Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Wollemi National Park as at Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:01:31 +1100
Closed areas: Closure: Pipeline Walking Track
Pipeline Walking track is closed due to forecasted rainfall event. Closure will remain in place until conditions are assessed as safe.
 
Newnes Campsite will remain open and available for bookings. Walking access only from Old Coach Road. 
 
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200

Closed areas: Closure: Deep Pass Canyon
Deep Pass Canyon is closed due to the forecasted rainfall event. Canyon will remain closed until conditions have been assessed as safe.
 
Deep Pass Campsite will remain open and available for bookings. 
 
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track Closed (North of tunnel)
Northern section of Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track is closed due to forecasted rainfall event. Closure will remain in place until conditions are assessed as safe.
Glow Worm Tunnel will remain open and is accessible from the car park on Glow Worm Tunnel Road. 
 

Hazard reduction burns: Oz Mountain
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 26/03/2025. The fire is called Oz Mountain. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Galah Mountain Road and Rocky Creek Trail Closure
Galah Mountain Road and Rocky Creek Trail in Wollemi National Park will be closed due to road repair and maintenance from Wednesday 19 March 2025 to Tuesday 1 April 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on (02) 6336 6200.

Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed
The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.
For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Monday 5 May 2025 in the following areas:

• Abercrombie River National Park
• Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
• Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
• Turon National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park

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: Roads closed due to flood damage
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:

• California trail – closed until late May 2025

Visitor areas that are currently closed include:

• California Hut – closed until late May 2025

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.

Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Wollemi National Park:

• Coorongooba,
• Ganguddy (Dunns Swamp)
• Wheeny Creek
• Colo Meroo
• Sheepskin Hut.

 
Park users can have a small campfire in NPWS supplied fire rings in the campgrounds listed above.
 
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They’re under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There’s an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Other planned events: Ongoing 1080 Ground Baiting Capertee Valley
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Wollemi National Park specifically the Canobla Gap Trail and Capertee River Trail areas in the Capertee Valley.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species including the Brush Tailed Wallaby, 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 Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground – Boobook section permanently closed
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. 
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.