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Last reviewed: Wed 14 April 2021, 5.04pm
Applies from Tue 6 Apr 2021, 9.02am.
Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 5.04pm.
Hazard reduction burns: Hobart Beach HR
There is a fire in this park called Hobart Beach HR . Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Tue 13 Apr 2021, 9.04am.
Last reviewed: Tue 13 Apr 2021, 4.03pm.
Closed areas: Closed areas due to road works
A number of areas will be closed due to road works. These include:
- Wallagoot Boat Club
- Wallagoot picnic area and boat ramp
- Turingal Head carpark
- Turingal Head picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 7 Apr 2021, 9.58am.
Last reviewed: Wed 7 Apr 2021, 11.54am.
Closed areas: White Rock Rock and Games Bay Roads
White Rock and Games Bay Roads are closed until further notice to ensure public safety. Recent roadworks and rain have resulted in hazardous road conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5001.
Applies from Sat 3 Apr 2021, 2.30pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 1.49pm.
Closed areas: Scotts Bay area closed for hazard reduction burn
The Scotts Bay Area within Bournda National Park will be closed between Tuesday 6 April - Thursday 8 April 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5001 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Tue 9 Mar 2021, 10.18am
to Fri 23 Apr 2021, 10.18am.
Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.58am.
Closed areas: Wallagoot Lake boat club area - roadworks
The Wallagoot Lake boat club area in Bournda National Park will be closed for roadworks from Monday 22 March to Wednesday 31 March 2021. This may impact through traffic to Turingal Head. If you plan on driving in the area, please expect possible long delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jan 2021, 9.22am
to Fri 4 Jun 2021, 12.00am.
Last reviewed: Tue 16 Feb 2021, 2.47pm.
Other planned events: 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 foxes and wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Monday 4 January to Friday 4 June 2021.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Ben Boyd National Park
- Bournda National Park
- Bournda Nature Reserve
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.
For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Tue 6 Apr 2021, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 5.04pm
Hazard reduction burns: Hobart Beach HR
There is a fire in this park called Hobart Beach HR . Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 13 Apr 2021, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Apr 2021, 4.03pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to road works
A number of areas will be closed due to road works. These include:
- Wallagoot Boat Club
- Wallagoot picnic area and boat ramp
- Turingal Head carpark
- Turingal Head picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 7 Apr 2021, 11.47am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Apr 2021, 3.33pm
Closed areas: Roads closed due to rain damage
North Head area trails are closed due to damage from rain. This includes:
- Terrace Beach
- Lennards Island
- North Head track
Trails will be closed from Wednesday 7 April 2021 until remedial works are complete. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Merimbula office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 7 Apr 2021, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Apr 2021, 11.54am
Closed areas: White Rock Rock and Games Bay Roads
White Rock and Games Bay Roads are closed until further notice to ensure public safety. Recent roadworks and rain have resulted in hazardous road conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5001.
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Applies from Sat 3 Apr 2021, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 1.49pm
Closed areas: Scotts Bay area closed for hazard reduction burn
The Scotts Bay Area within Bournda National Park will be closed between Tuesday 6 April - Thursday 8 April 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5001 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sun 4 Apr 2021, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 11.21am
Safety alerts: Rain damage to Packers Swamp Road
Packers Swamp Road, south from the Snowy Mountain Highway to the entry to Nunnock Campground, is only accessible to 4WD vehicles. The road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles.
Trail condition has deteriorated due to rainfall in March 2021. Please take care and drive safely.
For more information contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 9 Mar 2021, 10.18am to Fri 23 Apr 2021, 10.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.58am
Closed areas: Wallagoot Lake boat club area - roadworks
The Wallagoot Lake boat club area in Bournda National Park will be closed for roadworks from Monday 22 March to Wednesday 31 March 2021. This may impact through traffic to Turingal Head. If you plan on driving in the area, please expect possible long delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 30 Mar 2021, 2.24pm to Fri 16 Apr 2021, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 10.36am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to tree maintenance
Some areas in the Genoa section of South East Forests National Park are closed from Monday 15 March to Friday 16 April 2021, while hazardous tree management works are undertaken.
The closed areas are:
- Laings Road
- Mervs firetrail - east and west
- Reef Road
- Alex Hut Road
- Camos Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.40pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 2.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 9.02am
Closed parks: Wadbilliga National Park closed
This park is closed due to significant bushfire and subsequent flood damage, particularly relating to bridge infrastructure. The closed areas include:
- Lake Creek campground
- Cascades campground
- Cascades walking track and viewing platform
- Tuross Falls walking track
- Wadbilliga Crossing picnic area
- Wadbilliga Road
Repair and assessment works are ongoing for bridge replacements. NPWS will be reviewing the closures in June 2021 when some areas may be able to be reopened, however it is likely that some areas will remain closed beyond this point.
Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Mon 29 Mar 2021, 10.14am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 10.15am
Closed areas: Roads closed for maintenance works
The roads to visitor areas within Mimosa Rocks National Park will be closed from Monday 19 April to Thursday 17 June 2021 for road maintenance. This includes:
- Aragunnu Road
- Picnic Point Road (including part of Wapengo Lake Road from the private property gate)
- Bithry Inlet Road (Penders Road)
- Middle Beach Road
- Gillards Road
- Nelson Lake Road / Nelson Beach Road
The roadworks will depend on the weather conditions during this time. It's a good idea to call ahead before travelling to Mimosa Rocks National Park to check for any closures or delays. These closures may be extended with an extension posted as soon as possible. These works are necessary to repair the road surface and drainage to ensure the roads provide suitable visitor access. Notification signs and temporary closures will be placed on each road until the works are completed.
For safety reasons, visitor access is prohibited to all closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please 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 Fri 19 Mar 2021, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 4.38pm
Closed areas: Cowdroys Road closed
Cowdroys Road remains closed following a severe weather event that occurred over a number of days from 19th March 2021. The closure is in place to protect the road surface from vehicle damage. This area will be reopened once the road surface has dried and is stable for traffic. Further rainfall may result in this closure being extended, and any changes will be posted as soon as possible.
This road closure does not affect access to Gillards campground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Eurobodalla area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Mon 21 Dec 2020, 1.09pm to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 1.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Mar 2021, 5.08pm
Closed parks: Park closed for bushfire recovery
Biamanga National Park is closed due to substantial bushfire recovery works until at least June 2021.
Do not enter these areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Tue 16 Mar 2021, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Mar 2021, 1.03pm
Closed areas: Green Cape Road Re-opened
Green Cape Road has been reopened. Slippery conditions may be encountered, proceed with caution. For further information please contact NPWS Merimbula on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Mar 2021, 10.05am
Safety alerts: No campfires or solid fuel fires at 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 Wed 17 Feb 2021, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 4.15pm
Closed areas: Wog Way closure
Wog Way in South East Forest National Park is closed. Access to Waratah Gully campground is open. Campground access is only via the northern end of Wog Way.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 12.54pm
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 6 Jan 2021, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Mar 2021, 2.59pm
Closed areas: Hergartys Bay campground closed
Hegartys Bay remote campground is closed due to fire damage and rehabilitation works.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jan 2021, 9.22am to Fri 4 Jun 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Feb 2021, 2.47pm
Other planned events: 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 foxes and wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Monday 4 January to Friday 4 June 2021.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Ben Boyd National Park
- Bournda National Park
- Bournda Nature Reserve
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.
For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jan 2021, 9.58am to Fri 4 Jun 2021, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Feb 2021, 2.47pm
Other planned events: 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 foxes and wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Monday 4 January to Friday 4 June 2021.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Gulaga National Park
- Mimosa Rocks 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.
For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Sat 30 Jan 2021, 2.10pm. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Mar 2021, 10.04am
Safety alerts: Wet weather road condition advice
Roads in Mimosa Rocks National Park may become wet and slippery following rainfall or thunderstorms. Some sections of these roads may become temporarily impassable to 2WD vehicles without warning due to rain, thunderstorms or vehicle damage. Access will be affected until conditions improve.
Roads that may be affected include:
- Aragannu Road
- Middle Beach Road
- Gillards Road
- Bithry Inlet Road
- Nelson Lake Road
- All other dirt roads within the park
Plan you trip:
- Always check the NSW National Parks alerts page for up to date information on closed parks and safety alerts
- Check the weather forecast before setting out and during your visit/stay. Consider altering or delay your trip if weather conditions change.
- Tell family or friends where you are going and when you expect to return and let them know you have returned.
- Know your vehicle limits before you travel. Consider getting NRMA roadside assistance before you go or call 1311 22.
- Take enough supplies for your visit/stay and take extra supplies to cover unexpected delays. This includes a first aid kit, warm clothing/blankets, food, water and medications.
- Download apps- The Emergency Plus app will help you contact emergency services. Use the Fires Near Me app to check for bushfires in NSW before you go and during your trip, especially in summer. Please note these apps only work when you have mobile reception.
If conditions deteriorate roads within the park (including those accessing visitor areas and camping grounds) may be closed to traffic at short notice.
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 4 Oct 2020, 9.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2020, 9.31am
Closed areas: Detour via Waratah Road South
Waratah Road North in South East Forests National Park is closed due to planned bridge works. You can still access Pheasants Peak track head via Waratah Road South off Coolangubra Forest Way. Detour signs are in place around the closed section of Waratah Road North. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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