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Snapper Point lookout

Murramarang National Park

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 9 Oct 2020, 3.14pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2020, 2.56pm

Other planned events: Pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a pest management program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will happen from Friday 9 October 2020 to Thursday 31 December 2020 in Jervis Bay National Park, Conjola National Park, Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve, Meroo National Park and Murramarang 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 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.

For further information please call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4454 9500 or 02 4428 6300.

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Applies from Fri 9 Oct 2020, 4.14pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2020, 2.38pm

Other planned events: 1080 wild dog ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPE’s containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 9 October 2020 to Thursday 31 December 2020. The baited parks and reserves include:

  • Morton National Park
  • Conjola National Park
  • Murramarang National Pak
  • Bimberamala National Park
  • Bees Nest Nature Reserve
  • Budawang National Park
  • Parma Creek Nature Reserve
  • Jerrawangala National Park
  • Colymea State Conservation Area

All baiting locations will be signposted.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.

For further information please call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.

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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 4.41pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 10.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Oct 2020, 4.04pm

Closed areas: Most of Murramarang National Park closed

While most of Murramarang National Park is open, a number of areas around Pretty Beach and Pebbly Beach remain closed due to fire damage and hazardous conditions. Please do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

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Applies from Mon 18 May 2020, 12.56pm to Mon 30 Nov 2020, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.46pm

Closed areas: Closed areas due to hazardous conditions and bushfire damage

The following parts of Meroo National Park are closed due to bushfire damage and hazardous conditions:

  • Burrill Lake East picnic area
  • Burrill Lake Western Arm picnic area
  • Giriwa walking track
  • Meroo Head campground
  • Meroo Head lookout walking track
  • Meroo Lake walking track
  • Nuggan Point walking track

Do not enter closed locations. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

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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/snapper-point-lookout/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Murramarang National Park in the South Coast region

  • Murramarang National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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