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Applies from Tue 8 Sep 2026, 11.48am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Sep 2026, 9.01am
Other planned events: Koonaburra National Park FAAST pest management program
AERIAL PEST ANIMAL CONTROL OPERATION
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial shooting program targeting vertebrate pest animals such as feral goats, pigs, wild dogs, foxes and deer.
The program is scheduled to occur during daylight hours and this reserve will be closed from Wednesday 23 September 2026 to Monday 28 September 2026.
Aerial shooting supplements other control measures which include trapping, ground shooting and baiting.
NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage.
We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pest animals on biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours and the community.
Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.
If you have any questions regarding the aerial shooting program, please call our Bathurst office on (02) 6332 7640.
Penalties apply for non-compliance
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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2026, 8.00am to Tue 15 Sep 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 10.09am
Closed parks: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Lachlan Valley National Park (Hunthawang Precinct) from Monday 24 August 2026 to Saturday 29 August 2026. Hunthawang Precinct will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. 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 baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Tue 1 Sep 2026, 8.00am to Wed 16 Sep 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9.34am
Closed parks: Park CLOSED for Aerial Baiting Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Willandra National Park from Tuesday 1st September 2026 until Wednesday 16th September 2026. Willandra will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. 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 baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2026, 1.00am to Tue 15 Sep 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 8.34am
Closed parks: Park Closed for Aerial Pest Control Operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Kalyarr National Park from Wednesday 02 September 2026 to Tuesday 15 September 2026. Kalyarr National Park will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. 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 baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance <http://click.ngcomms.net/orfpmd59za6k/amafvzx9xnezd/rj4p0l5ju108> . For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2026, 10.07am to Tue 15 Sep 2026, 10.08am. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Sep 2026, 4.04pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Wednesday 2 September 2026 to Tuesday 15 September 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Mungo National Park and Mungo State Conservation Area.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 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 Lower Darling NPWS area office for more information on 03 5021 8900.
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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 Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9.29am
Safety alerts: Variable condition of unsealed Council access roads
Council-managed access roads to Mungo National Park are unsealed and in variable condition. Before travelling on any unsealed roads, please check road condition reports for Balranald, Wentworth and Central Darling Shires. Do not travel on closed Council roads.
There are numerous access routes to Mungo National Park and conditions can change quickly due to the weather.
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Applies from Wed 27 May 2026, 1.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 10.07am
Safety alerts: Mungo Lakebed (Bike track) closed
The Mungo lakebed (bike) trail is closed.
Trail closed signage is located on park.
The dual walking track and bike trail from Mungo Visitor Centre to Zanci Woolshed remains open for use.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Aug 2026, 7.53am
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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