Applies from Mon 11 Dec 2023, 10.58am to Mon 18 Dec 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Dec 2023, 11.11am

Closed areas: Pretty Beach of Murramarang National Park closed for ground pest control operation

Pretty Beach of Murramarang National Park closed for ground pest control operation.

The beach of Pretty Beach Picnic Area, Pretty Beach Camping Area and Pretty Beach Cabins is closed overnight from Sunset to Sunrise on Monday 11 December to Monday 18 December 2023 for a ground pest control operation to protect endangered beach nesting shorebirds. Signs will be erected at beach entrances. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

Affects 1 park and 7 locations nearby. Show list

• Murramarang National Park
  • Pretty Beach
  • Murramarang South Coast Walk
  • Pretty Beach and lawn
  • Pretty Beach cabins
  • Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain walking track
  • Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach walking track
  • Pretty Beach to Snapper Point walking track

Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 9.46am

Closed areas: Penance Grove Boardwalk & Walking Track Closed Permanently

Due to extensive damage to infrastructure and trees during the 2019/2020 fires, the Penance Grove Boardwalk and Walking Track have been permanently closed.  Any reference to these areas on third party websites is old content and now incorrect.  Due to the extent of damage and complete loss of all infrastructure, there are currently no plans to reinstate the area.

The Corn Trail walking track, Dasyurus picnic area and Mongarlowe River picnic area all remain available. 

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Monga National Park

Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 6.00am to Wed 20 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 2.37pm

Closed areas: Durras Mountain Loop to Pebbly Beach walking track closed

The Durras Mountain loop trail and Pebbly Beach to Durras Mountain walking track are closed from Monday 20 March to Wednesday 20 December 2023 for track maintenance.

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Murramarang National Park
  • Pebbly Beach to Durras Mountain walking track

Applies from Mon 4 Sep 2023, 6.00am to Wed 20 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 2.38pm

Closed areas: Snapper Point walking track closed

The Snapper Point walking track from Pretty Beach to Snapper Point lookout is closed for maintenance from Monday 4 September to Wednesday 20 December 2023.

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Murramarang National Park
  • Snapper Point lookout

Applies from Tue 5 Sep 2023, 12.05pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Nov 2023, 7.06am

Other planned events: Fox control operations on beaches

Fox control operations involving shooting may take place on the following beaches between September 2023 and May 2024:

• Seven Mile Beach (Seven Mile Beach National Park)
• Comerong Island (Comerong Island Nature Reserve)
• Lake Wollumboola/Warrain Beach (Jervis Bay National Park)
• Berrara Beach (Conjola National Park)
• Monument Beach (Conjola National Park)
• Flat Rock Beach (Conjola National Park)
• Conjola Beach (Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve)
• Buckley’s Beach (Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve)
• Pot Holes Beach (Meroo National Park)
• Wario Beach (Meroo National Park)
• Tabourie Beach (Meroo National Park)
• Termeil Beach (Meroo National Park)
• Pretty Beach (Murramarang National Park)
• Island Beach (Murramarang National Park)
• Pebbly Beach (Murramarang National Park)
• Depot Beach (Murramarang National Park)
• Durras Beach (Murramarang National Park)

Access tracks and beach entrances will be closed and signposted prior to shooting operations. Please look out for signs stating the beach is closed if you're visiting these beaches. 

Fox control is undertaken by qualified shooters to protect endangered nesting shorebirds and in accordance with shoot plans.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 2 parks and 18 locations nearby. Show list

• Meroo National Park
  • Meroo Head campground
  • Meroo Head lookout walking track
• Murramarang National Park
  • Dark Beach walking track
  • Depot Beach and lawn
  • Depot Beach cabins
  • Depot Beach campground
  • Depot Beach picnic area
  • Maloneys Beach
  • Maloneys Beach to South Durras walking track
  • Murramarang South Coast Walk
  • Myrtle Beach walking track
  • North Head campground
  • North Head lookout
  • Oaky Beach campground
  • Oaky Beach walking track
  • Pebbly Beach campground - Murramarang National Park
  • Pebbly Beach picnic area
  • Pebbly Beach shacks

Applies from Thu 27 Jul 2023, 3.10pm to Fri 22 Dec 2023, 3.10pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Sep 2023, 12.49pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program, using meat baits, manufactured baits and Ejectors-CPE's containing 1080 in Meroo National Park from 27/7/23 to 22/12/23 .

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of 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.

Do not touch or interfere with baits or CPE's

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Please contact the local NPWS Ulladulla office for more information on 44549500.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Meroo National Park