Boundary Hole picnic area

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date	Event	Title
10 August 2026	Other planned events	Notice of 1080 baiting program	Details
Applies from Mon 10 Aug 2026, 12.00am to Thu 10 Dec 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Jul 2026, 12.10pm NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting 1080 ground baiting programs from 10 August 2026 to 10 December 2026, in the following reserves: Warrabah National Park Watsons Creek State Conservation Area Watsons Creek Nature Reserve Watsons Creek National Park The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species like the Western Saw-shelled Turtle. 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. Please contact the New England Area NPWS Office for more information on 02 6738 9100. Details
23 August 2026	Closed parks	Park closed for aerial pest control operation	Details
Applies from Sun 23 Aug 2026, 4.00pm to Mon 24 Aug 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 10.32am Warabah National Park is closed from 4 pm, Sunday 23 August to 9:00 am, Tuesday 25 August 2026 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Armidale National Parks and Wildlife Office on Tel. 67389100. Details

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Applies from Fri 31 Jul 2026, 12.40pm to Fri 4 Sep 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 12.51pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from Monday 3 August 2026 to Thursday 6 August 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral pigs.

The program will take place in Somerton National Park.

The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of feral pigs on neighbouring properties.

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.

Please contact the local Castlereagh Area NPWS area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.

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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2024, 12.15pm to Mon 31 Dec 2029, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Apr 2026, 12.09pm

Closed parks: Woodsreef State Conservation Area Closed

Woodsreef State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from possible asbestos exposure.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Narrabri NPWS office on (02) 6792 7300.

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in Warrabah National Park in the Country NSW region

Warrabah National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to fire danger or flooding.

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