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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 3.02pm
Hazard reduction burns: Rocky Ck Mill HR
There is a fire in this park called Rocky Ck Mill HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 21 Nov 2022, 12.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Nov 2022, 12.40pm
Closed areas: Access to Sawn Rocks is closed
Access to Sawn Rocks is closed due to flood damage along Killarney Gap Road (SR133) until further notice. Narrabri Shire Council advises Killarney Gap Road is only open to residents.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Narrabri NPWS office 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Wed 9 Nov 2022, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Nov 2022, 10.33am
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation
Some areas in Mount Kaputar National Park are closed from 6 am, Sunday 27 November to 6 pm, Friday 2 December 2022 for an aerial pest control operation. The closed areas are:
- Waa Gorge picnic area and walking tracks
- Sawn Rocks picnic area and walking tracks
- Bundabulla Circuit, Eckford Lookout and Lindsay Rock Tops walking tracks
- Mount Coryah, Kaputar Plateau, and Yulludunida walking tracks
- fire trails throughout the park
The Dawson's Spring picnic area and campground, the Dawson's Spring Nature Trail, the Mt Kaputar Summit walking track and the Governor / Corrunbral Borawah lookout walking track will remain open for public visitation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Narrabri National Parks office on Tel. 6792 7300.
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Applies from Thu 1 Sep 2022, 8.00am to Sun 1 Jan 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Nov 2022, 10.16am
Closed areas: Bark Hut campground closed
Bark Hut campground will be closed due to redevelopment works until Sunday 1 January 2023.
The following areas will be impacted by this closure:
- Bark Hut camp sites, picnic areas, barbecues and amenities
- Euglah Rock lookout and walking track
As an alternative, visitors are encouraged to camp at Dawsons Spring campground.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Narrabri NPWS office 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Mon 14 Nov 2022, 9.10am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 9.08am
Closed areas: Barraba Track closed due to wet weather
The Barraba Track is closed at present due to the ongoing wet weather. The reason for the closure is to avoid further damage to the track surface.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the National Parks and Wildlife Service Office in Narrabri on Tel. 6792 7300.
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Applies from Wed 27 Apr 2022, 1.26pm to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 12 Nov 2022, 8.18am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting a ground baiting program in Pilliga State Conservation Area and Pilliga National Park (Gilgai section) from 3 May 2022 to 31 December 2022.
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 Australian Wildlife Conservancy on 0457 873 871 or the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 for more information.
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Applies from Sun 29 Dec 2019, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Nov 2022, 9.34am
Closed areas: Roads closed in Pilliga Forest
Some roads in Pilliga West State Conservation Area and Pilliga West National Park are closed due to subsidence damage. Take care when driving in the area. Please obey all closure notices.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 12 Feb 2022, 4.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Oct 2022, 4.19pm
Safety alerts: Changed road conditions
Roads in Timmallallie National Park are rough in some sections because of erosion caused by heavy rainfall. High ground clearance vehicles are recommended on Rocky Road and County Line Road which access Salt Caves visitor area. Road conditions may change quickly following rainfall. Never drive through floodwater.
For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.
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Applies from Sat 8 Oct 2022, 9.25am to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Oct 2022, 3.54pm
Closed areas: Closed areas
Coolah Tops National Park has experienced above-average rainfall causing the following creek crossings along the following roads to rise:
Hildegard Road between Pines Campground and Brackens Hut
Pinnacle Road between Barracks Campground and Bundella Lookout.
It's advised to approach these creeks with caution and use a 4WD / vehicle with plenty of ground clearance.
Barracks Campground., Cox's Creek Campground, Pines Campground, Norfolk Falls Picnic Area and the Grass Trees Track are still accessible by 2WD.
The following areas are also closed due to ongoing wet weather:
- Norfolk Falls Link track is closed between Bald Hill Falls and Norfolk Falls
- Bald Hill Road is closed due to a damaged creek crossing. Restoration works will take place when conditions allow.
- Parts of Pines campground - the campground areas in the eastern section under the pine trees.
- Bundar Management fire trail
- Forest Road is closed beyond the seasonal gate. This road normally takes you to the eastern side of the park.
- Grass Trees track entrance via Barracks campground due to track damage
- Breeza lookout
- Snow Gums walking track
Please continue to check this website for updates about areas that are opening.
Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park has been heavily affected by rain resulting in damage to sections of the road.
Forest Road is managed and maintained by the Warrumbungles Shire Council. Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to the council.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Pilliga Discovery Centre in Baradine at 02 6843 4011.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 12.28pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Nov 2022, 8.20am
Closed areas: Gunneemooroo campground closed
Gunneemooroo campground in Warrumbungle National Park is currently closed due to boggy/damaged access and damage to infrastructure caused by heavy rainfall. This closure will be reviewed regularly and updated as soon as infrastructure is repaired and conditions improve.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Information Centre on 02 6825 4364.
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Applies from Mon 24 Oct 2022, 4.00pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Oct 2022, 3.52pm
Closed areas: Goulds Circuit walking track closed
Goulds Circuit walking track is closed from Tuesday 25 October 2022 for maintenance and renewal work. The track is expected to partially reopen as a shortened return walk in late 2022, and fully reopen by late March 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
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Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2019, 2.44pm to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Nov 2022, 8.20am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous 1080 baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE's) containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park 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 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Tue 6 Sep 2022, 4.34pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Sun 16 Oct 2022, 8.06am
Closed areas: Hurleys camp closed
Hurleys camp and walking track in Warrumbungle National Park is closed from Monday 8 August 2022 until further notice due to hazardous trees.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Information Centre on 02 6825 4364.
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