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Applies from Thu 22 Jul 2021, 12.23pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 12.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 4.11pm
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road closure for works
The Glow Worm Tunnel Road will be closed from Monday July 26 to Friday July 30 2021 due to roadworks. This closure will affect access to the Glow Worm Tunnel from the Newnes Plateau. However, visitors can access the area from the Wolgan Road track head during this time.
Penalties apply for non compliance. For further information, please contact the Oberon office on 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Sat 26 Jun 2021, 5.24pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jul 2021, 4.30pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to COVID restrictions
Due to the developing COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
A number of NPWS campgrounds have been closed due to the COVID restrictions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Wed 14 Jul 2021, 5.00pm to Fri 17 Sep 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 6.14pm
Closed areas: Mitchell Park closed for ground pest control operation
Mitchell Park will be closed from sunset to sunrise from Wednesday 14 July 2021 to Friday 17 September 2021 for ground pest control operations.
The whole of Mitchell Park will closed. Entry strictly prohibited during these times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 1.26pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 5.05pm
Closed areas: Picnic shelters closed due to COVID-19
Scheyville National Park picnic shelters are closed from Sunday 27 June until Saturday 31 July 2021 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff in line with current NSW Health orders. Please comply with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local national park during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 1.11pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 12.58pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to COVID-19
The following areas in Rouse Hill Regional Park are closed from Sunday 27 June until Saturday 17 July 2021, to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff:
- Fibrosa and Crebra Pavilions
- Rouse Hill picnic area and playground
NPWS is notifying all impacted visitors directly. Please ensure compliance with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local national park during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Thu 15 Jul 2021, 12.48pm to Fri 17 Sep 2021, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Jul 2021, 3.54pm
Closed areas: Park closed for night pest control
Scheyville National Park will be closed from sunset to sunrise for ground pest control operations.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jul 2021, 11.38am to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jul 2021, 9.24am
Closed areas: Cattai National Park partial closure
Cattai campground and picnic area are closed for flood damage repairs and infrastructure projects. Mitchell Park is open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jun 2021, 4.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jul 2021, 10.25am
Other planned events: Coorongooba campground partial closure
There is no vehicle access or camping in the eastern half of Coorongooba campground. The closure is to allow the area to settle and regenerate after major earthworks. This area has been substantially upgraded as a part of the NSW Government's Improving Access to National Parks Program.
Campground capacity has been reduced to reflect the area closed. New picnic tables and barbeques will be installed during this closure.
For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 900.
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Applies from Tue 2 Feb 2021, 4.39pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jun 2021, 12.22pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh meat baits and/or Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Monday 8 February 2021 and Friday 31 December 2021 in Wollemi National Park. This program is to protect the endangered Brush Tailed Rock Wallaby.
The following trails will be used as a part of this program:
- Capertee River trail, downstream of the Coorongooba campground
- Canobla Gap fire trail
- Capertee River North trail
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 (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, call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Sat 26 Jun 2021, 7.51am to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 7.52am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jun 2021, 11.59am
Other planned events: Poison 1080 wild dog and fox control program notice
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground and aerial baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operations will involve the use of meat, manufactured products and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE’s) containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Saturday 26 June 2021 to Thursday 30 November 2021 in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:
- Abercrombie National Park and State Conservation Area
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Wollemi National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
- Mares Forest National Park
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state focused biosecurity issues. All baiting locations will be signposted.
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 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, call the NPWS Kanangra area on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jul 2021, 9.34am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed
The following campgrounds remain closed due to fire and/or flood damage:
- Parr State Conservation Area
- Heartbreak Hill campground
- Wollemi National Park
- Yengo National Park
- Blue Gums campground
- Mountain Arm campground
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Thu 14 Jan 2021, 2.29pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 6.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 May 2021, 1.17pm
Closed areas: Cattai campground closed
Cattai campground will be closed until Saturday 31 July 2021 for repairs and ongoing infrastructure projects.
For further information, please email the NPWS Cumberland area office.
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Applies from Thu 13 May 2021, 8.00am to Wed 17 Nov 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jun 2021, 3.37pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Monday 17 May to Wednesday 17 November 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock. This program is carried out as part of the following Blue Mountains Branch Pest Management Strategies: Western Hunter Wild Dog Management Plan, Central Hunter Wild Dog Management Plan & Post Fire Aerial Baiting Program.
All baiting locations will be identified by signs. 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 must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please email or call the NPWS Bulga Office on (02) 6574 5555
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Applies from Thu 13 May 2021, 11.00am to Wed 17 Nov 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Jun 2021, 1.55pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs in this park from Monday 17 May to Wednesday 17 November 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified by signs. 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 must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the NPWS Mudgee Office on (02) 6370 9000
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 18 Oct 2020, 6.23pm
Safety alerts: Coorongooba campground - river access
Access to the Coorongooba campground is via a causeway through the Capertee River. This causeway is subject to flooding. The Capertee River can rise unexpectedly with heavy rains falling upstream, making the causeway impassable. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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