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Pilliga West State Conservation Area

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Applies from Wed 24 Jun 2026, 4.35pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jun 2026, 4.48pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from Tuesday 30 June to 30 September 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Timmallallie National Park, Pilliga Nature Reserve and Pilliga East State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes 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.

Please contact the local Castlereagh Area NPWS area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2026, 9.32am

Closed areas: Part of Sandstone Caves walking track is closed due to rockfall hazard

The western section of Sandstone Caves walking track is closed due to a rockfall hazard.

The walking track along the eastern escarpment of the caves is OPEN.

Do not enter the closed section.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.

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Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2026, 10.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 8.52am

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 0460 876 654 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.

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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/pilliga-west-state-conservation-area/local-alerts

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