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Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area

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Last reviewed: Mon 2 March 2026, 10.38am

Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 7.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 10.38am.

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 Tue 21 Apr 2026, 4.00pm to Tue 28 Apr 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 4.51pm

Closed parks: Yuranaigh's Aboriginal Grave Closed for Upgrades and conservation

Yuranigh's Aboriginal Grave HS will be closed from 4pm Tuesday 21 April to 8am Tuesday 28 April 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 Sun 19 Apr 2026, 2.40pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 2.36pm

Fires - : BRAYS LANE, WALLERAWANG

There is a fire in this park called BRAYS LANE, WALLERAWANG. 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 Sun 19 Apr 2026, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 2.33pm

Fires - : Powerline trail Gardens of Stone SCA West

There is a fire in this park called Powerline trail Gardens of Stone SCA West. 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 17 Apr 2026, 12.00pm to Fri 29 May 2026, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Apr 2026, 4.07pm

Closed areas: Full Road Closure: State Mine Gully Road

Full Road Closure: State Mine Gully Road

The State Mine Gully Road will be fully closed for public access from 21 April (Tuesday) to 29 May 2026 (Friday) to enable road upgradation works. During this period, there will be no access to Lost City(South) and Dobb’s Drift Lookout and Lost City(South) car park.

Please note that during the ANZAC Day long weekend (25–27 April 2026), the road will be temporarily open to the public. The full closure will resume from 28 April 2026 onward.

Visitors are advised to check the NPWS website for updates, plan ahead and follow all on-site signage.

For safety reasons, access restrictions will be strictly enforced while works are underway.

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Applies from Mon 20 Oct 2025, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 2.52pm

Closed areas: Road Works for Western Boundary and Camp Road

National Parks and Wildlife Service are undertaking road improvement works at the area west of Glowworm Tunnel Road from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1. It is closed for construction of visitor infrastructure works. The closure will be in place for at least 12 months while works continue. There will be truck and heavy vehicle movement on Glow Worm Tunnel Road. Visitors must slow down being vigilant of road signs and heavy vehicle movement.

During the closure, there is no public access to:

  • Western Boundary Road
  • Red Hill Road
  • Camp Road
  • Newnes Afforestation Camp
  • Any roads within the closed area including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Thu 24 Jul 2025, 1.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2026, 8.35am

Closed areas: Forest Campground precinct closure

The area west of Glowworm Tunnel Road from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1 will be closed from Monday 28 July 2025 for construction of visitor infrastructure works. The closure will be in place for at least 12 months while works continue.  

During the closure, there is no public access to:

  • Western Boundary Road
  • Red Hill Road
  • Camp Road
  • Newnes Afforestation Camp
  • Any roads within the closed area including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon

Closures are in place to enable the construction of:

  • Forest Campground (at the old Newnes Afforestation Camp Ruins) which will include 50 bookable sites, group campground and picnic area
  • Upgrading roads for 2WD access
  • Rehabilitation of damaged and eroded areas

 

Additional Temporary Closures: Road Works for Western Boundary and Camp Road

Roadworks extending from Red Hill Road towards Glow Worm Tunnel Road will commence on 27 January 2026 and are expected to be completed by 23 April 2026.

During this construction period, and in addition to previously notified closures, there will be no public access to the following areas:

  • Broad Swamp Loop Walk
  • Broad Swamp to Birds Rock Walking Track (Pagoda Walk – Section 1)
  • Broad Swamp Car Park

Visitors are advised to plan ahead and follow all on-site signage. For safety reasons, access restrictions will be strictly enforced while works are underway.

 

Information for camping:

Bush camping is allowed at sites further than 200 metres from park infrastructure such as roads, walking tracks and lookouts.

 

For information on the access strategy for Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Road Access Strategy

For information on the long-term plan for the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Master Plan 

 

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Applies from Sun 12 Apr 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 24 Apr 2026, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Apr 2026, 2.06pm

Closed areas: Genowlan Point Trail closed to vehicles due to essential road repairs

The Genolwlan point trail that leads up the hill in Mugii Murrum-ban SCA is closed to vehicles from 07:00 on the 13th of April until 17:00 on the 24th of April for essential road repairs. 

 

Bushwalkers are permitted to traverse the hill during this time but must ensure they make themselves visible to machinery operators before passing by. 

