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Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2024, 12.44pm to Wed 12 Jun 2024, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 May 2024, 8.18am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Barakee National Park, Barrakee State Conservation Area, Biriwal Bulga National Park, Bugan Nature Reserve, Ghin-Doo-Ee National Park, Goonook Nature Reserve, Talawahl Nature Reserve, Tapin Tops National Park and Wallamba Nature Reserve from the 4th May 2024 to the 12th May 2024.
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 the 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 NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office for more information on (02) 6591 0300
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Applies from Tue 14 May 2024, 11.48am to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 May 2024, 12.00pm
Closed areas: Notice of aerial spraying program in Crowdy Bay National Park
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be spraying Bitou Bush by aerial application between Thursday 23 May and Friday 31 May in Crowdy Bay National Park. Some beaches, roads, headlands and walking tracks will be temporarily closed during the operation for public safety.
Bitou Bush will be sprayed with herbicide (Metsulfuron methyl) and the operation is expected to take 2 days to complete. The exact dates and times of closures will be subject to favourable weather conditions.
NPWS staff will be present and patrolling closed areas during the operation. The following closures will apply when operations are underway:
- Dunbogan Beach/Diamond Head Beach, from the northern border of Crowdy Bay National Park to Geebung picnic area
- Blackbutt picnic area
- Cheese Tree picnic area
- Geebung picnic area
- Mermaid lookout walking track
- Headland loop walking track
- Kylies Beach/Crowdy Beach from south of Kylies Beach campground to Abbey Creek picnic area
- Mermaid beach access
- Figtree beach access
All Crowdy Bay campgrounds, Forest walking track and Metcalfes walking track will remain open. The southern most section of Diamond Head Beach and a section of northern Kylies Beach will remain open.
For further information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie area office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 30 Apr 2024, 11.39am to Fri 14 Jun 2024, 11.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 May 2024, 10.04am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
Alert Description: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 4 May 2024 to 12 May 2024 in the following reserves:
- Barrington Tops National Park/State Conservation Area
- Towarri National Park / Wingen Maid Nature Reserve / Cedar Brush Nature Reserve
- Wallabadah Nature Reserve
- Woolooma National Park
- Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve/National Park
- Camerons Gorge Nature Reserve/State Conservation Area
- Curracabundi National Park/State Conservation Area, Bretti Nature Reserve, Mernot Nature Reserve, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Woko National Park, Monkeycot Nature Reserve, Coneac State Conservation Area, Camels Hump Nature Reserve, Khatambuhl Nature Reserve
- Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
- Berrico Nature Reserve
- The Glen Nature Reserve
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 the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at authorised entrances to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and most other NPWS managed land. 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 NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300 or Scone Office on 02 6540 2300 for more information.
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Applies from Thu 9 May 2024, 3.23pm to Thu 30 May 2024, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 May 2024, 3.28pm
Safety alerts: Tuckers Rocks Road very slippery
Tuckers Rocks Road has been recently graded and due to weather conditions has become very slippery for vehicular traffic. Caution should be taken when travelling on the road , espeacially in 2 wheel dtive vehicles.
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Applies from Mon 13 May 2024, 12.00am to Fri 24 May 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 May 2024, 9.02pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Monday 13 May 2024 to Friday 24 May 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Avondale State Conservation Area, Booralong Nature Reserve, Bulagaranda Aboriginal Area, The Basin Nature Reserve, Indwarra National Park, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park & State Conservation Area, Single National Park and Warrabah National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting locations. 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 New England NPWS area office in either Armidale on 6738 9100 or Walcha on 6777 4700 for more information.
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Applies from Fri 3 May 2024, 3.56pm to Fri 28 Jun 2024, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2024, 4.04pm
Other planned events: Road construction works - Point Plomer
A new access road will be constructed adjacent to Point Plomer Campground from 6th May to 30th June 2024 as part of the Point Plomer Revitilisation Project.
https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/community-engagement/limeburners-creek-national-park-goolawah-national-park-goolawah-regional-park-plan-of-management/point-plomer-precinct-revitalisation
The existing access track to the campground and the Plomer Beach House will remain open during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
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Applies from Mon 6 May 2024, 11.08am to Fri 31 May 2024, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 10.14am
Closed areas: Long Swamp Rd Entry Closed - Imbota Nature Reserve
The Long Swamp Road entrance to Imbota Nature Reserve will be closed from 6th May 2024 to 31st May 2024. This area will be closed for road and drainage repairs to restore visitor access to the reserve.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jan 2024, 9.31am to Fri 31 May 2024, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Apr 2024, 8.36am
Closed areas: Rockglen/Lea Hurst precincts closed for pest control operations
Western section of park closed for ground pest control operation
The western section of Curracabundi National Park (Rockglen and Lea Hurst precincts) is closed 9am, Friday 19 January 2024 to 10am, Friday 31 May 2024 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 5 Apr 2024, 11.40am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Apr 2024, 12.17pm
Closed areas: Cascades Walk Track closed for renewal 9 April to 30 June 2024
Cascades Walking Track in New England National Park will be closed from 9 April to 30 June 2024 for maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.33pm
Closed areas: Ngambaa Feral Predator Free Area - Closed Roads
Construction is nearing completition on the Ngambaa Feral Predator-Free Area which has necessitated the closure of roads in the reserve for visitor safety.
