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Alexanders Hut campground

South East Forest National Park

Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date	Event	Title
12 October 2025	Closed areas	Park closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control	Details
Applies from Sun 12 Oct 2025, 2.00pm to Fri 17 Oct 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 2.49pm The following sections of park will be closed to the public from 2pm Sunday 12 October until 2pm Friday 17 October 2025 for an aerial pest control operation: Araluen Nature Reserve Badja Swamps Nature Reserve Berlang State Conservation Area Deua National Park (West of Merricumbene Fire Trail) including: Bendethera campground Frogs Hole Nature Reserve Majors Creek Conservation Area South East Forest National Park (Nunnock Swamp section) including: Alexanders Hut Campground Nunnock campground Postmans campground Wadbilliga National Park – West of Wadbilliga Campgrounds in Wadbilliga National Park will remain open during this operation. This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, goats, pigs, foxes and other pests. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Closure signs will be established at all visitor access points to the shooting area. Visitors should not enter the shooting area during the closure period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000. Details
19 October 2025	Closed areas	Parks closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control	Details
Applies from Sun 19 Oct 2025, 2.00pm to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 12.10pm The following parks, reserves and areas will be closed from 2pm on Sunday 19th October until 2pm on Friday 24th October 2025 for a pest management program: Beowa National Park (Green Cape area), including Light to Light walk, Bittangabee campground, Mowarry campground, and Saltwater Creek campgrounds Nadgee Nature Reserve (including Nadgee Wilderness Walk) and South East Forest National Park (Nungatta Valley and Nunnock Swamp area), including Alexanders Hut campground, Nunnock campground and Postmans campground. South East Forest NP - Main thoroughfares through this area will remain open. However, residents, visitors and members of the public should not enter adjoining sections of the National Park that will be closed. 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. Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 12.51pm to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Jul 2025, 7.50am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 3 March 2025 to Monday 29 September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) 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 Mon 14 Apr 2025, 5.51pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 9.29am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program using fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Monday 14th April to Wednesday 30th September 2025. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Baiting programs will be undertaken in:

South East Forests National Park
Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve

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

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.

For further information, please call the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.

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Applies from Mon 21 Oct 2024, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 8.55am

Closed areas: Jessops Creek Trail Closed

Jessops Creek Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed to all traffic until further notice due to significant storm damage.

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

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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/campgrounds/alexanders-hut-campground/local-alerts

Park info

in South East Forest National Park in the South Coast and Snowy Mountains regions
South East Forest National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Emergency services

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