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Applies from Wed 22 Apr 2026, 6.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.36am
Other planned events: Notice of Night - Time Fox Ground Shooting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a night - time ground shooting program for fox control on Comerong Island beach from Wednesday 22 April to Friday 29 May 2026.
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The operation will occur on Comerong Island Beach and surrounding areas and will be undertaken by qualified NPWS shooters in accordance with approved NPWS shoot plans. Shooting activities will take place at night on select evenings only. The program aims to protect nesting shorebirds by reducing fox predation.
Ground shooting will not occur during school holidays, weekends, or public holidays.
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Access tracks and beach entrances will be temporarily closed and signposted prior to shooting operations. Members of the public must not enter closed areas during shooting periods.
Ground Shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, please contact the Shoalhaven NPWS park office on (02) 4428 6300.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Mar 2026, 10.22am
Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre may close at short notice
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre 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.
Other areas within Budderoo National Park can also close at short notice due to severe weather conditions.
For more information, please phone the centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Hoddles Track walking track is closed due to dangerous track conditions and fallen trees
Hoddles Walking Track in Barren Grounds Nature Reserve is closed due to dangerous track conditions and fallen trees.
The track will remain closed to the public until works on the track can be completed. As soon as the track is declared safe and can be re-opened, the NPWS website will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4887 8244 or npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 23 Mar 2026, 9.00am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for ground shooting for feral animal control
Areas of Budderoo National Park are closed between 5:00pm Monday and 09:00am Friday from 23rd March to 26th June 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control. The closed areas are:
- Douglas Creek Trail
- Powerlines trail east of Carrington Falls
- Knights Hill precinct
This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes and feral cats will be targeted if observed during the operation.
This operation will involve night time ground shooting only. The park closure is between 5pm - 9am Monday to Friday during this time.
Ground Shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays. For NSW school holiday dates, see NSW school holidays | NSW Government
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Illawarra-Highlands area office on (02) 4887 8244 or email npws.illawarrahighlands@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Feb 2026, 11.52am
Closed areas: Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited
Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.
The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Fri 17 Jul 2026, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 10.10am
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 Friday 16 January to Thursday 16 July 2026.
The program targets target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Bait stations are located on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions. Both buried baits and Canid Pest Ejectors are used in this program.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, particularly the threatened species within these areas.
1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
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 more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 10.26am
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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