Cedar Park picnic area will remain open and available for visitor access.
The following roads are subject to permanent closure as part of the construction and operation of the feral predator free area:
- Wittigs Road
- parts of Stockyard Creek Road
- Seams Road
- Jacks Road
- Buds Crossing Road
Construction works will be completed in next 8 weeks completing 23k of fencing and other works.
Construction works have included:
- clearing the fence corridor
- building the fence
- installing bridge and culvert crossings.
Information regarding the project can be obtained via the following link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/park-management/return-of-threatened-and-declining-species/ngambaa-feral-predator-free-area
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900
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Applies from Mon 1 Apr 2024, 8.00am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Apr 2024, 9.19am
Other planned events: 1080 ground and aerial baiting program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 1st April to 30th June 2024 on the following reserves:
- Bald Rock National Park
- Barool National Park
- Basket Swamp National Park
- Bluff River Nature Reserve
- Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
- 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
- Nullamanna 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 8 Nov 2020, 3.50pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 May 2024, 9.04am
Closed parks: No entry to Innes Ruins Historic Site
Innes Ruins is closed to public entry except by guided tour. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 18 Dec 2023, 10.02am to Fri 28 Jun 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 1.39pm
Closed areas: Areas in Willi Willi national park closed for repair works
The following areas are closed for repair works until Friday 28 June 2024:
- Wilson River picnic area
- Wilson River Bridge on Hastings Forest Way
- North Wilson Road
- Waterfall Walk
- Botanic Walk
Access to the Banda Banda Aboretum is open however extreme caution should be exercised. The trail becomes very slippery in damp or even misty weather and there is an increased risk of fallen trees blocking the trail. There are limited places to turn around safely if the trail is blocked. Visitors are encouraged to walk in to the Arboretum rather than drive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 10.30am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 10.00am
Closed areas: Roads closed into Werrikimbe national park
Cockerawombeeba Road and Trail are closed until further notice due to extensive flood damage.
The roads will re-open once the Forestry Corporation completes repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 25 Jul 2023, 7.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2024, 4.56pm
Closed areas: Landslip on Hanging Rock Road in State forest
Access to Kosekai Lookout is currently NOT possible via Hanging Rock Road due to a section of Hanging Rock Road being damaged during March 2021 flooding event. The damaged section of road is managed by Forestry Corporation. Access to the lookout is now only possible in 4WD vehicles from the south via Boat Harbour Road and then turning onto Kosekai Road
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Applies from Mon 24 Jul 2023, 2.39pm to Fri 24 Jul 2026, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Apr 2024, 9.09am
Closed areas: West End of New England National Park closed
West end of New England National Park between Kilprotay Road & Hickeys Creek Road permanently closed.
For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 3.45pm to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 9.10am
Closed parks: Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve closed due to flooding
Willi Willi Caves Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Apr 2024, 9.44am
Closed areas: Areas in Bago Bluff national park closed due to flood damage
Lemon Tree Road is currently closed due to damage caused by widespread flooding. These areas will re-open once repairs are completed
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.23pm to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 9.10am
Closed parks: Yessabah Nature Reserve permanently closed
Access to Yessabah Nature Reserve is permanently closed to unauthorised personnel. The former quarry area has limestone rock faces that are unstable and prone to rock fall. Other areas of the reserve are geologically unstable.
Do not access this park. For further information call the NPWS Macleay area office on 02 6561 6700.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.47am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 9.10am
Closed areas: Kumbatine National Park & State Conservation Area part closure
The following areas of this park and state conservation area are closed until further notice due to widespread flood damage:
- West of Davis Road Access including Kumbatine Brook Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2024, 11.43am
Other planned events: Camping at Bretti Reserve
Bretti Reserve is a MidCoast Council managed campground. It is not attached to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Bretti Nature Reserve.
For information about camping at Bretti Reserve please call the MidCoast Visitor Information Centre in Gloucester on 1800 802 692 or follow the link below.
https://barringtoncoast.com.au/directory/bretti-reserve
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Applies from Thu 27 Oct 2022, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 8.38am
Closed areas: New England National Park walking track closures
The following areas are closed for public safety, to allow NPWS to assess and manage rockfall hazards.
- Eagles Nest walking track
- All access to Weeping Rock
- The lower eastern section of Lyrebird track including Tree Fern Valley.
Works are currently underway to reopen Tree Fern valley.
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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