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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 6.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 10.37am
Hazard reduction burns: Scutts West HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 12/05/2025. The fire is called Scutts West HR. 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 Tue 13 May 2025, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 10.14am
Hazard reduction burns: No.1 Fire Break HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 13/05/2025. The fire is called No.1 Fire Break HR. 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 Wed 7 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 May 2025, 4.52pm
Hazard reduction burns: Turkey Farm HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 07/05/2025. The fire is called Turkey Farm HR. 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 Thu 8 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 May 2025, 4.51pm
Hazard reduction burns: Waitara HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 08/05/2025. The fire is called Waitara HR. 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 9 May 2025, 10.25am to Thu 15 May 2025, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 May 2025, 9.06am
Closed areas: No.1 Break Road closed for hazard reduction burn
No.1 Break Road between Top Crossing Road and the Newell Hwy will be closed Tuesday 13 May to Wednesday 14 May 2025. Alternative routes to visitor sites are open. Visitor sites remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called No. 1 Fire Break HR. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sat 3 May 2025, 10.00am to Sun 18 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 5.11pm
Closed areas: The Barracks Campground closed for maintenance
The Barracks Campground in Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance work from Saturday 3 May to Sunday 18 May 2025 (inclusive). This closure may be extended or the capacity of the campground reduced if required to complete the proposed maintenance work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Mon 19 May 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 5.09pm
Closed areas: Bald Hill Falls closed for maintenance
The Bald Hill Falls area of Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance and upgrade work from Wednesday 16 April to Monday 19 May 2025. This work is weather dependent and therefore the closure may be lifted earlier or extended as necessary to complete the work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 7.00am to Fri 16 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 2.08pm
Closed areas: Brackens Hut closed for maintenance
The Brackens Hut area of Coolah Tops National Park is closed for construction and maintenance work from Monday 12 to Friday 16 May 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Castlereagh NPWS office 6843 4000.
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Applies from Wed 7 May 2025, 7.00am to Sat 24 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 2.05pm
Closed areas: Turkey Farm Hazard Reduction Burn - Fire Trails Closed, Trinkey State Conservation Area
The National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn within Trinkey State Conservation Area called Turkey Farm HR. This burn is anticipated to commence 7 May 2025.
The hazard reduction burn will be approximately 1400ha in size and located approximately 15km east of Tambar Springs. Ground and aerial (helicopter) ignition may occur. Smoke may be visible for a week after the burn. A partial park closure will be in place during burning operations and the roads will remain closed until 24 May 2025, or until the area is assessed as safe.
Closures will apply to the following fire trails close to and surrounding the HR within Trinkey SCA during burning. Road closure signs will indicate location of closures on trails within Trinkey SCA.
- Turkey Farm Road
- Lease Road
- Yanargee Road
-Eastern Boundary South Road
Further closures may apply to
- Jungle Rd
- Revocation Rd
- Lawson Rd
- Treloar Rd
For more information, contact NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000
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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 7.00am to Sat 24 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 2.04pm
Closed areas: Waitara Hazard Reduction Burn - Fire Trails Closed, Trinkey State Conservation Area
The National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn within Trinkey State Conservation Area called Waitara HR. This burn is anticipated to commence 8 May 2025.
The hazard reduction burn will be approximately 630ha in size and located approximately 15km east of Tambar Springs. Ground and aerial (helicopter) ignition may occur. Smoke may be visible for a week after the burn. A partial park closure will be in place during burning operations and the area will remain closed until 24 May 2025, or until the area is assessed as safe.
The following trail closures in Trinkey SCA close to and surrounding the HR will apply during burning. Road closure signs will indicate specific closure locations on the ground.
-Waitara Rd
-North-east Boundary Rd
-Davidson Rd
-Wilgavale Boundary Rd
For more information, contact NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000
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Applies from Sun 11 May 2025, 12.00pm to Fri 23 May 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 10.27am
Closed parks: Park closed for hazard reduction burning
Mount Kaputar National Park and Deriah Aboriginal Area are closed from 12pm Sunday 11 May to 9am Friday 23 May 2025 for hazard reduction burning.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 6.03pm
Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park
Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Major roadwork is currently being undertaken on this section of road and is anticipated to be completed by October 2026.
During this time:
- Expect delays due to traffic control
- The road may be impassable during and after wet weather
- The road may not be suitable for 2wd vehicles and caravans
Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.
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Applies from Sat 29 Mar 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 9.32am
Closed areas: Waa Gorge and Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area closed due to wet conditions
The following visitation areas are CLOSED from Saturday 29 March 2025 until further notice due to wet conditions:
- Waa Gorge
- Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.28pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service carries out ongoing 1080 ground baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park. In addition to this, an aerial baiting program is also carried out periodically to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 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.
This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 6842 1311
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Applies from Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.24am
Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road
There are significant washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.
Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.
This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any queries regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Tue 5 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Apr 2025, 12.06pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Tuesday 4 March to Tuesday 5 August 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 Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Sun 2 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 9.32am
Closed areas: Barraba Track closed until further notice
The Barraba Track is closed until further notice due to maintenance requirements.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 May 2025, 8.02am
Closed areas: Governor summit walking track CLOSED
The Governor (Corrunbral Borawah) summit walking track is closed until further notice due to elevated track damage.
The Governor lookout walking track (from carpark to lookout platform) remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.10am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.
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.
For more information please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0457 873 871 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.
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