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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 11.16am to Sat 5 Apr 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 11.18am
Closed areas: Gunneemooroo Campground closed due to weather conditions
Gunneemooroo Campgrounds are closed from Friday 28 March until 9am Saturday 5 April due to weather conditions.
The closure may be extended pending weather conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact the Coonabarabran Area Office on 02 6842 0211
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 12.00am to Thu 17 Apr 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 3.42pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operation
Some areas in this park are closed from 6am, Tuesday 1 April to 6pm, Thursday 17 April 2025 for ground shooting for feral animal control. This program will target pigs. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species
The closed areas are:
- Drummer's Flat
- Morrison's Flat
- Honeyeater Flat
- River flats south of the Goulburn River-Merriwa River confluence
- Moolarben Creek (excluding Moolarben Picnic Area)
- Fire trails accessed from Cumbo Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.39am
Fire bans: Kanangra Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.
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.
Applies from Sat 15 Feb 2025, 8.02am to Fri 15 Aug 2025, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 9.58am
Safety alerts: Notice of 1080 baiting
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The 1080 bating program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between 15 February 2025 and 15 August 2025 within Beni State Conservation Area. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs 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.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.
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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 1.45pm to Sun 6 Apr 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 8.19am
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation.
Stackpoole is closed from 7am Saturday 5 April to 7pm Saturday 5 April 2025, for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Griffith area office on 02 6866 8100.
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Applies from Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.51pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 8.58am
Other incidents: The Village Campground - Washing Machines Out of Order
Washing Machines are currently Out of Order at The Village Campground - Hill End Historic Site.
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Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 8.56am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 9.00am
Safety alerts: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program
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 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Goobang National Park.
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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Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 3.28pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 2.25pm
Closed areas: Valentines mine closed
Valentines mine in Hill End Historic Site is closed for safety assessments and works. The site will reopen when it is safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hill End Historic Site office on (02) 6370 9050
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Applies from Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 3.28pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service carries out ongoing 1080 ground baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park. In addition to this, an aerial baiting program is also carried out periodically to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.
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, and 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.
This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 6842 1311
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 12.27pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Feb 2025, 8.48am
Safety alerts: Weed Spraying
Maynggu Ganai Historic Site consist of three separate management precincts - locally referred to as the Government House Block, the Military Barracks Block and the Well Block. Please be advised that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) undertakes regular and ongoing weed spraying operations across these three areas. These weed management works include (but are not limited too) spraying of all of the boundary and timber bollard fence lines and internal walking track routes with Roundup Biactive and Associate (being glyphosate and metsulfuron chemical products respectively). These works are conducted in order to; control exotic grasses and environmental weeds, assist with grounds maintenance activities such as mowing and improve the aesthetics of the site. In addition, NPWS staff then treat other emerging weeds on a cases by case basis, such as St Johns Wort using Grazon Extra.
For further information regarding this activity please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at either Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or Bathurst on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2024, 2.34pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Feb 2025, 7.51am
Closed areas: Craigmoor is closed to the public.
Craigmoor is closed to the public. See the website for a virtual tour of the house or contact local office for information.
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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 9.19am
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. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them.
For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 7.55am
Safety alerts: Golden Gully track access
Golden Gully will be closed to users when weather forecasts predict 20mm or more of rainfall within a 24 hour period. Erosion and hazards may be present within the gully during and following significant and prolonged periods of rainfall. Please take care and follow on site signage.
For more information contact the NPWS Hill End Historic Site office on 02 6370 9050.
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