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Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track

Morton National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 6 June 2023, 8.35am

Applies from Sun 23 Apr 2023, 4.00pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 8.35am.

Closed areas: Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track closed

Some parts of this park are closed from Sunday afternoon 23 April to Friday 30 June 2023 for track maintenance and heli-operations.

The closed areas are:

  • Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track
  • Pigeon House Mountain Didthul picnic area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 23 May 2023, 2.03pm to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 2.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 3.40pm

Closed areas: Shelly Beach walking track closed for track upgrade

Shelly Beach walking track is closed from Monday 5 June to Friday 23 June 2023 while the track is being upgraded.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 3.30pm to Sat 29 Jul 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 3.39pm

Closed areas: Sunburnt Beach campground closed

Sunburnt Beach campground is closed from 4pm Sunday 23 July to 9am Saturday 29 July 2023 while track repair works are undertaken.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 1.29pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.44pm

Closed areas: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial baiting program using fresh meat containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Monday 19th June and Friday 30 June 2023. Affected parks and reserves include:

  • Bees Nest Nature Reserve
  • Budawang National Park
  • Bungonia National Park
  • Bungonia State Conservation Area
  • Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
  • Deua National Park
  • Gourock National Park
  • Kooraban National Park
  • Monga National Park
  • Morton National Park
  • Morton State Conservation Area
  • Nadgigomar Nature Reserve
  • South East Forest National Park
  • Tallaganda National Park
  • Tallaganda State Conservation Area
  • Tarlo River National Park
  • Wadbilliga National Park

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

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 more information, contact the South Coast Branch Pest Officer at the NPWS Merimbula office on (02) 6495 5000

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Sat 27 May 2023, 9.06am to Fri 14 Jul 2023, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Sat 27 May 2023, 9.12am

Other planned events: Roadworks Little Forest Plateau

Expect short delays on Little Forest Plateau. Roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, contractors and NPWS staff.

The road may be uneven and slippery during this time.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 16 May 2023, 9.51am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 3.33pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operations

Some areas of this park are closed from 30/05/2023 to 30/06/2023 between the hours of 14:00 to 23:59 for ground pest control operations.

The closed areas are:

  • Mount Budawang Fire Trail
  • Summit of Mount Budawang

This operation will involve ground shooting of rabbits, foxes and feral cats to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting period Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Ulladulla NPWS office on (02) 4454 9500. 

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Applies from Sun 30 Apr 2023, 9.11am to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 9.12am. Last reviewed: Sun 30 Apr 2023, 9.16am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program, using meat baits, manufactured baits and Ejectors-CPE's containing 1080 in Bimberamala National Park from 4/5/23 to 31/10/23 .

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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.

Do not touch or interfere with baits or CPE's

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Please contact the local NPWS Ulladulla office for more information on 44549500.

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Applies from Sun 30 Apr 2023, 9.02am to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Sun 30 Apr 2023, 9.11am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program, using meat baits, manufactured baits and Ejectors-CPE's containing 1080 in Budawang National Park- Gulf and Webbs Firetrail areas from 4/5/23 to 31/10/23 .

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring properties.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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.

Do not touch or interfere with baits or CPE's

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Please contact the local NPWS Ulladulla office for more information on 44549500.

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Applies from Sun 23 Apr 2023, 4.00pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 8.35am

Closed areas: Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track closed

Some parts of this park are closed from Sunday afternoon 23 April to Friday 30 June 2023 for track maintenance and heli-operations.

The closed areas are:

  • Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track
  • Pigeon House Mountain Didthul picnic area

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Local alerts

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/pigeon-house-mountain-didthul-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Morton National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
  • Morton National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

    Parts of the south-eastern area of this park were once used for military training and may contain unexploded artillery shells. These areas have restrictions in place for your safety.

  • Park entry fees: 

    Fitzroy Falls: $4 per vehicle per day. Bundanoon area: $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and cards accepted.

    Buy annual pass
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