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Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek walking track

Green Cape area in Beowa National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 9 June 2023, 4.52pm

Applies from Fri 9 Jun 2023, 4.42pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jun 2023, 4.52pm.

Closed areas: Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek closed for ground pest control operation

The following sections of Beowa National Park will be closed from 4:30pm to 6:30am each day from Monday 26 June to Friday 26 June 2023 for a ground pest control operation:

  • Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek section of Light to light walk,
  • Mowarry Trig trail, and;
  • Mowarry Point trail.

You can still access other parts of Beowa National Park during this time.

This operation will involve ground shooting of feral deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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Applies from Fri 24 Mar 2023, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 10.04am.

Closed areas: Light to Light walk partial closure

The section of Light to Light walk near Boyds Tower, between Leather Jacket Bay and Mowarry is closed until further notice due to track upgrades. An alternative route with signage is in place.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5000.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 24 Mar 2023, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 10.04am

Closed areas: Light to Light walk partial closure

The section of Light to Light walk near Boyds Tower, between Leather Jacket Bay and Mowarry is closed until further notice due to track upgrades. An alternative route with signage is in place.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5000.

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Applies from Mon 3 Apr 2023, 7.47am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 2.41pm

Closed areas: Nadgee Nature Reserve Wilderness Area Closed

Nadgee Nature Reserve Wilderness Area will be closed to the public from the 26th - 30th of June for a ground pest control operation. 

  • This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
  • Other pest animals, including pigs will be targeted if observed during the operation.

This operation will involve ground shooting of deer during daylight and/or night time. Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.

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Applies from Tue 21 Dec 2021, 3.56pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 9.56am

Safety alerts: Bittangabee Storehouse closed

The historic storehouse at Bittangabee Bay is closed for safety reasons, until restoration works are complete.

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Applies from Sun 5 Dec 2021, 4.55pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 9.56am

Closed areas: Jew Fish Boardwalk closure

Jewfish Boardwalk was burnt during the 2019/2020 bushfire season and is closed. Reconstruction is planned for 2023.

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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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