Green Cape area in Beowa National Park
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Last reviewed: Thu 30 November 2023, 9.57am
Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 11.16am to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 11.16am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 9.57am.
Beowa National Park South has been closed due to wet and windy conditions with falling trees and flying debris being experienced.
The park condition will be reassessed by NPWS staff later in the day on the 29th Nov 2023.
For further information please contact NPWS Merimbula Office on 02 64955000
Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 7.30am to Mon 4 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Nov 2023, 7.34am.
Due to heavy rainfall the Saltwater Creek crossing on the light to light walking track may be cut and not passable by flood waters especially at high tide.
Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Oct 2023, 2.51pm.
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:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply.
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.
Applies from Fri 24 Mar 2023, 12.51pm to Fri 8 Dec 2023, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 9.59am
The Light to Light walk is currently closed between Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek from late July 2023 until December 2023 to allow for track upgrades. These closures will impact plans to complete the return-walk. This closure will not affect Saltwater Creek or Bittangabee campgrounds.
If you're booking your walk through a licensed tour operator, you can expect that these operators are being regularly informed by NPWS, so that track closure impacts can be planned for and managed.
Please monitor NPWS alerts for track closures, be prepared to modify your itinerary while track upgrades are being completed and consider transport options to divert around closed sections of the walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 11.16am to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 11.16am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 9.57am
Beowa National Park South has been closed due to wet and windy conditions with falling trees and flying debris being experienced.
The park condition will be reassessed by NPWS staff later in the day on the 29th Nov 2023.
For further information please contact NPWS Merimbula Office on 02 64955000
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Applies from Tue 28 Nov 2023, 11.12am to Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 2.22pm
The Southern access trail at Davidson Whaling Station is temporarily closed to public access due to the presence of asbestos and the risk to public safety. the southern access trail is closed until remediation works are completed. Penalties apply for entering closed areas. For further information contact Merimbula NPWS Office on 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 27 Nov 2023, 8.58am to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2023, 9.05am
Greenlades & Baycliff Areas within the Nadgee Nature Reserve will be undertaking vegetation management works between 27 Nov - 1 Dec 2023. There will be traffic management control during this period.
For any further information please call NPWS Merimbula on 02 64955000.
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Applies from Fri 13 Oct 2023, 1.08pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Nov 2023, 4.52pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Saturday 1 July 2023 to Sunday 30 June 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in:
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the 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.
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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Oct 2023, 2.51pm
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:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply.
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.
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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/saltwater-creek-to-bittangabee-bay-walking-track/local-alerts
The Green Cape area of Beowa National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
$8 per vehicle per day in the Green Cape area of the park (south of Eden).
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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