The Castles Nature Reserve

AERIAL BAITING: 8 June - 8 December 2025

The Castles Nature Reserve is a protected area located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, in the upper Macleay River catchment, approximately 50kms northwest of Kempsey. Established in 1999, the reserve covers an area of approximately 2,720 hectares.

The baiting activities undertaken at The Castles Nature Reserve are managed by the Kempsey office of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

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Type: aerial baiting

Target species: dingoes and foxes

Dates: 8 June - 8 December 2025

Contact office: Kempsey - (02) 6561 6700

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