Applies from Sun 15 Mar 2026, 2.00pm to Sat 21 Mar 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 4.29am
The following parks, reserves and areas will be closed from 2pm on Sunday 15 March until 10am on Saturday 21 March 2026 for a pest management program:
- Beowa National Park (Green Cape area), including, Green Cape Lighthouse, Light to Light walk, Bittangabee campground, Mowarry campground and Saltwater Creek campgrounds
- Nadgee Nature Reserve, including Nadgee Wilderness Walk
- South East Forest National Park (Nungatta area)
The main thoroughfares through the Nungatta area will remain open. However, residents, visitors and members of the public should not enter adjoining sections of the National Park that will be closed.
This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, foxes and other pests. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals, including threatened species.
The closed areas will be signposted at relevant access points. Please avoid these areas and do not enter closed areas during this time. Please follow any directions from NPWS staff and authorised contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
