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Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Dec 2020, 4.24pm
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe and picnic area closed
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe and lower picnic area are closed due to construction works. This closure includes all barbecues. The precinct, including all walks and some picnic tables, remains open to visitors. No portable barbecues are permitted.
Visitors can buy light refreshments from the visitor centre.
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Applies from Fri 4 Dec 2020, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Dec 2020, 4.21pm
Closed areas: Campground closures and changed conditions
The following campsites are closed:
- Pauls Point
- Sundeck
- Sawyers
- Tigersnake
- Beehive upper and lower
- Burrawang
- Hideaway
Due to recent heavy rains campgrounds between Caringal and Wirritin may be be affected by flood debris and steep sand walls to access the 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 Mon 20 Jan 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Dec 2020, 10.17am
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. 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 (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 25 Sep 2020, 8.51am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Nov 2020, 4.05pm
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 17 Jul 2020, 12.11pm to Mon 21 Dec 2020, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Nov 2020, 1.19pm
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: Thu 26 Nov 2020, 1.17pm
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 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, 12.03pm to Thu 14 Oct 2021, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Nov 2020, 1.04pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox and wild dog ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting an ongoing 1080 ground baiting operation from Wednesday 14 October 2020 to Wednesday 14 April 2021 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.
The operation will target foxes and wild dogs in the Carrington Falls, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate, private properties and Crown road reserves with permissions.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS office at Fitzroy Falls on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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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 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 Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Nov 2020, 10.39am
Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest
Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the car park reaching capacity. We encourage you to plan your visit outside the peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
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Applies from Sat 15 Aug 2020, 3.46pm to Mon 1 Feb 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Oct 2020, 12.36pm
Other planned events: Jamberoo Mountain Road - Sections closed
Public road closures are in place on Jamberoo Mountain Road from Knights Hill Road to Misty Lane due to a land slide on Jamberoo Mountain. This affects all through traffic and also access to Barren Grounds Nature Reserve and parts of Budderoo National Park.
Kiama Municipal Council have indicated this closure may be in place for up to 6 months. Please check NSW Live Traffic or Kiama Municipal Council for updates.
All parks will remain open and can only be accessed from Jamberoo Mountain Road via Illawarra Highway. You can drive around the side of the 'Residents Only' barrier at Knight Hill Road intersection to access the parks.There maybe unmarked road hazards including fallen trees.
Please drive safely and follow road signsand directions of council or NPWS staff.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2019, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2020, 8.15am
Closed areas: Access to Macquarie Rivulet via top of Macquarie Pass not permitted
Access to Macquarie Rivulet from Mount Murray, at the top of Macquarie Pass is not permitted. If you access the rivulet from the top of the escarpment, you will be trespassing on private property and this action may result in police involvement.
The recommended access points for Macquarie Rivulet are via Clover Hill Road and from the Cascades/Rivulet carparks. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188.
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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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