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Applies from Fri 6 Mar 2026, 8.55am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 2.14pm
Closed parks: Closed Area: Ben Halls Gap National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed for ground shooting for feral animal control
Ben Halls Gap National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed from 4pm Monday 6 April 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026 for ground shooting program(s) for feral animal control.
Do Not Enter. Penalties apply. Call Scone office for more information on 6540 2300.
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Applies from Fri 20 Feb 2026, 11.00am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 9.34am
Closed areas: Mount Kaputar Summit Walk and Lookout closed for upgrades
The Mount Kaputar Summit Walk and Mount Kaputar Summit Lookout are closed for upgrades from Friday 20 February until Friday 31 July 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Sun 31 May 2026, 11.19am to Sun 7 Jun 2026, 12.06pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 9.39am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Sunday24 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Avondale State Conservation Area, Back River Nature Reserve, Booralong Nature Reserve, Bulagaranda - Mt Yarrowyck Aboriginal Area, Cottan-Bimbang State Conservation Area, Indwarra National Park, Mummel Gulf National Park and State Conservation Area, Ngulin Nature Reserve, Nowendoc National Park, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and State Conservation Area, Single National Park, The Basin Nature Reserve, Tomalla Nature Reserve, Tuggolo Creek Nature Reserve, Warrabah National Park and Werrikimbe National Park.
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 local Armidale NPWS area office on 6738 9100 or the Walcha depot on 6777 4700 for more information .
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Applies from Sat 25 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Tue 16 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 30 May 2026, 12.14pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 2nd May 2026 to 16th May 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in 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 and Wallamba Nature Reserve.
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 Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300.
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Applies from Fri 29 May 2026, 12.00am to Mon 8 Jun 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 3.00pm
Closed areas: Barraba Track closed due to wet weather
Barraba Track in Mount Kaputar National Park is closed until 6am Monday 8 June 2026 due to wet weather.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Wed 27 May 2026, 10.02am to Sun 7 Jun 2026, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 3.11pm
Closed areas: Halls Peak Campground and Picnic Area closed
The Halls Peak campground and picnic area in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is closed fromMonday 25th of May 2026 to Sunday 7th of June 2026 due to hazardous road conditions on the access road. Recent rainfall in the area has made the trail surface very slippery.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Armidale NPWS office on Tel. 6738 9100.
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Applies from Mon 27 Oct 2025, 12.00am to Sat 4 Jul 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2026, 11.46am
Closed areas: Dangars Gorge closed for precinct upgrade
The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed from Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 3 July 2026 while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:
- Dangars Gorge Campground
- Dangars Falls Picnic Area
- Dangars Falls lookouts
- McDirtys walking track
- Sailsbury Waters walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).
NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.
During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 24 May 2026, 12.16pm
Closed areas: Coolah Tops – Roads closed due to wet conditions
Roads east of the Forest Road - Hildegarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park are closed to vehicle traffic from 25 May 2026 due to wet road conditions, and will reopen in September or once road conditions improve.
The closed roads are dry weather vehicle access only and are closed annually during the winter months due to prolonged wet conditions. Visitors can still access trails and visitor facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000 or the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.
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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.25pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 9.06am
Closed parks: Curracabundi National Park closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Curracabundi National Park is closed for ground pest control operation
Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen, Lea Hurst. Monkeycot, Karamea precincts) is closed 9am, Monday 2 February 2026 to 1030am, Tuesday 30 June 2026 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.30am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 May 2026, 8.36am
Other planned events: 1080 Aerial and Ground Baiting Operations
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 13th April 2026 to the 30th June 2026 on the following reserves:
- Bald Rock National Park
- Barool National Park
- Basket Swamp National Park
- Bluff River Nature Reserve
- Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
- Boonoo Boonoo National Park
- Butterleaf National Park and State Conservation Area
- Capoompeta National Park
- Cataract National Park and State Conservation Area
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Crooked Creek National Park
- Donnybrook National Park
- Gibraltar Range National Park
- Gibraltar Nature Reserve
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
- Kings Plains National Park
- Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
- Kwiambal National Park
- Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve
- Maryland National Park
- Maroomba State Conservation Area
- Nymboida National Park
- Severn River Nature Reserve
- Torrington State Conservation Area
- Warra National Park
- Washpool National Park
- Washpool State Conservation Area
The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 8.12pm
Closed parks: National parks closed due to flood damage
The following reserves are closed until further notice due to flood impacts;
- Barrakee SCA
- Killabakh NR
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300.
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Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 12.00am to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 3.54pm
Closed areas: The Barracks Campground closed for maintenance
The Barracks Campground in Coolah Tops National Park is closed for maintenance and replacement of the toilet facilities from Monday 11 May to Friday 12 June 2026.
For more information, contact the Castlereagh NPWS office 6843 4000.
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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 10.40am to Sun 14 Jun 2026, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 7.38am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Aerial Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 2 May to 16 May 2026 in the following reserves:
- Barrington Tops National Park/State Conservation Area
- Towarri National Park / Wingen Maid Nature Reserve / Cedar Brush Nature Reserve
- Wallabadah Nature Reserve
- Woolooma National Park
- Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve/National Park
- Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
- Curracabundi National Park/State Conservation Area, Bretti Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Monkeycot Nature Reserve, Coneac State Conservation Area, Camels Hump Nature Reserve, Khatambuhl Nature Reserve
- Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
- Berrico Nature Reserve
- The Glen Nature Reserve
- Barakee National Park
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 authorised entrances to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and most other NPWS managed land. 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 NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 02 6540 2300 for more information.
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Applies from Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 May 2026, 10.01am
Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Tapin Tops National Park
The following areas within Tapin Tops National Park are closed due to flood impacts;
- Potoroo Falls (including Potoroo Road)
For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Apr 2026, 12.09pm
Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed
Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Tue 3 Mar 2026, 12.00am to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 9.12am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program across Mount Kaputar National Park and Deriah Aboriginal Area from Tuesday 3 March to Saturday 31 October 2026. 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 impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.
Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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 please contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Sat 28 Feb 2026, 9.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Mar 2026, 2.06pm
Closed areas: Karamea Homestead closed due to flood damage
The following area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the May 2025 flooding and severe weather event:
The Homestead will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.
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Applies from Thu 6 Nov 2025, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Apr 2026, 7.30am
Closed areas: Cliff Face walking track temporarily closed due to impacts from flooding / severe weather
Cliff Face Track will be closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from the flooding and severe weather event that occurred during May 2025
The walking track will reopen when the damage has been rectified and the site is safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2026, 9.18am
Safety alerts: Washouts on Carinya Road
There are significant washouts on Carinya Rd in Deriah Aboriginal Area.
Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.
This road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any concerns regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2026, 9.18am
Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road
There are several washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.
Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.
This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any concerns regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 9 Dec 2025, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 2.43pm
Closed areas: Scrub Bird Walking Track Closed
The Scrub Bird walking track is closed until further notice due to a significant tree fall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Port Macquarie NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
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