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Weddin Mountains National Park

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Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 1.46pm

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 12.17pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 1.46pm.

Other incidents: Weddin Mountains National Park - Ben Halls Campground & Seaton's Farm fence upgrade

As part of the visitor infrastructure improvements being undertaken by National Parks & Wildlife Service, NPWS Central West Area will be working to upgrade parts of the fence surrounding Ben Halls Campground and Seaton's Farm Historic site from Monday 19 May 2025 until Friday 20 June 2025

 

During this time there will be NPWS staff and contractors working within the area with small machinery and vehicles. Please ensure you take safety precautions and avoid approaching staff as they undertake these works. 

 

Ben Halls Campground, Seaton's Farm and all visitor facilities will remain open whilst these works are being undertaken.

 

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 12.14pm to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 12.17pm

Other incidents: Wallaby Picnic Area - toilet upgrade

As part of the visitor infrastructure improvements being undertaken by National Parks & Wildlife Service, NPWS Central West Area will be undertaking an upgrade of the toilet facilities located opposite the Wallaby Picnic Area from Monday 26 May 2025 until Friday 13 June 2025.

 

During this time there will be no toilet facilities located within Conimbla National Park.

 

At times there will be heavy machinery working within the area. Please ensure you do not approach the area or any heavy plant whilst these works are being undertaken. Please stay clear of any work zones until the works are completed. The new facilities will be opened to visitors as soon as the project is completed.

 

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640

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Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 10.19am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 10.30am

Safety alerts: Trail maintenance in Jindalee National Park

Road maintenance work is occurring in Jindalee National Park between 7am 26 May 2025 and 5pm 13th June 2025.

Watch out for machinery on the on the fire trails while in the National Park.

There will be closures to the DeRailYa car park during this time for resurfacing works, please obey all road closure and road work signage.

There will be no closures to the mountain bike network.

For further information please contact the NPWS office in Tumut on (02) 6947 7000.

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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 3.57pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 6.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 3.00pm

Closed parks: Ulandra Nature Reserve Closed for Aerial Shooting Program

Ulandra Nature Reserve is closed from 8am, Monday 26 May to 6pm, Friday 6 June 2025 for an aerial  pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Tumut NPWS office on (02) 6947 7000.

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Applies from Sat 26 Apr 2025, 12.00am to Sat 7 Jun 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 8.19am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Lachlan Valley National Park, Hunthawang Precinct from Saturday 26 April 2025 to Wednesday 7 May 2025. Lachlan Valley National Park, Hunthawag Precinct will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. 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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office for more information 02 6966 8100.

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Applies from Sat 5 Apr 2025, 2.34pm to Fri 23 May 2025, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 10.19am

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 Tue 11 Mar 2025, 1.57pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.48am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program from Saturday 15 March 2025 to Monday 30th June 2025 The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Bango and Mundoonen Nature Reserves.

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 Queanbeyan NPWS area office for more information on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.41am

Safety alerts: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program

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 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.

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 Sat 1 Mar 2025, 8.56am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.41am

Safety alerts: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program

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 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Goobang National Park.

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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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/weddin-mountains-national-park/local-alerts

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  • Weddin Mountains National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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