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Applies from Tue 11 Aug 2026, 1.32pm to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 9.34am
Closed parks: Mount Kaputar NP closed due to storm damage
Mount Kaputar National Park is closed from 13:30 hrs Tuesday 11 August 2026 to 13:00 hrs Friday 14 August 2026 due to significant tree fall and damage caused during the recent high wind event.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Narrabri office 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jul 2026, 10.00am to Fri 21 Aug 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Aug 2026, 5.45pm
Closed areas: Notice of Aerial Shooting for Pest Animal Control
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct aerial shooting from 7am Monday 17 August to 5pm Friday 21 August 2026 in:
- Towarri NP
- Wingen Maid NR
The shooting area will be CLOSED to all visitors when aerial shooting is underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS local office on (02) 6540 2300.
Note: Washpools campground and picnic area will not be directly affected by these closures.
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Applies from Mon 10 Aug 2026, 9.00am to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Aug 2026, 9.45am
Closed areas: Gunneemooroo campground closed due to high rainfall
Gunneemooroo campground is closed from Monday 10th to Friday 14th August 2026 due to high local rainfall in the area. The campground will reopen Friday morning subject to future rainfall amounts.
This is to prevent road damage along the dry weather only public access road (Mount Terrace Rd) into Gunneemooroo campground.
Existing campground bookings remain unchanged.
Please avoid the area and do not attempt to access Gunneemooroo campground during the closure period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre for more information on 02 6825 4364.
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Applies from Mon 3 Aug 2026, 2.00pm to Wed 19 Aug 2026, 2.05pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 2.07pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from Monday 10th August 2026 to Wednesday 19th August 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals (Wild Dogs)
The program will take place in Gwydir River National Park and Gwydir River State Conservation Area.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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 Barwon NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2026, 10.00am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Aug 2026, 8.28am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
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 0460 876 654 or NPWS Castlereagh Area on 02 6843 4000.
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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 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.
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Applies from Fri 20 Feb 2026, 11.00am to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jul 2026, 2.52pm
Closed areas: Mount Kaputar Summit Walk and Lookout closed for upgrades
The Mount Kaputar Summit Walk and Mount Kaputar Summit Lookout are closed for upgrades from Friday 20 February until Friday 14 August 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Wed 24 Jun 2026, 5.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 8.42am
Closed areas: Carinya Beresford Park Firetail closed for maintenance
Carinya Beresford Park Firetrail in Mount Kaputar National Park is closed from 5am Wednesday 24 June until 6pm Monday 31 August 2026 for maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narrabri office on 02 6792 7300.
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Applies from Thu 9 Oct 2025, 2.36pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 11.14am
Closed areas: Towarri National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Areas within Towarri National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Thursday 23 October 2025 to Thursday 31 December 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Areas will be closed by signage. Do Not Enter. Penalties apply
Note: Washpools campground and picnic area will not be directly affected by these closures.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 12.01pm to Tue 1 Dec 2026, 12.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 12.08pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial and ground baiting is scheduled from 1 June 2026 to 1 December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals.
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.
Please contact the local NPWS Castlereagh Area office for more information on 02 6843 4000.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2026, 8.49am
Closed areas: Coolah Tops – Roads closed due to wet conditions
Roads east of the Forest Road - Hildegarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park are closed to vehicle traffic from 25 May 2026 due to wet road conditions, and will reopen in September or once road conditions improve.
The closed roads are dry weather vehicle access only and are closed annually during the winter months due to prolonged wet conditions. Visitors can still access trails and visitor facilities on foot or by bicycle.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000 or the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 9.00am
Closed areas: Tara Cave Walking Track - Restricted Access
The Tara Cave viewing platform is currently closed for repair.
The remainder of the walk remains open to the viewing platform. The Old Woolshed Picnic Area remains open for use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Warrumbungle National Park Visitor Information Centre on 6825 4364.
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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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Applies from Tue 3 Mar 2026, 12.00am to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9.06am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program across Mount Kaputar National Park and Deriah Aboriginal Area from Tuesday 3 March to Saturday 31 October 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock. Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.
Domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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 contact the NPWS Barwon Area office on (02) 6792 7300.
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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Aug 2026, 10.21am
Safety alerts: Washouts on Carinya Road
There are significant washouts on Carinya Rd in Deriah Aboriginal Area.
Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.
This road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any concerns regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 15 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Aug 2026, 10.21am
Safety alerts: Washouts on Kaputar Road
There are several washouts on the gravel section of Kaputar Rd in Mount Kaputar National Park.
Washouts can be harmful to vehicles and passengers. Please travel this section of road with caution and drive through washouts at very low speed.
This section of road is not managed by NPWS. Please direct any concerns regarding the condition of the road to Narrabri Shire Council on 02 6799 6866 or council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au
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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.
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