Applies from Fri 9 Oct 2026, 2.00pm to Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2026, 12.02pm

Closed areas: Park closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control

The following sections of park will be closed to the public from 2pm Sunday 1st November until 10am Saturday 7th November 2026 for an aerial pest control operation:

• Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
• Berlang State Conservation Area
• Deua National Park (West of Merricumbene Fire Trail) including:
  • Berlang campground
• 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 as well as Bendethera campground in Deua NP are not impacted by this operation and will remain open. 

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.

Affects 2 parks and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• South East Forest National Park
  • Alexanders Hut campground
  • Nunnock campground
  • Nunnock Swamp and Grasslands walking tracks
• Wadbilliga National Park

Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2026, 12.00am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Oct 2026, 3.34pm

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.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
• South East Forest National Park
• Wadbilliga National Park