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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 4.41pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 10.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Nov 2020, 4.41pm
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: Fri 20 Nov 2020, 8.55am
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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Applies from Fri 10 Apr 2020, 4.16pm to Fri 18 Dec 2020, 4.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Nov 2020, 8.39am
Closed parks: Conjola National Park closed
Conjola National Park is closed until further notice 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 20 Jan 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Nov 2020, 2.40pm
Closed areas: Most of Morton National Park closed
Most of Morton National Park remains closed due to bushfire damage and to protect the safety of our visitors.
However, the following areas are now open:
- North of the Shoalhaven River, including Kangaroo Valley, the following walks and lookouts are accessible:
- Bonnie View and Beauchamps lookouts
- Erith coalmine loop walk
- Lovers walking track
- Mount Carnorvon walking track
- East and West Rim tracks
- Manning lookout
- Kangaroo River walking track
- Three views walking track
- South of the Shoalhaven River to Braidwood Road, including the Ettrema Wilderness area. Old Burrier fire trail is accessible.
- South of Braidwood Road, including the Budawang Wilderness Area. The following walking routes and lookouts are accessible:
- Mount Bushwalker (temporary opening, please re-check this alert before setting out for the park).
- Rusden Head
- Florence Head
- Pointer Gap lookout. Toilet is non-operational.
- Porters Creek Dam
- The Castle. Toilet is non-operational at Cooyoyo campground. Please bury waste per Budawangs walking and camping strategy.
- Wog Wog
- Scenic Rim. Toilet is non-operational at Burrumbeet Brook campground. Please bury waste per Budawangs walking and camping strategy
- Monolith Valley
- Mount Tarn
- Styles Creek
- Redground
An overnight walk in Morton National Park wilderness areas requires a trip intention form at this time, as per our COVID-19 update.
Most of Morton National Park has been bushfire-affected. Caution should be taken as risks may still be present.
Do not enter the closed areas of this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Fri 16 Oct 2020, 1.46pm to Fri 16 Apr 2021, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Nov 2020, 4.32pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 16 October to Friday 16 April 2021.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Araluen Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Berlang State Conservation Area
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Deau National Park
- Egan Peaks Nature Reserve
- Kooraban National Park
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
- South East Forests National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
- Yurramie State Conservation Area
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 in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jul 2020, 12.11pm to Mon 21 Dec 2020, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Oct 2020, 11.18am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to bushfire damage
12 Mile Road and all visitor sites accessed from 12 Mile Road are closed due to bushfire damage. The closed areas include:
- 12 Mile Road
- George Boyd lookout, picnic area and rainforest walk
- Granite Falls lookout and walk
- Link Road campground
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2020, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Oct 2020, 11.17am
Other planned events: Mount Bushwalker walking track and carpark - repair works
Mount Bushwalker walking track is now open for a short time, following the Currowan fire last summer.
Large sections of the boardwalk will need to be replaced. Please take extra care when taking this walk.
Please check the NPWS alerts page before you travel, as the walk will be closed when works are being carried out. For more information, please contact the park office.
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 8.51am to Sun 20 Dec 2020, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Oct 2020, 10.58am
Closed areas: Little Forest walking track
Little Forest walking track is closed due to bushfire damage.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 11.15am to Thu 21 Oct 2021, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Oct 2020, 12.01pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox and wild dog control ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Wednesday 14 October 2020 and Wednesday 14 April 2021 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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 Highlands office on 024887 8244.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.27pm to Thu 14 Oct 2021, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Nov 2020, 1.04pm
Other planned events: 1080 bait disposal pit
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is disposing of used 1080 baits and baiting products in an approved disposal pit on NPWS estate within the Fitzroy Falls area.
Burial of used baits and products will occur from Wednesday 14 October 2020 to Wednesday 14 April 2021. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways, in accordance with Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products) 2019.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to the disposal pit site.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas. If you need your dogs to work in the baiting area outside of national park estate, we suggest muzzling them.
For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2020, 1.03pm to Fri 18 Dec 2020, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Oct 2020, 12.01pm
Closed areas: Closed areas
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire damage. The closed areas are:
- Buckleys Point trail
- Mangrove track
- Inlet track
- Silica Ridge trail
- Northern Link trail
Conjola Beach carpark and Burrawang walking track are open. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 9 Oct 2020, 3.14pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Nov 2020, 2.24pm
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: Fri 13 Nov 2020, 2.24pm
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 Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Nov 2020, 6.28pm
Closed areas: Cafe closed
The cafe at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is currently closed until mid 2021. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Applies from Mon 14 Sep 2020, 4.24pm to Mon 1 Feb 2021, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Nov 2020, 10.40am
Closed areas: Pebbly Beach campground and beach shacks closed
Pebbly Beach campground remains closed until further notice due to bushfire damage.
Pebbly Beach shacks are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday 1 December 2020.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.39pm to Tue 1 Dec 2020, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2020, 10.56am
Closed parks: Park closed - bushfire damage and ground and aerial pest control operations
This park is closed due to significant bushfire damage. NSW National Parks is also conducting ground and aerial pest control programs as part of the bushfire recovery. Do not enter this park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Apr 2020, 9.31am
Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited
All access to the base of Belmore Falls from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookout and picnic area is permanently closed due to safety risks. Access is also closed from the causeway to the top of the falls. These access points are prohibited to visitors and penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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