Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 8.25pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 8.25pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Nov 2024, 6.59am

Safety alerts: Solid fuel fire ban

A park solid fuel fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. 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 Central West Area Office (02 63327640), 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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
  • Federal Falls campground

Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Sat 10 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Oct 2024, 9.01am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between Monday 11 November 2024 to Saturday 10 May 2025 within Girralang Nature Reserve.

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 (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 call NPWS the Central West Area Office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Girralang Nature Reserve