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Kangarutha walking track

Bournda National Park

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Sat 11 Apr 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 5.12pm

Hazard reduction burns: Moncks Creek HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 11/04/2026. The fire is called Moncks Creek HR. 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 Mon 13 Apr 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 5.08pm

Hazard reduction burns: Yellow Pinch Dam HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 13/04/2026. The fire is called Yellow Pinch Dam HR. 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 25 Mar 2026, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 3.21pm

Hazard reduction burns: Killarney Road Nalbaugh State Forest

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 25/03/2026. The fire is called Killarney Road Nalbaugh State Forest. 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 Sun 1 Feb 2026, 1.04pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 1.05pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2026, 12.57pm

Closed areas: Temporary closures at Mimosa Rocks National Park

The National Parks and Wildlife Service is delivering a range of improvements at the popular Mimosa Rocks National Park on NSW’s South Coast. The upgrades will improve flood resilience, sustainability and visitor safety across four key precincts in the park including Nelsons Beach and Aragunnu Beach, Gillards Beach and Middle Beach campgrounds.

Work will be completed in stages from February 2026 to December 2026, and has been scheduled outside of peak holiday times, where possible.

Visitors can expect the following temporary closures:

  • From February 2026 to mid-2026 Nelsons Beach precinct, including Nelsons Beach Road and Carpark will be closed to all public access for upgrades.
  • From July 2026 to late-2026 Middle Beach Campground and Day Use Area will be closed to all public access for upgrades. 
  • From February 2027 to mid-2027 Gillards and Aragunnu campgrounds will be closed for upgrades.

Alternative camping options include Picnic Point in Mimosa Rocks National Park and Hobart Beach in Bournda National Park.

All other areas in Mimosa Rocks National Park will remain open to visitors during these times. Check for park closure alerts before you travel.

For more information or questions, contact the Eurobodalla NPWS Office via email.

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Applies from Sat 7 Mar 2026, 8.42am to Fri 29 May 2026, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2026, 8.26am

Closed areas: Bournda Beach access stairs - modified access

Beach access stairs from Hobart Beach campground are currently closed due to damage. There is a temporary track adjacent to the stairs allowing beach access. Stairs will replaced from early April for approximately 2 weeks. During this time will be no beach access from Hobart Beach campground. Please follow local directional signage.   

Bournda Lagoon overflow car park stairs will be closed for replacement from the 12th March 2026 to early April. The Bournda Lagoon day use area beach access remains accessible. For enquires, please contact the Merimbula office on 6495 5000.   

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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 4.01pm

Closed areas: Nelsons Beach Precinct Closed for Improvement Works

Nelsons Beach Precinct Closed for Improvement Works from Monday February 2nd till Mid 2026.

The closed areas include:

  • Nelsons Beach Precinct
  • Nelsons Beach Road and Carpark
  • Moon Bay Access
  • Wajurda Point Lookout 

Mimosa Rocks National Park will stay open to visitors while work is completed, however exclusion zones will be established around the work areas for safety. Please do not enter closed areas, fines apply.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800, or email: npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2026, 6.06pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 1 January 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and 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

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 Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.18pm

Closed areas: Kanoonah Road (north) closed due to landslip

Kanoonah Road in Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Myanba Falls Road through to the northern park boundary due to a major landslip.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

 

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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Mar 2026, 3.25pm

Safety alerts: Gillards Beach access steps closed until further notice

The 5 southern beach access points and the day-use steps at Gillards Campground are currently closed due to severe erosion. Successive large seas have removed large amounts of sand from the beach resulting in these access points being unusable.

Park users staying in sites 1 to 28 should use the beach access steps to the north instead which is easily accessible via a short walk.

Beach access steps for sites 28 to 39 currently remain open.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4476 0800

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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/kangarutha-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Bournda National Park in the South Coast region
  • Bournda National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. This park uses a self-registration fee collection system, please bring correct change.

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