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Dry Creek campground

Deua National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 30 October 2023, 9.24am

Applies from Thu 24 Feb 2022, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 9.24am.

Closed areas: Araluen Road closure affecting access to Deua River campgrounds

Remediation roadworks have completed on sections of Araluen Road previously closed to traffic in the Eurobodalla Shire. However, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council have identified sections of Araluen Road that require urgent slope stabilisation works and will be implementing temporary daytime closures on the western section of Araluen Road with targeted completion date being in October 2023. This may impact access to the following campgrounds along Deua River in Deua National Park from the western approach (via Braidwood/Majors Creek/Araluen):

  • Bakers Flat Campground
  • Deua River Campground
  • Dry Creek Campground

 

For more information and updates regarding closures on Araluen Road, please visit the QPRC website Araluen Road flood damage repairs - Queanbeyan-Palerang (nsw.gov.au) or call on 1300 735 025.

 

To assist with planning your trip, please visit Livetraffic.com for updates on any road closures and safety alerts.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 9.46am

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 28 Nov 2023, 11.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 11.56am

Closed areas: Bogola Head Road and Plovers Lane access closed due to road surface damage

Bogola Head Road and Plovers Lane access road will be closed to vehicles until further notice, this is due to road surface damage which may become impassable due to rain.

A severe weather warning for heavy rainfall and damaging winds has been issued for the South Coast on 28.11.2023. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are forecast, with possible flooding expected in some areas.

For updated weather information check Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/ and keep up to date by listening to the local ABC radio.
For more information or assistance during Severe Weather contact State Emergence Service on https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/ or in life threatening situations call Emergency Services on Triple Zero 000.

Please check the NPWS website before travelling to Eurobodalla National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information visit the NSW National Parks safety page for guidelines.

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Applies from Mon 16 Oct 2023, 2.46pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 8.23am

Closed areas: Areas Closed for Roadworks – Brou Lake Road, Brou Lake Campground and South Tuross Beach Road

Some parts of this park are closed from Wednesday 25th October to Friday 30 November 2023 while road and track works take place on the following roads:

  • South Tuross Beach Road

The closure of the listed roads affects access to - part Tuross Lake (south) and South Tuross Beach. The closed areas will be sign-posted and barriers will be placed at all relevant access points and road users are advised to avoid the area until works are completed.

Roadworks on the following roads has been undertaken and visitors are reminded to drive to road conditions, especially during wet weather. In the event of high rainfall these roads maybe closed at short notice to prevent road damage.

  • Brou Lake Road - completed.
  • Brou Access track to Beach - completed.

Please follow directions from NPWS officers, NPWS authorised traffic controllers and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Eurobodalla Area Office on 02 4476 0800

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Applies from Sun 3 Dec 2023, 4.37pm to Fri 8 Dec 2023, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 7.20pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation

The following sections of park will be closed to the public from 3pm Sunday 3 December until 3pm Friday 8 December 2023 for an aerial pest control operation:

  • Araluen Nature Reserve
  • Majors Creek State Conservation Area
  • Frogs Hole Nature Reserve
  • Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
  • Berlang State Conservation Area
  • Berlang campground
  • Deua National Park – West of Merricumbene Fire Trail
  • Bendethera Valley campground
  • The Big Hole walking track
  • Wyanbene campground
  • South East Forest National Park – North of Snowy Mountain Highway
  • Wadbilliga National Park – West of Wadbilliga road and Razorback Fire Trail

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.

The closed areas will be sign-posted at relevant access points. Visitors should avoid these areas and not enter the closed areas during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000

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Applies from Fri 13 Oct 2023, 1.08pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Nov 2023, 4.52pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Saturday 1 July 2023 to Sunday 30 June 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in:

  • Beowa National Park
  • Bournda National Park
  • Bournda Nature Reserve 
  • Eurobodalla National Park
  • Mimosa Rocks National Park
  • South East Forest National Park (Yowaka Section and North of Snowy Mountain Hwy)
  • Wadbilliga National Park

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. 

Signs will be placed at the entry to the 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 Wed 22 Mar 2023, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Nov 2023, 8.25am

Safety alerts: Blackfellows Point road works

Following a landslip, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently working to repair Blackfellows Point Road in Eurobodalla National Park. The road remains open, but temporary barriers are in place to restrict access to the affected areas.

