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Telegraph Station bunkhouse

Green Cape area in Beowa National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 2 October 2026, 1.25pm

Applies from Wed 30 Sep 2026, 12.28pm to Fri 9 Oct 2026, 5.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Oct 2026, 1.25pm.

Other planned events: Green Cape Road Closure

NSW Forestry Corporation is undertaking maintenance on its off-park section of Green Cape Road. This may result in temporary closures or delays.

The on-park section of Green Cape Road remains open.

Access to Saltwater Creek camping area, Bittangabee Bay camping area and Green Cape Lighthouse precinct will be via Duckhole Road (approximately 10km east along Edrom Road).

For any further information regarding the road maintenance please email or call NSW Forestry Corporation on 1300 880 548.

Applies from Tue 26 May 2026, 3.56pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 6.45pm.

Closed areas: Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station closed

Some parts of Beowa National Park are closed until 31 December 2026 while NPWS undertakes refurbishment works. The closed areas are: 

  • Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages
  • Telegraph Station accommodation

Green Cape carpark, lookout and surrounding walking tracks remain open during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
25 October 2026 Closed areas Parks closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control Details

Applies from Sun 25 Oct 2026, 2.00pm to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Sep 2026, 11.03am

The following parks, reserves and areas will be closed from 2pm on Sunday 25th October until 10am on Saturday 31st October 2026 for a pest management program:

  • Beowa National Park (Green Cape area), including Light to Light walk, Bittangabee campground, Mowarry campground, and Saltwater Creek campgrounds and
  • Nadgee Nature Reserve (including Nadgee Wilderness Walk)

This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, foxes and other pests. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

The closed areas will be signposted at relevant access points. Please avoid these areas and do not enter closed areas during this time. Please follow any directions from NPWS staff and authorised contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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Applies from Wed 30 Sep 2026, 12.28pm to Fri 9 Oct 2026, 5.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Oct 2026, 1.25pm

Other planned events: Green Cape Road Closure

NSW Forestry Corporation is undertaking maintenance on its off-park section of Green Cape Road. This may result in temporary closures or delays.

The on-park section of Green Cape Road remains open.

Access to Saltwater Creek camping area, Bittangabee Bay camping area and Green Cape Lighthouse precinct will be via Duckhole Road (approximately 10km east along Edrom Road).

For any further information regarding the road maintenance please email or call NSW Forestry Corporation on 1300 880 548.

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Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2026, 3.51pm to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 4.05pm

Safety alerts: Goodenia Rainforest walk track closure.

Goodenia Rainforest walking track will be closed for the foreseeable future due to maintenance required on structures and to ensure public safety.

For any further information contact NPWS Merimbula on 02 64955000.

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Applies from Fri 11 Sep 2026, 10.49am to Fri 9 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 10.52am

Closed areas: Roadside Vegetation Maintenance - South East forest National Park

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting roadside vegetation maintenance and roadworks in areas of South East Forest National Park. The following roads are closed to vehicles and the public until Friday 9 October 2026:

 

  • Mount Harriet Road
  • Careys Fire Trail at Mount Harriet Road
  • Careys Road at Mount Harriet Road
  • Candelo Creek Road
  • Boben Road
  • Chalkhills West Firetrail at the Boben Road intersection

 

Please continue to check alerts and obey all signage and do not enter the closed areas during works. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

For more information please contact the Merimbula NPWS office on 02 6495 5000.

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Applies from Tue 26 May 2026, 3.56pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 6.45pm

Closed areas: Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station closed

Some parts of Beowa National Park are closed until 31 December 2026 while NPWS undertakes refurbishment works. The closed areas are: 

  • Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages
  • Telegraph Station accommodation

Green Cape carpark, lookout and surrounding walking tracks remain open during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2026, 12.00am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 11.19am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Wednesday 1 July 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026. The operation will use sodium fluoroacetate (1080) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and will take place in:

  • Araluen Nature Reserve
  • Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
  • Beowa National Park
  • Berlang State Conservation Area
  • Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
  • Bournda National Park
  • Bournda Nature Reserve
  • Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
  • Deua National Park
  • Eurobodalla National Park
  • Kooraban National Park
  • Majors Creek State Conservation Area
  • Mimosa Rocks National Park
  • Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
  • South East Forest National Park
  • Wadbilliga National Park

Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. 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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Aug 2026, 11.09am

Closed areas: Kanoonah Road (north) closed due to landslip

Kanoonah Road in Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Myanba Falls Road through to the northern park boundary due to a major landslip.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

 

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Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2025, 11.11am to Tue 2 Feb 2027, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Sun 21 Dec 2025, 9.06am

Safety alerts: Weed Control and Herbicide Application

NPWS will undertake targeted weed control including spot spraying and cut and paint using herbicides.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/telegraph-station-bunkhouse/local-alerts

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