Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 22 Dec 2020, 1.15pm to Thu 24 Feb 2022, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jan 2022, 9.32am
Closed areas: Campgrounds inaccessible via Araluen Road
The following campgrounds are closed and inaccessible from both Braidwood and Moruya, due to major recurrent landslips on Araluen Road:
- Deua River campground
- Bakers Flat campground
- Dry Creek campground
These campgrounds will remain closed until Araluen Road is restored. Please note also:
- There is no access to Dry Creek campground via Merricumbene fire trail.
- Vehicle access into and out of Deua National Park via Araluen Road is also not possible until further notice.
NPWS is monitoring the situation on a regular basis via Eurobodalla Shire Council updates.
For further information about the restoration of Araluen Road, email or call the Eurobodalla Council on 02 4474 1000, or visit the Council website.
Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 20 Dec 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Jan 2022, 3.46pm
Closed areas: Middle Mountain Road closed
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.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Dec 2021, 9.53am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to bushfire recovery works
The following areas are closed until further notice due to bushfire recovery works:
- Bendethera Caves walking track and cave access - all track markers were destroyed by fire. It's dangerous to walk off designated tracks in Karst areas. Please do not enter this area.
- Mongamula East fire trail
- Oulla Creek fire trail
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.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 16 Dec 2021, 4.45pm to Thu 1 Dec 2022, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jan 2022, 11.38am
Closed areas: Wadbilliga National Park closed visitor areas
Areas within Wadbilliga National Park remain closed due to significant bushfire and subsequent flood damage. The closed areas include:
- Cascades campground
- Cascades walking track and viewing platform
- Tuross Falls walking track
Repair and assessment works are ongoing, and NPWS will be reviewing the closures as work progresses. It is estimated that Cascades campground and walking track will remain closed to the end of February 2022, and the Tuross Falls walking track and viewing platform until the end of 2022.
Do not enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Dec 2021, 3.30pm
Safety alerts: Trailer access prohibited on some fire trails
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:
- Dampier Mountain trail
- Oulla Creek trail
- Minuma Range trail
- Merricumbene trail
- Mongamula trail
- Dry Creek trail
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:
- the safety risk to yourself and others
- damage to the park environment and your assets
- park maintenance costs.
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.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 4 Nov 2021, 2.23pm to Fri 4 Nov 2022, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Dec 2021, 4.08pm
Safety alerts: Caving systems closed due to COVID-19 restrictions
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.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 17 Oct 2021, 12.01am to Sun 17 Apr 2022, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Oct 2021, 4.53pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Pest Management Program
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. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Sunday 17 October 2021 to Sunday 17 April 2022.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Araluen Nature Reserve
- Berlang SCA
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Berlang State Conservation Area
- Deua National Park
- Egan Peaks Nature Reserve
- Kooraban National Park
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
- South East Forests National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
- Yurramie State Conservation Area
There will be signs at 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Dec 2021, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damage and recovery works
Many areas in Monga National Park remain closed due to significant bushfire damage and recovery works. The closed areas include:
- Mongarlowe River picnic area
- The Corn trail
- Woodleigh fire trail
Do not enter areas where road barriers are in place. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call 02 4476 0800.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 13 Jun 2021, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jun 2021, 2.31pm
Closed areas: Butmaroo firetrail closed
The Butmaroo Firetrail in the northern precinct of Tallaganda National Park and State Conservation Area is closed due to unsafe trail conditions. The trail will remain closed until repair work can be undertaken on the Mulloon Creek crossing and trail surface.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan office on 02 6229 7166.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
