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Gulaga creation experience

Gulaga National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 4 December 2024, 9.15am

Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Dec 2024, 9.15am.

Closed areas: Wambaara Trail access closed until further notice

Wambaara Trail is closed to public access from the junction of Wallaga Trail and Wambaara Trail until further notice. There will be no public access to Wallaga Lake from Wambaara Trail until completion of works along this trail. 

Road closure signs will be in place and Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Dec 2024, 9.18am

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 Mon 21 Oct 2024, 7.00am to Fri 13 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2024, 2.52pm

Closed areas: New England Fire Trail and Murrabrine Mountain Trail Closed

New England Fire Trail and Murrabrine Mountain Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed for road maintenance from Monday 21 October to Friday 13 December 2024.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 20 Nov 2024, 4.18pm to Mon 6 Jan 2025, 4.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2024, 11.56am

Closed areas: Six Mile boardwalk closed

The Six Mile Creek Walk and lookout in South East Forest National Park are currently closed during rebuilding works. Penalties apply for non-compliance. The site is expected to reopen on Monday 16 December 2024. Six Mile Creek Campground remains open. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2024, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.37am

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 sections of Araluen Road causing long delays to motorists.

Delays of up to an hour are scheduled from Thursday 14th November to 27th June 2025 between 7am to 6pm. This may have impact accessing the following campgrounds from Moruya - 

- Bakers Flat Campground

- Dry Creek Campground

- Deua River campground

More information regarding the works can be found by visiting Live Traffic NSW | Incident Details.  Access via the Kings Highway is suggested as an alternate route to avoid delays during this time. 

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Applies from Wed 22 Mar 2023, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 3.50pm

Safety alerts: Blackfellows Point road works

Following a landslip, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently working to repair Blackfellows Point Road in Eurobodalla National Park. The road remains open, but temporary barriers are in place to restrict access to the affected areas.

Rough or slippery road surfaces are likely to be encountered. Please drive safely by reducing speed, proceeding with caution and follow the directions of road signs.

For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4476 0800.

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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.39am

Safety alerts: Gillards Beach access steps closed until further notice

The 4 southern beach access points at Gillards Campground are currently closed due to severe erosion. Successive large seas have removed large amounts of sand from the beach resulting in these access points being unusable.

Park users staying in sites 1 to 17 should use the beach access steps to the north instead which is easily accessible via a short walk.

Beach access steps for sites 19 to 39 currently remain open.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4476 0800

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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 10.47am

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 30 September 2024 to Monday 31 March 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 21 Oct 2024, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Nov 2024, 9.52am

Closed areas: Jessops Creek Trail Closed

Jessops Creek Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed until further notice due to significant storm damage. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 30 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2024, 8.49am

Other planned events: Road Delays - South East Forest National Park

Expect short delays on roads in South East Forest National Park from Monday 30 September 2024 to Friday 28 February 2025. Roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, contractors and NPWS staff.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 3.07pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing until Thursday 20 March 2025 in the following areas:

  • Tallaganda National Park
  • Tallaganda State Conservation Area
  • Gourock National Park

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.

For further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Tue 2 Jan 2024, 2.14pm to Thu 1 Jan 2026, 10.07am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 12.08pm

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 NSW Office of Water - Real Time Water Data (waternsw.com.au) before setting out.

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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 8.46am

Safety alerts: Bingi Dreaming track - Closed and open coastal lakes and lagoons

Bingi Dreaming track crosses openings to several Intermittently Closed and Open Coastal Lakes and Lagoons (ICOLLS). Openings of these lakes and lagoons are often unpredictable and can be quite dramatic. Please be aware that although lakes are usually only open for short periods (weeks), they can be impassable when open.

The Coila Lake opening is at the southern end of Bingi Dreaming track. Please check if this lake is open before you set out. If the opening is impassable, you won't be able to access the village of Tuross to complete the walk.

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Applies from Wed 12 Jun 2024, 12.58pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 7.52am

Closed areas: Yankee Gap Fire Trail closure

The following areas are closed from 12/6/2024 to 31/12/2024 due to flood damaged bridges on:

 

  • Yankee Gap Fire Trail.


 

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through 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).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 7.53am

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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

 

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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Sep 2024, 10.01am

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: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 10.57am

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/guided-tours/gulaga-creation-experience/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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