Last reviewed: Sat 2 July 2022, 4.28pm
Applies from Fri 1 Jul 2022, 3.29pm to Mon 4 Jul 2022, 3.31pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Jul 2022, 4.28pm.
Heavy rainfall is predicted to fall across most of the south coast of NSW over the next few days. Flooding of creeks and rivers is likely. NPWS advises visitors to avoid travelling to Bendethera or on any of the associated 4WD access trails during this time.
Applies from Mon 20 Dec 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jun 2022, 4.23pm.
Middle Mountain Road is closed until further notice for repairs.
Middle Mountain Road is the first section of the westerly approach into Bendethera Valley via Cooma Road.
Access to Bendethera campground is via Little Sugarloaf Rd and Bendethera fire trail (from the east).
Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff and authorised contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Applies from Fri 1 Jul 2022, 3.29pm to Mon 4 Jul 2022, 3.31pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Jul 2022, 4.28pm
Heavy rainfall is predicted to fall across most of the south coast of NSW over the next few days. Flooding of creeks and rivers is likely. NPWS advises visitors to avoid travelling to Bendethera or on any of the associated 4WD access trails during this time.
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Applies from Mon 20 Dec 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jun 2022, 4.23pm
Middle Mountain Road is closed until further notice for repairs.
Middle Mountain Road is the first section of the westerly approach into Bendethera Valley via Cooma Road.
Access to Bendethera campground is via Little Sugarloaf Rd and Bendethera fire trail (from the east).
Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff and authorised contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jun 2022, 4.04pm
Due to recent high rainfall and storm damage, Tuross Falls road is currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles. 4WD access only for:
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 24 Feb 2022, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jun 2022, 10.29am
The following campgrounds are currently closed because they are inaccessible from both the western and eastern approaches:
The closures are a result of repeated and major landslides along Araluen Road caused by prolonged rainfall events.
Eurobodalla Shire Council has a lengthy schedule of works relating to remediation works for Araluen Road. These are forecast to be ongoing until mid-June 2022. For more information and updates regarding the Araluen Road closures, please visit the Eurobodalla Shire Council website.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 3.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 May 2022, 3.29pm
Wyanbene campground is closed until further notice due to high river levels.
The accessibility and safety issues will be reassessed by NPWS staff frequently, in conjunction with the weather conditions. Please do not enter these areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Sun 13 Jun 2021, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 May 2022, 11.08am
Due to the ongoing wet weather and deterioration of trail conditions, a number of fire trails in the northern precinct of Tallaganda National Park and State Conservation Area are closed. These include:
Trail conditions have become unsafe for vehicle access and repairs will be prioritised as conditions dry out. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Fri 13 May 2022, 4.12pm to Mon 17 Oct 2022, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 4.22pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Monday 16 May to Friday 17 October 2022.
The baited parks and reserves include:
There will be signs at the entry to all baiting locations.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 3.26pm
Many areas in Monga National Park remain closed due to significant bushfire damage and recovery works. The closed areas include:
Do not enter areas where road barriers are in place. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 May 2022, 2.19pm
The following areas are closed until further notice due to bushfire recovery works:
Please follow the directions on closure signs and do not enter any cordoned-off areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Apr 2022, 12.23pm
The following areas are closed from Wednesday 6th April 2022 until further notice due to impacts from severe weather events and widespread flooding:
Many creek crossings are impassable, and road conditions are slippery and unstable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Please follow Park signage and staff directives and do not attempt to enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 3.22pm to Wed 22 Mar 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jun 2022, 9.18am
Tuross Falls walking track is closed. Planning and works are underway to replace damaged infrastructure.
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Applies from Thu 4 Nov 2021, 2.23pm to Fri 4 Nov 2022, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 5.30pm
All caving systems in this park are currently closed to access due to COVID-19 safety requirements. This includes the Bendethera, Wyanbene and Marble Arch caves.
These unique environments are mostly enclosed spaces with minimal airflow and high levels of humidity. By their nature, the important task of cleaning and sanitising related infrastructure can't be guaranteed to COVID-safe standards. Recreational caving in 'wild caves' inhibits social distancing and the standard precautions recommended to manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission. For these reasons, NPWS has developed a strategy for the reopening of caves which is based on an assessment of risk.
Options for allowing access to wild caves by speleological groups operating under a COVID Safety Plan are also being assessed. Approval for access to caves for critical maintenance and/or research purposes is considered on a case-by-case basis. Speleological groups and other registered organisations operating under a COVID Safety Plan may apply for conditional entry via email. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For any further queries call the local office on 02 4476 0800, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, or the Parks Info Line on 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 9.37am to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 9.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Apr 2022, 5.15pm
Access to The Big Hole walking track requires a river crossing of the Shoalhaven River.
During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossing may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly.
NPWS advises walkers to plan ahead and check the river levels in real time at NSW Office of Water - Real Time Water Data (waternsw.com.au) before setting out.
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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Feb 2022, 5.23pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing until Tuesday 20 September 2022 in the following areas:
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Dec 2021, 3.30pm
Within Deua National Park some trails are not suitable for trailer access. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has had advisory signs in place for some time to encourage people towing 4WD trailers to avoid some of the steeper, harder-to-maintain trails in the park. However, inappropriate use of signposted trails by 4WDs towing trailers is continuing, and is causing ongoing damage. Therefore, NPWS is now prohibiting the use of trailers on the following trails in Deua National Park:
It is now an offence to tow trailers on these trails. The penalty for towing trailers on these trails is a $300 penalty infringement notice, or higher if the matter is taken to court.
By keeping trailers away from these identified trails, you benefit everyone by reducing:
Trailer access to Bendethera is still available from Moruya via Little Sugarloaf Road and Bendethera trail. From Braidwood, this increases travel time by about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
For more information, please contact NPWS Narooma on 02 4476 0800.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/bendethera-valley-campground/local-alerts
Deua National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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