Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 12.20pm to Thu 1 May 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 12.24pm

Closed areas: Yanga NP campground closures

Campgrounds remain closed at Yanga due to wet road conditions - due to reopen Thursday 01/05/2025.  These closures may be extended if necessary.

Affects 3 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Mamanga campground
  • Woolpress Bend campground
• Yanga Nature Reserve
• Yanga State Conservation Area
  • The Willows campground and picnic area

Applies from Wed 16 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Tue 12 Aug 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.15am

Closed areas: Willandra Visitor Facilities CLOSED

Willandra National Park is OPEN to visitors.

However, in the interest of visitor safety we will need to keep some areas of the park CLOSED, until repairs have been completed and those areas are deemed accessible and safe. 

Areas that will remain CLOSED to visitors include: 

• Willandra Campground 
• Men's Quarters Accommodation 
• Willandra Cottage Accommodation
• Nilla Yinnagalang Billana Walking Track - parts of this track will be closed due to safety. 

Facilities available: 

• Toilet in the Willandra Campground, 500m from the Willandra Group Campground.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Willandra National Park
  • Willandra campground
  • Willandra Cottage
  • Willandra Men's Quarters

Applies from Fri 25 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.12am

Closed parks: PARK CLOSED DUE TO WET WEATHER

Willandra National Park is CLOSED from Friday 25th to Wednesday 30th April 2025 due to proposed wet weather. 

The Mossgiel Road and Whealbah Road into park may be closed. Please check the Carrathool Shire Council website for more information on road conditions. 

Remember, it is never safe to drive, ride or walk on wet weather roads.Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Willandra National Park

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 11.52am to Wed 7 May 2025, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 9.16am

Closed areas: Parks closed for aerial 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 aerial baiting of foxes in Yathong Nature Reserve, Round Hill Nature Reserve, Nombinnie Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area. This baiting program will occur between Monday 28 April and Saturday 3 May 2025 on consecutive days. It will reduce the impacts of pest animals on wildlife and threatened species in the park and neighbouring stock.

There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits if found. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. For more information, contact the local park area office on: 02 6841 7100 or 1300 072 757 after hours.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Nombinnie Nature Reserve
• Nombinnie State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 26 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Wed 7 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Apr 2025, 1.39pm

Closed parks: Aerial Baiting Operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Oolambeyan National Park from Saturday 26 April 2025 to Wednesday 7 May 2025.Oolambeyan National Park will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

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

Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

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

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• Oolambeyan National Park

Applies from Sat 26 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Wed 7 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Apr 2025, 1.34pm

Closed parks: Aerial Baiting Operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Kalyarr National Park from Saturday 26 April 2025 to Wednesday 7 May 2025. Kalyarr National Park will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

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

Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

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

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kalyarr National Park

Applies from Sat 26 Apr 2025, 12.00am to Sat 7 Jun 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 2.42pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Lachlan Valley National Park, Hunthawang Precinct from Saturday 26 April 2025 to Wednesday 7 May 2025. Lachlan Valley National Park, Hunthawag Precinct will be closed for this operation. The operation will involve the use of meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

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

Signs will be placed at the entry points to baiting location. 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

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

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Lachlan Valley National Park

Applies from Wed 9 Apr 2025, 3.47pm to Thu 1 May 2025, 3.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Apr 2025, 10.32am

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban - Berry Jerry Precinct Only Near Wagga Wagga

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.

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• Murrumbidgee Valley National Park

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 7.20am

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 Wed 16 Apr 2025, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 9.01am

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