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Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 4.17pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 4.32pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 1st December 2023 Sunday 30 June 2024 . The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in Bournda 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 location. 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.
Please contact the local Merimbula NPWS area office for more information on 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 24 Nov 2023, 4.42pm to Thu 14 Dec 2023, 4.43pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 4.52pm
Closed areas: Kangarutha Track - modified access
The Kianinny access to Kangarutha walking track is modified due closed areas for the construction of a pedestrian bridge of Kianinny Creek. Works will occur from Monday the 18th September to Friday 14th December 2023.
Follow all directional signs for the temporary access track and do not enter closed areas. Visitors will continue to have access to the playground, BBQs and some picnic tables at the Kianinny Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact Merimbula Office on 6495 5000.
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Applies from Sun 3 Dec 2023, 3.59pm to Fri 8 Dec 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 7.20pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation
The Tantawangalo section of South East Forests National Park will be closed to the public from 3pm on Sunday 3 December until 3pm Friday 8 December 2023 for an aerial pest control operation.
The closed areas include:
- Alexanders Hut
- Alexanders Hut campground
- Nunnock campground
- Nunnock grasslands walking tracks
- Packers Swamp
- Dragon Swamp
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.
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 Sun 3 Dec 2023, 4.37pm to Fri 8 Dec 2023, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 7.20pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation
The following sections of park will be closed to the public from 3pm Sunday 3 December until 3pm Friday 8 December 2023 for an aerial pest control operation:
- Araluen Nature Reserve
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Frogs Hole Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Berlang State Conservation Area
- Berlang campground
- Deua National Park – West of Merricumbene Fire Trail
- Bendethera Valley campground
- The Big Hole walking track
- Wyanbene campground
- South East Forest National Park – North of Snowy Mountain Highway
- Wadbilliga National Park – West of Wadbilliga road and Razorback Fire Trail
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.
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 Fri 13 Oct 2023, 1.08pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Nov 2023, 4.52pm
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
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- 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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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Nov 2023, 8.42am
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 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 8.57am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damage
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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Applies from Fri 24 Feb 2023, 12.25pm to Mon 19 Feb 2024, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 9.12am
Closed areas: South East Forests - Nungatta Predator Free Area Closure
Roads and trails closed for public access include Laings Road, Link Track, Alex Hut Fire Trail, Reef Road East, Reef Road West, Mervs East Fire Trail, Mervs West Fire Trail and Sandplot Track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Dec 2023, 5.34pm
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 Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 10.56am
Closed areas: Kanoonah Road (north) closed due to landslip
Kanoonah Road in Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Myanba Falls Road through to the northern park boundary due to a major landslip following recent heavy rainfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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