Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 6 March 2025, 11.10am
Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am.
Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.10am.
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.
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.
For more information please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0457 873 871 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 12.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 11.35am
Closed areas: Areas closed for upgrades
The following areas of Mount Kaputar National Park are closed from Monday 19 May to Tuesday 1 July 2025 for upgrades:
- Doug Sky lookout
- The Governor carpark, walking track, lookout, and summit
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Thu 15 May 2025, 9.00am to Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.14am
Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning
The following areas of Mount Kaputar National Park are closed from 9am Thursday 15 May to 9am Monday 2 June 2025 for hazard reduction burning:
- Green Camp and Yulludunida walking track
- Coryah Gap picnic area and Mount Coryah walking track
- Coryah Gap firetrail
- Scutts Hut, Scutts Hut trail, and Scutts Hut and Kurrawonga Falls walk
- Kaputar Plateau walk, Rangers lookout, and Lairds lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 6.00am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 10.14am
Closed parks: Park closed for 1080 ground bait program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a 1080 ground baiting program in Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area Sunday 1 June to Thursday 31 July 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The following Parks within the Terry Hie Hie AA will be closed for the duration of the program:
- Terry Hie Hie
- Mission North
- Mission South
- Courallie
- Campbell Montrose
- Berrygill
The following areas will remain open for the duration of the program:
- Terry Hie Hie picnic area
- Yana-y Warruwi walking track
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations.
Domestic pets 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Sat 29 Mar 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.20am
Closed areas: Waa Gorge and Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area closed due to wet conditions
The following visitation areas are CLOSED from Saturday 29 March 2025 until further notice due to wet conditions:
- Waa Gorge
- Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.28pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service carries out ongoing 1080 ground baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park. In addition to this, an aerial baiting program is also carried out periodically to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.
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, and 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.
This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 6842 1311
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Applies from Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.24am
Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road
There are significant washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.
Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.
This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any queries regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Tue 5 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Apr 2025, 12.06pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Tuesday 4 March to Tuesday 5 August 2025. 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 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Sun 2 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.20am
Closed areas: Barraba Track closed until further notice
The Barraba Track is closed until further notice due to maintenance requirements.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 May 2025, 8.02am
Closed areas: Governor summit walking track CLOSED
The Governor (Corrunbral Borawah) summit walking track is closed until further notice due to elevated track damage.
The Governor lookout walking track (from carpark to lookout platform) remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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