Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 6.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 10.48am

Closed areas: Part closure of Bents Basin SCA

Due to recent flooding, Bents Basin SCA is partially open from 6 June 2025. From 6 June, both camp ground and Durrawai day use access from Wolstenholme Avenue will be open. Due to flooding impacts, there is NO access to the Bents Basin waterway or its inlets and outlets and no access from Bents Basin Road. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 1.40pm to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 2.54pm

Closed parks: Park closed weekdays for aerial pest control operation: Mon 2 June - Friday 13 June 2025

The following parks and reserves will be closed from Monday 2 June to Friday 13 June 2025 for an aerial pest control operation:

• Bangadilly NP
• Burragorang SCA
• Guula Ngurra NP
• Jellore FR
• Joadja NR
• Nattai NP
• Nattai SCA
• Upper Nepean SCA
• Wollondilly River NR

Excludes public holidays and weekends.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 4720-6200.

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.37am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.

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 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 Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 8.00am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.38am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Bangadilly National Park (NP), Bargo State Conservation Area (SCA), Burragorang SCA, Guula Ngurra NP, Joadja Nature Reserve (NR), Nattai NP, Upper Nepean SCA and Upper Nepean SCA Stage 2 lands managed by NPWS from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place in

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 Glenbrook NPWS area office for more information on 02 4720 6200.

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.41pm

Closed areas: Burragorang SCA partly closed for deer control program

Burragorang State Conservation Area will be closed between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025, for a feral deer management program. 

This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.

• The control method will involve use of firearms by qualified and experienced contractors and staff.
• Closures will not apply on weekends or public holidays during this period.   

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200