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Applies from Thu 29 Jan 2026, 3.10pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 3.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 9.23am
Safety alerts: Nadgee Wilderness Walk - Modified Permits
- The Nadgee Wilderness Area will be re-opened to all locations north of Nadgee Beach and Nadgee Lake. This will commence Friday 29th Jan 2026.
- The northern section of the Wilderness Walk is open. Walkers can be permitted to go as far south as Nadgee Lake camp and Nadgee Beach
- Harrys Hut and Little River will be the furthest south reliable drinking water sources
- The entire Wilderness Walk through to Mallacoota will be reopened once the Victorian section is confirmed as safe from Victorian authorities – due to the Baracoota fire
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Applies from Tue 10 Feb 2026, 1.15pm to Sat 21 Feb 2026, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 9.23am
Closed areas: Nunnock Swamp area including Packers Swamp and Dragon Swamp closed for ground pest control operation
The Tantawangalo section of South East Forests National Park will be closed to the public from 8am Tuesday 10th February to 8am Saturday 21st February 2026 for a ground pest control operation.
The closed areas include:
- Nunnock campground
- Nunnock grasslands walking tracks
- Alexanders Hut
- Alexanders Hut campground
- Packers Swamp
- Dragon Swamp
This operation will involve ground shooting of deer and feral pigs during day time or night as required. It aims to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Other pest animals, including foxes and wild dogs may be targeted if observed during the operation.
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.
The following campgrounds will remain open to the public:
- Six Mile Creek campground
- Postmans campground
For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jan 2026, 7.16am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 9.15am
Closed areas: Multiple roads and trails in Wadbilliga National Park closed due to Fire
The following roads and trails remain closed to all public access following the Brassknocker FT bush fire -
- Wandella Road
- Brassknocker Road and Brassknocker Fire Trail
- Browns Road
- Peak Alone Road and Peak Alone Fire Trail
- Supers Fire Trail
- Barren Jumbo Fire Trail
- Green Hills Fire Trail
- Jillicambra Fire Trail
- Yowrie Fire Trail
This area is still an active fireground under patrol and management activities of the NPWS, and is not safe to enter. Heavy machinery in addition to fire crews are accessing the fire ground. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance
Wadbilliga Road Drive and Lake Creek Campground are accessible and the campground is open for bookings. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 5.38pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 5.44pm
Other planned events: Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station Closure
The Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages and Telegraph Station accommodation are currently closed to visitors whilst NPWS undertakes refurbishment works to these buildings. Green Cape car park, lookout and surrounding walking tracks remain open during this time.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 10.06am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 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 Mon 2 Feb 2026, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Feb 2026, 9.51am
Closed areas: Nelsons Beach Precinct Closed for Improvement Works
Nelsons Beach Precinct Closed for Improvement Works from Monday February 2nd till Mid 2026.
The closed areas include:
- Nelsons Beach Precinct
- Nelsons Beach Road and Carpark
- Moon Bay Access
- Wajurda Point Lookout
Mimosa Rocks National Park will stay open to visitors while work is completed, however exclusion zones will be established around the work areas for safety. Please do not enter closed areas, fines apply.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
Email: npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2025, 11.11am to Tue 2 Feb 2027, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Sun 21 Dec 2025, 9.06am
Safety alerts: Weed Control and Herbicide Application
NPWS will undertake targeted weed control including spot spraying and cut and paint using herbicides.
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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 1.04pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 1.05pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 8.32am
Closed areas: Temporary closures at Mimosa Rocks National Park
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is delivering a range of improvements at the popular Mimosa Rocks National Park on NSW’s South Coast. 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.
Work will be completed in stages from February 2026 to December 2026, and has been scheduled outside of peak holiday times, where possible.
Visitors can expect the following temporary closures:
- From February 2026 to mid-2026 Nelsons Beach precinct, including Nelsons Beach Road and carpark, are closed to all access for upgrades.
- From late April 2026 to December 2026 Gillards, Middle Beach and Aragunnu campgrounds will be closed for upgrades.
Alternative camping options include Picnic Point in Mimosa Rocks National Park and Hobart Beach in Bournda National Park.
All other areas in Mimosa Rocks National Park will remain open to visitors during these times. Check for park closure alerts before you travel.
For more information or questions, contact the Eurobodalla NPWS Office via email.
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 8.32am
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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