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Applies from Sun 15 Mar 2026, 10.19am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2026, 1.07pm
Hazard reduction burns: Pericoe 564 HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 15/03/2026. The fire is called Pericoe 564 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 Sun 15 Mar 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2026, 11.51am
Hazard reduction burns: Kellys Mountain HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 15/03/2026. The fire is called Kellys Mountain 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 Sun 15 Mar 2026, 2.00pm to Sat 21 Mar 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Mar 2026, 4.29am
Closed areas: Parks closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control
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.
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Applies from Sun 8 Mar 2026, 2.00pm to Sat 21 Mar 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2026, 10.01am
Closed areas: Part of the park closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control
The following sections of park will be closed to the public from 2pm Sunday 8th March until 10am Saturday 21st March 2026 for an aerial pest control operation:
- South East Forest National Park (Nunnock Swamp section) including:
- Alexanders Hut campground
- Nunnock campground
- Postmans campground
The main thoroughfares through this 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, goats, pigs, foxes and other pests. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Closure signs will be established at all visitor access points to the shooting area. Visitors should not enter the shooting area during the closure period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 5.38pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Mar 2026, 12.19pm
Other planned events: Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station Closure
The Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages and Telegraph Station accommodation are currently closed to visitors whilst NPWS undertakes refurbishment works to these buildings. Green Cape car park, lookout and surrounding walking tracks remain open during this time.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Feb 2026, 9.26am
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 Tue 11 Feb 2025, 11.11am to Tue 2 Feb 2027, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Sun 21 Dec 2025, 9.06am
Safety alerts: Weed Control and Herbicide Application
NPWS will undertake targeted weed control including spot spraying and cut and paint using herbicides.
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