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Applies from Mon 19 Sep 2022, 3.38pm to Wed 21 Dec 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Dec 2022, 3.40pm
Closed areas: Boyds Tower precinct closed for upgrades
The Boyds Tower precinct will be closed from February 2022 until late December 2022 for upgrades.
Light to Light walk will remain open. Boyds Tower will reopen in late December 2022.
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 Tue 22 Nov 2022, 2.06pm to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 2.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 12.15pm
Other planned events: Severs Beach and Haycock Point weed treatment program
NPWS will be undertaking a weed control program at Severs Beach and Haycock Point from Wednesday 23 November to Friday 9 December 2022.
The program will be targeting arum lily and involve the use of Metsulfuron methyl, Picloram and Aminopyralid.
Visitor areas will remain open and signage will be in place to indicate where and when work is being undertaken.
For more information contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 1 Dec 2022, 1.03pm to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 11.50am
Safety alerts: Severs Beach boardwalk track partial closure
Severs Beach boardwalk track is only partially open for public access due to lifting boards.
A detour track has been put in place until repairs can be completed. Take care and walk safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Tue 22 Mar 2022, 3.32pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 11.18am
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 Sun 5 Dec 2021, 4.55pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 11.10am
Closed areas: Jew Fish Boardwalk closure
Jewfish Boardwalk was burnt during the 2019/2020 bushfire season and is closed. Reconstruction is planned for 2022.
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Applies from Thu 1 Dec 2022, 7.29am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 7.29am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Dec 2022, 7.30am
Closed areas: Summerells Fire trail closed
Summerells Fire Trail is closed to vehicles from 1 December 2022 to 31 January 2023. Storm / water damage has made the road unsafe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 64585960
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Applies from Fri 25 Nov 2022, 11.31am to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Dec 2022, 10.55am
Closed areas: Bega Swamp closed for ground pest control operation
The Bega Swamp section of Wadbilliga National Park and South East Forest National Park will be closed from 1am, Monday 12 December to 11pm Friday 16 December 2022 for a ground pest control operation.
- 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 wild dogs will be targeted if observed during the operation.
This operation will involve ground shooting of deer at dusk and dawn. 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 Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 21 Nov 2022, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 8.49am
Other planned events: Roadworks at Saltwater Creek campground
NPWS Field staff will be completing potholing roadworks at Saltwater Creek campground from Monday 29 November to Thursday 1 December 2023.
Please note the campground will remain open to campers but there will be some machinery noise whilst works are being completed.
For further information please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 2 Nov 2022, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Dec 2022, 2.00pm
Safety alerts: Bournda Lagoon opened - Bournda Lagoon loop impacted
Bournda Lagoon has opened to the sea. Bournda Lagoon walk may not be completed as a loop. Do not attempt to cross flooded waters.
For further information please contact Merimbula National Parks office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 8.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Dec 2022, 2.00pm
Safety alerts: Wallagoot Lake opened - Kangarutha Track inaccessible from Bournda Beach
Wallagoot Lake has opened to the sea. The Kangarutha Track is now inaccessible from Bournda Beach. Do not attempt to cross flooded waters. For further information please contact Merimbula National Parks Office on 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.01am to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 8.35am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 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 Friday 1 July to Saturday 31 December 2022.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Araleun Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature reserve
- Beowa National Park, formerly Ben Boyd National Park
- Deua National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Gulaga 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
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 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Oct 2022, 9.21am
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 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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