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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 1.04pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 1.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jun 2026, 8.31am
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 and day use areas.
Work will be completed in stages, 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 will be closed to all public access for upgrades.
- From July 2026 to late-2026 Middle Beach campground and day use area will be closed to all public access for upgrades.
- From February 2027 to mid-2027 Aragunnu campground and day use area is expected to be closed to all access, subject to planning approvals and weather.
- From 14 October 2026 – Mid-2027 Gillards campground and day use area is expected to be closed pending planning approvals and subject to weather.
Alternative camping options include Picnic Point Campground in Mimosa Rocks National Park. Take the opportunity to explore some of the other great parks in the region.
Temporary closures may also occur outside these dates to allow for the works. Plan your trip and check for closure alerts before your visit at nswparks.info.
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 11 Jun 2026, 10.31am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 10.38am
Other planned events: Road maintenance works on Gillards Road
Road grading and maintenance works are currently underway on Gillards Road, expected to be completed by Friday 19th June weather permitting. Visitors to Gillards Campground may experience slight delays at times, and the road surface may become slippery in sections after rain. Please exercise caution and follow the directions of NPWS staff, road signage and contractors while they complete these works.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2026, 12.00pm to Sat 27 Jun 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 12.03pm
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 Monday 15th June to 8am Saturday 27th June 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 Tue 26 May 2026, 3.56pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 6.03pm
Closed areas: Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station closed
Some parts of Beowa National Park are closed until 31 December 2026 while NPWS undertake refurbishment works. The closed areas are:
- Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages
- Telegraph Station accommodation
Green Cape carpark, lookout and surrounding walking tracks remain open during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Sun 19 Apr 2026, 3.29pm to Fri 13 Nov 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 8.39am
Closed areas: Hobart Beach Campground Closure
Hobart Beach Campground is closed from Sunday the 19th April 2026 to Friday 13th November for campground upgrade works. Bournda Beach is still accessible from the ocean beach carpark at the end of Bournda road, and from the Bournda Lagoon day use area, except during the temporary closure for staircase replacement in April. Obey all signage and closures. Penalties apply for accessing closed areas. Contact Merimbula office on 6495 5000 for enquiries.
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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 12.02pm
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800, or email: npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 9.14am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 12.02pm
Closed areas: Nelsons Lagoon and Nelsons Beach Carpark
Closed Areas: Nelsons Lagoon and Nelsons Beach Carpark
From February 2026 to mid-2026 Nelsons Beach precinct, including Nelsons Beach Road and Carpark is closed to all public access for upgrades. 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.
Alternative day use and picnic areas within Mimosa Rocks National Park including.
- Bithry Inlet
- Picnic Point
- Gillards
- Araguunu
Check for park closure alerts before you travel.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800, or email: npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.18am
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 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 11.36am
Closed areas: Kanoonah Road (north) closed due to landslip
Kanoonah Road in Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Myanba Falls Road through to the northern park boundary due to a major landslip.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jun 2026, 9.25am
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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