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Pointer Gap lookout

Morton National Park

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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 3.42pm to Tue 22 Dec 2026, 5.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 9.14am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Tuesday 21 July 2026 to Monday 21 December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in:

- Comerong Island Nature Reserve

- Conjola National Park

- Meroo National Park

- Murramarang National Park

- Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve

- Seven Mile Beach National Park.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially nesting threatened shorebird species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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.

Please contact the local Shoalhaven NPWS area office for more information on 02 4428 6300.

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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2026, 7.00am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 8.23am

Closed areas: Red Point closed for track maintenance

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 20 July to Friday 24 and Monday 27 to Friday 31 July while Red Point Road is being repaired. The closed areas are:

  • Red Point Road
  • Red point Picnic Area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2026, 7.00am to Mon 14 Dec 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 8.24am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 20 July 2026 to Friday 11 December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will take place in Jervis Bay National Park.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species. 

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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.

Please contact the local Shoalhaven NPWS area office for more information on 02 4428 6300.

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Applies from Mon 23 Feb 2026, 8.55am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.57am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Dog and fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 2nd March 2026 to Monday 31st August 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in:

Bees Nest Nature Reserve

Colymea State Conservation Area

Conjola National Park

Jerrawangala National Park

Morton National Park

Murramarang National Park

Parma Creek Nature Reserve

 

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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.

Please contact the local Shoalhaven Area office for more information: Nowra 02 44286300,  Ulladulla 02 44549500

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Tue 12 May 2026, 7.00am to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 3.32pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Dog and fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from the 12th May 2026 to Friday 30th October 2026 in Budawang National Park. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals including wild dogs and foxes.

 

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

 

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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.

 

Please contact the local Shoalhaven Area office for more information: Nowra 02 44286300, Ulladulla 02 44549500

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.54am

Closed areas: George Boyd Picnic Area Toilet Closed due to storm damage

The Toilet at George Boyd Picnic area is closed, due to damage from storms.

The picnic area, lookout and walking tracks remain open

 

For more information contact the local NPWS office: 44549500

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/pointer-gap-lookout/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Morton National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
  • Morton National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

    Parts of the south-eastern area of this park were once used for military training and may contain unexploded artillery shells. These areas have restrictions in place for your safety.

  • Park entry fees: 

    Fitzroy Falls: $4 per vehicle per day. Bundanoon area: $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and cards accepted.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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