Applies from Sun 1 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Sun 1 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 4.18pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Affects 9 parks nearby. Show list

• Bermaguee Nature Reserve
• Biamanga National Park
• Bournda National Park
• Bournda Nature Reserve
• Mimosa Rocks National Park
• Murrah Flora Reserves
• South East Forest National Park
• Wadbilliga National Park
• Yurammie State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 2.09pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 9 parks nearby. Show list

• Bermaguee Nature Reserve
• Biamanga National Park
• Bournda National Park
• Bournda Nature Reserve
• Mimosa Rocks National Park
• Murrah Flora Reserves
• South East Forest National Park
• Wadbilliga National Park
• Yurammie State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Sep 2023, 8.40am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mimosa Rocks National Park
  • Middle Beach campground

Applies from Wed 13 Sep 2023, 3.45pm to Thu 16 Nov 2023, 3.46pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Sep 2023, 3.55pm

Other planned events: Kangarutha Track - Modified access from Kianinny Bay

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 Monday 13th November 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.  

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Bournda National Park
  • Bournda Lagoon
  • Hobart Beach campground
  • Kangarutha walking track
  • Sandy Creek loop track
  • Turingal Head picnic area
  • Wallagoot Lake picnic area and boat ramp

Applies from Tue 12 Sep 2023, 9.19am to Fri 13 Oct 2023, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.09am

Closed areas: Doughy Trail - South East Forest National Park is closed

Doughy Trail in South East Forest National Park will be closed to the public from Tuesday 12th September until Friday 13th October 2023 for bridge repair works.

For any further information please contact NPWS Merimbula on 02 64955000.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• South East Forest National Park

Applies from Thu 17 Mar 2022, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 10.14am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire recovery including Mumbulla Falls

Biamanga National Park Cultural Area and Mumbulla Creek Falls Cultural picnic area are closed until further notice due to substantial bushfire recovery works on walkways and viewing platforms.

Please follow Park signage and staff directives and do not attempt to access these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Biamanga National Park
  • Biamanga Cultural area

Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.08am

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).

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• South East Forest National Park
  • White Rock River picnic area

Applies from Fri 24 Feb 2023, 12.25pm to Mon 19 Feb 2024, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 11.08am

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• South East Forest National Park

Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 10.15am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wadbilliga National Park
  • Wadbilliga Road drive

Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Sep 2023, 12.15pm

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• South East Forest National Park