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Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Sat 10 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 9.14am

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.

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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 1.45pm to Sun 6 Apr 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 8.19am

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation.

Stackpoole is closed from 7am Saturday 5 April to 7pm Saturday 5 April 2025, for an aerial pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Griffith area office on 02 6866 8100. 

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Applies from Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.51pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 8.58am

Other incidents: The Village Campground - Washing Machines Out of Order

Washing Machines are currently Out of Order at The Village Campground - Hill End Historic Site. 

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Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 9.08am

Safety alerts: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program

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

The program will be ongoing between 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.

Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions throughout the reserve.

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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.

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Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 8.56am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 9.00am

Safety alerts: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program

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

The program will be ongoing between 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Goobang National Park.

Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions throughout the reserve.

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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.

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Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 3.28pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 2.25pm

Closed areas: Valentines mine closed

Valentines mine in Hill End Historic Site is closed for safety assessments and works. The site will reopen when it is safe. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hill End Historic Site office on (02) 6370 9050

 

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Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2024, 2.34pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Feb 2025, 7.51am

Closed areas: Craigmoor is closed to the public.

Craigmoor is closed to the public.  See the website for a virtual tour of the house or contact local office for information.

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Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 7.55am

Safety alerts: Golden Gully track access

Golden Gully will be closed to users when weather forecasts predict 20mm or more of rainfall within a 24 hour period. Erosion and hazards may be present within the gully during and following significant and prolonged periods of rainfall. Please take care and follow on site signage.

For more information contact the NPWS Hill End Historic Site office on 02 6370 9050.

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Local alerts

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

Contact

  • in the Country NSW region
  • Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve is open 9am to 7pm every day but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

    • Bathurst office
      02 6332 7640
      02 6332 7680 To contact the KARST Conservation Unit in this office.
      Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
    • Level 2, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
    • Email: npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
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