Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 8.59am to Fri 23 Jan 2026, 9.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 9.09am

Closed areas: Mowarry Fire Trail closed due to wet weather conditions.

Mowarry Fire Trail closed until further notice due to wet weather conditions. For any further information please call NPWS Merimbula on 02 64955000.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Beowa National Park
  • Mowarry campground

Applies from Fri 9 Jan 2026, 12.33pm to Fri 6 Feb 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 6.35pm

Closed areas: Nadgee Wilderness Closed Due to Wildfire Risk

Nadgee wilderness closed due to wildfire

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Nadgee Nature Reserve
  • Bay Cliff walking track
  • Greenglade picnic area
  • Jewfish walk
  • Merrica River nature trail
  • Nadgee wilderness walk

Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 7.13am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.33am

Safety alerts: Road maintenance on Green Cape Road between Pulpit Rock and Green Cape Lighthouse

Essential road maintenance is happening on Green Cape Road between Pulpit Rock and Green Cape Lighthouse. This may cause significant delays in accessing this section of road. Access will be provided where possible. To avoid delays consider travelling after 2pm.

If you are completing the Light to Light Walk, it's still possible to be picked up at Pulpit Rock earlier in the day if needed. There is mobile reception at Pulpit Rock carpark if you need to make other plans.

For more information, please call NPWS Merimbula on 02 64955000.

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Beowa National Park
  • Green Cape Lighthouse
  • Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages
  • Green Cape lookout
  • Green Cape loop walking track
  • Light to Light walk
  • Telegraph Station bunkhouse

Applies from Tue 23 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Dec 2025, 12.04pm

Fire bans: South coast national park fire bans

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Beowa National Park
• Nadgee Nature Reserve

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.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Nadgee Nature Reserve
  • Greenglade picnic area
  • Nadgee wilderness walk

Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 6.00am to Mon 23 Feb 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Dec 2025, 9.49am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 25 August 2025 to Monday 23 February 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Beowa National Park