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Applies from Wed 26 Apr 2023, 12.30am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.33pm
Closed areas: Budderoo Fire Trial section of Budderoo National Park Closed for ground pest control operation
The Budderoo Fire Trail section of Budderoo National Park (also known as Budderoo Plateau Road) is closed for overnight ground shooting pest operations between Wednesday 26 April and Friday 30 June 2023.
Specifically, these areas will be closed overnight (from 6pm to 9am) on the Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings during these dates.
Do not enter the closed areas during these times. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This shooting is part of a multi-park pest control program which is targeting deer but other pest animals (including pigs, goats, foxes and feral cats) will also be targeted if observed during the operation. The program aims to reduce the significant impact these pest animals have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Whilst shooting may not be conducted on all of the above nights, the park is closed to allow operations to be conducted at short notice during favourable weather conditions.
Park closure warning signs will be erected at entrances to the shooting areas. Residents along this trail will be notified prior to each night of shooting.
For more information, contact the Illawarra Highlands park office at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2023, 6.00pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.32pm
Closed areas: Parts of Budderoo National Park Closed for ground pest control operation
The below areas of Budderoo National Park are closed for overnight ground shooting pest operations between Monday 20 March and Friday 30 June 2023.
Specifically, these areas will be closed overnight (from 6pm to 9am) on the Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings (outside of school and public holidays) during these dates.
Do not enter the closed areas during these times. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The areas of Budderoo NP being closed are:
-The powerlines service trail between Jamberoo Mountain Road and Cloonty Rd in Carrington Falls
-The Douglas Creek trail between Cloonty road and Jamberoo Mountain Road
-The section of park along the eastern side of Knights Hill Road
This shooting is part of a multi-park pest control program which is targeting deer but other pest animals (including pigs, goats, foxes and feral cats) will also be targeted if observed during the operation. The program aims to reduce the significant impact these pest animals have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Whilst shooting may not be conducted on all of these nights, the park is closed to allow works to be conducted at short notice during favourable weather conditions.
Park closure warning signs will be erected at entrances to the shooting areas.
For more information, contact the Illawarra Highlands park office at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.32pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Tuesday 14 March to Monday 31 July 2023 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.
The operation will target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate, private property and Crown road reserves with permissions.
There are 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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 Mon 29 May 2023, 1.36pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.32pm
Closed areas: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve closed in evenings for ground pest control operation
Barren Grounds Nature Reserve is closed for overnight ground shooting pest operations, from 6pm to 6am on the Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings between Monday 30 May to Friday 30 June 2023.
Do not enter the closed areas during these times. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This shooting is part of a multi-park pest control program which is targeting deer but other pest animals (including pigs, goats, foxes and feral cats) will also be targeted if observed during the operation. The program aims to reduce the significant impact these pest animals have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Whilst shooting may not be conducted on all of the above nights, the park is closed to allow operations to be conducted at short notice during favourable weather conditions.
For more information, contact the Illawarra Highlands park office at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 6.07pm to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 6.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.44am
Closed areas: Thomas Place toilet in Budderoo NP closed for repairs
The toilet in the Thomas Place Day Use Area (within Carrington Falls Precinct) is closed from Monday 29 May to Friday 9 June 2023 to allow an upgrade of these facilities.
The nearest public toilet is in the nearby Nellies Glen Day Use Area of the Carrington Falls Precinct.
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Applies from Wed 11 May 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 10.23am
Closed parks: Comerong Island Nature Reserve closed
Comerong Island Nature Reserve is closed until further notice to allow for road work to be conducted along Coal Wharf Road and within the main visitor carpark. The reserve will reopen once these works are complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 3 Mar 2023, 9.40am to Sat 30 Sep 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 8.51am
Closed areas: Gerroa Picnic area toilets closed
The toilets at Gerroa picnic area in Seven Mile Beach National Park are closed due to tree damage from Friday 3 March 2023 until further notice.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 11.02am
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Dec 2022, 3.59pm
Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice
Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity.
NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
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