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Applies from Tue 22 Nov 2022, 2.06pm to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 2.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 12.15pm
Other planned events: Severs Beach and Haycock Point weed treatment program
NPWS will be undertaking a weed control program at Severs Beach and Haycock Point from Wednesday 23 November to Friday 9 December 2022.
The program will be targeting arum lily and involve the use of Metsulfuron methyl, Picloram and Aminopyralid.
Visitor areas will remain open and signage will be in place to indicate where and when work is being undertaken.
For more information contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Tue 29 Nov 2022, 12.28pm to Mon 17 Apr 2023, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 12.09pm
Closed areas: Lennard's Island walking track and carpark closure
Lennard's Island walking track and carpark will be closed from Monday 16 January 2023 to Monday 17 April 2023 due to upgrade works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 1 Dec 2022, 1.03pm to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 11.50am
Safety alerts: Severs Beach boardwalk track partial closure
Severs Beach boardwalk track is only partially open for public access due to lifting boards.
A detour track has been put in place until repairs can be completed. Take care and walk safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Tue 29 Nov 2022, 9.30am to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 11.48am
Closed areas: Edrom Road closure
Edrom Road will be closed by Forestry Corporation NSW from 9.30am to 11.30am on Friday 16 December 2022.
Please align travel plans into and out of Beowa National Park South precinct outside of these times, to avoid this 2hr delay. Beowa National Park will remain open. Check other closures for individual visitor sites.
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Applies from Mon 5 Dec 2022, 9.00am to Wed 8 Feb 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Dec 2022, 2.40pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program in this park, using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Monday 5 December 2022 until Wednesday 8 February 2023. Baiting will be conducted in:
- Dangelong Nature Reserve
- Wadjan Nature Reserve
- Kybeyan Nature Reserve
- Kybeyan State Conservation Area
These areas are located within the East Monaro/Central South coast Wild Dog Management Plan.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. For further information please call the Jindabyne NPWS office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 9.18am to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 11.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 11.32am
Closed areas: Hegartys Bay campground closed
Hegartys Bay remote campground is closed until further notice due to fire damage and rehabilitation works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 3.22pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 11.12am
Closed areas: Tuross Falls walking track closed
Tuross Falls walking track is closed. Planning and works are underway to replace damaged infrastructure.
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Applies from Tue 21 Dec 2021, 3.56pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 11.11am
Safety alerts: Bittangabee Storehouse closed
The historic storehouse at Bittangabee Bay is closed for safety reasons, until restoration works are complete.
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Applies from Wed 9 Nov 2022, 8.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 9.17am
Closed areas: Road closures for annual road maintenance grading
Some roads in Mimosa Rocks National Park will be closed to all visitors for short periods from Monday 14 November to Saturday 3 December 2022. This is due to the annual road grading program. Traffic control signs and barriers will be in place. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. The affected roads are:
- Gillards Road - closed from 28 November
- Aragunnu Road - works completed, drive to road conditions
- Picnic Point Road - works completed, drive to road conditions
- Bithry Inlet Road (Part Penders Road) - works completed, drive to road conditions
- Myer House access - works completed, drive to road conditions
- Middle Beach Road - works completed, drive to road conditions
- Nelsons Beach Road - works completed, drive to road conditions
Please follow all signs and directions from NPWS staff and their contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Narooma office on 02 4476 0800 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 19 Sep 2022, 3.38pm to Wed 21 Dec 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 2.20pm
Closed areas: Boyds Tower precinct closed for upgrades
The Boyds Tower precinct will be closed from Monday 21 February 2022 until December 2022 for upgrades.
Light to Light walk will remain open. Boyds Tower will reopen in December 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Tue 14 Jun 2022, 9.00am to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 8.29am
Closed areas: Bittangabee Bay campground and picnic area closed
Bittangabee campground and picnic area is closed from Tuesday 14 June to Thursday 15 December 2022 for upgrades.
