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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
8 March 2026	Closed areas	Part of the park closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control	Details
Applies from Sun 8 Mar 2026, 2.00pm to Sat 21 Mar 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 10.01am The following sections of park will be closed to the public from 2pm Sunday 8th March until 10am Saturday 21st March 2026 for an aerial pest control operation: South East Forest National Park (Nunnock Swamp section) including: Alexanders Hut campground Nunnock campground Postmans campground The 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, 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

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Applies from Fri 20 Feb 2026, 3.00pm to Sun 8 Mar 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 8.29am

Closed areas: Postmans Campground closed - roadworks and wet weather

Postmans Campground will be closed between Fri 20th February and Sunday 8th March 2026. NPWS are undertaking road works on Cattlemans track and Postmans track, Knoxs link and Postmans Link trails. Forecast wet weather will make the roads unsafe during this time.

For more information contact NPWS Bombala office 02 6458 5900

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Applies from Thu 8 Jan 2026, 7.16am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 12.14pm

Closed areas: Multiple roads and trails in Wadbilliga National Park closed due to Fire

The following roads and trails remain closed to all public access following the Brassknocker FT bush fire -

- Wandella Road

- Brassknocker Road and Brassknocker Fire Trail

- Browns Road

- Peak Alone Road and Peak Alone Fire Trail

- Supers Fire Trail

- Barren Jumbo Fire Trail

- Green Hills Fire Trail

- Jillicambra Fire Trail

- Yowrie Fire Trail

This area is still an active fireground under patrol and management activities of the NPWS, and is not safe to enter. Heavy machinery in addition to fire crews are accessing the fire ground. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance

Wadbilliga Road Drive and Lake Creek Campground are accessible and the campground is open for bookings. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Feb 2026, 9.26am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 1 January 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026. 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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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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