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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 2.55pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 6.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 2.59pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
The Everlasting Swamp Nation Park and State Conservation Area are closed from 5am, Monday 26 June to 6.30pm, Friday 30 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation.
This program will target feral pigs. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 2.45pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 6.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 2.55pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Captains Creek Nature Reserve is closed from 5am, Monday 26 June to 6.30pm, Friday 30 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation.
This program will target feral pigs. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 26 Apr 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 10.31am
Closed areas: Changed conditions and closures on roads to Four Bull Hut
Access to visitor facilities, campgrounds and walking tracks in the south of Washpool NP, accessible from the Gwydir Highway between Glen Innes and Grafton, is open and not impacted by the closures listed below.
Due to recent flood damage Mt Spirabo Road, leading into the north-western section of Washpool NP from the New England Highway at Bolivia, is undergoing significant roadworks to repair damage. Access to Four Bull Hut is still possible, but a high-clearance 4WD is required, and horse-floats should not be taken along this road. Please follow any directions from signage, contractors or staff when driving this road, and be aware that conditions can become slippery during and following rain.
Due to NSW Forestry Corporation operations access to the northern end of Spirabo Forest Way is closed to traffic traveling in both directions until 1 January 2024, with no access to Washpool NP via Scrub Road out of Tenterfield.
Due to these road conditions and closures, the following locations in the north-west of Washpool NP are closed:
- Washpool horse riding trails
- Billyrimba Falls and lookout
- Spirabo Forest Way drive through Capoompeta and Washpool NPs
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 8.00am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 3.09pm
Safety alerts: Roadworks on Coachwood Drive
Roadworks are being conducted on Coachwood Drive, the primary access road into visitor areas of Washpool NP. The park and visitor areas remain open during these works, but please follow any directions from signage, contractors and staff, and minor delays may occur throughout these works.
For more information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2014, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 10.54am
Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 23 Mar 2023, 2.31pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 2.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 11.22am
Other planned events: Black Rocks campground closed
Black Rocks campground will be closed from Monday 8 May 2023 until further notice for construction works. The gate will be closed at Gap Road. This closure period will be reviewed on Monday 26 June 2023.
Affected areas include:
- Black Rocks campground
- Esk River paddle route
- Jerusalem Creek paddle route
- Jerusalem Creek walk
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on (02) 6627 0200.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 8.00am to Wed 1 Nov 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.59am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Bundjalung National Park from Monday 1st May 2023 to Wednesday 1st November 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes, and 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, contact the NPWS Clarence Area Office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 16 Dec 2022, 9.00am to Sat 30 Dec 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 5.01pm
Other planned events: Notice of noise from RAAF training operations
Bundjalung National Park visitors may experience loud aircraft noise until further notice. RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head Air Weapons Range may be heard and seem from the Black Rocks campground and Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.
Please note:
- The RAAF schedule of planned air operations is available on the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
- RAAF schedules for the Air Weapons Range in Bundjalung National Park can change at short notice due to weather or other operational considerations.
- Aircraft may not utilise the range every day of scheduled operations.
For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200 or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
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Applies from Wed 17 Aug 2022, 12.02pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 May 2023, 3.14pm
Closed parks: Yabbra National Park closed
Yabbra National Park is closed until further notice. The closure is due to damage from recent weather events, and roadworks on Joes Box, South Yabbra, Yabbra Plains and Pocupar Roads.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Wed 10 May 2023, 11.22am to Tue 14 Nov 2023, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 May 2023, 10.08am
Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in
- Koreelah National Park
- Tooloom Naional Park
- Yabbra National Park
- Mount Clunie National Park
- Captains Creek Nature Reserve
- Nymboida National Park
- Mount Neville Nature Reserve
- Banyabba Nature Reserve
- Ramornie National Park
- Bagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve
- Bindarri National Park
- Cascade National Park
- Chaelundi National Park and State Conservation Area
- Cunnawarra National Park
- Dorrigo National Park
- Dunggir National Park
- Gumbaynggirr State Conservation Area
- Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve
- Mount Hyland Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area
- New England National Park
- Ngambaa Nature Reserve
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park
- Serpentine Nature Reserve
- The Cells State Conservation Area
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Carrai National Park and State Conservation Area
- Pee Dee Nature Reserve
- The Castles Nature Reserve
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park.
from 14/05/2023 to 14/11/2023
Aerial baiting is scheduled for 14/05/2023 to 28/05/2023
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.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information on-
Richmond River – 02 6627 0200
Clarence – 02 6641 1500
Coffs Coast – 02 6652 0900
Hastings Macleay – 02 6588 5555
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Applies from Mon 24 Apr 2023, 8.00am to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 9.06am
Other planned events: 1080 ground baiting program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground baiting program on the 24th April to 31st July 2023 on the following reserves:
- Boonoo Boonoo National Park
- Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve
The operations will use a combination of manufactured and meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Mon 24 Apr 2023, 8.00am to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 9.06am
Other planned events: 1080 ground and aerial baiting program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 24th April to 31st July 2023 on the following reserves:
- Bald Rock National Park
- Barool National Park
- Basket Swamp National Park
- Bluff River Nature Reserve
- Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
- Butterleaf National Park
- Capoompeta National Park
- Cataract National Park
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Crooked Creek National Park
- Donnybrook Nature Reserve
- Gibraltar Range National Park
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Kings Plains National Park
- Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
- Kwiambal National Park
- Mann River Nature Reserve
- Maryland National Park
- Nullamanna National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Severn River Nature Reserve
- Torrington State Conservation Area
- Warra National Park
- Washpool National Park
The operations will use a combination of manufactured and meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Fri 31 Mar 2023, 12.00pm to Sat 30 Sep 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Jun 2023, 3.00pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground-based pest program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Everlasting Swamp National Park and Everlasting Swamp State Conservation Area from 31st March 2023 till 30 September 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
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.
Please contact the local Grafton NPWS area office for more information on 02 66 411 500.
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Applies from Wed 1 Mar 2023, 4.10pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 8.53am
Closed areas: Park closed due to storm damage
Area's within Toonumbar National Park and State Conservation Area are closed until further notice due to storm damage.
The closed areas include:
- Murray Scrub and Sherwood lookouts
- Toonumbar Forest Drive and Cox's Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 4.15pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 8.36pm
Closed parks: Parks closed due road maintenance works and flood damage.
This park is closed from Monday 2 May 2022 until Friday 30 June 2023, due to widespread damage following rainfall and flooding in March 2022.
Many creek crossings, roads and trails are closed and impassable due to a severe rainfall/ flooding event.
This park will re-open as soon as it is safe, after assessments and remedial works occur.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Grafton area office.
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Applies from Fri 21 Oct 2022, 9.38am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Jun 2023, 9.09am
Closed parks: Multiple parks closed due to hazardous conditions
The closure of this park has been extended until Friday 30th June 2023, due to hazardous conditions and damage from flooding and storm events.
No public access is permitted. These closures may be extended, pending completion of repair works and additional weather impacts.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Richmond River Area on 02 6632 0000.
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Applies from Mon 28 Mar 2022, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 8.53am
Closed parks: Jubullum Flat Camp closed
This park is closed until further notice due hazardous trees and related works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000.
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