Wollemi National Park

There are alerts raised for Wollemi National Park as at Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:24:18 +1000
Closed areas: Sheepskin Hut Campground Closed
Sheepskin Hut campground in Wollemi National Park is closed for redevelopment from Friday 9 June to 30 Sunday 30 June 2023.
 
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Bulga office on 02 6574 5555.
 

Closed areas: Roads and walking track closures
The following areas are closed for walking track upgrade works from May to the end of September 2023:
There is no access to Glow Worm Tunnel walking tracks during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation
Some areas in this park are closed from 7am, Tuesday 13 June to 6pm, Friday 16 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Wollemi National Park and Manobalai Nature Reserve from Monday 29th May 2023 to Friday 30th June 2023.
 
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 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 Bulga NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6574 5555.

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.

Closed areas: Deer and Pig Thermal Control Program
Nullo Mountain area of Wollemi National Park and Capertee National Park will have remote areas closed from 8pm to 4am each night for thermal pest control.  
 
Each closed area will have closure signs placed at each public entry point.  There is no entry into the closed areas.
 
This program does not affect campground or hard roofed accommodation bookings in Capertee NP.
 
For more information please call the Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000

Closed areas: Mt Cameron Trail Closure Bypass
Mount Cameron Trail access is available via Deep Pass North bypass.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Wollemi National Park from Monday 22nd May 2023 to Friday 2nd June 2023.
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 NPWS area office for more information:
Mudgee 02 6370 9000
Oberon 02 6336 6200
Bulga 02 6574 5555
Glenbrook 02 4720 6200

Closed areas: Newnes campground closed due to landslide at Wolgan Gap
Newnes campground, including Newnes Industrial Ruins, is closed until further notice due to road collapse and continuing land slip risk at Wolgan Gap following recent heavy rain.
This road is managed by Lithgow Council. Information updates will be posted when available.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Lithgow Council on 02 6354 9999. 

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
From Tuesday 2 May 2023 to Thursday 2 November 2023 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program in the following areas:
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 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, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel access
There is no access to Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Wolgan Valley, Pagoda track or Old Coach Road carpark. This closure remains in place until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Oberon area office on 02 6336 6200.

Closed areas: Park closed for ground pest control operation
Parts of Wollemi National Park between Comleroy Road and Mountain Lagoon Road will be closed from 6am Monday 19 June, to 10pm Friday 23 June 2023 for a ground pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 4720 6200.

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section closed
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has closed due to flood damage. Please note that the rest of Wheeny Creek precinct remains open for bookings.  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.