Please drive safely, proceed cautiously, and follow the directions of road signs.

For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4476 0800.

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Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 6.00am to Wed 20 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 2.37pm

Closed areas: Durras Mountain Loop to Pebbly Beach walking track closed

The Durras Mountain loop trail and Pebbly Beach to Durras Mountain walking track are closed from Monday 20 March to Wednesday 20 December 2023 for track maintenance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 4 Sep 2023, 6.00am to Wed 20 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 2.38pm

Closed areas: Snapper Point walking track closed

The Snapper Point walking track from Pretty Beach to Snapper Point lookout is closed for maintenance from Monday 4 September to Wednesday 20 December 2023.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 5 Sep 2023, 12.05pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 7.06am

Other planned events: Fox control operations on beaches

Fox control operations involving shooting may take place on the following beaches between September 2023 and May 2024:

  • Seven Mile Beach (Seven Mile Beach National Park)
  • Comerong Island (Comerong Island Nature Reserve)
  • Lake Wollumboola/Warrain Beach (Jervis Bay National Park)
  • Berrara Beach (Conjola National Park)
  • Monument Beach (Conjola National Park)
  • Flat Rock Beach (Conjola National Park)
  • Conjola Beach (Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve)
  • Buckley’s Beach (Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve)
  • Pot Holes Beach (Meroo National Park)
  • Wario Beach (Meroo National Park)
  • Tabourie Beach (Meroo National Park)
  • Termeil Beach (Meroo National Park)
  • Pretty Beach (Murramarang National Park)
  • Island Beach (Murramarang National Park)
  • Pebbly Beach (Murramarang National Park)
  • Depot Beach (Murramarang National Park)
  • Durras Beach (Murramarang National Park)

Access tracks and beach entrances will be closed and signposted prior to shooting operations. Please look out for signs stating the beach is closed if you're visiting these beaches. 

Fox control is undertaken by qualified shooters to protect endangered nesting shorebirds and in accordance with shoot plans.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Fri 19 May 2023, 9.58am to Sat 23 Dec 2023, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 10.13am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

A ground baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison to control wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between Monday 7 August and Friday 22 December 2023 in Conjola National Park and Murramarang National Park.

1080 warning signage will be placed at the entrances into the baiting locations and every 5km along trails.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Neighbouring property owners should restrain any domestic pets to prevent them from entering the baiting locations.

In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 4454 9500.

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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Nov 2023, 10.54am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting

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 Wednesday 20 March 2024 in the following areas:

  • Tallaganda National Park
  • Tallaganda State Conservation Area
  • Gourock National Park

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 Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Sep 2023, 8.44am

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.

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 Thu 24 Feb 2022, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 9.24am

Closed areas: Araluen Road closure affecting access to Deua River campgrounds

Remediation roadworks have completed on sections of Araluen Road previously closed to traffic in the Eurobodalla Shire. However, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council have identified sections of Araluen Road that require urgent slope stabilisation works and will be implementing temporary daytime closures on the western section of Araluen Road with targeted completion date being in October 2023. This may impact access to the following campgrounds along Deua River in Deua National Park from the western approach (via Braidwood/Majors Creek/Araluen):

  • Bakers Flat Campground
  • Deua River Campground
  • Dry Creek Campground

 

For more information and updates regarding closures on Araluen Road, please visit the QPRC website Araluen Road flood damage repairs - Queanbeyan-Palerang (nsw.gov.au) or call on 1300 735 025.

 

To assist with planning your trip, please visit Livetraffic.com for updates on any road closures and safety alerts.

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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Nov 2023, 9.03am

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 Fri 30 Dec 2022, 9.37am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Nov 2023, 9.03am

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 NSW Office of Water - Real Time Water Data (waternsw.com.au) before setting out.

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Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Nov 2023, 9.21am

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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Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 7.07am

Safety alerts: Wet and muddy roads

Unsealed roads and vehicle tracks in Murramarang National Park may have significant erosion and damaged sections. A high clearance vehicle and/or 4WD may be required.

North Head Road and the Old Coast Road remain suitable for 2WD vehicles. Road conditions may change at short notice. Take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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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/dry-creek-campground/local-alerts

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