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Wongarbon Nature Reserve

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 3 March 2023, 6.24am

Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Mar 2023, 6.24am.

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.

Although some dry weather has occurred, access trails can still have rough surfaces and will require maintenance.

Vehicles that enter the park may still become bogged or need specialist recovery.

Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings.

 

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

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 28 Feb 2023, 12.35pm to Mon 4 Sep 2023, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Feb 2023, 12.40pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 fox ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in this park from Wednesday 1 March 2023 to Thursday 31 August 2023.

The operation will involve the use of CPE's containing 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Some red meat may also be used.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.

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 (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.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640 or send an emailnpws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Mar 2023, 6.24am

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.

Although some dry weather has occurred, access trails can still have rough surfaces and will require maintenance.

Vehicles that enter the park may still become bogged or need specialist recovery.

Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings.

 

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

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Applies from Thu 27 Oct 2022, 3.00pm to Wed 12 Apr 2023, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 2.42pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to wet conditions

Goobang National Park is closed from 7am Wednesday 1 February 2023 to 3pm Wednesday 12 April 2023 due to Fire Access Fire Trail upgrades.

This closure includes all walking tracks, fire trails, Greenbah and Wanda Wandong Campground in the park. Please do not enter the park.

This closure will be reassessed monthly and the park will re-open when fire trails have been upgraded and weather permits.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For the most current information please contact the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640.

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Applies from Fri 2 Dec 2022, 12.15pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jan 2023, 12.32pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban (solid fuel)

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. or call the Bathurst 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/wongarbon-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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