Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Goobang National Park as at Sat, 21 Dec 2024 19:30:28 +1100
Other planned events: Use of Hoggone (meSN) for Feral Pig control in Goobang National Park
Due to a large number of feral pigs causing impacts the Reserve, and to meet NPWS’s General Biosecurity Duty, (GBD), under the Biosecurity Act, NPWS will be using “Hoggone” to control feral pigs in Goobang National Park. The program will be active from Monday 16th Dec 24 until Monday 13th Jan 2024.
Program are designed to protect the Parks Biodiversity and to meet Biosecurity measures under the Act.
NPWS pesticides trained staff will be using this new control product to lessen the impacts caused by feral pigs in Goobang National Park.
HOGGONE will be used on this Reserve, and the product is a peanut based product with Sodium nitrite as the active poison.
This product is very effective on controlling feral pigs, and when used carefully, has few off-target impacts.
NPWS staff will be monitoring the success of the program, and this program may last a few weeks.
For more information, call the NPWS Central West area office on 02 6332 7640.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

Safety alerts: Solid fuel fire ban
A park solid fuel fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. 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 Central West Area Office (02 63327640), 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: 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) pest control baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program between Sunday 1 September 2024 and Saturday 1 March 2025 in Goobang National Park. The program involves the use of Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
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 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.