Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 12 October 2021, 3.24pm
Applies from Tue 5 Oct 2021, 8.00am
to Tue 26 Oct 2021, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 12 Oct 2021, 3.24pm.
Closed areas: Mount Nagar lookout closed to vehicles
Vehicle access to Mount Nangar lookout is closed from 8am Tuesday 5 October to 5pm Tuesday 26 October 2021 due to ongoing wet weather. The roads closed are:
- Terarra Creek fire trail (east of Dripping Rock Road bypass intersection)
- Goanna fire trail
- Nangar fire trail
Terarra Creek campground and Dripping Rock picnic area remain accessible to 4WD vehicles. Trail closures may be extended.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 6332 7640 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 11 Oct 2021, 8.00am
to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 7 Oct 2021, 7.54pm.
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park subject to advice from the Rural Fire Service on the bush fire danger period. This park fire ban 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)
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 Thu 30 Sep 2021, 3.26pm to Thu 4 Nov 2021, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Oct 2021, 2.20pm
Closed areas: Greenbah campground closed due to wet conditions
Greenbah campground is closed from Thursday 30 September 2021 until further notice due to impact from rain on access roads. This closure will be assessed weekly.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 30 Sep 2021, 2.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Oct 2021, 2.19pm
Closed areas: Sawpit Gully trail closed to vehicles
Sawpit Gully trail is closed to vehicles due to wet conditions. There is no access along the trail to Greenbah campground and Caloma Trig.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Thu 21 Oct 2021, 11.00am to Thu 4 Nov 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Oct 2021, 1.06pm
Safety alerts: Warning Bees: Boree Creek Fire Trail Closed
The Boree Creek Fire Trail is close to public recreation due to a fallen log blocking the trail with an active bee nest inside. As such access to the Tunnel Cave and Veranda Caves are currently closed until further notice.
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Applies from Fri 15 Oct 2021, 11.07am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 3.32pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
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)
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 5 Oct 2021, 8.00am to Tue 26 Oct 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Oct 2021, 3.24pm
Closed areas: Mount Nagar lookout closed to vehicles
Vehicle access to Mount Nangar lookout is closed from 8am Tuesday 5 October to 5pm Tuesday 26 October 2021 due to ongoing wet weather. The roads closed are:
- Terarra Creek fire trail (east of Dripping Rock Road bypass intersection)
- Goanna fire trail
- Nangar fire trail
Terarra Creek campground and Dripping Rock picnic area remain accessible to 4WD vehicles. Trail closures may be extended.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 6332 7640 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 11 Oct 2021, 8.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Oct 2021, 7.54pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park subject to advice from the Rural Fire Service on the bush fire danger period. This park fire ban 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)
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 Sun 1 Aug 2021, 7.51am to Mon 31 Jan 2022, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Sep 2021, 1.39pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program between Sunday 1 August 2021 and Monday 31 July 2022 in Goobang National Park. The program involves the use of Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
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 Central West area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Mon 26 Jul 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Aug 2021, 11.10am
Closed areas: Arch Cave loop track closed
Arch Cave and Arch loop track are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of visitors and staff.
The remainder of the reserve, including Borenore picnic area and Verandah Cave, remains open for socially-distanced recreational use for those in the Cabonne Council Local Government Area.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 15 Jul 2021, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Aug 2021, 11.10am
Closed areas: Caloma lookout closed
Caloma lookout is closed from 5pm Thursday 15 July 2021 until further notice due to unsafe access road conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 11 Jun 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Aug 2021, 11.09am
Closed areas: Picnic areas and walking track closed
Towac and The Walls picnic areas are closed from 8am Friday 11 June 2021 for facilities upgrades. On completion of current works Towac and The Walls picnic areas will be opened, however the lookout platform at The Walls picnic area will remain closed for further upgrades.
Access to The Walls picnic area from the Nature walking track is not permitted. Visitors can access the Nature walking track from the Summits track. These closures are reassessed weekly.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Tue 25 Aug 2020, 7.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Mar 2021, 8.00am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground 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 Friday 29 January 2021 and Tuesday 31 August 2021 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.
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 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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