Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.35pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 6.38pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed

This campground is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 4 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Ben Boyd National Park
  • Bittangabee campground
  • Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages
  • Saltwater Creek campground
• Bournda National Park
  • Hobart Beach campground
• Nadgee Nature Reserve
• South East Forests National Park
  • Alexanders Hut campground
  • Nunnock campground

Applies from Wed 4 Mar 2020, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 6.37pm

Closed areas: Light to Light walk and southern Ben Boyd National Park closed

Light to Light walk is closed due to hazardous conditions and bush fire damage. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Ben Boyd National Park
  • Bittangabee Bay to Green Cape walking track
  • Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek walking track
  • Boyds Tower walking track
  • Light to Light walk
  • Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay walking track

Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.45pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 6.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 6.36pm

Closed parks: Park closed - hazardous conditions

This park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. Large fires have impacted and continue to be a risk to this park including Rockton, Border, Big Jack Mountain, Postmans trail and Bondi Fires. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as a result of the fire event.

Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 7 parks nearby. Show list

• Bell Bird Creek Nature Reserve
• Eagles Claw Nature Reserve
• Egan Peaks Nature Reserve
• Mount Imlay National Park
• Nadgee Nature Reserve
• South East Forests National Park
• Yurammie State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2020, 7.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 6.34pm

Closed areas: Hazardous conditions - Bush fire damage

The southern section of Ben Boyd National Park (Green Cape area) is closed due to bushfire damage and hazardous conditions. Large fires have impacted the southern section of the park including all visitor attractions, access roads, walking trails, lookout points, picnic areas and campgrounds.

The following Southern Ben Boyd areas are open:

• Green Cape precinct and accommodation
• Disaster Bay lookout
• Bittangabee Bay and campground
• Saltwater campground

All other visitor attractions and walking trails will remain closed for a number of months. 

The Northern Pambula - Haycock section of Ben Boyd National Park, located between Merimbula and Eden, is open.

Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park and 14 locations nearby. Show list

• Ben Boyd National Park
  • Bittangabee Bay
  • Bittangabee Bay ruins
  • Bittangabee Bay to Green Cape walking track
  • Bittangabee campground
  • Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek walking track
  • Boyds Tower walking track
  • Davidson Whaling Station
  • Disaster Bay lookout
  • Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages
  • Green Cape lookout
  • Light to Light walk
  • Saltwater Creek campground
  • Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay walking track
  • Telegraph Station bunkhouse