Applies from Fri 14 May 2021, 12.32pm to Fri 11 Jun 2021, 12.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 May 2021, 1.48pm

Other planned events: Prickly pear weed spraying program

A weed spraying program will take place between Monday 17 May and Friday 11 June 2021 to control prickly pear in the eastern Coolangubra section of this park.

For more information call the NPWS Bombala area office on 02 6458 5900.

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• South East Forests National Park

Applies from Mon 10 May 2021, 9.38am to Sat 12 Jun 2021, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 May 2021, 11.14am

Other planned events: Aerial Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting aerial baitng programs from Monday 7th June until Friday 11th June 2021, excluding weekends.

This includes the following sections of South Coast Branch:

• Araluen NR
• Badja Swamps NR
• Bees Nest NR
• Berlang SCA
• Bungonia NP
• Bungonia SCA
• Coolumbooka NR
• Deua NP
• Egan Peaks NR
• Kooraban NP
• Monga NP
• Monga SCA
• Morton NP
• Morton SCA
• Nadgigomar NR
• South East Forest NP
• Tarlo River NP and
• Wadbilliga NP

Baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

These programs will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison and are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy. Baiting is targeting foxes, feral cats and wild dogs. These feral pests undermine the recovery of native animals like bandicoots and skinks after the 2019/20 bush fires.

Please remember that domestic pets are not permitted in National Parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs) and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information, please call the Merimbula NPWS office on 02 64 955000.

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• Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
• South East Forests National Park

Applies from Fri 16 Apr 2021, 1.46pm to Sat 16 Oct 2021, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 2.12pm

Other planned events: 1080 pest management program

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 April to Saturday 16 October 2021.

The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:

• Araluen Nature Reserve
• Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
• Berlang State Conservation Area
• Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
• Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
• Deua National Park
• Egan Peaks Nature Reserve
• Kooraban National Park
• Majors Creek State Conservation Area
• Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
• South East Forests National Park
• Wadbilliga National Park
• Yurramie State Conservation Area

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.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
• Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
• South East Forests National Park

Applies from Sun 4 Apr 2021, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 11.21am

Safety alerts: Rain damage to Packers Swamp Road

Packers Swamp Road, south from the Snowy Mountain Highway to the entry to Nunnock Campground, is only accessible to 4WD vehicles. The road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles.

Trail condition has deteriorated due to rainfall in March 2021. Please take care and drive safely.

For more information contact the local NPWS office.  

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• South East Forests National Park
  • Nunnock campground
  • Nunnock Swamp and Grasslands walking tracks

Applies from Wed 17 Feb 2021, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 4.15pm

Closed areas: Wog Way closure

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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• South East Forests National Park

Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 12.54pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damange

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).

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• South East Forests National Park
  • Myanba Gorge lookout
  • Myanba Gorge walking track
  • Waalimma picnic area
  • White Rock River picnic area

Applies from Sun 4 Oct 2020, 9.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2020, 9.31am

Closed areas: Detour via Waratah Road South

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• South East Forests National Park
  • Pheasants Peak walking track