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Pigeon House Mountain Didthul picnic area

Morton National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 26 August 2025, 8.36am

Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10.38am to Sat 1 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 8.36am.

Closed areas: Pigeon House Didthul Walking Track Closed

The Pigeon House Didthul area of Morton National Park, including the Walking Track, Carpark and Picnic Area is closed due to infrastructure damage from recent storms from Friday 25th of July 2025 to Saturday 1st November 2025.

Alternative walks: Mount Bushwalker, Rusden Head, Florance Head and Giriwa walk.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Ulladulla office 44549500.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 6.00am to Mon 23 Feb 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 10.46am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 25 August 2025 to Monday 23 February 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 Thu 13 Feb 2025, 9.55am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 8.53am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd March 2025 to 31st October 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and/or foxes.

 

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock and will take place in:

 

Morton National Park (including: 12 Mile Road, Croobyar/Kingiman, Touga/Tolwong, Little Forest Plateau, Redground, Endrick and Sassafras)

Conjola National Park

Murramarang National Park

Parma Nature Reserve

Jerrawangala National Park

Colymea SCA

Bees Nest Nature Reserve

 

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 NPWS Nowra Office on 44286300 or NPWS Ulladulla on 44549500 for more information.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Sat 30 Aug 2025, 7.00am to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 12.34pm

Safety alerts: Murramarang South Coast Walk Hazard warning

Walking tracks in Murramarang have been heavily affected by recent storm and sea conditions.

Beach access points and rock crossings have been heavily impacted and can be difficult to negotiate with some steep, slippery and unstable sections.

When accessing beaches and walking across rocky sections of the walk, please be mindful of conditions, loose rocks and dangerous crossings.

The following tracks are affected:

  • Acheron Ledge walking track
  • Dark Beach walking track
  • Durras Mountain Loop trail
  • Myrtle Beach walking track
  • Burrawang walking track
  • Point Upright lookout
  • Richmond Beach 
  • Snake Bay
  • Honeysuckle Beach walking track
  • Maloneys Beach to South Durras walking track
  • Murramarang South Coast Walk
  • Oaky Beach walking track
  • Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach walking track
  • Wasp Head walk

Please contact the Pretty beach office on 4457 2019 pretty.beach@environment.nsw.gov.au for more information or to report further issues 

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Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10.38am to Sat 1 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Aug 2025, 8.36am

Closed areas: Pigeon House Didthul Walking Track Closed

The Pigeon House Didthul area of Morton National Park, including the Walking Track, Carpark and Picnic Area is closed due to infrastructure damage from recent storms from Friday 25th of July 2025 to Saturday 1st November 2025.

Alternative walks: Mount Bushwalker, Rusden Head, Florance Head and Giriwa walk.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Ulladulla office 44549500.

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Applies from Sun 31 Aug 2025, 2.32pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Aug 2025, 2.39pm

Closed areas: Depot Beach Campground closed for Maintenance

Depot Beach campground is closed for maintenance until Tuesday 30 September 2025, Depot beach cabins will be opened for bookings during this time.

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

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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 1 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.44am

Closed areas: Depot Beach cabins and campground closed

Depot Beach campground and Depot Beach cabins are closed for maintenance until Sunday 31 August. The Depot Beach campground office will also be closed.

If you’re staying at Pebbly Beach campground, Pebbly Beach cabins, Judges House or Yellow Rock Beach House during this period – you can contact the Pretty Beach campground office on 02 4457 2019 if you have a problem and need to speak to staff. 

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

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Applies from Wed 25 Jun 2025, 7.30am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Aug 2025, 8.33am

Other planned events: Wild Dog Baiting in Budawang National Park

NSW National Parks is doing a wild dog baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits in Budawang National Park. The program runs from Wednesday 25th June to Friday 31st October 2025.

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

We are taking precautions to minimise the risk to domestic 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's also an offence to interfere with the wild dog control program.

There will be 1080 baiting notification signs at track heads in each area, with the start and finish dates of the baiting program.

For more information, please call the NPWS Ulladulla office on 02 4454 9500.

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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 4.50pm to Tue 30 Dec 2025, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 9.12am

Closed areas: Walking track and campground closures

The following areas will be closed from Monday 4 August 2025 to Tuesday 30 December 2025:

  • Castle walking track
  • Cooyoyo campground 
  • Long Gully campground and picnic area

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

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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 9.32am to Sun 21 Dec 2025, 9.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 8.37am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 21st July 2025 to Sunday 21st December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral foxes.

The program will take place in:  

Murramarang National Park
Meroo National Park
Conjola National Park
Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
Seven Mile Beach National Park

Comerong Island Nature Reserve

 

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 offices NPWS area offices for more information on Ulladulla 44549500 or Nowra 44286300.

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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 8.40am

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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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jul 2025, 9.20am

Safety alerts: Cycling Hazards in Conjola National Park

Cycle routes in Conjola National Park may currently be unsuitable for some cyclists due to recent roadworks. There are many sections of large ballast rock that have been used in boggy areas that may be difficult for cyclists to negotiate. It is hoped these will silt up over time and be more suitable for cyclists.

Take care and cycle safely

For more information, contact the local NPWS office

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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 11.04am

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. 

 

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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/picnic-areas/pigeon-house-mountain-didthul-picnic-area/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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