Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 11 June 2025, 8.40am
Applies from Sat 14 Jun 2025, 1.00am
to Mon 14 Jul 2025, 12.55am.
Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 12.37pm.
Other planned events: Aerial 1080 Baiting Program
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground and aerial baiting program using feral cat Eradicat baits, containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). This baiting program is part of a trial study for feral cat management for the protection of wildlife.
The 1080 baiting program will be conducted between 14 June 2025 and 14 July 2025 in the western section of Yathong Nature Reserve. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS managed lands. Pets, particularly working dogs and cats, may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
This program is subject to suitable weather conditions and public notifications will be updated if the program changes.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.
Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8.40am.
Other incidents: Visitation restrictions
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
- These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
- Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
- Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
- Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
- There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
- The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 12.13pm
Closed areas: Paroo Darling National Park is closed.
Floodwaters have risen along the Darling River and the Coach and Horses campground has been closed. The road to Wanaaring also remains closed due to flooding so there is no access to the Peery day use area. For further information please contact the Broken Hill National Parks office on 08 8084 2880.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8.00am to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.10am
Closed parks: Willandra National Park closed for a ground pest control operation.
Willandra National Park is closed from 8am, Tuesday 1 July to 11:59pm, Friday 4 July 2025 for a ground shooting feral animal control operation.
Do not enter the national park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Griffith office on 02 6966 8100.
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Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 2.13pm to Mon 21 Jul 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jun 2025, 2.12pm
Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed
Willandra National Park will be CLOSED from Monday 24th June to Monday 21st July 2025 due to proposed wet weather.
Accessibility to the park will be limited and unsafe for visitors to drive on during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10.43am
Fire bans: Park fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park
There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in Paroo-Darling National Park all year round. This park fire ban will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and/or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find out more about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Tue 12 Aug 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Jun 2025, 8.37am
Closed areas: Willandra Visitor Facilities CLOSED
Willandra National Park is OPEN to visitors.
However, in the interest of visitor safety we will need to keep some areas of the park CLOSED, until repairs have been completed and those areas are deemed accessible and safe.
Areas that will remain CLOSED to visitors include:
- Willandra Campground
- Men's Quarters Accommodation
- Willandra Cottage Accommodation
- Nilla Yinnagalang Billana Walking Track - parts of this track will be closed due to safety.
Facilities available:
- Toilet in the Willandra Campground, 500m from the Willandra Group Campground.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 8.40am
Other incidents: Visitation restrictions
There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area.
- These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
- Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
- Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
- Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
- There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
- The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.
For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Mon 17 Mar 2025, 2.53pm to Wed 17 Sep 2025, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 9.00am
Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program - controlling fox impacts for Biosecurity values.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will be ongoing between 17 March 2025 and 17 September 2025 along management trails in Tollingo Nature Reserve and Woggoon Nature Reserve.
Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions throughout the reserve.
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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.
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