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Barwon Nature Reserve

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Applies from Tue 15 Apr 2025, 11.48am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 11.56am

Closed parks: Gwydir Wetlands SCA Closed

Gwydir Wetlands SCA is closed from Tuesday 15 April 2025 until further notice due to flooding.  

Penalties apply for non-compliance.  For further information, contact Barwon Area Office 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.30pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 11.20am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program for wild dogs and foxes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 14 April 2025 to 30th June 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area.

The program is designed to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on wildlife and 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, 11.47am to Fri 2 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 9.54am

Closed parks: Culgoa NP Closed due to rain and local flooding

Culgoa National Park is closed due to recent rain and local flooding until 2nd May 2025.

 

This park will be monitored as the river rises and the closure may need to be extended. 

 

We apologize for any inconvenience and please remember if it is flooded don't enter. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bourke NPWS Office on 02 6830 0200.

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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 11.10am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.

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.

For more information please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0457 873 871 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.

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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/barwon-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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