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Sappa Bulga National Park

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Last reviewed: Thu 30 July 2026, 7.52am

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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Applies from Thu 6 Aug 2026, 11.59pm to Mon 28 Sep 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 3.15pm

Other planned events: Notice of HOGGONE Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 10 August 2026 to 28 September 2026. The operation will use HOGGONE (sodium nitrate) poison for the control of feral pigs.

The program will take place in Goobang National Park.

The program is designed to minimise impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.

Domestic pets and livestock are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Studies have shown low non–target uptake. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. Livestock must be excluded from the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

This product contains peanuts and peanut oils and poses an allergy risk to those people with certain food allergies or sensitivity to peanuts.

Please contact the Dubbo NPWS Area office for more information on 02 6841 7100 or via email npws.centralwest@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Tue 7 Jul 2026, 12.16pm to Tue 1 Sep 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 2.31pm

Closed areas: Goobang National Park - Spring Creek section (Wet and boggy conditions)

The Spring Gully area of Goobang National Park is closed due to very wet and boggy conditions from Tuesday 7 July to Tuesday 1 September 2026.

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

Central West Area office at Bathurst (02 6332 7640) or npws.centralwest@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

For other Local Government roads closure advice, please review Livetraffic.com

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Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.39am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.03pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP), Gardens of Stone NP, Goulburn River NP, and Munghorn Gap NR, from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 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 the 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 Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

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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 Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.00pm to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.07pm

Closed areas: Valentines Mine is closed

Valentines Mine is closed until further notice.

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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 9.37am

Closed areas: General Store temporarily closed

General Store temporarily closed. Closest fuel stations are located at Wattle Flat or Hargraves

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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 9.38am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 9.37am

Closed areas: Royal Hotel is temporarily closed.

Royal Hotel is temporarily closed until further notice.  

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Applies from Mon 7 Aug 2023, 11.25am to Thu 1 Aug 2030, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 8.09am

Other planned events: Craigmoor is closed to the public

Craigmoor is closed to the public.  There is no public access to the house or grounds.

See the website for a virtual tour of the house, or contact the local office for information on 6370 9050

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Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 9.37am

Safety alerts: Golden Gully track access

Golden Gully will be closed to users when weather forecasts predict 20mm or more of rainfall within a 24 hour period. Erosion and hazards may be present within the gully during and following significant and prolonged periods of rainfall. Please take care and follow on site signage.

For more information contact the NPWS Hill End Historic Site office on 02 6370 9050.

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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 7.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 8.08am

Other incidents: Notice of 1080 Baiting

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 Tuesday 1 March 2026 to Wednesday 31 August 2026 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area and Goobang National park.

Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions as well as other appropriate locations 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 must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the reserve or baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640

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Applies from Wed 12 Nov 2025, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 7.52am

Closed parks: Snake Rock Aboriginal Area closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this area, access to Snake Rock Aboriginal Area is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 6332 7640.

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Applies from Sat 12 Jul 2025, 1.48pm to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 7.47am

Other planned events: Weed Spraying

Maynggu Ganai Historic Site consist of three separate management precincts - locally referred to as the Government House Block, the Military Barracks Block and the Well Block. Please be advised that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) undertakes regular and ongoing weed spraying operations across these three areas. These weed management works include (but are not limited too) spraying of all of the boundary and timber bollard fence lines and internal walking track routes with Roundup Biactive and Associate (being glyphosate and metsulfuron chemical products respectively). These works are conducted in order to; control exotic grasses and environmental weeds, assist with grounds maintenance activities such as mowing and improve the aesthetics of the site. In addition, NPWS staff then treat other emerging weeds on a cases by case basis, such as St Johns Wort using Grazon Extra.

For further information regarding this activity please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at either Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or Bathurst on 02 6332 7640

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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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/sappa-bulga-national-park/local-alerts

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