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Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2026, 12.54am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 12.02pm
Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait
Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.
NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in Mount Grenfell Historic Site, National Park & State Conservation Area.
HOGGONE will be used on these reserves, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.
This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.
NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last a few weeks.
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Applies from Tue 23 Jun 2026, 2.52pm to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 8.02am
Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait - South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Cookamidgera Precinct from 29 June 2026
Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone to control feral pigs.
NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using a new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in South West Woodlands Nature Reserve - Cookamidgera Precinct
HOGGONE will be used in this reserve, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison. This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.
NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last a few weeks.
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Applies from Tue 3 Mar 2026, 9.56am to Thu 17 Sep 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 8.16am
Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program - controlling fox impacts for Biosecurity values
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 17 March 2026 and 17 September 2026 along management trails in Tollingo Nature Reserve and Woggoon Nature Reserve.
Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions 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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Wed 12 Nov 2025, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 7.52am
Closed parks: Snake Rock Aboriginal Area closed
Due to the sensitive nature of this area, access to Snake Rock Aboriginal Area is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 6332 7640.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Sat 20 Jun 2026, 12.05pm
Other incidents: Visitation restrictions
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
- These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
- Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
- Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
- Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
- There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
- The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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