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See detailsSouth East Forests National Park
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Last reviewed: Wed 3 March 2021, 12.54pm
Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 12.54pm.
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).
Applies from Sun 28 Feb 2021, 3.48pm to Thu 11 Mar 2021, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.07am
Sections of South East Forest and Wadbilliga National Parks will be closed from Sunday 28 February to Wednesday 10 March 2021 due to an aerial vertebrate control program.
The closed areas in South East Forest National Park include:
The closed areas in Western Wadbilliga National Park include:
The surrounding roads, trails, campgrounds, walking tracks and infrastructure are also closed. Closed signage is in place and penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 17 Feb 2021, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 4.15pm
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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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 12.54pm
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 Tue 16 Feb 2021, 8.57am to Fri 12 Mar 2021, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 12.54pm
Nunnock Swamp and Grasslands walking track and campground are closed for an aerial and ground pest control operation from 8am, Wednesday 3 March to 4.30pm, Thursday 11 March 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2021, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Feb 2021, 9.03am
This campground is closed until further notice due to hazardous conditions and tree risk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Tue 19 Jan 2021, 1.47pm to Fri 12 Mar 2021, 1.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Jan 2021, 3.02pm
Heavy machinery will be operating on Wog Way from Monday 18 January to Friday 12 March 2021. Works will be underway on Wog Way during this time to mitigate the impacts of firebreak construction during the 2019/20 bushfire season.
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff and contractors. For more information, contact the local NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5999.
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Applies from Fri 16 Oct 2020, 1.46pm to Fri 16 Apr 2021, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.49am
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 Friday 16 October to Friday 16 April 2021.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
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.
For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Sun 4 Oct 2020, 9.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2020, 9.31am
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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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/myanba-gorge-walking-track/local-alerts
South East Forests National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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