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Billys Hole picnic area

Warrabah National Park

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Applies from Mon 17 Mar 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 4.41pm

Hazard reduction burns: Scutts West HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 17/03/2025. The fire is called Scutts West 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 Fri 28 Mar 2025, 12.21pm to Mon 5 May 2025, 12.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 12.32pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 one-off program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a one-off ground baiting program from 14 April 2025 to 5th May 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

The program will take place in Gwydir River National Park and Gwydir River State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise 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 Barwon NPWS area office for more information on 6792 7300.

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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 10.08am

Closed areas: Jacky Barker Campground Closed

Jacky Barkers Campground is closed due to hazardous road conditions.

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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Sun 6 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 9.22am

Closed areas: East Kunderang homstead is closed due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions

East Kunderang Homestead is closed from Friday 28 March 2025 until Monday 7 April 2025 due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.

For further information, please contact the local National Parks & Wildlife Service office on (02) 6738 9100.  

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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 12.25pm to Sun 6 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 9.14am

Closed areas: Halls Peak campground and picnic areas are closed due to hazardous road conditions and inclement weather

Halls Peak campground and picnic areas are closed from Thursday 27 March until Monday 7 April 2025 due to hazardous road conditions and inclement weather.

For further details, please contact the local office on (02) 6738 9100.

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Applies from Sat 29 Mar 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.54pm

Closed areas: Waa Gorge and Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area closed due to wet conditions

The following visitation areas are CLOSED from Saturday 29 March 2025 until further notice due to wet conditions:

  • Waa Gorge
  • Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 8.52am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10.27am

Safety alerts: Changed Road Conditions - Knodingbul Road Upgrade Works

Knodingbul Road is currently under repair. The road remains open however increased awareness is advised due to the wet and slippery conditions and the presence of heavy vehicles and machinery accessing the area for roadworks. Drive safely and take direction from NPWS staff and roadworkers.

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Applies from Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.50am to Sun 22 Jun 2025, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 8.55am

Other planned events: 1080 Aerial and Ground Baiting Operations

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 24th March 2025 to the 22nd June 2025 on the following reserves:

  • Bald Rock National Park
  • Barool National Park
  • Basket Swamp National Park
  • Bluff River Nature Reserve
  • Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
  • Boonoo Boonoo National Park
  • Butterleaf National Park
  • Capoompeta National Park
  • Cataract National Park
  • Cataract State Conservation Area
  • Cathedral Rock National Park
  • Crooked Creek National Park
  • Donnybrook Nature Reserve
  • Gibraltar Nature Reserve
  • Gibraltar Range National Park
  • Guy Fawkes River National Park
  • Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve
  • Kings Plains National Park
  • Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
  • Kwiambal National Park
  • Mann River Nature Reserve
  • Maryland National Park
  • Maroomba National Park
  • Nymboida National Park
  • Severn River Nature Reserve
  • Torrington State Conservation Area
  • Warra National Park
  • Washpool National Park
  • Washpool State Conservation Area

The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

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Applies from Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 8.47am

Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road

There are significant washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.

Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.

This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any queries regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Tue 5 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 8.45am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Tuesday 4 March to Tuesday 5 August 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 impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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 contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.

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Applies from Sun 2 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 9.12am

Closed areas: Barraba Track closed until further notice

The Barraba Track is closed until further notice due to maintenance requirements.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 9.13am

Closed areas: Governor summit walking track CLOSED

The Governor (Corrunbral Borawah) summit walking track is closed until further notice due to elevated track damage. 

The Governor lookout walking track (from carpark to lookout platform) remains open. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300. 

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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 9.00am

Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed

Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.

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