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Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 12.00pm to Fri 2 Feb 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 12.52pm
Other planned events: Other planned event: wild dog trapping
Local Land Services (LLS) is conducting a wild dog trapping program in Parma Creek Nature Reserve from Monday 23rd January 2023 to Friday 2nd February 2024.
Signs will be placed at access points to trapping locations.
Please contact the local NPWS area office or LLS office for more information.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Fri 3 Feb 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jan 2023, 1.53pm
Other planned events: Other planned event: wild dog trapping
Local Land Services (LLS) is conducting a wild dog trapping program in Brundee Swamp Nature Reserve from Monday 23rd January 2023 to Friday 3rd February 2023.
Signs will be placed at access points to trapping locations.
Please contact the local NPWS area office or LLS office for more information.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Fri 17 Feb 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jan 2023, 11.41am
Closed areas: Closed areas: Temporary walking track closures in Bomaderry Creek Regional Park
Several walking tracks on the western side of Bomaderry Creek will be closed for up to four weeks from Monday the 23rd of January 2023 to allow for walking track construction work.
The sections of track are:
- • Mossy Gully Track (between River Oak Crossing Track and Falcon Crescent Link Track)
- • The link track between Falcon Crescent Link Track and Bomaderry Access Trail
- • The entire length of Bomaderry Access Trail
While these works are taking place walkers will be unable to undertake the Mossy Gully Track as a loop walk.
Temporary on ground information and closure signage will be installed, including a map showing what walking tracks are closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jan 2023, 9.16am
Closed areas: Camping closed due to flood and fire damage
Camping is closed at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only):
- Pauls Point
- Sundeck
- Sawyers
- Burrawang
Please not that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.
Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Jan 2023, 4.54pm
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jan 2023, 9.47am
Closed areas: Minnamurra Falls walk closed
Minnamurra Falls walk is temporarily closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. The Falls walk will re-open as soon as it is safe.
The Visitor Information Centre and Lyrebird Loop walk remain open, however may close at short notice.
For further information call the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Dec 2022, 3.59pm
Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice
Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity.
NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.07am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jan 2023, 8.49am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management baiting 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 30 June 2023.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Conjola National Park
- Meroo National Park
- Murramarang National Park
- Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
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 Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jan 2023, 8.40am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between Thursday 21 October 2021 to Friday 1 September 2023 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jan 2023, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks
Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks are closed due to bushfire and storm damage. These areas are currently undergoing repairs. Do not enter the closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 22 Nov 2021, 12.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 9.52am
Safety alerts: Poor road conditions due to wet weather
Please be aware roads and tracks in Jerrawangala National Park and Parma Creek Nature Reserve are in very poor condition due to wet weather.
A 4WD vehicle is recommended and some roads may be impassable.
Works will be undertaken to repair roads when resources and weather conditions allow.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Mon 20 Mar 2023, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jan 2023, 7.52am
Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Wednesday 21 September 2022 to Monday 20 March 2023 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.
The operation will target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate, private property and Crown road reserves with permissions.
There are 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Mon 12 Sep 2022, 4.12pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 9.38am
Safety alerts: Night-time fox control along beaches
Please be aware night shooting of foxes may occur in the following beaches in the coming months to protect nesting shorebirds:
- Seven Mile Beach (Seven Mile Beach National Park)
- Commerong Island (Commerong Island Nature Reserve)
- Lake Wollumboola/ Warrain Beach (Jervis Bay National Park)
- Berrara Beach (Conjola National Park)
- Monument Beach (Conjola National Park)
- Flat Rock Beach (Conjola National Park)
- Conjola Beach (Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve)
- Buckley’s Beach (Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve)
- Pot Holes Beach (Meroo National Park)
- Wario Beach (Meroo National Park)
- Tabourie Beach (Meroo National Park)
- Termeil Beach (Meroo National Park)
- Pretty Beach (Murramarang National Park)
- Island Beach (Murramarang National Park)
- Pebbly Beach (Murramarang National Park)
- Depot Beach (Murramarang National Park)
- Durras Beach (Murramarang National Park)
Fox control is undertaken by qualified shooters in accordance to shot plans between August and March to protect endangered nesting shorebirds.
Access tracks and beach entrances will be closed and signposted prior to shooting operations. Please look out for signage stating the beach is closed if accessing these beaches after dark.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 29 Mar 2022, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jan 2023, 2.16pm
Other planned events: Flood damage and roadworks
Due to ongoing wet weather, roads and tracks in Conjola National Park are in very poor condition. As a result, some roads may be impassable and a 4WD vehicle is recommended for open roads.
The closed roads include:
- Grasstree Road
- Berrara Road
- Fishermans Rock road
- Boundary road
Roadworks will commence in October 2022 and be ongoing into 2023. Expect short delays and road closures across the parks' road network due to these roadworks.
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 26 Aug 2022, 12.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 9.37am
Closed areas: Closed trail - Hammerhead Point picnic area
The access trail to the beach from Hammerhead Point picnic area is closed until further notice due to dangerous cliff edge caused by dune erosion.
The carpark, picnic area and viewing platform remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jan 2023, 11.14am
Other planned events: Notice of herbicide treatment program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and WaterNSW will be conducting a herbicide treatment program between Tuesday 3 August 2021 and Wednesday 2 February 2022.
This treatment will mainly affect Lake Yarrunga foreshore areas along the Kangaroo River. The program involves the use of garlon 3A for the control of the weed ludwigia longifolia.
For further information, please email the NPWS Illawarra Highlands area office or call 02 4887 8244.
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