Applies from Sun 17 Oct 2021, 12.01am to Sun 17 Apr 2022, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Oct 2021, 10.58am

Other planned events: Notice of 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 wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Sunday 17 October 2021 to Sunday 17 April 2022.

The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:

• Araluen Nature Reserve
• Berlang SCA
• Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
• Berlang State Conservation Area
• Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
• Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
• Deua National Park
• Egan Peaks Nature Reserve
• Kooraban National Park
• Majors Creek State Conservation Area
• Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
• South East Forests National Park
• Wadbilliga National Park
• Yurramie State Conservation Area

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, please call the Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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• South East Forest National Park

Applies from Wed 25 Aug 2021, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Aug 2021, 12.56pm

Safety alerts: Drive with caution on Green Cape Road

Green Cape Road is slippery in sections after the recent rain event. Please follow safety signage and drive with caution.

Affects 1 park and 11 locations nearby. Show list

• Ben Boyd National Park
  • Bittangabee Bay
  • Bittangabee Bay ruins
  • Bittangabee Bay to Green Cape walking track
  • Bittangabee campground
  • Disaster Bay lookout
  • Green Cape Lighthouse
  • Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages
  • Green Cape lookout
  • Saltwater Creek campground
  • Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay walking track
  • Telegraph Station bunkhouse

Applies from Wed 28 Jul 2021, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Aug 2021, 8.33am

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: Thu 5 Aug 2021, 8.33am

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 Mon 5 Jul 2021, 12.59pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Sep 2021, 8.57am

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 Monday 5 July 2021 to Friday 31 December 2021.

The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:

• Eurobodalla National Park
• Gulaga National Park
• Mimosa Rocks National Park
• South East Forest National Park (Yowaka Section)

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.

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• South East Forest National Park

Applies from Fri 4 Jun 2021, 9.22am to Sat 4 Dec 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Sep 2021, 8.56am

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. 

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• Ben Boyd National Park

Applies from Wed 17 Feb 2021, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 4.15pm

Closed areas: Wog Way closure

Wog Way in South East Forest National Park is closed. Access to Waratah Gully campground is open. Campground access is only via the northern end of Wog Way. 

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• South East Forest National Park

Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 12.54pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damange

Some areas in this park remain closed due to bushfire damage. Do not enter closed sections of the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• South East Forest National Park
  • Myanba Gorge lookout
  • Myanba Gorge walking track
  • Waalimma picnic area
  • White Rock River picnic area

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

Applies from Sun 4 Oct 2020, 9.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2020, 9.31am

Closed areas: Detour via Waratah Road South

Waratah Road North in South East Forests National Park is closed due to planned bridge works. You can still access Pheasants Peak track head via Waratah Road South off Coolangubra Forest Way. Detour signs are in place around the closed section of Waratah Road North. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• South East Forest National Park
  • Pheasants Peak walking track