🚧 Brindabella Park Alerts: Closures, Wet Trails & 1080 Program

Locals heading to Brindabella National Park, a popular natural escape for Queanbeyan residents, are advised of several important alerts issued by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

Trail Maintenance Closures

Several key trails within Brindabella National Park will be closed for maintenance. The Webbs Ridge Trail (South) will be inaccessible between Waterfall Trail and Flea Creek from Monday 14 July to Sunday 31 August 2025. The Powerline Trail will also be closed during this period. Visitors needing to access McIntyres Hut and Lowells Flat campgrounds should use the Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail, connecting to Waterfall Trail.

Additionally, Doctors Flat Road will see closures for upgrades between Webbs Ridge Trail and Baldy Range Trail from Tuesday 25th March 2025 to 31st July 2025. Alternative access to Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail and Two Sticks Road is available via Webbs Ridge Trail. It's important to note that Doctors Flat Road East of Baldy Range Trail is a private road with no public access.

Wet Weather Warnings

Park users are urged to exercise extreme caution on McIntyres Trail, Lowells Flat Trail, Waterfall Trail, and Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail, especially after or during wet weather. These routes are steep, suitable only for high-clearance 4WD vehicles with low range capability and off-road tyres. Drivers must possess 4WD experience, as AWD and SUVs are not suitable. Traction can be difficult, and some sections may become impassable. There is also very limited to no phone service in these remote areas, making calling for assistance challenging.

Ongoing 1080 Baiting Program

An ongoing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baiting program is currently underway from 3rd March 2025 until 2nd September 2025. This program, designed for wild dog control, is being conducted in Brindabella National Park, Bimberi Nature Reserve, Wee Jasper Nature Reserve, and Oak Creek Nature Reserve. Signs will be prominently displayed at baiting locations.

Pet owners are reminded that domestic pets are strictly not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. The 1080 poison is lethal to cats and dogs, and pets in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter baiting areas. In the unfortunate event of accidental poisoning, immediate veterinary assistance is crucial.

For further information on any of these alerts, residents can contact the NPWS Queanbeyan office.