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Applies from Wed 24 Apr 2019, 6.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2019, 4.08pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for Mailes Ridge hazard reduction burn
Some areas of this park will be closed from Friday 26 April to Friday 10 May 2019 due to a planned hazard reduction burn. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. The closed areas are:
- Mailes Ridge walking track (including the track from Mailes Ridge to Colo Meroo)
- Wards track
- Gospers Ridge fire trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Richmond office on 02 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 1 May 2019, 5.53pm to Sun 30 Jun 2019, 5.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 May 2019, 11.22am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog ground and aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a 1080 wild dog ground and aerial baiting program in Manobalai Nature Reserve:
- Ground baiting is expected to occur from Wednesday 1 May to Saturday 22 June 2019
- Aerial baiting is expected to occur from Wednesday 1 May to Tuesday 14 May 2019
In these baiting locations, NPWS will be using fresh meat with 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate).
This program is part of the Western Hunter Wild Dog Management Plan. It is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. If you would like to become involved in the cooperative program, please call Hunter Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
All baiting will be done in accordance with legal requirements under the Pesticides Act 1999. Although not expected, some non-target or domestic animals may be affected, particularly domestic dogs. Domestic pets are not permitted in Manobalai Nature Reserve.
We suggest that pets be restrained to ensure they don't enter the baiting location during 1080 baiting operations. We advise that working dogs needed on private property surrounding the reserve are muzzled. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the NPWS Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2019, 6.07pm to Sun 30 Jun 2019, 6.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 May 2019, 11.21am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a 1080 wild dog ground baiting program in Wollemi National Park. Ground baiting is expected to occur from Wednesday 8 May to Sunday 30 June 2019 in the following places:
- Widden and Baerami valleys
- Glen Gallic and Yarrawa
- Martindale Valley
- Appletree Flat and Bulga
In all these baiting locations NPWS will using ejectors with 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate).
This baiting program is part of the Western and Central Hunter Wild Dog Management Plan. It is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. If you would like to be involved in the cooperative program, please call Hunter Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
All baiting will be done in accordance with legal requirements under the Pesticides Act 1999. Although not expected, some non-target or domestic animals may be affected, particularly domestic dogs. Domestic pets are not permitted in Wollemi National Park.
We suggest that pets be restrained to ensure they don't enter the baiting location during 1080 baiting operations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information, please call the NPWS Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Mon 29 Apr 2019, 10.16am to Fri 2 Aug 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Apr 2019, 10.21am
Other planned events: Wild dog poison 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking a 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) aerial, ground baiting and canid pest ejector (CPE) program. This is for wild dog control and will be in Mudgee area reserves. The program will start on Monday 29 April and finish by Friday 2 August 2019.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Neighbours and visitors are reminded that 1080 baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats.
All areas will have 1080 baiting signs at access points to areas where baiting is taking place. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
We suggest that working and assistance dogs be restrained to ensure they do not enter the baiting location during poisoning operations. Dogs should be muzzled if they need to work the baiting location.
This baiting program is being carried out to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on neighbouring properties stock and wildlife.
For further information, please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 3670 9000.
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Applies from Sun 28 Apr 2019, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Apr 2019, 12.08pm
Hazard reduction burns: Mailes Ridge HR
There is a fire in this park called Mailes Ridge HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 24 Apr 2019, 10.53am to Wed 30 Oct 2019, 10.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2019, 11.51am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking a wild dog and fox control program in Parr State Conservation Area. Canid Pest Ejectors will be laid from Monday 30 April to Wednesday 30 October 2019. Do not touch baits or ejector devices.
1080 poison is lethal to dogs and cats. Park visitors and neighbours are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in national parks or nature reserves at any time. It is recommended that you tie your dogs up during this time if they like to roam. If you suspect your domestic dog has been in the park and triggered an ejector, take them to a vet immediately. Warning signs will be displayed to notify park visitors.
For more information, call the NPWS Bulga office on 02 6538 5300.
