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Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 2.00pm to Wed 28 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 2.20pm
Closed areas: Lake Yarrunga campgrounds closed due to flooding
All NPWS campgrounds on Lake Yarrunga are closed from 2:00PM Friday 23 May to 5:00PM Wednesday 28 May 2025 due to the recent severe weather event. Campgrounds may be flooded by rising water levels and activities on the lake (such as canoeing or kayaking) will be dangerous due to significant amounts of debris in the water.
This alert will be removed once the water level subsides and NPWS staff confirm it is safe for the campgrounds to reopen.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Illawarra-Highlands Office on 02 4887 8244 or via email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 12.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 12.42pm
Safety alerts: Flooding alert: Southern Morton NP and Northern Budawang NP
The following roads and walking tracks are currently impacted by flooding in Clyde River, Yadboro River, Boyne Creek and Wog Wog Creek.
- Pigeon House Mountain Didthul,
- Long Gully Rest Area,
- Blue Gum Flat Camping Area and
- walking tracks in the Budawang Wilderness Area
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 9.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.05pm
Closed areas: Erith Coal Mine and Nicholas Pass Walking Tracks Closed
Erith Coal Mine and Nicholas Pass walking tracks are closed due to high rainfall and rockfall/landslip risk. The tracks will remain closed to the public until NPWS staff have conducted inspections and the tracks are safe to open. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 8.09am to Sat 31 May 2025, 8.24am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 8.47am
Safety alerts: Durras Lake is open to the ocean
Durras Lake is currently open to the ocean
Murramarang South Coast Walkers be advised that walking across the lake opening is potentially dangerous.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 6.00am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 8.59am
Closed areas: Depot Beach cabins and Depot Beach campground closed
Depot Beach campground and Depot Beach cabins are closed for maintenance until Sunday 30 June. The Depot Beach campground office will also be closed.
If you’re staying at Pebbly Beach campground, Pebbly Beach cabins, Judges House or Yellow Rock Beach House during this period – you can contact the Pretty Beach campground office on 02 4457 2019 if you have a problem and need to speak to staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 2.30pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 2.36pm
Closed areas: Depot Beach Campground closed for Maintenance
Depot beach campground will be closed for upgrades from May 8th to June 30th 2025
The office will be unmanned during this period; Pretty Beach campground office will be able to assist with any enquiries during this time 02 4457 2019
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 5.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 May 2025, 5.13pm
Closed areas: Castle Walking track closed
Track maintenance will commence at the Castle Walking Track from 2nd June until approximately 30th November 2025. The closed areas are:
- Castle Walking Track closed
- Cooyoyo campground closed
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office
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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 11.47am
Closed areas: Nicholas Pass track partly closed
Nicholas Pass track is closed from its junction with the base of Fairy Bower Falls walking track to Ampitheatre Lookout until further notice due to a landslide and rock fall event.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.53am to Fri 30 May 2025, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 10.02am
Closed areas: Pretty Beach to Mt Durras walking track closure
Track closed
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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 9.34am
Closed areas: Ryans Creek Road Closed
Ryans Creek Road in Murramarang National Park is closed for bridge replacement and repair work from Monday 28 April to Friday 30 May 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sun 17 Sep 2023, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 12.01pm
Closed areas: 12 Mile Road Closed
12 Mile road between George Boyd Lookout and Braidwood Road in Morton National Park is closed due to recent storm damage. Culverts have been washed out and the road is untrafficable.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 12.00pm
Closed areas: Tianjara fire trail
Tianjara fire trail is closed. Please do not enter the closed area.
A review of access arrangements, the UXO area and permit system is being undertaken
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 11.51am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between August 01 2024 to August 01 2025 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jun 2024, 12.04pm to Wed 11 Jun 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 8.22am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 bait disposal pit
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is disposing of used 1080 baits and baiting products in an approved disposal pit on NPWS National Parks land within the Fitzroy Falls area.
The burial of used baits and products will occur from Thursday 12 December 2024 to Wednesday 11 June 2025. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, and clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways. This is in accordance with the current Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products).
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to the disposal pit site.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted in national parks or reserves.
For more information, email or call the NPWS Fitzroy Falls Office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2025, 9.55am to Sat 4 Oct 2025, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 10.03am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd March 2025 to 3rd September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock and will take place in:
Morton National Park (including: 12 Mile Road, Croobyar/Kingiman, Touga/Tolwong, Little Forest Plateau, Redground, Endrick and Sassafras)
Conjola National Park
Murramarang National Park
Parma Nature Reserve
Jerrawangala National Park
Colymea SCA
Bees Nest Nature Reserve
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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.
Please contact the local NPWS Nowra Office on 44286300 or NPWS Ulladulla on 44549500 for more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.45am
Closed areas: Gulp Road at Wingello closed
The Gulp Road section of Morton National Park is closed due to ongoing wet conditions, it will be re-opened after it has been assessed as suitable for vehicle access.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 May 2025, 1.56pm
Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited
All access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed as there is a risk of falling from the cliff edge and severe injury or death. This includes access from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookouts and picnic areas.
Access is also closed to the top of Belmore Falls, including from the Belmore Falls Road causeway.
There is limited mobile phone reception in this area. You may not be able to call for help if you need it and access for emergency services is difficult.
The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 10.31am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 11.25am
Safety alerts: Potential difficulties for cyclists navigating Beehive Walking Track
Cyclists undertaking the Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route are advised that there may be difficulties riding Beehive Walking Track, which provides one of two access routes to Beehive Campground. The original track has been closed to vehicles with many large logs impeding access. Alternative riding access to Beehive Campground is possible via Jack's Corner Road and Beehive Point Road.
This closure only affects cyclists wishing to access Beehive Point Campground. Walkers are not impacted by this closure and cyclists may choose to walk the trail with their bikes, lifting them over logs when required.
For further information, contact the NPWS Illawarra-Highlands Area on 02 4887 8244 or via email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10.50am
Closed areas: Camping areas closed due to flood and fire damage
Camping is closed indefinitely at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only):
- Pauls Point
- Sundeck
- Sawyers
- Burrawang
Please note that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.
Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 21 Nov 2023, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 7.34am
Safety alerts: Mount Tarn Navigational warning
Mt Tarn Walking Track is overgrown with vegetation between Mt Tarn and Mt Haughton which may cause navigation challenges.
Before you enter the bush, Think Before You TREK
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Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 8.43am
Closed areas: Toorooroo campground closed due to damage
Toorooroo campground is closed due to fire and flood damage. Please check back for updates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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