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Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 5.34pm to Tue 30 Dec 2025, 5.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 8.39am
Closed areas: Blackfellows Point Beach Access stairs - closed
The Access stairs / walking track to Blackfellows Point Beach remains closed due to winter storm damage. No alternative access is available to Blackfellows Point Beach.
NPWS has scheduled works to restore access by 24th December, weather permitting. Updates will be posted asap.
Visitors are asked to avoid visiting this area until works have been completed. For your safety, do not attempt to enter the closed area, Penalties apply for non-compliance
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Applies from Wed 3 Dec 2025, 9.00am to Wed 3 Dec 2025, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 9.36am
Closed areas: Planned power outage Congo Campground
There will be a temporary planned power outage at the Congo Campground on 3rd December 2025 from 9:30am until 3:30pm. This planned power outage is necessary for Essential Energy to safely carry out improvements to the electricity network in this area.
For more information about this power outage, please call Essential Energy's 24-hour Customer Contact Team on 13 20 80. Alternatively, please visit essentialenergy.com.au/outages or contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 31 Oct 2025, 3.46pm to Tue 1 Dec 2026, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 6.14pm
Other planned events: Temporary Closures: Improvements at Mimosa Rocks National Park
Improvements at Mimosa Rocks National Park
1. The National Parks and Wildlife Service is delivering a range of improvements at the popular Mimosa Rocks National Park on NSW’s South Coast, funded by the NSW and Australian Government’s Infrastructure Betterment Program.
2. The upgrades will improve flood resilience, sustainability and visitor safety across four key precincts in the park including Nelsons Beach and Aragunnu Beach, Gillards Beach and Middle Beach campgrounds.
3. Work will be completed in stages from late 2025 to December 2026, and has been scheduled outside of peak holiday times, where possible.
Visitors are advised to expect the following temporary closures:
- From December 2025 to mid-2026 - Nelsons Beach precinct including Nelsons Beach Road and carpark are closed to all access for upgrades.
- From end April to December 2026 - Gillards, Middle Beach, Aragunnu campgrounds will be closed for upgrades.
4. Alternative camping options include Picnic Point in Mimosa Rocks National Park, and Hobart Beach in Bournda National Park.
5. All other areas in Mimosa Rocks National Park will remain open to visitors during these times. Check for park closure alerts before travel at www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/mimosa-rocks-national-park.
6. The upgrades are expected to be completed at end of 2026, subject to weather and unforeseen circumstances.
For more information or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Eurobodalla NPWS Office Via Email: npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.38am
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 1 Oct 2025, 8.59am to Mon 15 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.38am
Closed areas: Shelly Beach toilets closed due to upgrade
The toilets will be closed in the Shelly Beach Day Use Area from Monday 28th October to Monday 15th December to allow for an upgrade of these facilities. Limited toilet facilities (port-a-loos) will be provided at Shelly Beach during this time. The nearest public toilets are located within the Surf Club Reserve, Moruya Surf Beach, Moruya Heads. For more information contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 6.00am to Mon 23 Feb 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 9.06am
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 25 August 2025 to Monday 23 February 2026. 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 Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Nov 2025, 8.51am
Safety alerts: Gillards Beach access steps closed until further notice
The 5 southern beach access points and the day-use steps 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 28 should use the beach access steps to the north instead which is easily accessible via a short walk.
Beach access steps for sites 28 to 39 currently remain open.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4476 0800
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 10.46am
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 Thu 7 Nov 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 8.39am
Closed areas: Wambaara/Green Bay Trail access closed until further notice
Wambaara/Green Bay 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/Green Bay 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.
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Applies from Tue 2 Jan 2024, 2.14pm to Thu 1 Jan 2026, 10.07am. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Oct 2025, 10.33am
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: Sun 28 Sep 2025, 4.50pm
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 21 Nov 2025, 8.39am
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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