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Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 2.36pm to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 2.43pm
Other planned events: Worimi Conservation Lands-Fox and Wild Dog Trapping Program 3 August to 14 August 2026
National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a fox and wild dog control program (cage trapping) on Worimi Conservation Lands from 3 August 2026 to 14 August 2026.
*The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs/foxes on neighbouring stock.
*Signs will be placed at main entrances to the affected parts of the National Park- Park users should keep to the middle of existing trails and not interfere with traps.
*Neighbours and park users are reminded that domestic pets are never permitted in these NPWS reserves.
Please contact the Hunter Coast NPWS office for more information on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 8.55am
Closed areas: Tomago precinct: intermittent closures for feral animal control (ground shooting)
On selected nights between 30 June and 30 October 2026, the Tomago precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed for ground shooting operations targeting feral deer. When operations are active, affected areas will be signposted “Do not enter.”
Other feral animals, including rabbits and foxes, will be targeted if observed during the operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 2.38pm
Closed areas: Hunter Wetlands National Park
Areas within Hunter Wetlands National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 15th June 2026 to Monday 14th June 2027 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02(4946 4100)
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am to Sat 8 May 2027, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 9.09am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands National Parks is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August 2025 until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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