Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 1.17pm to Sun 6 Apr 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.47am

Closed parks: Park closed for maintenance work

Oolambeyan National Park has been closed to allow staff to undertake maintenance work at the site. The park is set to re-open 6 April 2025.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6966 8100. 

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• Oolambeyan National Park

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 9.48am

Other incidents: Visitation restrictions

There are a number of restrictions on visitation and access by the general public to Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves and Nombinnie State Conservation Area. 

• These reserves are not available for overnight camping or hiking. Visitation is restricted to day visits only.
• Vehicle access is restricted to the public roads passing through or adjoining the reserves. Management trails are closed to vehicles. However you are welcome to walk on the trails.
• Bird watchers are welcome to walk into the reserves and along management trails. However take care to make sure you can navigate back to your car - it is easy to get disorientated in mallee country.
• Trips to Round Hill Nature Reserve by bird watching clubs can be done by prior arrangement.
• There are a number of scientific research programs happening in the reserves and visitors should not disturb any field equipment if they come across it.
• The reserves are closed periodically to allow management programs to be undertaken. Please check the website for closures prior to visits.

For further information contact the NPWS Central West area, Bathurst office on 02 6332 7640.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 3.04pm to Sat 30 Aug 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 3.14pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program in Oolambeyan NP

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 14 February 2025 to 30 August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.

The program will take place in Oolambeyan National Park.

The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of foxes on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. 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 Griffith NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6966 8100.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Oolambeyan National Park
  • Oolambeyan Homestead picnic area

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.35am to Fri 14 Mar 2025, 10.36am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 8.24am

Closed parks: Central Mallee FAAST pest management program

AERIAL PEST ANIMAL CONTROL OPERATION

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial shooting program targeting vertebrate pest animals such as feral goats, pigs and deer.

The program is scheduled to occur during daylight hours and this reserve will be closed from Monday 10th March 2025 to Friday 14th March 2025.

Aerial shooting supplements other control measures which include trapping, ground shooting and baiting.

NPWS takes a strategic and integrated approach to pest management on lands we manage.

We aim to minimise the adverse impacts of pest animals on biodiversity, cultural values, neighbours and the community.

Only qualified and appropriately trained personnel will participate in this program.

If you have any questions regarding the aerial shooting program, please call our Bathurst office on (02) 6332 7640.

Penalties apply for non-compliance

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.01am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 8.17am

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban

A park 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 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 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 26 Sep 2023, 12.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jan 2025, 9.40am

Closed areas: Woolpress Bend campgrounds closed

Woolpress Bend campgrounds are closed due to flood damage to access roads.

This closure will be in effect for several more months. For more information contact the local park office.

Affects 3 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Woolpress Bend campground
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 11 Nov 2022, 11.59am to Sun 13 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Feb 2025, 8.15am

Closed parks: Willandra National Park Closed

Willandra National Park will be CLOSED until further notice, whilst staff undertake major repair works.

In the interest of visitor safety, we will need to keep the park CLOSED until repairs have been completed and the park is deemed safe to re-open. 

This closure includes roofed accommodation, campgrounds and all park roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Willandra National Park

Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 8.55am

Fire bans: NSW NPWS Riverina Area - Solid Fuel Fire Ban (SFFB) Commences

A park 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. For further information, visit the NSW National Parks - Total Fire Bans and park fire bans information page.

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 13 parks nearby. Show list

• Kalyarr National Park
• Lachlan Valley National Park
• Lachlan Valley Nature Reserve
• Lachlan Valley Regional Park
• Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area
• Langtree Nature Reserve
• Loughnan Nature Reserve
• Morrisons Lake Nature Reserve
• Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
• Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park
• Oolambeyan National Park
• South West Woodland Nature Reserve
• Willandra National Park

Applies from Sat 12 Oct 2024, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.21am

Other incidents: Blue Green Algae Alert

There is currently a Blue Green Algae AMBER Alert for Yanga Lake. Blue-green algae may be multiplying, and the water may have a green tinge and musty or organic taste and odour. The
water should be considered as unsuitable for potable use and alternative supplies or prior treatment of raw water for domestic purposes should be considered. The water may also be unsuitable for stock watering. Generally suitable for water sports, however people are advised to exercise caution in these areas, as blue-green algal concentrations can rise to red alert levels quickly under warm, calm weather conditions. More info available at www.waternsw.com.au/algae

Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Regatta Beach picnic area
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Lake paddle
  • Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide
  • Yanga Lake viewing deck
  • Yanga Lake walking track

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 4.30pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 8.43am

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban

A park 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 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 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area