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Applies from Thu 6 Nov 2025, 3.54pm to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Nov 2025, 4.11pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Coolah Tops National Park from Thursday 13 November to Sunday 30 November 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.
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.
The 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 Castlereagh NPWS area office for more information on 6843 4000.
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Applies from Tue 4 Nov 2025, 9.14am to Sat 15 Nov 2025, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 9.28am
Closed areas: Area closed for track maintenance
Some parts of this park are closed from Tuesday 4 November to Friday 14 November 2025 while trails are being maintained. The closed areas are:
You can still access Terry Hie Hie picnic area and Yanay Warruwi walking track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 9.40am to Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 9.44am
Closed areas: Boonalla Cave Road & Boonalla Cave walking track
The following parts of this park are closed until further notice to protect eastern cave bats while they are breeding:
- Boonalla Cave Road
- Boonalla Cave carpark and walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Coonabarabran office on 02 6842 1311.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Oct 2025, 11.52am
Other incidents: Restricted access to Coolah Tops National Park
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 mid-November 2025.
During this time:
- Expect significant delays (up to 1hr)
- The road may NOT be suitable for 2wd vehicles, trucks, trailers and caravans
- The road may be closed at short notice
Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to Warrumbungle Shire Council, phone (02) 6378 5000.
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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.50am
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 Fri 26 Sep 2025, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 9.14am
Closed areas: Sandstone Caves closed due to rockfall hazard
Sandstone Caves walking track will be closed until further notice due to a rock fall hazard.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.03pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 8.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 8.57am
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 Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 8.43am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.
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.
For more information please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0457 873 871 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 8.44am
Closed areas: The Governor walking track and lookout closed for upgrades
The Governor Summit (Corrunbral Borawah) walking track and The Governor lookout walking track (including the carpark and lookout platform) are closed until further notice for upgrades to the elevated walkway sections.
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 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 9.45am
Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road
There are significant 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 queries 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 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5.32pm
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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