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Talawahl State Conservation Area

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Applies from Mon 18 Sep 2023, 5.49pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 8.32pm

Fires - Advice: CYPRESS TRAIL

There is a fire in this park called CYPRESS TRAIL. 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 Tue 3 Oct 2023, 10.00am to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 10.26am

Closed areas: Stewart and Lloyds campground closed

Stewart and Lloyds campground is closed from Tuesday 3 October to Thursday 30 November 2023 for wildlife management. Do not enter the area during this closure. Fines apply.

For more information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 9.09am to Sat 18 Nov 2023, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 9.48am

Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Barrington Tops National Parks & State Conservation Area, Ben Halls Gap National Park & Nature Reserve, Barakee National Park, Bretti Nature Reserve, Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve & State Conservation Area, Camels Hump Nature Reserve, Cedar Brush Nature Reserve, Coneac Nature Reserve, Curracabundi National Park & State Conservation Area, Khatambuhl Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Towarrie National Park, Wallabadah Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Wingen Maid Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Woolooma National Park from 7th Oct 2023 to 15th Oct 2023.

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 the impact of wild dogs 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 NPWS Gloucester office for more information on 02 6538 5300.

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Applies from Fri 7 Jul 2023, 10.02am to Fri 10 Nov 2023, 10.02am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 8.37am

Safety alerts: The Ruins campground and picnic area - Construction work

The Ruins Beach amenities block is closed due to construction works. Please avoid the construction zone.

The main amenities block remains open for use. For further information please call the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 6.00am to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 3.40pm

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 Sun 17 Sep 2023, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 11.12am

Closed areas: Sandy Point trail closed

Sandy Point trail is closed to non-authorised vehicles until further notice due to vandalism. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Tue 27 Dec 2022, 12.56pm to Mon 2 Dec 2024, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 6.33pm

Closed areas: Mungo track detour due to flood damage

The boardwalk between Tamboi trail and Brambles Green campground is closed due to flood damage.

You'll need to follow the detour on Mungo track at Mungo Brush. Please follow the walking track to the beach and then walk south for 4km. Take the slashed management trail which connects the beach to Mungo Brush Road to re-join Mungo track route. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Mon 25 Sep 2023, 9.03am to Thu 16 Nov 2023, 9.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 12.19pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Saturday 7 October 2023 to Friday 15 October 2023 in the following parks and reserves:

  • Barakee National Park
  • Barrakee State Conservation Area
  • Biriwal Bulga National Park
  • Bugan Nature Reserve
  • Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park
  • Goonook Nature Reserve
  • Talawahl Nature Reserve
  • Tapin Tops National Park
  • Wallamba Nature Reserve

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 the impact of wild dogs 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.

For more information, contact the NPWS Manning Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Tue 19 Sep 2023, 1.00pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 1.12pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Bans - Due to Current Conditions

A park fire ban is in place in Selected Day Use and Campgrounds in theses park due to current conditions 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)

Affected campgrounds picnic area Include:

Bulagaranda

Halls Peak Day Use and Campground

Long Point Day Use and Campground

Budds Mare Day Use and Campground

Riverside Day Use and Campground

Youdale Hut Day Use and Campground

Jacky Barker Day Use and Campground

Green Gully Track

Mooraback Day Use and Campground

 

For further details contact our local offices at Armidale on 02 6738 9100 or Walcha on 02 6777 4700.

 

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.

Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 3.41pm to Mon 9 Oct 2023, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 9.29pm

Closed areas: Closures apply for vertebrate pest control operations

Areas within Lake Innes Nature Reserve, Lake Innes SCA and Innes Ruins Historic Site will be closed from 8pm Thursday 28th to 6am Friday 29th September for vertebrate pest control operations. The closed areas include:

  • Googik Trail
  • Ruins Way Trail
  • Boundary Trail 
  • Point Road 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Wed 30 Aug 2023, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 9.03am

Other planned events: Dooragan Summit lookout closures

Lookouts at Dooragan Summit Picnic Area are currently being repaired and closures apply. Visitors can still access the site and experience the amazing view from the cleared area at the hang gliding platform. For further information please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Mon 21 Aug 2023, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 9.04am

Closed areas: Charles Hamey Lookout closed due to vandalism

Charles Hamey Lookout is closed due to vandalism. Anyone with information regarding this damage to visitor infrastructure is encouraged to contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 or Laurieton Police on (02) 6559 9044.

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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Sep 2023, 9.41am

Closed areas: Little River trail closed due to storm damage

Little River trail in Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. NPWS is working on repairing the damage as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Great Lakes area office on 02 6591 0300.

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Applies from Mon 10 Jul 2023, 8.57am to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Aug 2023, 10.41am

Closed areas: Jarrah Road closed

Jarrah Road off Booral Road is closed until further notice for the demolition of a flood-affected bridge and installation of a new bridge.

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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 9.28pm

Closed areas: Areas in Bago Bluff national park closed due to flood damage

Lemon Tree Road is currently closed due to damage caused by widespread flooding. These areas will re-open once repairs are completed

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 9.27am

Safety alerts: Detour to Bird Tree Picnic Area

Access to Bird Tree picnic area in Middle Brother National Park is currently affected by a landslip on Grey Gum Ridge Road.

Park visitors can still access Bird Tree picnic area by using Haydons Road off the Pacific Highway instead of the signposted access off Middle Brother Road. There is no access to Bird Tree Picnic Area from Grey Gum Ridge Road to the south (towards the towers) due to this land slip.

For further information please contact the Port Macquarie NPWS Office on (02) 6588 5555.

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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 7.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Sep 2023, 9.14am

Safety alerts: Wallingat campgound access

Wallingat campground access is off The Lakes Way via Sugar Creek Road and River Road. Do not use Barbies Road or Link Road which are inaccessible to vehicles.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 8.30am

Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve

Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.

For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.

https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve 

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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 1.02pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Aug 2023, 7.51am

Closed areas: Ferny Creek campground closed

Ferny Creek campground is closed until further notice due to a collapsed bridge on the access road.

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Local alerts

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

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