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Applies from Fri 23 Sep 2022, 11.54am to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 9.52am
Closed areas: Yadboro Road closed
Yadboro Road in Budawang National Park is closed until further notice due to severe weather.
Access to the following areas are also affected:
- Blue Gum Flat
- Long Gully
- Pigeon House Mountain
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about affected areas, please contact the local NPWS office on 02 4454 9500.
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Applies from Wed 16 Nov 2022, 10.19am to Wed 28 Dec 2022, 10.29am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 9.46am
Closed areas: Area closed for track upgrade
The Little Forest Walking Track is closed while repairs are being undertaken.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 2 Nov 2022, 10.00am to Sat 10 Dec 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Nov 2022, 12.12pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest management
The following parts of Morton National Park will be closed from 3pm Saturday 3 December to 9am Saturday 10 December 2022 for a pest management program:
This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, goats, pigs and other pests.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Illawarra Highlands area office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.14pm
Closed areas: Grand Canyon lookout and road closed
The Grand Canyon lookout and access road is closed to vehicles from Friday 18 November until further notice due to boggy and wet conditions. Pedestrians are able to access this lookout.
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Applies from Mon 14 Mar 2022, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 7.11am
Closed areas: Nicholas Pass track partly closed
Nicholas Pass track is partly closed from the base of Fairy Bower Falls to Tooth's walking track until further notice due to fallen trees.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.18am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Nov 2022, 9.59am
Closed areas: Glow Worm Glen walk closed
Glow Worm Glen and Glow Worm Glen walk near Bundanoon are closed until further notice. The area will be re-opened when works are completed to make the area safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 14 Nov 2022, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 12.59pm
Closed areas: Richardson lookout closed
Richardson lookout on the West Rim walking track is closed for upgrade from Monday 14 November 2022 1:00pm to Friday 16 December 2022 5:00pm. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 9 Nov 2022, 11.41am to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 8.30am
Closed areas: Closed areas: Pebbly Beach to Durras Mountain walking track
Pebbly Beach to Durras Mountain walking track is currently closed due to flood damage. This includes access to Clear Point.
Works will be undertaken to repair track when resources and weather conditions allow.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 12 Apr 2022, 3.11pm to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 8.28am
Closed areas: Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay walking track closed
Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay walking track is currently closed until Mid December while track construction work is undertaken. This work is part of the Murramarang South Coast Walk.
Please note this closure will prevent walkers from undertaking a loop walk via Durras Mountain from Pretty Beach. The return walk from Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain remains open.
The walk from Pebbly Beach to Durras Mountain, including Clear Point is closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact Local National Parks office
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Applies from Sun 17 Jul 2022, 7.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Nov 2022, 9.03am
Closed areas: Access to the base of Erith Coal Mine closed
Access to the base of Erith Coal Mine is closed until further notice, due to a landslide. The Erith Coal Mine walking track is open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 9 Sep 2022, 11.55am to Fri 23 Dec 2022, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 10.21am
Closed areas: Stokes Island picnic area beach access closed for upgrade
The Stokes Island picnic area stairs that provide access to Tabourie Beach will be closed until Friday 23 December 2022. This is because the stairs are being upgraded.
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 8.29am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between Thursday 21 October 2021 to Friday 1 September 2023 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. 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 Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 9.31am
Closed areas: Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks
Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks are closed due to bushfire and storm damage. These areas are currently undergoing repairs. 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 Sat 18 Sep 2021, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 9.31am
Closed areas: 12 Mile Road closed
The 12 Mile Road from Tin Mine Rd to Main Road 92 is closed due to flood damage and land slips
No access to George Boyd Lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 9.00am to Tue 20 Dec 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Nov 2022, 8.26am
Closed areas: Closed trails: Conjola National Park
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 1 August to Tuesday 20 December 2022. The closed areas are:
- Grass Tree Road
- Berrara Creek walking track
- Walter Hood walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.29pm to Mon 20 Mar 2023, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 7.10am
Other planned events: Notice of 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 National Parks land within the Fitzroy Falls area.
The burial of used baits and products will happen from Wednesday 21 September 2022 to Monday 20 March 2023. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, and clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways. This is in accordance with the 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.
For more information, email or call the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 7.11am
Closed areas: Camping closed due to flood and fire damage
Camping is closed at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only):
- Pauls Point
- Sundeck
- Sawyers
- Burrawang
Please not that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.
Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 12 Sep 2022, 4.12pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Nov 2022, 8.18am
Safety alerts: Night-time fox control along beaches
Please be aware night shooting of foxes may occur in the following beaches in the coming months to protect nesting shorebirds:
- Seven Mile Beach (Seven Mile Beach National Park)
- Commerong Island (Commerong 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)
Fox control is undertaken by qualified shooters in accordance to shot plans between August and March to protect endangered nesting shorebirds.
Access tracks and beach entrances will be closed and signposted prior to shooting operations. Please look out for signage stating the beach is closed if accessing these beaches after dark.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 13 Jul 2022, 11.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 2.32pm
Closed areas: Beehive Point Road and campground closed
Beehive Point Road is closed to allow for drainage and trail safety repair works to take place, as a result of ongoing landslide events. No access, including pedestrian is permitted at this time. For further information please send an email to the local office.
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Applies from Fri 26 Aug 2022, 11.57am to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Nov 2022, 7.33am
Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
The following roads are closed due to adverse weather, flood damage and road repairs:
- Romney Park Road
- Lake Road
- Burrill Lake Drive - West
- Burrill Lake Drive - East
- Munno Road
- Western Road
Because these roads are closed, vehicles cannot access the following visitor areas:
- Burrill Lake Western Arm picnic area
- Burrill Lake East picnic area
- Giriwa walking track
- Gari walking track
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2020, 12.56pm to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Nov 2022, 9.13am
Closed areas: Meroo Head campground closed
The following areas are closed while construction works are undertaken:
- Meroo Head campground
- Meroo Head lookout walking track
- Meroo Lake walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Tue 29 Mar 2022, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 8.29am
Other planned events: Flood damage and roadworks
Due to ongoing wet weather, roads and tracks in Conjola National Park are in very poor condition. As a result, some roads may be impassable and a 4WD vehicle is recommended for open roads.
The closed roads include:
- Grasstree Road
- Goonawarra Drive
- Berrara Road
- Fishermans Rock road
- Boundary road
Roadworks will commence in October 2022 and be ongoing into 2023. Expect short delays and road closures across the parks' road network due to these roadworks.
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Sep 2022, 12.01pm
Closed areas: Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre - Cafe closed
The cafe at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. Light refreshments, including drinks, snacks and ice creams, are available for purchase from the visitor centre.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2022, 3.19pm
Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited
All access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed, including from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookouts and picnic areas.
Access is also closed to the top of Belmore Falls, including from the Belmore Falls Road causeway. This closure is to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 11 Jul 2022, 3.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 8.29am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flooding
The following areas are closed until further notice due to flooding:
- Long Gully picnic area
- Long Gully campground
Many creek crossings, roads and trails in this area are also closed due to recent rain events.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.07am to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Jul 2022, 9.01am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management baiting 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 foxes and wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 1 July to Saturday 31 December 2022.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Conjola National Park
- Meroo National Park
- Murramarang National Park
- Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
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.
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 15 Oct 2021, 10.04am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jun 2022, 9.22am
Closed areas: Roads closed due to repairs and upgrades
The following roads and trails are closed until further notice for repairs and upgrades:
- South Arm fire trail
- Moores fire trail
- Bucks Road
- Kioloa Village fire trail
- Dam fire trail
- Link fire trail
- Higgins Creek fire trail
- Pebbly Beach Road
- Cold Chisel fire trail
- Livingston Creek fire trail
- Gravel Pit Road
- Carls Mountain Road
- Skid Ridge Road
- Kettle Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 9.19am
Safety alerts: Wet and muddy roads
Due to ongoing wet weather, unsealed roads and vehicle tracks in Murramarang National Park may have significant erosion and muddy sections. A high clearance vehicle and/or 4WD may be required.
North Head Road and the Old Coast Road remain suitable for 2WD vehicles. Road conditions may change at short notice. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jan 2022, 1.33pm
Other planned events: Notice of herbicide treatment program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and WaterNSW will be conducting a herbicide treatment program between Tuesday 3 August 2021 and Wednesday 2 February 2022.
This treatment will mainly affect Lake Yarrunga foreshore areas along the Kangaroo River. The program involves the use of garlon 3A for the control of the weed ludwigia longifolia.
For further information, please email the NPWS Illawarra Highlands area office or call 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Dec 2021, 2.26pm
Closed areas: Toorooroo campground closed due to damage
Toorooroo campground is closed due to fire and flood damage. Please check back for updates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Feb 2021, 9.16am
Closed areas: Tianjara fire trail
Tianjara fire trail is closed. Please do not enter the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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