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.
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Green Cape area in Ben Boyd National Park
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Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 16 March 2021, 2.59pm
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Applies from Sun 5 Dec 2021, 4.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Jan 2022, 12.40pm
Closed areas: Jewfish Boardwalk closure
Jewfish Boardwalk was burnt during the 2019/2020 bushfire season and is closed. Reconstruction is planned for 2022.
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Applies from Tue 21 Dec 2021, 3.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Dec 2021, 10.51am
Safety alerts: Bittangabee Storehouse closed
The historic storehouse at Bittangabee Bay will be closed for safety reasons, until restoration works are complete.
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Applies from Tue 28 Dec 2021, 4.41pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 4.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Dec 2021, 11.30am
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 Saturday 1 January to Thursday 30 June 2022.
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)
- Ben Boyd National Park
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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Applies from Mon 13 Dec 2021, 1.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Jan 2022, 4.10pm
Other planned events: Mowarry Point Trail closed to vehicles
Mowarry Point Trail closed to vehicle access from Walkers Rock intersection due to recent rain events.
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Applies from Mon 6 Dec 2021, 9.19am to Wed 30 Mar 2022, 9.22am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Dec 2021, 3.54pm
Closed areas: Pinnacles loop walking track closed
Some parts of Ben Boyd National Park are closed from Monday 13 December 2021 to Wednesday 30 March 2022 while the Pinnacles loop walking track is being upgraded.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Sun 17 Oct 2021, 12.01am to Sun 17 Apr 2022, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Oct 2021, 4.53pm
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
- 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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Applies from Wed 25 Aug 2021, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Jan 2022, 4.10pm
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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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/light-to-light-walk/local-alerts
Park info
- in the Green Cape area of Ben Boyd National Park in the South Coast region
The Green Cape area of Ben Boyd National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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$8 per vehicle per day in the Green Cape area of the park (south of Eden).
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Emergency services
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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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