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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 10.58am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 3.27pm
Closed areas: Road Closures for Upgrade Works
Some roads and fire trails within Kooraban National Park are closed from Friday 20th February to Friday 31st July 2026 whilst upgrade works are in progress. The closed roads and fire trails are:
- Caves Link Road
- Red Creek Road
- Jeffers Road
- Jeffers Fire Trail
- Jeffers Trig Fire Trail
- Tinpot Road
- Orange Ridge
- Sams Ridge Road
Roads will be closed for all traffic except prearranged access via contractor to landholders or local residents.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
Email: npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.07am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 11.16am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2026, 11.29am
Closed areas: Misty Mountain Road closed from Kings Hwy
Misty Mountain Road will be closed to all traffic from the Kings Highway access junction from the 27th July 2026 for an estimated 5 weeks to allow for bridge replacement and essential roadworks. During this time there will be no access to the bottom car park starting point to the Corn Trail walking track.
Road closure signage and barriers will be in place, for your safety please do not attempt to enter the area and follow directions of NPWS staff and contractors completing these works. Penalties apply for non-compliance
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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 3.42pm to Tue 22 Dec 2026, 5.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 9.14am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Tuesday 21 July 2026 to Monday 21 December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in:
- Comerong Island Nature Reserve
- Conjola National Park
- Meroo National Park
- Murramarang National Park
- Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
- Seven Mile Beach National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially nesting threatened shorebird species.
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.
Please contact the local Shoalhaven NPWS area office for more information on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2026, 12.00am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 9.48am
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.
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Applies from Mon 23 Feb 2026, 8.55am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.57am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Dog and fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 2nd March 2026 to Monday 31st August 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in:
Bees Nest Nature Reserve
Colymea State Conservation Area
Conjola National Park
Jerrawangala National Park
Morton National Park
Murramarang National Park
Parma Creek Nature Reserve
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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.
Please contact the local Shoalhaven Area office for more information: Nowra 02 44286300, Ulladulla 02 44549500
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 12 May 2026, 7.00am to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 3.32pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Dog and fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from the 12th May 2026 to Friday 30th October 2026 in Budawang National Park. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals including wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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.
Please contact the local Shoalhaven Area office for more information: Nowra 02 44286300, Ulladulla 02 44549500
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 2 Jan 2026, 11.32am to Fri 3 Dec 2027, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 10.34am
Safety alerts: River crossing to access Big Hole walking track - extreme caution advised
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 https://realtimedata.waternsw.com.au/water.stm?ppbm=215008|215_SHOALHAVEN|SURFACE_WATER&rs&1&rslf_org before setting out.
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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2026, 9.26am
Safety alerts: Bingi Dreaming track - Closed and open coastal lakes and lagoons
Bingi Dreaming track crosses openings to several Intermittently Closed and Open Coastal Lakes and Lagoons (ICOLLS). Openings of these lakes and lagoons are often unpredictable and can be quite dramatic. Please be aware that although lakes are usually only open for short periods (weeks), they can be impassable when open.
The Coila Lake opening is at the southern end of Bingi Dreaming track. Please check if this lake is open before you set out. If the opening is impassable, you won't be able to access the village of Tuross to complete the walk.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 8.13am
Safety alerts: Cullendulla Beach erosion
Cullendulla Beach is changing shape from the impacts of coastal erosion.
During high tide, walking access via the beach into Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve from the carpark on Myamba Parade may be restricted by the ocean.
While in the reserve, visitors should continue to monitor conditions and time their walk with a lower tide.
Tide predictions for Batemans Bay are found on the Bureau of Meteorology website.
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.29am
Safety alerts: Trailer access prohibited on some fire trails
The use of trailers is prohibited 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 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.
Trailer access to Bendethera is 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 see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/deua-national-park/visitor-info#Getting-there-and-parking
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 9.14am
Closed areas: Wambaara/Green Bay Trail access closed until further notice
Wambaara/Green Bay Trail is closed to public access from the junction of Wallaga Trail and Wambaara Trail until further notice. There will be no public access to Wallaga Lake from Wambaara/Green Bay Trail until completion of works along this trail.
Road closure signs will be in place and Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 11.13am
Closed areas: Penance Grove Boardwalk & Walking Track Closed Permanently
Due to extensive damage to infrastructure and trees during the 2019/2020 fires, the Penance Grove Boardwalk and Walking Track have been permanently closed. Any reference to these areas on third party websites is old content and now incorrect. Due to the extent of damage and complete loss of all infrastructure, there are currently no plans to reinstate the area.
The Corn Trail walking track, Dasyurus picnic area and Mongarlowe River picnic area all remain available.
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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 10.57am
Closed areas: Bendethera Caves Walking Track and Caves Access is Closed
Bendethera Caves walking track and caves access is closed until further notice due to ongoing bushfire and flood recovery works - all track markers were destroyed by fire. It's dangerous to walk off designated tracks in Karst areas. Please do not enter this area, 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 Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.28am
Safety alerts: Bendethera Valley Campground - Safety Alert
Please use extreme caution if traversing the river crossings and check weather conditions regularly prior to your trip in this area.
During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossings in to the Bendethera Valley campgrounds may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river in vehicles to access the campgrounds during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly. It is never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. You should check the weather forecast and NPWS website for advice prior to setting out to this remote campground, and if severe weather is forecast, reconsider your trip.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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