Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 25 March 2025, 3.14pm
Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 3.12pm
to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.13pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.14pm.
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.
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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 3.12pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3.14pm
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 8 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 1.50pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 1.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 1.54pm
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.
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Applies from Wed 26 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 12.17pm
Closed parks: Koonaburra 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 Wednesday the 26th March 2025 to Friday 1st April 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
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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 1.50pm to Sun 6 Apr 2025, 1.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 2.01pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation.
Jimberoo National Park 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 Fri 21 Mar 2025, 1.51pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 1.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 1.53pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation.
Gubbata Nature Reserve is closed from 7am Wednesday 9 April to 7pm Thursday 10 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 Fri 21 Mar 2025, 1.45pm to Sun 6 Apr 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 1.49pm
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 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 4 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 17 Mar 2025, 2.53pm to Wed 17 Sep 2025, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Feb 2025, 2.56pm
Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program - controlling fox impacts for Biosecurity values.
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 17 March 2025 and 17 September 2025 along management trails in Tollingo Nature Reserve and Woggoon Nature Reserve.
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 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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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.
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