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Rileys Dam picnic area

Goonoo National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 31 July 2026, 9.40am

Applies from Sat 1 Aug 2026, 12.35am to Mon 1 Feb 2027, 11.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9.40am.

Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program for wild dog and fox control

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 01 August 2026 and 01 February 2026 along management trails in Goonoo State Conservation Area & National Park, Breelong National Park, Cobbora State Conservation Area and Coolbaggie 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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
7 September 2026 Other planned events Aerial 1080 Baiting Program Details

Applies from Mon 7 Sep 2026, 12.58am to Sun 13 Sep 2026, 11.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Aug 2026, 3.25pm

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial 1080 baiting program using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be taking place between Monday 7 September 2026 and Sunday 13 September 2026 in the following parks and conservation areas:

  • Goonoo National Park
  • Goonoo State Conservation Area
  • Breelong National Park
  • Cobbora State Conservation Area
  • Coolbaggie Nature Reserve

All baiting locations will be signposted.

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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 1 Aug 2026, 12.35am to Mon 1 Feb 2027, 11.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9.40am

Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program for wild dog and fox control

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 01 August 2026 and 01 February 2026 along management trails in Goonoo State Conservation Area & National Park, Breelong National Park, Cobbora State Conservation Area and Coolbaggie 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.

Affects 5 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 7.52am

Safety alerts: Reduce speed and drive to conditions

Ongoing wet weather has impacted the roads in this reserve, leaving them washed out and/or under water for long periods of time. While they have dried out, access trails can still have rough surfaces and require maintenance. Please reduce speed, drive to conditions, and be aware of your surroundings. Heavy plant may be working in the area and care should be taken if you come across them. 

For more information, contact the NPWS Dubbo area office on 02 6841 7100.

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

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/picnic-areas/rileys-dam-picnic-area/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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