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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.18pm to Tue 27 May 2025, 12.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 12.29pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to heavy rain and potential flooding
Bents Basin SCA and Gulguer Nature Reserve are closed from 22 May 2025 and will be reviewed on Tuesday 27 May 2025, due to heavy rain and potential flooding. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 1.40pm to Sat 14 Jun 2025, 1.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 1.50pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
The Park will be closed from Monday 2 June to Friday 13 June 2025 for an aerial pest control operation. 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 8 May 2025, 11.12am to Fri 30 May 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 8.44am
Other planned events: Park Closed: Aerial Pest Control Operation
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial shooting program targeting feral deer and other feral animals in part of Dharawal National Park and Dharawal Nature Reserve between Tuesday 27th May to Thursday 29th May 2025.
To ensure the safety of members of the public and NPWS operational staff, the following locations will temporarily be closed to the public while the aerial shooting operation is undertaken:
- 10B Management Trail - between Bulli-Appin Rd and its junction with 10C Management Trail
- 10, 10A, 10Q,10R, 10U and 10Z Management Trails; and
- Maddens Falls Visitor precinct – including Maddens Falls Walking Track, Lookout and picnic area.
Penalties apply for non- compliance. Please contact the Illawarra Highlands Office on 4224 4188 or via email at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au for further details.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.11am
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: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.06am
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 Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.00am to Tue 10 Jun 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.26am
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur from Tuesday 6 May to Saturday 10 May 2025 in Royal National Park.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Please don’t touch baits.
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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Fox baiting in this reserve is aimed at improving the eco-health of the reserve by reducing predation of ground dwelling mammals and small birds, and specifically targeting fox control along the Hacking River to assist the successful re-introduction of platypus into Royal National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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