This closure is weather-dependent and may be extended. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Tue 29 Nov 2022, 12.24pm to Mon 16 Jan 2023, 12.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 12.28pm
Safety alerts: Lennard's Island Car Park & Walking Track - Planned Work
Lennard's Island Walking Track and car park. Work is underway to upgrade the walking track. One car park space is closed to public for material storage. Workers will be present on the walking track and carpark.
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Applies from Fri 25 Nov 2022, 11.31am to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Dec 2022, 10.55am
Closed areas: Bega Swamp closed for ground pest control operation
The Bega Swamp section of Wadbilliga National Park and South East Forest National Park will be closed from 1am, Monday 12 December to 11pm Friday 16 December 2022 for a ground pest control operation.
- This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
- Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes and wild dogs will be targeted if observed during the operation.
This operation will involve ground shooting of deer at dusk and dawn. Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 2.59pm
Safety alerts: Fire ban - 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
- The appliance is 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
- It is not a Total Fire Ban.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, 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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Applies from Mon 21 Nov 2022, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 8.49am
Other planned events: Roadworks at Saltwater Creek campground
NPWS Field staff will be completing potholing roadworks at Saltwater Creek campground from Monday 29 November to Thursday 1 December 2023.
Please note the campground will remain open to campers but there will be some machinery noise whilst works are being completed.
For further information please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 2 Nov 2022, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 8.48am
Safety alerts: Bournda Lagoon opened - Bournda Lagoon loop impacted
Bournda Lagoon has opened to the sea. Bournda Lagoon walk may not be completed as a loop. Do not attempt to cross flooded waters.
For further information please contact Merimbula National Parks office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 8 Apr 2022, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Oct 2022, 4.11pm
Closed areas: Fire trail closed due to weather damage
Mount Dromedary fire trail is closed to all vehicle access from Tuesday 12 April 2022 until further notice, due to extensive trail damage and sink holes caused by prolonged rain.
Repairs are underway and the fire trail will open when it is safe to do so. Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 8.26am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 8.48am
Safety alerts: Wallagoot Lake opened - Kangarutha Track inaccessible from Bournda Beach
Wallagoot Lake has opened to the sea. The Kangarutha Track is now inaccessible from Bournda Beach. Do not attempt to cross flooded waters. For further information please contact Merimbula National Parks Office on 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 21 Oct 2022, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 2.55pm
Safety alerts: Shark encounters - Gillards Beach
Recent shark encounters have occurred within the in-shore area at Gillards Beach adjacent to the Gillards Beach campground. Please be cautious. In an emergency, ring Triple Zero (000).
Visit this page for beach safety tips that will help you stay safe in the water when visiting NSW national parks.
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Applies from Tue 9 Aug 2022, 9.05am to Wed 8 Feb 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 9.37am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between 9 August 2022 until 8 February 2023. These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, aimed at minimising the impacts of these animals on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be conducted in Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah Wild Dog Plan Areas. This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park;
- Thredbo Valley
- Moonbah
- Ingebyra
- Paupong
- Numbla Vale
- Corrowong
Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. 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 the Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.01am to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 8.35am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 1 July to Saturday 31 December 2022.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Araleun Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature reserve
- Beowa National Park, formerly Ben Boyd National Park
- Deua National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Gulaga 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
There will be signs at all baiting locations.
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 in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled 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 6 Apr 2022, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 2.18pm
Closed areas: Wadbilliga Road closed west of Lake Creek campground
Wadbilliga Road drive west of Lake Creek campground is closed until further notice.
This is due to significant road damage following repeated severe weather events and widespread flooding. Please follow park signage and staff directives and do not attempt to enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 17 Mar 2022, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 2.19pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire recovery
Biamanga National Park Cultural Area and Mumbulla Creek Falls Cultural picnic area are closed until further notice due to substantial bushfire recovery works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Jul 2022, 7.57am
Safety alerts: Tuross Falls Road - 4WD only
Due to recent high rainfall and storm damage, Tuross Falls road is currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles. 4WD access only for:
- Cascades campground
- Cascades walking track and viewing platform
- Tuross Falls walking track
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Jul 2022, 9.01am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damange
Some areas in this park remain closed due to bushfire damage. Do not enter closed sections of the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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