Applies from Wed 28 Jul 2021, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Jul 2021, 5.11pm

Safety alerts: Emergency gate installation project

Installation of new gates for the emergency closure of visitor precincts, roads and fire trails is occurring within the Sapphire Coast Area, between Wednesday 28 July 2021 and Tuesday 31 August 2021.

Please be aware a gate will be installed on the Nadgee Nature Reserve fire trail.

For more information, please contact the local office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Nadgee Nature Reserve
  • Nadgee wilderness walk

Applies from Wed 28 Jul 2021, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Jul 2021, 5.08pm

Safety alerts: Emergency gate installation project

Installation of new gates for the emergency closure of visitor precincts, roads and fire trails is occurring within the Sapphire Coast Area, between Wednesday 28 July 2021 and Tuesday 31 August 2021.

Gates will be installed at the following locations:

• Boyd’s Tower
• Mowarry Point fire trail
• Saltwater Creek at Saltwater Creek Road and Duckhole Road junction
• Greencape Lighthouse Visitor Precinct - Green Cape Road
• Davidson Whaling Station
• Haycock Point - Haycock Road and Princes Highway junction
• North Head - Ben Boyd North National Park at Princes Highway junction

For more information, please contact the local office.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Ben Boyd National Park
  • Boyds Tower walking track
  • Haycock Point picnic area
  • Saltwater Creek campground

Applies from Fri 4 Jun 2021, 9.22am to Sat 4 Dec 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Jul 2021, 1.06pm

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 foxes and wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 4 June 2021 to Saturday 4 December 2021 .

The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:

• Ben Boyd National Park
• Bournda National Park
• Bournda 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. 

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Ben Boyd National Park

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Mar 2021, 2.59pm

Closed areas: Hergartys Bay campground closed

Hegartys Bay remote campground is closed due to fire damage and rehabilitation works.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Ben Boyd National Park
  • Light to Light walk