Applies from Thu 6 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Sat 15 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.42pm

Closed parks: National Parks Closed due to severe weather event

National Parks are closed from 10.00am 06th March to 10.00am 15th March due to the potentially severe weather conditions associated with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are also closed. This park will re-open as soon as it is safe. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office 02 6739 0700.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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• Gibraltar Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 4 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Tue 25 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Mar 2025, 1.19pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Tuesday 4 March to Tuesday 25 March 2025 in the following parks and reserves:

• Arakoola Nature Reserve
• Burral Yurrul National Park
• Burral Yurrul Nature Reserve
• Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park
• Dthinna Dthinnawan Nature Reserve

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.

Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Arakoola Nature Reserve
• Burral Yurrul National Park
• Burral Yurrul Nature Reserve
• Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park
• Dthinna Dthinnawan Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 2 Sep 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8.40am

Closed areas: Limestone Caves closed

The Limestone Caves in Kwiambal National Park are closed until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Kwiambal National Park

Applies from Thu 31 Oct 2024, 3.52pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.06pm

Fire bans: Park 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 campfires 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 are under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times during operation
• The area within two metres of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There is a ready supply of water adequate to extinguish all flames (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300 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 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Arakoola Nature Reserve
• Burral Yurrul National Park
• Burral Yurrul Nature Reserve
• Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park
• Dthinna Dthinnawan Nature Reserve
• Taringa Nature Reserve