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Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Dec 2021, 10.24pm
Closed areas: Campground closures and changed conditions
The following campgrounds are closed:
- Pauls Point
- Sundeck
- Sawyers
- Tigersnake
- Beehive upper and lower
- Burrawang
- Hideaway
Due to recent heavy rain, campgrounds between Caringal and Wirritin on the Shoalhaven River are closed. This section may be affected by flood debris and there may be steep sand walls to access sites. Please use caution and move onto another campground if there are issues.
There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
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Applies from Thu 11 Nov 2021, 1.18pm to Mon 13 Dec 2021, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Nov 2021, 3.06pm
Closed areas: Griffins fire trail partial closure due rock fall
Griffins fire trail is closed from the locked gate on Meryla Road to Gales Flat due to rock fall and cliff instability concerns.
No pedestrian access is permitted to this section of the trail. The remaining section of road between Gales Flat and Jack Corner Road is open including the Gales Flat and Griffins Farm campgrounds.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Nov 2021, 12.06pm
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 Mon 20 Jan 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Nov 2021, 1.41pm
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
- Echo Point lookout
- Grand Canyon lookout
- Tooths lookout
- East and West Rim tracks
- Manning lookout
- Kangaroo River walking track
- Three Views walking track
- Riverview lookout
- Riverview walking track
- Mark Morton lookout
- Fairy Bower Falls track and loop walk to top of falls
- Upper and lower Fairy Bower falls
- Walking track from Fairy Bower Falls to Tooths lookout
- South of the Shoalhaven River to Braidwood Road, including the Ettrema wilderness area. The following walks, trails and lookouts are accessible:
- Ettrema Wilderness walks starting from Tolwong Road
- Ettrema Wilderness walks starting from Sassafras
- Ettrema Wilderness walks starting from Yalwal
- Old Burrier fire trail
- South of Braidwood Road, including the Budawang wilderness area. The following walking routes and lookouts are accessible:
- Pigeon House Mountain, Didthul
- Mount Bushwalker walking track
- Rusden Head
- Florence Head
- Pointer Gap lookout
- Porters Creek Dam
- The Castle
- Wog Wog
- Scenic Rim
- Monolith Valley
- Mount Tarn
- Styles Creek
- Redground
- Folly Point
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. Please be cautious, 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 Tue 3 Aug 2021, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Nov 2021, 1.52pm
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 21 Oct 2021, 11.15am to Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Nov 2021, 8.33am
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 20 September 2022 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. 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, please call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.27pm to Tue 22 Mar 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Oct 2021, 1.10pm
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 National Parks land within the Fitzroy Falls area.
The burial of used baits and products will happen from Thursday 23 September 2021 to Tuesday 22 March 2022. 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, 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.
For more information, email or call the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Sat 18 Sep 2021, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Oct 2021, 11.03am
Closed areas: 12 Mile Road closed
The 12 Mile Road from George Boyd lookout to Main Road 92 is closed due to flood damage
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 5.46pm
Closed areas: Cafe closed - Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
The cafe at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2020, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Apr 2021, 10.17am
Closed areas: Bungonia Caves closed
All caves in Bungonia National Park and Bungonia State Conservation Area are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Speleological groups and other registered organisations operating under a COVID Safety Plan may apply for conditional entry via email.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre on 02 4887 7270.
Please note:
- These unique environments are mostly enclosed places with minimal airflow and high levels of humidity. They contain multiple surfaces where dust and other airborne matter can easily settle. By their nature, they also make the important task of cleaning and sanitising related infrastructure (such as handrails) much more difficult.
- The close physical interactions that are required for recreational caving (in 'wild caves') means that the application of the standard precautions recommended to manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission cannot be applied.
- For these reasons, NPWS developed a strategy for the reopening of caves which was based on an assessment of risk.
- Options for allowing access to wild caves by speleological groups operating under a COVID Safety Plan are also being assessed.
- Approval for access to caves for critical maintenance and/or research purposes is considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Mar 2021, 2.01pm
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 the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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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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Applies from Thu 14 May 2020, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Jan 2021, 11.25am
Closed areas: Spring Creek Canyon closed due to rockfalls
Spring Creek Canyon in Bungonia State Conservation Area is closed due to rockfalls in the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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