Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 31 December 2025, 12.04pm
Applies from Tue 23 Dec 2025, 12.00am.
Last reviewed: Wed 31 Dec 2025, 12.04pm.
Fire bans: South coast national park fire bans
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 7 Jan 2026, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Jan 2026, 1.13am
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 8 Jan 2026, 7.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jan 2026, 7.20pm
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 Tue 23 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Dec 2025, 12.04pm
Fire bans: South coast national park fire bans
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 6.00am to Mon 23 Feb 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Dec 2025, 9.49am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 25 August 2025 to Monday 23 February 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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