Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2020, 7.51am to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 7.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2020, 10.40am

Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox control program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The operation will involve the use of meat, manufactured products and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE’s) containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison. The program will be continuous and ongoing from Monday 27 July to Thursday 31 December 2020 in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:

• Abercrombie National Park and State Conservation Area
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Wollemi National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park
• Turon National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park
• Mares Forest National Park
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state focused biosecurity issues. All baiting locations will be signposted.

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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information, call the NPWS Kanangra area on 02 6336 6200.

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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Wed 19 Feb 2020, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2020, 3.49pm

Closed areas: Closed areas and hazardous conditions

The following areas of Wollemi National Park are closed:

• Bicentennial National trail – Widden to Glen Alice, Glen Alice to Jenolan
• Pipeline track and canyons accessed via this track (Starlight, Pipeline, Nightmare, Devils Pinch). 

Safety advice:

• Please be aware that due to recent fires and floods there may be dangerous hazards in this park. These include falling trees and branches, flooded creeks and crossings, and debris on tracks.
• If accessing remote areas of national parks, please visit the Think before you TREK page

From 1 June, all reopened campgrounds and campsites require a booking to be made before you visit.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Colo Meroo campground
  • Coorongooba campground
  • Sheepskin Hut campground

Applies from Wed 4 Mar 2020, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2020, 4.22pm

Closed areas: Yengo National Park - closed areas

The Big Yengo precinct in Yengo National Park is currently closed due to repair and maintenance work.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Wollemi-Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Yengo National Park
  • Big Yango House
  • Big Yango loop trail
  • Blue Gums campground
  • Mountain Arm campground

Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2020, 2.07pm to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2020, 11.49am

Safety alerts: Jerusalem Creek trail pedestrian bridge damaged

Jerusalem Creek trail currently has a damaged pedestrian bridge. A diversion is in place. Please take care and follow on-site signs.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Jerusalem Creek trail

Applies from Wed 26 Feb 2020, 4.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2020, 10.30am

Closed areas: Youngville campground toilet is closed

The Youngville campground toilet in Mount Royal National Park is closed for repair.

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• Mount Royal National Park
  • Youngville campground

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 5.04pm

Closed areas: Closed campsites

NPWS is working to reopen all campgrounds and accommodations where possible. However, some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings or for other reasons such as fire or flood damage.

From 1 June, all reopened campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 3 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Mount Royal National Park
  • Youngville campground
• Wollemi National Park
  • Coorongooba campground
  • Sheepskin Hut campground
• Yengo National Park
  • Blue Gums campground
  • Finchley campground
  • Mountain Arm campground

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2020, 2.44pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to fire and flood damage

This park is closed due to fire and flood damage. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NSW National Parks office.

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• Appletree Aboriginal Area

Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2020, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2020, 12.54pm

Closed areas: Colo Meroo campground

Colo Meroo campground in Wollemi National Park is closed due to flood damage.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4588 2400.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Colo Meroo campground

Applies from Wed 29 Apr 2020, 7.31am to Wed 4 Nov 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2020, 10.14am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial and ground baiting program using meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will be continuous and ongoing from Tuesday 5 May to Wednesday 4 November 2020 in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:

• Capertee National Park
• Dharug National Park
• Goulburn River National Park
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Wollemi National Park
• Yengo National Park
• Durridgere State Conservation Area
• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area
• Parr State Conservation Area
• Yango State Conservation Area
• Wollemi State Conservation Area
• Avisford Nature Reserve
• Manobalai Nature Reserve
• Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
• Appletree Aboriginal Area

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 (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 please call the NPWS Bulga or Mudgee offices on 02 6574 5555 or 02 6370 9000.

Affects 3 parks and 11 locations nearby. Show list

• Appletree Aboriginal Area
• Wollemi National Park
• Yengo National Park
  • Big Yango House
  • Big Yango loop trail
  • Blue Gums campground
  • Circuit Flat walking track
  • Finchley campground
  • Finchley cultural walk
  • Finchley lookout
  • Howes trail
  • Mogo campground
  • Mountain Arm campground
  • Yango walking track

Applies from Fri 12 Jun 2020, 3.44pm to Thu 6 Aug 2020, 3.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2020, 9.23am

Safety alerts: 1080 ground baiting in Towarri National Park

From Thursday 18 June 2020, NSW National Parks is conducting a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Towarri National Park. The program will continue for 1 month.

