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Wadbilliga Road drive

Wadbilliga National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 27 June 2025, 3.11pm

Applies from Fri 27 Jun 2025, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 3.11pm.

Closed areas: Areas closed due to trees down following severe weather.

Severe weather has brought trees down across Wadbilliga Road.  The road is blocked between the Tuross River and Lake Creek Campground.  

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1.06pm to Thu 10 Jul 2025, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1.24pm

Closed areas: Campground Closed due to severe weather

The following campgrounds are closed from 02/07/2025 till 10/07/2025 due to severe weather:

 

Deua National Park

  • Bendethera Valley Campground
  • Dry Creek Campground
  • Bakers Flat Campground
  • Deua River Campground
  • Wyanbene Campground
  • Berlang Campground
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Wadbilliga National Park

  • Lake Creek Campground
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Eurobodalla National Park

  • Brou Lake Campground

 

Many creek crossings, roads and trails are closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park.

All areas will be assessed and re-opened when safe to do so. This alert may be extended if hazardous conditions continue beyond the planned re-opening time.

 

Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 4476 0800 or via email at npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 12.51pm to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 1.33pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 3 March 2025 to Monday 29 September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and will take place in:

  • Araluen Nature Reserve
  • Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
  • Beowa National Park
  • Berlang State Conservation Area
  • Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
  • Bournda National Park
  • Bournda Nature Reserve
  • Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
  • Deua National Park
  • Eurobodalla 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

Signs will be placed at the entry to 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 Mon 12 May 2025, 4.07pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 8.33am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 12th May 2025 to 31st July 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs, and foxes.

The program will take place in Kybeyan Nature Reserve, Kybyeyan State Conservation Area, Dangelong Nature Reserve, and surrounding NPWS Part 11 Lands.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

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 NPWS Jindabyne area office for more information on 02 6450 5600.

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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2024, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 9.24am

Other planned events: Roadworks on Araluen Road impacting access to Deua River Campgrounds

Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC) have advised they are undertaking road stabilisation works along multiple sections of Araluen Road causing long delays and required detours to motorists. The works require intermittent full closures at various points along the road.

 

These closures may impact how campgrounds along the road are accessed, with these works programmed through to the end of July 2025. During periods of total closures, the following campgrounds will need to be accessed via the Araluen road from Braidwood to the west - 

- Bakers Flat Campground

- Dry Creek Campground

- Deua River campground

Further current information regarding the current state of works can be found by visiting Live Traffic NSW | Incident Details, including any road closures on Araluen road and associated detours that may be required across this time as scheduled by Eurobodalla Shire Council. 

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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 10.01am

Safety alerts: Trailer access prohibited on some fire trails

The use of trailers is prohibited on the following trails in Deua National Park:

  • Dampier Mountain trail
  • Oulla Creek trail
  • Minuma Range trail
  • Merricumbene trail
  • Mongamula trail
  • Dry Creek trail

It is an offence to tow trailers on these trails. The penalty for towing trailers on these trails is a $300 penalty infringement notice, or higher if the matter is taken to court.

Trailer access to Bendethera is available from Moruya via Little Sugarloaf Road and Bendethera trail. From Braidwood, this increases travel time by about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

For more information see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/deua-national-park/visitor-info#Getting-there-and-parking 

 

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Applies from Tue 2 Jan 2024, 2.14pm to Thu 1 Jan 2026, 10.07am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.12am

Safety alerts: River crossing to access Big Hole walking track - extreme caution advised

Access to The Big Hole walking track requires a river crossing of the Shoalhaven River.

During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossing may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly.

NPWS advises walkers to plan ahead and check the river levels in real time at https://realtimedata.waternsw.com.au/water.stm?ppbm=215008%7C215_SHOALHAVEN%7CSURFACE_WATER&rs&1&rslf_org   before setting out.

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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 10.16am

Closed areas: Bendethera Caves Walking Track and Caves Access is Closed

Bendethera Caves walking track and caves access is closed until further notice due to ongoing bushfire and flood recovery works - all track markers were destroyed by fire. It's dangerous to walk off designated tracks in Karst areas. Please do not enter this area, follow the directions on closure signs and do not enter any cordoned-off areas.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.

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Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 9.32am

Safety alerts: Bendethera Valley Campground - Safety Alert

Please use extreme caution if traversing the river crossings and check weather conditions regularly prior to your trip in this area.

During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossings in to the Bendethera Valley campgrounds may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river in vehicles to access the campgrounds during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly. It is never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. You should check the weather forecast and NPWS website for advice prior to setting out to this remote campground, and if severe weather is forecast, reconsider your trip.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

 

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/4wd-touring-routes/wadbilliga-road-drive/local-alerts

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