Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 2 Oct 2026, 8.31am to Thu 17 Dec 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Oct 2026, 7.49am
Closed parks: Areas closed for ground shooting for feral animal control
Areas of Budderoo National Park are closed between 6:00pm Monday 12th October 2026 and 09:00am Friday 17th December 2026 for a pest animal ground shooting operation. The closed areas are:
- Douglas Creek Trail
- Powerlines trail east of Carrington Falls
- Knights Hill precinct
This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes and feral cats will be targeted if observed during the operation.
This operation will involve night time ground shooting only. The park closure is between 6pm - 9am Monday to Thursday during this time.
Ground Shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Illawarra-Highlands area office on (02) 4887 8244.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2026, 9.03am to Mon 26 Oct 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 12.27pm
Closed areas: Beehive Point trail closed
Beehive point access road and campground will be closed to the public from 12/10/2026 until the 26/10/2026 for trail maintenance. Beehive point upper and lower campgrounds and launch points cannot be accessed by vehicle during this time.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 2.27pm
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 July 28 2025 to August 01 2027 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.
Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 18 Jul 2025, 5.36pm to Sat 31 Jul 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Oct 2026, 9.11am
Closed areas: Tallowa Dam Road is closed for major repairs until mid-2027.
Tallowa Dam Road is closed for major repairs until mid-2027.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is undertaking major repair works on a 1.5-kilometere section of the Tallowa Dam Road in Morton National Park, which was extensively damaged from flooding between 2022-2025.
Technical investigations confirm that substantial reconstruction works are required to stabilise and restore the road for safe use. Repair work is expected to start in late 2026 and be completed by mid-2027.
Until work is completed, there is no vehicle access to the Tallowa Dam from Tallowa Dam Road. Visitors can still access the area via Beehive Point or Bendeela, and the Three Views Walking Track is open.
Motorists are advised to expect an increase in heavy vehicle traffic on Tallowa Dam Road when work commences, and possible short delays during construction hours of 7am – 5pm.
The work aims to restore safe access, improve resilience to future weather events and reduce the risk of ongoing closures.
We thank the community for their patience while we undertake this essential work.
For progress update visit the webpage at: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/tallowa-dam-road-repair, or the national parks webpage for park closure alerts.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Wed 13 Jan 2027, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Sep 2026, 9.50am
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 Monday 13 July 2026 to Wednesday 13 January 2027.
The program targets target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Bait stations are located on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions. Both buried baits and Canid Pest Ejectors are used in this program.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, particularly the threatened species within these areas.
1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
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 more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
Affects 1 park and 9 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2026, 9.41am
Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre may close at short notice
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre 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.
Other areas within Budderoo National Park can also close at short notice due to severe weather conditions.
For more information, please phone the centre on 02 4236 0469.
Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 10.36am
Closed areas: Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited
Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.
The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Sep 2026, 9.01am
Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited
All access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed as there is a risk of falling from the cliff edge and severe injury or death. This includes access from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookouts and picnic areas.
Access is also closed to the top of Belmore Falls, including from the Belmore Falls Road causeway.
There is limited mobile phone reception in this area. You may not be able to call for help if you need it and access for emergency services is difficult.
The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 1.15pm
Closed areas: Camping areas closed due to flood and fire damage
Camping is closed indefinitely 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 note 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.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2026, 9.41am
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
