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Last reviewed: Tue 19 March 2024, 6.13pm
Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am
to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 6.13pm.
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 Mon 22 Jan 2024, 3.14pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 7 Mar 2024, 11.29am.
Closed areas: Sandstone Caves walking track closed
The Sandstone Caves walking track will be closed until further notice due to a hazardous rock fall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.
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Applies from Fri 1 Mar 2024, 11.16am to Wed 20 Mar 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 4.43pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial and ground pest control operation
Warrumbungle National Park is closed from 3pm, Sunday 17 March to 5pm, Thursday 21 March 2024 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364.
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Applies from Mon 18 Mar 2024, 3.00pm to Fri 22 Mar 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 2.58pm
Closed areas: Central areas CLOSED for aerial pest control operation
An aerial pest control operation will take place in Mount Kaputar National Park from 3:00pm Monday 18 March until 5:00pm Friday 22 March 2024.
Kaputar Road and central visitation areas of the park will be CLOSED during this period. This includes Dawsons Spring campground, Dawsons Spring cabins and Bark Hut campground.
Sawn Rocks will remain open.
This pest control program will target feral goats and aims to reduce the significant impact they have on heritage sites and native plants and animals, including threatened species. Other pest animals including pigs, cats, foxes and wild dogs, will be targeted if observed during the operation.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Fri 1 Mar 2024, 11.29am to Sat 23 Mar 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 4.35pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Coolah Tops National Park is closed from 12pm, Wednesday 20 March to 10am, Saturday 23 March 2024 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 15 Mar 2024, 1.23pm to Thu 25 Apr 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 1.35pm
Other planned events: Camp Blackman amenity block under construction
Camp Blackman 1 has been CLOSED for construction of a new amenities block from October to mid April 2024, subject to construction timeframes.
There is temporary amenities available for guest use at Camp Blackman 3 during this period. Every effort is also being made to have the new amenity block open for use over the Easter weekend, however will close again after Easter Monday for final works to be completed.
Camp Blackman 2 and 3 remain open.
For more information, contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Centre (02) 6825 4364.
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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 10.05am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 6.13pm
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 Mon 26 Feb 2024, 8.00am to Mon 25 Mar 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Feb 2024, 4.16pm
Closed areas: Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area CLOSED
Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area will be CLOSED from Monday 26 February to Monday 25 March 2024, due to roadworks.
This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jan 2024, 4.16pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 6.13pm
Closed areas: Section of Pincham trail to Grand High Tops closed due to rock fall hazard
The Breadknife walk (Pincham trail between Dagda turnoff and the Grand High Tops summit) is closed until further notice due to rock fall hazard. Do not enter the area.
Detour to Grand High Tops summit is via Dagda shortcut. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Center on 02 6825 4364.
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Applies from Fri 1 Sep 2023, 6.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Feb 2024, 9.53am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
Please be advised the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial and ongoing ground baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Friday 1 September 2023 to Sunday 31 March 2024. 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 Tue 13 Jun 2023, 9.58am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 25 Feb 2024, 9.48am
Closed areas: Coolah Tops National Park areas closed
The following areas are currently closed:
- Grass Trees walking track entrance via the Barracks campground is closed due to track damage. Grass Trees walking track is accessible via The Pinnacle Road.
- Snow Gums walking track is closed because of severe storm damage to the track.
Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park has been damaged by heavy rain, particularly the steeper slopes, however the Park is still accessible. Forest Road is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to the Council.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2019, 2.44pm to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Mar 2024, 9.52am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground and aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous ground 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. In addition to this, an aerial 1080 baiting program is also carried out every six weeks 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 02 6843 4000.
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