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Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 9.53am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 9.21am
Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until end of September, 2025 due to ongoing flood repairs and enhancements to visitor services and facilities.
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 10 Jul 2025, 3.30pm to Tue 15 Jul 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 4.21pm
Closed areas: Roads to Summit and Federal Falls closed to vehicles
Cabonne Council will be closing road access to the summit of Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area and Federal Falls Campground from Wednesday 3:30pm, 10 July 2025 until deemed safe, due to the current weather forecast.
Roads affected:
- Mount Canobolas Road (from Old Canobolas Road to summit)
- Towac Way
Pedestrian Access is permitted past gates.
Twice daily inspections will be undertaken and once the road is deemed safe, it will be re-opened.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information see LiveTraffic or call Cabonne Council on 02 6392 3200.
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Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 3.28pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jul 2025, 9.21am
Closed areas: Valentines mine closed
Valentines mine in Hill End Historic Site is closed for safety assessments and works. The site will reopen when it is safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hill End Historic Site office on (02) 6370 9050
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.00am to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 7.45am
Safety alerts: 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 Tue 24 Jun 2025, 9.44am to Thu 17 Jul 2025, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.59am
Closed areas: Wallaby Picnic Area - toilet upgrade
As part of the visitor infrastructure improvements being undertaken by National Parks & Wildlife Service, NPWS Central West Area will be undertaking an upgrade of the toilet facilities located opposite the Wallaby Picnic Area from Monday 26 May 2025 until Friday 4 July 2025.
During this time there will be no toilet facilities located within Conimbla National Park.
At times there will be heavy machinery working within the area. Please ensure you do not approach the area or any heavy plant whilst these works are being undertaken. Please stay clear of any work zones until the works are completed. The new facilities will be opened to visitors as soon as the project is completed.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.09pm
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 Mon 5 May 2025, 1.41pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Jul 2025, 7.58am
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 Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.51pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jul 2025, 7.47am
Other incidents: The Village Campground - Washing Machines Out of Order
Washing Machines are currently Out of Order at The Village Campground - Hill End Historic Site.
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Applies from Sun 11 May 2025, 12.00am to Mon 10 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 9.20am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between Sunday 11 May 2025 to Monday 10 November 2025 within Girralang Nature Reserve.
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 call NPWS the Central West Area Office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8.40am
Safety alerts: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program
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 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.
Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions 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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
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 Sat 1 Mar 2025, 8.56am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8.40am
Safety alerts: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program
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 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Goobang National Park.
Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions 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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
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 Thu 1 Aug 2024, 2.34pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.35pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Craigmoor is closed to the public.
Craigmoor is closed to the public. See the website for a virtual tour of the house or contact local office for information.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 9.00am
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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