Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 17 February 2020, 11.38am
Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.45pm
to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 6.21pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2020, 11.38am.
Closed parks: Park closed - hazardous conditions and aerial pest control operation
This park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. Large fires have impacted and continue to be a risk to this park including Rockton, Border, Big Jack Mountain, Postmans trail and Bondi Fires. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as a result of the fire event.
Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 5.18pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 5.16pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 5.55pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed
This campground is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2020, 4.55pm
Closed areas: Camping not permitted
Camping, including caravans and motor-homes, will not be permitted in national parks from Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.39pm to Sun 5 Apr 2020, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2020, 4.13pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to hazardous conditions and bush fire damage
Park closed due to hazardous conditions and bush fire damage. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.35pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.35pm
Closed areas: Camping not permitted
Camping, including caravans and motor-homes, will not be permitted in this park from Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2020, 7.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2020, 12.25pm
Closed areas: Hazardous conditions - aerial pest control operation
The southern section of Ben Boyd National Park (Green Cape area) is closed due to bushfire damage and hazardous conditions. Large fires have impacted the southern section of the park including all visitor attractions, access roads, walking trails, lookout points, picnic areas and campgrounds. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as a result of the fire event.
The following Southern Ben Boyd areas are open:
- Green Cape precinct and accommodation
- Disaster Bay lookout
- Bittangabee Bay and campground
- Saltwater campground
All other visitor attractions and walking trails will remain closed for a number of months.
The Northern Pambula - Haycock section of Ben Boyd National Park, located between Merimbula and Eden, is open.
Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 4 Mar 2020, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Mar 2020, 11.28am
Closed areas: Light to Light walk and southern Ben Boyd National Park closed
Light to Light walk is closed due to hazardous conditions and bush fire damage. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
The southern part of Ben Boyd National Park is also closed for aerial pest control operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.45pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 6.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2020, 11.38am
Closed parks: Park closed - hazardous conditions and aerial pest control operation
This park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. Large fires have impacted and continue to be a risk to this park including Rockton, Border, Big Jack Mountain, Postmans trail and Bondi Fires. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as a result of the fire event.
Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Mar 2020, 2.50pm
Safety alerts: No campfires or solid fuel fires at Middle Beach campground
For visitor safety, campfires and solid fuel fires (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) are not permitted at Middle Beach campground or picnic area.
The use of gas-fired, liquid fuel and electrical appliances will be permitted where the appliance:
- is under the direct control of an adult
- placed or located in an area where there is no combustible material within 2m
- there is an adequate water supply to extinguish fire should it start next to the appliances
- and it is not a Total Fire Ban
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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