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Weetalibah Nature Reserve

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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.00am to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 7.45am

Safety alerts: Weed Spraying

Maynggu Ganai Historic Site consist of three separate management precincts - locally referred to as the Government House Block, the Military Barracks Block and the Well Block. Please be advised that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) undertakes regular and ongoing weed spraying operations across these three areas. These weed management works include (but are not limited too) spraying of all of the boundary and timber bollard fence lines and internal walking track routes with Roundup Biactive and Associate (being glyphosate and metsulfuron chemical products respectively). These works are conducted in order to; control exotic grasses and environmental weeds, assist with grounds maintenance activities such as mowing and improve the aesthetics of the site. In addition, NPWS staff then treat other emerging weeds on a cases by case basis, such as St Johns Wort using Grazon Extra. 

For further information regarding this activity please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at either Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or Bathurst on 02 6332 7640

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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 6.00am to Mon 14 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 3.45pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 dog baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 30 June 2025 to 14 July 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

The program will take place in Coolah Tops National Park.

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.

This program is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring livestock and is undertaken in conjunction with local landholders and Central West Local Land Services.

Please contact the local NPWS Castlereagh Area office for more information on 6843 4000.

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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 6.00am to Mon 14 Jul 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 9.56am

Closed areas: Bald Hill Falls closed for maintenance

The Bald Hill Falls area of Coolah Tops National Park is temporarily closed for maintenance and upgrade work. Work is anticipated to be completed and the area reopened in the coming weeks. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Wed 18 Jun 2025, 3.49pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 1.42pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 24 June 2025 to 11 July 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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 Castlereagh Area NPWS office for more information on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.52am to Mon 1 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 8.59am

Closed areas: Seasonal road closure

The Forest Road, east of the Hildergarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park, will be closed to vehicles from Monday 2 June to Monday 1 September 2025. This is because of ongoing wet road conditions during the colder months. This closure may be cancelled or extended as per road conditions, any changes will be posted as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9.03am

Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park - 4WD recommended

Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Major roadwork is currently being undertaken on this section of road and is anticipated to be completed by October 2026.

During this time:

  • Expect delays due to traffic control
  • The road may be impassable during and after wet weather
  • The road may NOT be suitable for 2wd vehicles, trucks, trailers and caravans

 Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.

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Applies from Sat 15 Feb 2025, 8.02am to Fri 15 Aug 2025, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.36am

Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 baiting

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The 1080 bating program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between 15 February 2025 and 15 August 2025 within Beni State Conservation Area. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.

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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 10.25am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service carries out ongoing 1080 ground baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park. In addition to this, an aerial baiting program is also carried out periodically to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.

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, and 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.

This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 6842 1311

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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 8.58am

Safety alerts: Reduce speed and drive to conditions

Ongoing wet weather has impacted the roads in this reserve, leaving them washed out and/or under water for long periods of time. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them. 

For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.

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