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Gillards campground

Mimosa Rocks National Park

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 20 January 2026, 8.32am

Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 8.32am.

Safety alerts: Gillards Beach access steps closed until further notice

The 5 southern beach access points and the day-use steps at Gillards Campground are currently closed due to severe erosion. Successive large seas have removed large amounts of sand from the beach resulting in these access points being unusable.

Park users staying in sites 1 to 28 should use the beach access steps to the north instead which is easily accessible via a short walk.

Beach access steps for sites 28 to 39 currently remain open.

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

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date	Event	Title
1 February 2026	Closed areas	Temporary closures at Mimosa Rocks National Park	Details
Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 1.04pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 1.05pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 8.32am The National Parks and Wildlife Service is delivering a range of improvements at the popular Mimosa Rocks National Park on NSW’s South Coast. The upgrades will improve flood resilience, sustainability and visitor safety across four key precincts in the park including Nelsons Beach and Aragunnu Beach, Gillards Beach and Middle Beach campgrounds. Work will be completed in stages from February 2026 to December 2026, and has been scheduled outside of peak holiday times, where possible. Visitors can expect the following temporary closures: From February 2026 to mid-2026 Nelsons Beach precinct, including Nelsons Beach Road and carpark, are closed to all access for upgrades. From late April 2026 to December 2026 Gillards, Middle Beach and Aragunnu campgrounds will be closed for upgrades. Alternative camping options include Picnic Point in Mimosa Rocks National Park and Hobart Beach in Bournda National Park. All other areas in Mimosa Rocks National Park will remain open to visitors during these times. Check for park closure alerts before you travel. For more information or questions, contact the Eurobodalla NPWS Office via email. Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 7 Jan 2026, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 4.44pm

Fires - Advice: BRASSKNOCKER FIRETRAIL, YOWRIE

There is a fire in this park called BRASSKNOCKER FIRETRAIL, YOWRIE. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 10.06am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 1 January 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) 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 Thu 8 Jan 2026, 7.16am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jan 2026, 9.37am

Closed areas: Wadbilliga National Park closed on eastern side due to Fire

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire. The closed areas are:

Lake Creek campground
Wadbilliga Road Drive

Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance

This fire is called Brassknocker Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.18pm

Closed areas: Kanoonah Road (north) closed due to landslip

Kanoonah Road in Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Myanba Falls Road through to the northern park boundary due to a major landslip.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park 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/gillards-campground/local-alerts

Park info

in Mimosa Rocks National Park in the South Coast region
Mimosa Rocks National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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