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Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre

Pilliga National Park

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Applies from Fri 17 May 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 May 2024, 12.29pm

Hazard reduction burns: Yenargee HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 17/05/2024. The fire is called Yenargee 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 Thu 16 May 2024, 12.12pm to Fri 24 May 2024, 12.12pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 12.15pm

Closed parks: Park closed for hazard reduction burning

Tinkrameanah National Park is closed for hazard reduction burning from Monday 20 May to Friday 24 May 2024. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This burn is called Tinkrameanah NW HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Thu 16 May 2024, 12.05pm to Thu 23 May 2024, 12.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 12.12pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning

Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Friday 17 May to Thursday 23 May 2024. The closed area/s are:

  • Yenargee Road
  • Lever Gully Road
  • Treloar Road
  • Revocation Road

Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Yenargee HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Wed 15 May 2024, 2.41pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 May 2024, 3.01pm

Other planned events: Roadworks around Campgrounds

Roadworks will be underway on roads surrounding Blackman and Waalay campgrounds from Wednesday 15 May to Thursday 1 June 2024. Works will be undertaken from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.

The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

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Applies from Fri 3 May 2024, 3.52pm to Fri 5 Jul 2024, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 May 2024, 12.02pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting a ground baiting program from Friday 3 May 2024 to Friday 7 June 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

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

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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 Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0456 561 770 or NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Sat 11 May 2024, 9.47am to Sat 18 May 2024, 6.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 May 2024, 9.19am

Closed areas: Full road closure in campgrounds

Full and partial road closures in Blackman Campground on Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15, and Friday 17th May 2024

 

Closures of up to 1 hour between 11am and 3pm each day.

 

For more information, please call the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.

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Applies from Mon 13 May 2024, 5.00pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 May 2024, 3.16pm

Closed areas: Scutts Hut and Kurrawonga Falls CLOSED

Scutts Hut and Kurrawonga Falls walk is CLOSED due to fire trail maintenance, until further notice. 

Visitors can still access the Kaputar Plateau walk via Rocky Plateau and Scutts Hut fire trail loop. 

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

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Applies from Mon 13 May 2024, 6.00am to Sun 26 May 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 May 2024, 5.41pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for road and drainage work

Some parts of this Park are closed from Monday 13 May until Monday 27 May 2024 while major road and storm water drainage work is undertaken. The closed areas are:

  • The Pinnacle Road
  • Bundella Lookout
  • The Pinnacle Walking Track and Lookout
  • Coxs Creek Campground
  • The Barracks Campground
  • Grass Trees Walking Track 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 6843 4000.

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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 8.29am

Other planned events: Part road closed for road works

Top Crossing, No.1 Break, County Line and Rocky roads will be partially closed for road works from Tuesday 7 May to Tuesday 28 May 2024. Diversions are in place. Please obey all road signs and drive to conditions.

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Applies from Mon 1 Jan 2024, 4.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 May 2024, 12.02pm

Closed areas: Section of Pincham trail to Grand High Tops closed due to rock fall hazard

The Breadknife walk (Pincham trail between Dagda shortcut turnoff and the Grand High Tops summit) is closed until further notice due to rock fall hazard. Do not enter the area.

Detour to Grand High Tops summit is via Dagda shortcut. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Center on 02 6825 4364.

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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 6.03pm

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 Fri 19 Apr 2024, 9.31am to Fri 24 May 2024, 9.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 May 2024, 9.05am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 22 April 2024 to Friday 3 May 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

The program will take place in Breelong National Park, Cobbora State Conservation Area, Coolbaggie Nature Reserve and Goonoo National Park and Goonoo State Conservation Area.

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 local Dubbo NPWS area office for more information on 02 6841 7100. 

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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 6.00am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 May 2024, 8.39am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Monday 8 April 2024 to Monday 30 September 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 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 Tue 13 Jun 2023, 9.58am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 May 2024, 8.34am

Closed areas: Coolah Tops National Park areas closed

The following areas are currently closed:

  • Grass Trees walking track entrance via the Barracks campground is closed due to track damage. Grass Trees walking track is accessible via The Pinnacle Road.
  • Snow Gums walking track is closed because of severe storm damage to the track. 

 

Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park has been damaged by heavy rain, particularly the steeper slopes, however the Park is still accessible. Forest Road is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to the Council.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2019, 2.44pm to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 May 2024, 11.37am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground and aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous ground 1080 baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE's) containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway. In addition to this, an aerial 1080 baiting program is also carried out every six weeks 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 02 6843 4000.

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