Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 17 April 2024, 9.45am
Applies from Wed 17 Apr 2024, 4.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 17 Apr 2024, 9.45am.
Closed parks: Pinnacles Walking Track closed for pile burn operations
Pinnacles Walking Track, Beowa National Park, is closed for hazard reduction burning from Thursday 18th to Sunday 22nd April 2024. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This burn is called Pinnacles Pile Burn. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6495 5000
Applies from Fri 13 Oct 2023, 1.08pm
to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 1.11pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 4.59pm.
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 1 April 2024 to Monday 30 September 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program will take place in:
- Araluen Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Beowa National Park
- Berlang State Conservation Area
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
- Bournda National Park
- Bournda Nature Reserve
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Deua National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
- South East Forest National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
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 call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
Applies from Fri 8 Dec 2023, 2.21pm
to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 12.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 2.56pm.
Closed areas: Light to Light walk
Light to Light walk is currently closed between Saltwater Creek and Bittangabee Bay until late May 2024 to allow for track upgrades. These closures will impact plans to complete the return-walk. This closure will not affect Saltwater Creek or Bittangabee campgrounds.
If you're booking your walk through a licensed tour operator, you can expect that these operators are being regularly informed by NPWS, so that track closure impacts can be planned for and managed.
Please monitor NPWS alerts for track closures, be prepared to modify your itinerary while track upgrades are being completed and consider transport options to divert around closed sections of the walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5000.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 18 Apr 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Apr 2024, 4.10pm
Hazard reduction burns: Pinnacles Pile Burn
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 18/04/2024. The fire is called Pinnacles Pile Burn. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 17 Apr 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Apr 2024, 9.45am
Closed parks: Pinnacles Walking Track closed for pile burn operations
Pinnacles Walking Track, Beowa National Park, is closed for hazard reduction burning from Thursday 18th to Sunday 22nd April 2024. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This burn is called Pinnacles Pile Burn. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6495 5000
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 13 Oct 2023, 1.08pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 4.59pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 1 April 2024 to Monday 30 September 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program will take place in:
- Araluen Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Beowa National Park
- Berlang State Conservation Area
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
- Bournda National Park
- Bournda Nature Reserve
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Deua National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
- South East Forest National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
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 call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 22 Jan 2024, 12.58pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 12.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Apr 2024, 3.25pm
Safety alerts: Increase of ticks at Saltwater Creek campground
There has been a reported increase of tick bites at Saltwater Creek campground. Please take appropriate precautions to prevent tick bites such as insect repellent and regular tick checks, and bring tick freeze spray to treat any ticks.
Further guidance about tick bite treatment can be found on the Health Direct website. For more information, contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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