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Barwon State Conservation Area

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Applies from Wed 2 Apr 2025, 11.47am to Fri 18 Apr 2025, 11.48am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Apr 2025, 11.57am

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

Culgoa National Park is closed due to recent rain and local flooding until 18th April 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 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 Sat 29 Mar 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.54pm

Closed areas: Waa Gorge and Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area closed due to wet conditions

The following visitation areas are CLOSED from Saturday 29 March 2025 until further notice due to wet conditions:

  • Waa Gorge
  • Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Mon 17 Mar 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.55am

Hazard reduction burns: Scutts West HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 17/03/2025. The fire is called Scutts West 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 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 Sun 16 Feb 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 8.47am

Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road

There are significant washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.

Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.

This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any queries regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Tue 5 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 8.45am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program in Mount Kaputar National Park from Tuesday 4 March to Tuesday 5 August 2025. 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 Sun 2 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 9.12am

Closed areas: Barraba Track closed until further notice

The Barraba Track is closed until further notice due to maintenance requirements.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.

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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 9.13am

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 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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