Applies from Tue 24 Aug 2021, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Aug 2021, 8.48am

Closed areas: Barraba Track closed

The Barraba Track in Mt Kaputar National Park is closed from Tuesday 24 August 2021 until further notice to prevent damage to the track surface following recent heavy rainfall.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Narrabri NPWS office on 6792 7300.

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• Mount Kaputar National Park
  • Barraba track

Applies from Tue 4 May 2021, 6.00am to Wed 3 Nov 2021, 9.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 May 2021, 8.31am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting

A baiting program will be undertaken from Tuesday 4 May 2021 to Wednesday 3 November 2021. The program will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information, please call the Barwon Area office on 02 6792 7300.

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• Mount Kaputar National Park

Applies from Tue 25 May 2021, 4.03pm to Thu 25 Nov 2021, 4.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 May 2021, 10.56am

Closed parks: Ongoing 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service staff will be undertaking an ongoing 1080 poison pest control operation from Tuesday 25 May to Thursday 25 November 2021. This will involve continuous aerial and ground baiting programs using meat baits, meat bait products, ejectors and grain containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison. 

This pest control operation aims to reduce the impacts and populations of feral pigs, dogs and foxes in these parks and surrounding private property.

1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to domestic animals. Dogs, cats and stock are prohibited in lands managed by NPWS. Please be aware of the risk of lethal 1080 poisoning, and keep domestic animals and stock away from baiting areas at all times. All baiting locations will be identified by signs. 

The program will be continuous and ongoing in:

• Arakoola Nature Reserve
• Bullala National Park
• Burral Yurrul National Park and Nature Reserve
• Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park and Nature Reserve
• Gunyerwarildi National Park
• Gwydir River National Park and State Conservation Area
• Ironbark Nature Reserve
• Planchonella Nature Reserve
• Taringa Nature Reserve
• Warialda National Park and State Conservation Area

For more information call the NPWS Barwon area office on 02 6792 7300.  

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• Gwydir River National Park
• Gwydir River State Conservation Area
• Ironbark Nature Reserve