Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 8 March 2024, 11.23am
Applies from Sun 17 Mar 2024, 2.00pm
to Fri 22 Mar 2024, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 8 Mar 2024, 11.23am.
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation
The following parks, reserves and areas will be closed from 2pm Sunday 17th of March until 2pm Friday 22nd of March 2024 for an aerial pest control operation:
- Beowa National Park, Including the Light to Light walk, Green Cape Lighthouse, Bittangabee campground and Saltwater campground
- Nadgee Nature Reserve, Including the Nadgee Wilderness Walk
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. Please follow directions from NPWS officers and NPWS authorised contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
Applies from Mon 22 Jan 2024, 12.58pm
to Fri 31 May 2024, 12.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 6 Mar 2024, 10.07am.
Safety alerts: Increase of ticks at Saltwater Creek campground
There has been a reported increase of tick bites at Saltwater Creek campground. Please take appropriate precautions to prevent tick bites such as insect repellent and regular tick checks, and bring tick freeze spray to treat any ticks.
Further guidance about tick bite treatment can be found on the Health Direct website. For more information, contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Sun 17 Mar 2024, 2.00pm to Fri 22 Mar 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Mar 2024, 11.23am
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation
The following parks, reserves and areas will be closed from 2pm Sunday 17th of March until 2pm Friday 22nd of March 2024 for an aerial pest control operation:
- Beowa National Park, Including the Light to Light walk, Green Cape Lighthouse, Bittangabee campground and Saltwater campground
- Nadgee Nature Reserve, Including the Nadgee Wilderness Walk
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. Please follow directions from NPWS officers and NPWS authorised contractors.
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 Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.24am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2024, 9.58am
Safety alerts: Davidson Whaling Station - Southern Trail temporary closure
The Southern access trail at Davidson Whaling Station is temporarily closed to public access due to the presence of asbestos and the risk to public safety. The southern access trail is closed until remediation works are completed. Penalties apply for entering closed areas. For further information contact Merimbula NPWS Office on 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 8 Dec 2023, 2.21pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Mar 2024, 8.52am
Closed areas: Light to Light walk
Light to Light walk is currently closed between Saltwater Creek and Bittangabee Bay until late May 2024 to allow for track upgrades. These closures will impact plans to complete the return-walk. This closure will not affect Saltwater Creek or Bittangabee campgrounds.
If you're booking your walk through a licensed tour operator, you can expect that these operators are being regularly informed by NPWS, so that track closure impacts can be planned for and managed.
Please monitor NPWS alerts for track closures, be prepared to modify your itinerary while track upgrades are being completed and consider transport options to divert around closed sections of the walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 18 Jan 2024, 8.59am to Fri 31 May 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Feb 2024, 11.48am
Closed areas: Jewfish Walk - Nadgee Nature Reserve
The Jewfish walk is currently closed until May 2024 to allow for bushfire recovery works and track upgrades. Please follow the directions on closure signs and do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non- compliance. For further information contact Merimbula NPWS Office on 6495 5000
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Applies from Fri 13 Oct 2023, 1.08pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Feb 2024, 9.00am
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
- Deua National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
- 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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