tours from 1 July 2025. Tours will not be available for the short term. Please visit the National Parks website for updates.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 9.38am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 8.51am
Closed areas: Royal Hotel is temporarily closed.
Royal Hotel is temporarily closed until further notice.
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Applies from Mon 7 Aug 2023, 11.25am to Thu 1 Aug 2030, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 9.06am
Other planned events: Craigmoor is closed to the public
Craigmoor is closed to the public. There is no public access to the house or grounds.
See the website for a virtual tour of the house, or contact the local office for information on 6370 9050
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Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 3.52pm
Safety alerts: Haulage trucks using Old Bells Line of Rd
Haulage trucks are in operation along Old Bells Line of Rd between the park entrance near Chifley Road (Zig Zag Railway) and Clarence Sands during the following times:
• Monday to Friday: 04.00 to 18.00
• Saturday: 04.00 to 13.00
During these times road users are reminded to:
• drive with caution
• adhere to the speed limit of 40 km/hr
• listen for truck movements via UHF-11
If a UHF radio is unavailable, NPWS recommends to access the reserve via State Mine Gully Rd. For more information contact the Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 8.03am
Closed areas: Tramway trail closed to vehicles due to rockfall
Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.
A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken. Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 8.20pm
Safety alerts: Reduce speed and drive to conditions
Ongoing wet weather has impacted the roads in this reserve, leaving them washed out and/or under water for long periods of time. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them.
For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 7.00am
Safety alerts: Golden Gully track access
Golden Gully will be closed to users when weather forecasts predict 20mm or more of rainfall within a 24 hour period. Erosion and hazards may be present within the gully during and following significant and prolonged periods of rainfall. Please take care and follow on site signage.
For more information contact the NPWS Hill End Historic Site office on 02 6370 9050.
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