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Last reviewed: Sat 21 December 2024, 11.34am
Applies from Sat 21 Dec 2024, 11.31am to Thu 26 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Dec 2024, 11.34am.
The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The centre will reopen at 9:00AM 27 December 2024.
For further information please contact 1300 072 757.
Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 10.01am.
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:
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 25 Dec 2024, 1.36pm to Sat 28 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Dec 2024, 1.37pm
There is a forecast of increased fire danger for Friday 27 December 2024. Continue to check this alert page before you travel.
Be prepared for changes to your visit.
Check the NSW Rural Fire Service website for the latest information on Fire Danger Rating or Total Fire Bans.
For park information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2024, 12.56pm to Sat 28 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Dec 2024, 1.00pm
There is a forecast of increased fire danger for Friday 27 December 2024. Continue to check this alert page before you travel.
Be prepared for changes to your visit.
Check the NSW Rural Fire Service website for the latest information on Fire Danger Rating or Total Fire Bans.
For park information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 21 Dec 2024, 11.31am to Thu 26 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Dec 2024, 11.34am
The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The centre will reopen at 9:00AM 27 December 2024.
For further information please contact 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Sat 21 Dec 2024, 11.26am to Thu 26 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Dec 2024, 11.31am
The Warrumbungle Visitor Centre will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The centre will reopen at 9:00AM 27 December 2024.
For further information, please contact 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Thu 5 Dec 2024, 5.00pm to Thu 26 Dec 2024, 5.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 14 Dec 2024, 10.15am
The Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area is closed from 5pm Thursday 5 December until 5am Thursday 26 December 2024 for upgrades.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Mon 24 Jun 2024, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 12.37pm
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
Ground baiting will occur in Pilliga National Park and Pilliga State Conservation Area.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 more information please contact the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on 0457 873 871 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2024, 4.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2024, 8.45am
Roadworks are currently underway in Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve. Roads remain OPEN. Please drive safely and adhere to roadworks signage.
For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Dec 2024, 10.01am
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:
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 Thu 31 Oct 2024, 3.52pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Oct 2024, 4.11pm
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:
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.
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 8.31am
The Governor (Corrunbral Borawah) summit walking track is closed until further notice due to elevated track damage.
The Governor lookout walking track (from carpark to lookout platform) remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2019, 2.44pm to Wed 1 Jan 2025, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 11.37am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous ground 1080 baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE's) containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway. In addition to this, an aerial 1080 baiting program is also carried out every six weeks to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.
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, and 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.
This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 02 6843 4000.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/pilliga-east-state-conservation-area/local-alerts
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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