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Applies from Sun 12 Apr 2026, 8.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 2.25pm
Hazard reduction burns: Ash Serpent 2 HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 12/04/2026. The fire is called Ash Serpent 2 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 14 Apr 2026, 7.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 2.24pm
Hazard reduction burns: Little Sugarloaf East HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 14/04/2026. The fire is called Little Sugarloaf East 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 Mon 13 Apr 2026, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 2.23pm
Hazard reduction burns: Little Sugarloaf Central and West HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 13/04/2026. The fire is called Little Sugarloaf Central and West 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 Sat 11 Apr 2026, 3.13pm to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 3.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 7.31pm
Closed areas: Alternate route required - Bendethera Valley Campground due to Hazard Reduction Burn
A hazard reduction burn is underway in Deua National Park and will continue across the week commencing Monday 13th April. Parts of Little Sugarloaf Road, which provides access in to Bendethera Valley Campground from Moruya, will be closed to all traffic during the hazard reduction operation.
If you are planning to visit or camp at Bendethera Valley Campground across this time, please check the below advice on the alternate route in from the east and amend your travels accordingly.
The alternate route in to Bendethera Valley Campground from the east is as follows -
- Take Eurobodalla Road from Bodalla, turn right on to
- Comerang Forest Road, which becomes Comerang road
- Follow Comerang Road
- Veer right on to German Creek Road; follow all the way to intersection with Little Sugarloaf Road
- Turn left onto Little Surgarloaf road and follow to Bendethera Fire Trail
Please note that not all of the above roads are NPWS tenure, and following recent wind events there have been some trees down across some of these roads - please take caution when manoeuvring around any fallen trees and assess risks carefully before proceeding.
Road closed signage will be in place at NPWS closure points. For your safety do not enter the area, and please follow all directions of road signage and NPWS staff and contractors working on the burn. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 11 Feb 2026, 5.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Mar 2026, 3.23pm
Other planned events: Congo Campground – Visitor notice campsite sandy condition
Due to ongoing dry conditions, several campsites (sites 10,12,13) at Congo campground currently have soft and sandy surfaces, particularly in areas accessed by vehicles.
These conditions may make vehicle manoeuvring difficult, and visitors are encouraged to take extra care when driving or setting up.
To help minimise impacts and avoid vehicle bogging, please park on firmer ground where available or pack ground matting / camp matting / annex flooring.
Remedial works to improve campground surface conditions are scheduled after April school holidays.
If you would like to update or change your booking, please login to the NPWS guest portal or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 72757 (1300 PARKS).
For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2026, 6.06pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 1 January 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 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 Fri 2 Jan 2026, 11.32am to Fri 3 Dec 2027, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Apr 2026, 9.26am
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|215_SHOALHAVEN|SURFACE_WATER&rs&1&rslf_org before setting out.
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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Mar 2026, 3.23pm
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 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Feb 2026, 9.00am
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 Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.06am
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: Mon 23 Feb 2026, 9.01am
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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