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Warrambool State Conservation Area

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Last reviewed: Tue 6 October 2026, 3.00pm

Applies from Tue 6 Oct 2026, 8.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Sep 2026, 10.56am.

Fire bans: Park Fire Bans

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect until 31 March 2027, 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.

Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 12.39pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2026, 3.00pm.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1st January 2026 to 31 December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) grain for the control of feral pigs and 1080 meat baits for wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Warrambool State Conservation Area as weather and seasonal conditions allow. Australian wildlife has a naturally high tolerance to 1080 and will not be negatively impacted.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of feral pigs, wild dogs and foxes on native vegetation, wildlife and neighbouring enterprises.

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 Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 6792 7300.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 6 Oct 2026, 8.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Sep 2026, 10.56am

Fire bans: Park Fire Bans

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect until 31 March 2027, 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.

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 18 Aug 2026, 6.00am to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 7.26am

Other planned events: Australian Wildlife Conservancy Feral Animal Ground Shooting Trapped Animals Program

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting a feral animal trapping and ground shooting program from 18th August to 31st October 2016.

The program will take place across Pilliga State Conservation Area and Pilliga National Park.

The program is being run to reduce the impact of feral animals on native wildlife across these reserves including the feral free predator enclosure managed by AWC.

Closure signs may be installed during operations. Do not enter closed areas when signage is shown. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information please contact AWC Pilliga Operations Manager on 0460 876 645

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 9.05am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2026, 2.59pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1st February 2026 to 31 December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) grain for the control of feral pigs.

The program will take place in Budelah Nature Reserve as weather and seasonal conditions allow. Australian wildlife has a naturally high tolerance to 1080 and will not be negatively impacted.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of feral pigs on native vegetation, wildlife and neighbouring enterprises.

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 Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 6792 7300.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

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/warrambool-state-conservation-area/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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