 

The following areas are affected: 

  • Valley of the Dinosaurs
  • Ultimate slot
  • Genowlan Point
  • Pt Hatteras
  • Diamond mine and Airly turret.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office in Mudgee 6370 9000

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Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 2.22pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.34pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Gardens of Stone National Park from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.

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 the impact of wild dogs 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 local NPWS area office for more information:

Mudgee 02 6370 9000

Oberon 02 6336 6200

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Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 11.39am to Sun 31 May 2026, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.30pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA and Munghorn Gap NR from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.

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 the impact of wild dogs 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 local Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

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Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 2.48pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.15pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP and Mares Forest NP from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.

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 the impact of wild dogs 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 local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.

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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.05am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Apr 2026, 12.57pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Mudgee Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

Capertee National Park

  • Capertee Campground
  • Honeyeater Homestead
  • Capertee Homestead
  • Capertee Cottage

Goulburn River National Park

  • Spring Gully campground
  • Big River campground

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.36pm

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 Mon 16 Mar 2026, 5.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2026, 3.45pm

Safety alerts: Road Works on State Mine Gully Road

State Mine Gully Road – Traffic Changes and Delays

Roadworks will be undertaken on State Mine Gully Road from 16 March to 30 June 2026.

A single-lane traffic arrangement is currently in place between Lost City Road and the Old Bells Line of Road intersection with State Mine Gully Road. Reduced speed limits and temporary traffic lights are in operation. Delays are expected.

Visitors are advised to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow all directions from traffic controllers and on-site signage.

For safety reasons, access restrictions will be strictly enforced while works are underway.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For updates, please visit the NPWS website or contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.

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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 7.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 10.38am

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 20 Apr 2026, 12.29pm to Fri 24 Apr 2026, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2026, 10.08am

Closed parks: Closed for Aerial Pest Management Program

Bubalalah Nature Reserve is closed between 6:30 am 20th April 2026 and 18:00 24th April 2026 for aerial shooting of pest animals

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon Office on (02) 6336 6200

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Applies from Tue 24 Feb 2026, 10.10am to Fri 26 Feb 2027, 9.48am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Mar 2026, 7.59am

Closed areas: Bertha's Gully walking track - Closed for maintenance

Bertha's Gully walking track within Weddin Mountains National Park is currently closed for ongoing maintenance due to unsafe conditions. The track will remain closed until works can be completed to ensure visitor safety. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.

 

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Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 8.53am to Wed 1 Jul 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 10.33am

Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until 2026 due to ongoing flood repairs and enhancements to visitor services and facilities. NPWS will announce a reopening date in the new year.

The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, Arch Cottage, caves and trails.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.

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Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.04am

Closed parks: Park closed for major infrastructure repairs and upgrades

Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Visitor Precinct and walking tracks) is closed until 31st December 2026 while major infrastructure repairs and upgrades are underway.

There is no access to the Reserve or Jenolan Caves via the Six Foot Track.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on 6336 6200.

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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.41pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 8.40am

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: Fri 17 Apr 2026, 9.28am

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 9 Feb 2026, 5.42am

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 Sat 12 Jul 2025, 1.48pm to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 1.31pm

Other planned events: Weed Spraying

Maynggu Ganai Historic Site consist of three separate management precincts - locally referred to as the Government House Block, the Military Barracks Block and the Well Block. Please be advised that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) undertakes regular and ongoing weed spraying operations across these three areas. These weed management works include (but are not limited too) spraying of all of the boundary and timber bollard fence lines and internal walking track routes with Roundup Biactive and Associate (being glyphosate and metsulfuron chemical products respectively). These works are conducted in order to; control exotic grasses and environmental weeds, assist with grounds maintenance activities such as mowing and improve the aesthetics of the site. In addition, NPWS staff then treat other emerging weeds on a cases by case basis, such as St Johns Wort using Grazon Extra.

For further information regarding this activity please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at either Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or Bathurst on 02 6332 7640

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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 Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2026, 9.17am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:

  • Abercrombie River National Park
  • Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  • Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  • Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  • Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  • Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  • Turon National Park
  • Marrangaroo National Park

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 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, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon 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 Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 8.40am

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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Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 9.00am

Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park

If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.

If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.

If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.

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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/mount-canobolas-state-conservation-area/local-alerts

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  • Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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