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Applies from Mon 15 Aug 2022, 12.00am to Fri 2 Sep 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Aug 2022, 9.54am
Closed areas: Wangarabelle Road closure due to bridge works
Wangarabelle Road in South East Forests National Park will be closed from Monday 15 August to Friday 2 September 2022 while bridge work is taking place. Alternate routes for through traffic to and from Victoria include:
- Cann Valley/Monaro Highway north of Cann River or,
- Imlay Road, south of Eden.
Once work is complete the road will be reopened to the public. Signs, site fencing and barriers will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 15 Aug 2022, 12.00am to Fri 2 Sep 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Aug 2022, 9.43am
Closed areas: Waalimma Road closure due to bridge works
Waalimma Road in South East Forests National Park will be closed from Monday 15 August to Friday 2 September 2022 while bridge work is taking place. Waalimma campground and picnic area will be closed due to these works.
The road will be reopened to the public once works are complete. Signs, site fencing and barriers will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 15 Aug 2022, 12.00am to Fri 9 Sep 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 5.35pm
Closed areas: Mataganah Road closure due to bridge works
Mataganah Road in South East Forests National Park will be closed from Monday 15 August to Friday 9 September 2022 while bridge work is taking place. No visitor areas are closed due to these works.
Once work is complete the road will be reopened. Signs, site fencing and barriers will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 15 Aug 2022, 8.51am to Fri 16 Sep 2022, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Aug 2022, 9.06am
Closed areas: City Rock walking track closed for repairs
The City Rock walking track is closed for repairs from Monday 15 August 2022 to Friday 16 September 2022.
For more information contact NPWS Merimbula Office on 02 6495 5000
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Applies from Tue 14 Jun 2022, 9.00am to Thu 8 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 1.24pm
Closed areas: Bittangabee Bay campground and picnic area closed for upgrades
Bittangabee campground and picnic area is closed between Tuesday 14 June and Thursday 22 September 2022 for upgrades.
This closure is weather-dependent and may be extended. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 17 Mar 2022, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jul 2022, 3.37pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire recovery
Biamanga National Park Cultural Area and Mumbulla Creek Falls Cultural picnic area are closed until further notice due to substantial bushfire recovery works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Thu 17 Feb 2022, 3.22pm to Mon 19 Sep 2022, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Aug 2022, 8.30am
Closed areas: Boyds Tower precinct closed for upgrades
The Boyds Tower precinct will be closed from Monday 21 February until August 2022 for upgrades.
Light to Light walk will remain open. For further information please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 18 Jul 2022, 11.00am to Mon 22 Aug 2022, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Aug 2022, 11.49am
Closed areas: Kingfisher Road closure
Kingfisher Road in South East Forest National Park will be closed from Monday 18 July to Monday 22 August 2022 while bridge work is taking place. No visitor areas are closed due to these works.
Once work is complete the road will be reopened to the public. Signs, site fencing and barriers will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.01am to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Jul 2022, 9.01am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 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 31 December 2022.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Gulaga National Park
- Kooraban NP
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- South East Forest National Park (Yowaka Section)
- Ben Boyd National Park
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 Fri 3 Jun 2022, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Jul 2022, 7.57am
Safety alerts: Tuross Falls Road - 4WD only
Due to recent high rainfall and storm damage, Tuross Falls road is currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles. 4WD access only for:
- Cascades campground
- Cascades walking track and viewing platform
- Tuross Falls walking track
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 21 Dec 2021, 3.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 5.49pm
Safety alerts: Bittangabee Storehouse closed
The historic storehouse at Bittangabee Bay is closed for safety reasons, until restoration works are complete.
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Applies from Fri 13 May 2022, 4.12pm to Mon 17 Oct 2022, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 4.22pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management 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 wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Monday 16 May to Friday 17 October 2022.
The baited parks and reserves include:
- South East Forests National Park
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
- Wadbilliga National Park
There will be signs at the entry to 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.
For further information call the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Jul 2022, 9.01am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damange
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 Wed 4 May 2022, 10.11am to Sun 6 Nov 2022, 10.13am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 11.33am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a continuous and ongoing baiting program from Thursday 5 May 2022 to Friday 4 November 2022 in Bournda National Park and Bournda Nature Reserve.
