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Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek walking track

Green Cape area in Ben Boyd National Park

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 23 March 2020, 12.25pm

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2020, 7.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2020, 12.25pm.

Closed areas: Hazardous conditions - aerial pest control operation

The southern section of Ben Boyd National Park (Green Cape area) is closed due to bushfire damage and hazardous conditions. Large fires have impacted the southern section of the park including all visitor attractions, access roads, walking trails, lookout points, picnic areas and campgrounds. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as a result of the fire event.

The following Southern Ben Boyd areas are open:

  • Green Cape precinct and accommodation
  • Disaster Bay lookout
  • Bittangabee Bay and campground
  • Saltwater campground

All other visitor attractions and walking trails will remain closed for a number of months. 

The Northern Pambula - Haycock section of Ben Boyd National Park, located between Merimbula and Eden, is open.

Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Wed 4 Mar 2020, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Mar 2020, 11.28am.

Closed areas: Light to Light walk and southern Ben Boyd National Park closed

Light to Light walk is closed due to hazardous conditions and bush fire damage. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

The southern part of Ben Boyd National Park is also closed for aerial pest control operations. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2020, 7.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2020, 12.25pm

Closed areas: Hazardous conditions - aerial pest control operation

The southern section of Ben Boyd National Park (Green Cape area) is closed due to bushfire damage and hazardous conditions. Large fires have impacted the southern section of the park including all visitor attractions, access roads, walking trails, lookout points, picnic areas and campgrounds. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as a result of the fire event.

The following Southern Ben Boyd areas are open:

  • Green Cape precinct and accommodation
  • Disaster Bay lookout
  • Bittangabee Bay and campground
  • Saltwater campground

All other visitor attractions and walking trails will remain closed for a number of months. 

The Northern Pambula - Haycock section of Ben Boyd National Park, located between Merimbula and Eden, is open.

Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Wed 4 Mar 2020, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Mar 2020, 11.28am

Closed areas: Light to Light walk and southern Ben Boyd National Park closed

Light to Light walk is closed due to hazardous conditions and bush fire damage. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

The southern part of Ben Boyd National Park is also closed for aerial pest control operations. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.45pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 6.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2020, 11.38am

Closed parks: Park closed - hazardous conditions and aerial pest control operation

This park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. Large fires have impacted and continue to be a risk to this park including Rockton, Border, Big Jack Mountain, Postmans trail and Bondi Fires. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as a result of the fire event.

Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

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/walking-tracks/boyds-tower-to-saltwater-creek-walking-track/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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Trees reflecting in water at Saltwater Creek. Photo: John Spencer/OEH