Applies from Mon 6 May 2019, 5.02pm to Mon 20 Jan 2020, 4.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2019, 4.46pm

Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program

NSW National Parks is conducting a 1080 fox baiting program from Monday 13 May 2019 to Monday 20 January 2020. The 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) is in buried baits laid continuously in various locations across:

• Conjola National Park
• Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
• Meroo National Park
• Murramarang National Park
• Jervis Bay National Park (Lake Wollumboola and Warrain Beach)
• Seven Mile Beach National Park
• Comerong Island Nature Reserve

​​​​​This baiting program is in accordance with 1080 Wild Dog Baiting provisions in the Pesticide Control (1080 Liquid Concentrate and Bait Products) Order 2017.

Precautions will be taken to minimise the risk to pets and other non-target species. Please remember, it is an offence under the National Parks and Wildlife Act to allow domestic animals into national parks and nature reserves. It is also an offence to interfere with the wild dog control program.

For further information, please call the NPWS Ulladulla office on 02 4454 9500 or the NPWS Nowra office on 02 4428 6300 during business hours.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Meroo National Park
• Murramarang National Park

Applies from Tue 26 Nov 2019, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2019, 6.06am

Fires - Advice: Currowan Fire

There is a fire in this park called Currowan Fire. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 2 parks and 17 locations nearby. Show list

• Meroo National Park
  • Meroo Head campground
  • Meroo Head lookout walking track
  • Meroo Lake walking track
  • Nuggan Point walking track
  • Stokes Island picnic area
• Murramarang National Park
  • Burrawang walking track
  • Depot Beach picnic area
  • Depot Beach Rainforest walk
  • Durras Lake Discovery trail
  • Lake walking track
  • Pebbly Beach campground - Murramarang National Park
  • Pebbly Beach picnic area
  • Pebbly Beach shacks
  • Pebbly Beach to Durras Mountain walking track
  • Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay walking track
  • Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain walking track
  • Pretty Beach to Snake Bay walking track

Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2019, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2019, 9.22am

Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire

Clyde River National Park and Murramarang Aboriginal Area are closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This fire is called Currowan Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Murramarang Aboriginal Area

Applies from Mon 2 Dec 2019, 9.48am to Sat 28 Dec 2019, 5.06pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Dec 2019, 5.22pm

Closed parks: Murramarang National Park closed due to bushfire

This park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This fire is called Currowan Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Murramarang National Park

Applies from Sun 1 Dec 2019, 3.24pm to Mon 13 Jan 2020, 5.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Dec 2019, 4.48pm

Closed parks: Meroo National Park closed due to bushfire

Meroo National Park is closed due to bushfire. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This fire is called the Currowan Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Meroo National Park

Applies from Thu 12 Sep 2019, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2019, 8.07am

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Belowla Island Nature Reserve
• Brush Island Nature Reserve
• Meroo National Park
• Murramarang Aboriginal Area

Applies from Thu 26 Sep 2019, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2019, 8.06am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park, excluding the following serviced camping and accommodation areas:

• Depot Beach campground 
• Pebbly Beach campground
• Pretty Beach campground
• Yellow Rock Beach House

The park fire ban remains in effect for all other areas unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Murramarang National Park

Applies from Fri 7 Dec 2018, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Apr 2019, 1.31pm

Closed areas: Vehicle access changes to Burrill Lake and Giriwa and Gari walking tracks

Vehicle access to Burrill Lake and Giriwa and Gari walking tracks in Meroo National Park has changed. The changes are designed to provide better access to picnic areas and safer use of the walking trails. The changes include:

• The eastern portion of Burrill Lake Drive is closed to vehicles between the highway and the East picnic area. 
• Lake Road is closed to vehicles where it follows the foreshore of Burrill Lake - that is, from its junction with Burrill Lake Drive West to the eastern junction with Burrill Lake Drive.
• Vehicle access to Giriwa and Gari walking tracks and picnic areas is via Romney Park Road off the highway, or via Lake Road off Wheelbarrow Road.

The closed sections of road are part of the Giriwa and Gari walking tracks. To ensure public safety, these sections of the tracks will be for use by walkers only, except for management and emergency vehicle access. Visitors can apply for vehicle access for educational, community and other relevant activities by calling the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 4454 9500.

For more information call the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 4454 9500, or see the Meroo National Park plan of management.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Meroo National Park
  • Giriwa walking track

Applies from Tue 25 Sep 2018, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Mar 2019, 9.14am

Closed areas: Viewing platform on Durras Lake Discovery trail closed

The viewing platform on Durras Lake Discovery trail in Murramarang National Park has been closed due to structural damage to the platform.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Depot Beach campground or the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 4454 9500 or 02 4478 6582, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Murramarang National Park
  • Durras Lake Discovery trail