The program will use manufactured, fresh meat and canid pest ejector’s containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
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 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 please call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 14 Apr 2022, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Apr 2022, 2.32pm
Safety alerts: Wog Way temporary closure
Wog Way is closed from Kanoonah Road in the north through to the park boundary in the south. Above average rainfall in March and April has caused deterioration of the road surface with a section becoming very boggy and unsuitable for vehicles. Coolangubra Forest Way provides alternative access for park visitors travelling to Waratah Campground or Pheasants Peak from Imlay Road.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Apr 2022, 12.23pm
Closed areas: Wadbilliga Road and Lake Creek campground closed due to impacts from ongoing weather events.
The following areas are closed from Wednesday 6th April 2022 until further notice due to impacts from severe weather events and widespread flooding:
- Wadbilliga Road
- Lake Creek campground
Many creek crossings are impassable, and road conditions are slippery and unstable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. 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 Thu 9 Dec 2021, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Apr 2022, 3.11pm
Closed areas: Cowdroys Road closed due to wet weather
Cowdroys Road is closed due to wet weather and unsafe access conditions.
The road will re-open when safe to do so. Please check back for updates. This closure doesn't affect access to Gillards campground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 1 Mar 2022, 4.33pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Apr 2022, 12.17pm
Safety alerts: Northern section of Mumbulla Creek Road 4WD only
Due to forecast heavy rainfall the northern section of Mumbulla Creek Road is 4WD only from 500m south of Wyuna trail to Tee-ridge Road.
Mumbulla Creek Road has recently been graded and some sections of this road may become temporarily impassable to vehicles due to rain, thunderstorms and vehicle damage to the road surface.
Please avoid this area until the road dries out. This closure does not affect residents of Mumbulla Creek Road as they can access their property from Dr George Mountain Road.
Please note that Biamanga Cultural Area (Mumbulla Creek Falls) is closed. Please do not not drive on Mumbulla Creek Road in an attempt to access a closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further 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 Tue 15 Mar 2022, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Apr 2022, 12.17pm
Safety alerts: Mumbulla Creek Road - Access restricted
The section of the Mumbulla Creek Road road within 500m of the Dr George Mountain Road intersection has become boggy from water saturation and may become temporarily impassable to some vehicles.
Residents should drive with care, follow onsite directional signs and where possible, minimise use of the road during this time whilst urgent repairs to maintain access are being carried out.
Large or heavy vehicles should not use this road at this time. Visitors should avoid this area until the road dries out and road repairs are completed. Please note that Biamanga Cultural Area (Mumbula Creek Falls) is closed. Please do not not drive on Mumbulla Creek Road in an attempt to access a closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further 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 Sun 3 Apr 2022, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Sun 3 Apr 2022, 9.14am
Safety alerts: Light to Light walking track - Dangerous conditions
Light to Light walking track creek crossings at the northern and southern ends of Saltwater Creek Beach, and Bittangabee Bay are hazardous due to sea surge.
Remember, it’s never safe to walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through these areas in this park.
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).
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Mar 2022, 4.01pm
Closed areas: Hegartys Bay campground closed
Hegartys Bay remote campground is closed until further notice due to fire damage and rehabilitation works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 3.22pm to Wed 22 Mar 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jun 2022, 9.18am
Closed areas: Tuross Falls walking track closed
Tuross Falls walking track is closed. Planning and works are underway to replace damaged infrastructure.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Mar 2022, 5.09pm
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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Applies from Tue 22 Mar 2022, 3.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jun 2022, 9.17am
Closed areas: Doughy Trail bridge closed
Doughy Trail bridge is closed until further notice due to significant safety concerns.
Do not attempt to use the bridge. Please follow safety signage and directions from staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 13 Dec 2021, 1.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Jan 2022, 4.10pm
Other planned events: Mowarry Point Trail closed to vehicles
Mowarry Point Trail closed to vehicle access from Walkers Rock intersection due to recent rain events.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jan 2022, 6.53am
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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