⚠️ Conjola National Park Alerts: Road Closure, Baiting, Cycling

Visitors to Conjola National Park, a cherished natural asset for Lake Conjola residents, are advised of several important alerts concerning road closures, ongoing pest management programs, and cycling hazards.

Nerringillah Road Temporarily Closed for Repairs

Nerringillah Road within Conjola National Park will be closed to traffic from September 29, 2025, until October 17, 2025. This temporary closure is necessary to facilitate essential repairs to the Ford Creek crossing. During this period, Monument Beach picnic area will remain accessible, with visitors advised to use Cedar Road and Walter Hood Access Road as alternative routes.

Ongoing 1080 Pest Management Programs

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting two distinct ground baiting programs involving 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison in Conjola National Park and surrounding areas:

• Wild Dog and Fox Control: An ongoing program is in effect from March 3, 2025, to October 31, 2025. This initiative targets feral wild dogs and foxes to minimise their impact on native wildlife, particularly threatened species, and to protect neighbouring livestock.
• Fox Baiting Program: A separate program specifically for feral fox control will run from July 21, 2025, to December 21, 2025. This program is also designed to safeguard native wildlife from predatory impacts.

Signs are prominently displayed at the entry to all baiting locations. Park visitors are reminded that domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. As 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs, pet and working dog owners in the vicinity must ensure their animals are restrained or muzzled and do not enter baiting areas. Immediate veterinary attention is crucial in the event of accidental poisoning.

Cycling Hazards Present in Park

Cyclists planning to use routes within Conjola National Park should exercise extreme caution. Recent roadworks have resulted in sections of large ballast rock being used in boggy areas, which may render these routes unsuitable and difficult for some cyclists to navigate. While it is hoped these areas will improve over time, cyclists are urged to take care and cycle safely.