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Applies from Mon 18 May 2020, 12.56pm to Mon 30 Nov 2020, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Sep 2020, 11.43am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to hazardous conditions and bushfire damage
The following parts of Meroo National Park are closed due to bushfire damage and hazardous conditions:
- Burrill Lake East picnic area
- Burrill Lake Western Arm picnic area
- Giriwa walking track
- Meroo Head campground
- Meroo Head lookout walking track
- Meroo Lake walking track
- Nuggan Point walking track
Do not enter closed locations. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2020, 11.57am
Closed areas: Cafe closed
The cafe at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice.
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Applies from Mon 21 Sep 2020, 8.00am to Mon 2 Nov 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Sep 2020, 10.24am
Closed areas: Tianjara Falls lookout closed
Tianjara Falls lookout in Morton National Park is closed for construction works from Monday 21 September to Monday 2 November 2020.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Nowra office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Fri 10 Jul 2020, 3.00pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Sep 2020, 4.25pm
Closed parks: Bimberamala National Park
Bimberamala National Park is closed until further notice due to fire damage and hazardous conditions. Please do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Sep 2020, 3.49pm
Closed areas: Most of Morton National Park closed
Most of Morton National Park remains closed due to bushfire damage and to protect the safety of our visitors.
However, the following areas are now open:
- North of the Shoalhaven River, including Kangaroo Valley, the following walks and lookouts are accessible:
- Badgerys Spur walking track
- Long Point walking track
- Bonnie View and Beauchamps lookouts
- Erith coalmine loop walk
- Lovers walking track
- Mount Carnorvon walking track
- East and West Rim tracks
- Manning lookout
- Kangaroo River walking track
- Three views walking track
- South of the Shoalhaven River to Braidwood Road, including the Ettrema Wilderness area, the following walks, trails and lookouts are accessible:
- Ettrema Wilderness walks starting from Tolwong Road
- Ettrema Wilderness walks starting from Sassafras
- Tianjara Falls lookout on the Braidwood Road
- Old Burrier fire trail
- South of Braidwood Road, including the Budawang Wilderness Area, the following walking routes are accessible:
Any overnight walk in Morton National Park wilderness areas requires a trip intention form at this time, as per our COVID-19 update.
Do not enter the closed areas of this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Fri 17 Jul 2020, 12.11pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2020, 1.27pm
Closed areas: 12 Mile Road, George Boyd and Granite Falls closed due to bushfire damage
12 Mile Road and all visitor sites accessed from 12 Mile road are closed due to bushfire damage. The closed areas include:
- 12 Mile Road
- George Boyd lookout, picnic area and rainforest walk
- Granite Falls lookout and walk
- Link Road campground
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jul 2020, 12.31pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2020, 1.27pm
Closed areas: Mount Bushwalker and nearby areas closed due to bushfire damage
All national park visitor sites accessed from Pointer Gap Road are closed due to bushfire damage. The closed areas include:
- Mount Bushwalker walking track
- Little Forest walking track
- Rusden Head walking track
- Florence Head walking track
- Pointer Gap picnic area
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jul 2020, 12.42pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2020, 1.27pm
Closed areas: Pigeon House Mountain Didthul closed due to bushfire damage
Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track and picnic area are closed due to bushfire damage.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 5 May 2020, 4.14pm to Thu 5 Nov 2020, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2020, 10.49am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPE’s containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Tuesday 5 May 2020 to Thursday 5 November 2020. The baited parks and reserves include:
- Morton National Park
- Conjola National Park
- Murramarang National Pak
- Bimberamala National Park
- Bees Nest Nature Reserve
- Budawang National Park
- Parma Creek Nature Reserve
- Jerrawangala National Park
- Colymea State Conservation Area
All baiting locations will be signposted.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.
For further information please call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Thu 23 Apr 2020, 3.14pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2020, 10.44am
Other planned events: Pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a pest management program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will happen from Monday 27 April to Sunday 20 December 2020 in Jervis Bay National Park, Conjola National Park, Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve, Meroo National Park and Murramarang National Park
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 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.
For further information please call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4454 9500 or 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.27pm to Wed 21 Oct 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2020, 12.06pm
Other planned events: 1080 bait disposal pit
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is disposing of used 1080 baits and baiting products in an approved disposal pit on NPWS estate within the Fitzroy Falls area.
Burial of used baits and products will occur from Thursday 21 October 2019 to Wednesday 21 October 2020. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways, in accordance with Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products) 2019.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to disposal pit site.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas. If you need your dogs to work in the baiting area outside of national park estate, we suggest muzzling them.
For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 11.15am to Wed 21 Oct 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Apr 2020, 7.57am
Other planned events: 1080 fox and wild dog control ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Thursday 21 October 2019 and Wednesday 21 October 2020 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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.
For further information please call the NPWS Highlands office on 024887 8244.
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Applies from Fri 17 Apr 2020, 9.20am to Fri 16 Oct 2020, 9.22am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2020, 4.29pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox control ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Friday 17 April and Friday 16 October 2020 in the Little Forest Plateau and 12 Mile Road/Jerrawangala areas of Morton National Park.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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.
For further information please call the NPWS Ulladulla office on 02 4454 9500.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Apr 2020, 9.31am
Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited
All access to the base of Belmore Falls from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookout and picnic area is permanently closed due to safety risks. Access is also closed from the causeway to the top of the falls. These access points are prohibited to visitors and penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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