Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Wollemi National Park as at Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:54:20 +1000
Closed areas: Areas closed for Aerial Pest Management
Some areas in this park are closed from 6pm, Sunday 1 June to 4pm, Friday 6 June 2025 for aerial shooting for feral animal control. The closed areas are:

• Nullo Mountain Area of Wollemi NP
• Remote areas of Wollemi NP East of Dunns Swamp
• Goulburn River Corridor in Goulburn River NP
• Spring Gully and Big River Campground

 
The following areas are not affected by this closure:
-The Drip Walking Track
 
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track closed due to heavy rainfall
The section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Glow Worm Tunnel exit to the ‘four ways’ intersection, Wolgan Valley will remain closed until further notice.
Recent heavy rainfall has caused landslips along this section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track.
The Glow Worm Tunnel can still be accessed via the Glow Worm Tunnel carpark. Newnes Industrial Ruins and the Newnes Campgrounds can only be accessed via the Pipeline Track from Glen Davis or by Old Coach Road on weekends.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.

Safety alerts: Glow Worm Tunnel walking track to Newnes
Work has commenced on the upgrade of the Newnes to Four Ways walking track – part of the Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track. Please be aware of workers and materials on the walking track and take care around all work sites. Please follow any directions from staff onsite.

Closed areas: Old Coach Road closed for fire trail repairs
Old Coach Road closed for fire trail repair works (including Tigersnake Canyon Carpark) Monday 26th May to Friday 13th June 2025. No access for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. 
 
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2nd May 2025 to Friday 1st May 2026 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.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from Monday 12th May - Monday 30th June 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in the north-eastern section of Wollemi National Park and Manobalai Nature Reserve.
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.

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 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.
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: 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.

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.

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.