Applies from Wed 24 Apr 2019, 10.46am to Wed 30 Oct 2019, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2019, 11.44am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking a wild dog and fox control program in Yengo National Park. Ejectors and baits will be laid in the park from Monday 30 April to Wednesday 30 October 2019. The program will use Canid Pest Ejectors and meat baits. Do not touch baits or ejector devices.
1080 poison is lethal to dogs and cats. Visitors and neighbours are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in national parks or nature reserves at any time. It is recommended that you tie your dogs up during this time if they like to roam. If you suspect your domestic dog has been in the park and triggered an ejector or taken a bait, take them to a vet immediately. Warning signs will be displayed to notify park visitors.
For more information, call the NPWS Bulga office on 02 6538 5300.
Applies from Wed 24 Apr 2019, 9.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Apr 2019, 10.32am
Other planned events: Woko National Park hazard reduction burn
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a hazard reduction burn on the ridge lines above Woko campground today, Wednesday 24 April 2019. There may still be smoke in the area for a number of days and NPWS will be monitoring the situation.
For more information, call the NPWS Goucester office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 7 Dec 2017, 1.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Feb 2019, 2.00pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is running a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park, from Sunday 11 November 2018 until Saturday 11 May 2019. For further information, contact the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Thu 27 Sep 2018, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Nov 2018, 9.14am
Other planned events: Trails closed to vehicles due to unsafe trail conditions
Some trails are closed in this park until further notice due to unsafe trail conditions. The affected trails include:
- Barrington trail closed to vehicles south of the junction with Junction Pools trail
- Tugalow trail closed
- Thunderbolts trail closed
There is alternative access to Gummi Falls campground via Bullocks Brush trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 7 Dec 2017, 1.31pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Dec 2018, 3.48pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is running a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Wallabadah Nature Reserve from Sunday 11 November 2018 until Saturday 11 May 2019.
For further information, contact the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jun 2018, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Mar 2019, 9.14am
Closed areas: Gloucester Falls lookout closed for upgrade
Gloucester Falls lookout is closed due to a major upgrade. The site is closed to visitors to allow these works to be completed safely. This project has unfortunately taken longer than expected due to unforeseen site issues. NPWS apologies for any inconvenience caused and is working on opening the new facility as soon as possible.
Access to the following areas from Gloucester Tops is still open:
- Andrew Laurie lookout
- the Antarctic Beech forest walk
- the River walk
- Gloucester Tops picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 26 May 2018, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Jun 2018, 11.03am
Other planned events: Deep Pass campground toilet closed
The toilet at Deep Pass campground is temporarily closed due to capacity limitations. Planning for a new toilet facility is currently underway.
Please use minimal impact camping practices in this area. Large groups should consider camping at alternative sites. Groups in excess of 20 people require approval from the NPWS Oberon area office.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Dec 2018, 1.10pm
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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Applies from Mon 8 May 2017, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Apr 2019, 4.13pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting in Barrington Tops
From Monday 18 March 2019, NSW National Parks is conducting a 1080 wild dog baiting program in Barrington Tops National Park and Barrington Tops State Conservation Area. The program will continue for 6 months.
For further information, please call the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300 or the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300.
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Applies from Fri 10 Mar 2017, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2017, 2.40pm
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook camp area closed
Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground and picnic area is closed for management purposes. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Richmond area office on (02) 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2014, 5.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2019, 10.32am
Closed areas: Pipeline track
The Pipeline track between Glen Davis and Newnes is closed until further notice. There is no access across private property at Glen Davis, and trespassing is prohibited. For more information please call NPWS Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, open 7 days a week, or NPWS Mudgee on (02) 6370 9000, Monday to Friday, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 28 Aug 2015, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Feb 2019, 9.11am
Closed areas: Partial road closures – Mount Royal and Cassells Roads
Some areas of this park are closed due to road damage following recent weather conditions. The closed areas are:
- Mount Royal Road beyond Mt Royal. The road is gated at this point.
- Cassells Road between Fal Brook Bridge and Keegans track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Bulga office on 02 6574 5555 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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