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Willandra Homestead

Willandra National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 7 August 2026, 12.00pm

Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.51am to Tue 18 Aug 2026, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 12.00pm.

Closed parks: Willandra National Park CLOSED due to wet weather

Willandra National Park is CLOSED from Friday 7th until Tues 18th August 2026 due to predicted 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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
23 August 2026 Closed parks Park CLOSED for Aerial Baiting Operation Details

Applies from Sun 23 Aug 2026, 8.00am to Sun 30 Aug 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 2.45pm

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Willandra National Park from Monday 24 August 2026 to Saturday 29 August 2026. Willandra 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.

Details
31 August 2026 Closed parks Park CLOSED for Aerial pest control operation Details

Applies from Mon 31 Aug 2026, 8.00am to Wed 9 Sep 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Aug 2026, 12.59pm

Willandra National Park, is CLOSED from Monday 31st until Wednesday 9th September 2026 for an Aerial Pest Control Operation.

For more information contact the NPWS Griffith Office on 02 6866 8100.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 13 Aug 2026, 10.57am to Thu 10 Sep 2026, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Aug 2026, 11.02am

Other planned events: Notice of use of Hoggone meSN Feral Pig Bait

Due to feral pigs causing impacts to the Reserve, and to meet NPWS's General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using Hoggone bait to control feral pigs.

 

NPWS pesticide trained staff will be using a new control product to decrease impacts caused by feral pigs in the Reserve. 

 

HOGGONE will be used on these Reserves, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the poison.

 

This product is very effective at controlling feral pigs and when used carefully has few off-target impacts.

 

NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last multiple weeks.

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Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.51am to Tue 18 Aug 2026, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 12.00pm

Closed parks: Willandra National Park CLOSED due to wet weather

Willandra National Park is CLOSED from Friday 7th until Tues 18th August 2026 due to predicted 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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Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2026, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 3.52pm

Closed areas: Notice of Forest Drive Closure

Notification of road closures: Forest Drive is closed in Lachlan Valley Regional Park (Hillston Precinct) due to road maintenance works.
Signs are in place around closed areas.

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

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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 12.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jul 2026, 6.56am

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.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/willandra-homestead/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Willandra National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
  • Willandra National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring correct change.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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