For further information, please call the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.

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• Towarri National Park

Applies from Tue 2 Jun 2020, 1.54pm to Fri 25 Sep 2020, 1.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jul 2020, 9.09am

Closed areas: Coorongooba campground closed for infrastructure upgrades

Coorongooba campground is closed from Tuesday 2 June to Friday 25 September 2020 while the campground is being upgraded. The closed areas are:

• Coorongooba campground
• Capertee River trail
• Coin Slot Canyon
• Freshwater Creek Canyon
• Glen Davis Mine Ruins

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Coorongooba campground

Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2020, 9.18am

Closed areas: Barrington Tops seasonal 4WD trail closures

The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Monday 1 June 2020 to Wednesday 30 September 2020 for the winter seasonal closure:

• Barrington trail - south
• Barrington trail - central
• Paddys Ridge trail
• Butchers Swamp trail
• Bullock Brush trail
• Thunderbolts trail (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road)
• Tugalow trail

Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact either the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300, the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 2 parks and 8 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Aeroplane Hill walking track
  • Barrington trail
  • Careys Peak lookout
  • Careys Peak walking track
  • Gummi Falls campground
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Little Murray campground
  • Wombat Creek campground
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 23 Jan 2020, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2020, 3.18pm

Closed areas: Tracks and trails - post fire safety risk

The Cliff Face walking track is closed due to post fire tree danger. Brush Turkey walking track is open. For more information, call the NPWS Gloucester office on 02 6538 5300. Alternatively call the NPWS Scone office on 02 6540 2300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Woko National Park
  • Cliff Face track

Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2020, 9.58am

Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park

Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.

Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.

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• Barrington Tops National Park

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2020, 8.21am

Safety alerts: 1080 wild dog and fox baiting operation

An aerial and ground baiting operation will take place in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area, Wallabadah Nature Reserve, Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park, Crawney Pass National Park, Curracabundi National Park and State Conservation Area, Mernot Nature Reserve, Monkeycot Nature Reserve and Watchimbark Nature Reserve from Tuesday 31 March to Wednesday 30 September 2020. Meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison will be used. The program is for the control of wild dog and foxes. Baiting locations are identified by signs.

Please remember that domestic pests 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 4 parks and 19 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Aeroplane Hill walking track
  • Barrington trail
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Careys Peak lookout
  • Careys Peak walking track
  • Devils Hole campground
  • Devils Hole lookout walk and picnic area
  • Gloucester Falls picnic area
  • Gloucester Falls walking track
  • Gloucester Tops circuit
  • Gloucester Tops picnic area
  • Gummi Falls campground
  • Horse Swamp campground
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Link Trail - Gloucester Tops to Careys Peak
  • Little Murray campground
  • Polblue campground and picnic area
  • Polblue Falls walk
  • Polblue Swamp track
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area
• Curracabundi National Park
• Watchimbark Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 4.02pm to Fri 31 Jul 2020, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2020, 10.51am

Other planned events: 1080 baiting for post bushfire relief

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground and aerial baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing between Tuesday 31 March and Friday 31 July 2020.

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 (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 call the NPWS Mudgee office on 02 6370 9000.

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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Thu 18 Oct 2018, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.24pm

Closed areas: Upper Avon Road closed

Upper Avon Road in Berrico Nature Reserve is currently closed to all vehicles between Berrico Road and Berrico Creek Road. This is due to the failure of an old log culvert. NSW National Parks is working on fixing the problem as soon as possible, depending on resource availability and the weather. For more information, please call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.

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• Berrico Nature Reserve

Applies from Sat 7 Mar 2020, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2020, 9.38am

Safety alerts: Coorongooba campground - river access

Access to the Coorongooba campground is via a causeway through Capertee River. This causeway is subject to flooding. The Capertee River can rise unexpectedly with heavy rains falling upstream, making the causeway impassable. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.

For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Coorongooba campground

Applies from Fri 10 Mar 2017, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2017, 2.40pm

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook camp area closed

Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground and picnic area is closed for management purposes. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Richmond area office on (02) 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Wheeny Creek campground

Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2014, 5.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2019, 10.32am

Closed areas: Pipeline track

The Pipeline track between Glen Davis and Newnes is closed until further notice. There is no access across private property at Glen Davis, and trespassing is prohibited. For more information please call NPWS Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, open 7 days a week, or NPWS Mudgee on (02) 6370 9000, Monday to Friday, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park