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Applies from Fri 22 Oct 2021, 10.46am to Mon 1 Nov 2021, 11.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Oct 2021, 12.47pm
Safety alerts: Deua National Park river crossings inaccessible
Following a recent rain event, all river crossings in Deua National Park have been assessed. They are at flood level and dangerous to cross. Entry and exit points to the crossings are indeterminable, and the water levels are currently too deep for assessment of crossing conditions and submerged hazards.
Do not attempt to cross.
NPWS staff will continue to assess conditions and restore access as water levels recede to a safe level.
Please check this NPWS webpage again or call the local office before travelling to Deua National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Oct 2021, 12.31pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to bushfire recovery works
The following areas in Deua National Park are closed:
- Bendethera Caves walking track and cave access is closed due to significant fire damage. All track markers were destroyed by fire and are yet to be replaced. It is dangerous to walk off designated tracks in Karst areas. Please do not enter this area.
The following areas are also closed due to substantial bushfire recovery works:
- Mongamula East fire trail
- Oulla Creek fire trail
- Hanging Mountain lookout
Please follow the directions on closure signs and do not enter any cordoned-off areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Tue 22 Dec 2020, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Oct 2021, 10.23am
Closed areas: Campgrounds inaccessible via Araluen Road
The following campgrounds are closed and inaccessible from both Braidwood and Moruya, due to major landslips on Araluen Road:
- Deua River campground
- Bakers Flat campground
- Dry Creek campground
These campgrounds will remain closed until Araluen Road is restored. Please note also:
- There is no access to Dry Creek campground via Merricumbene fire trail.
- Vehicle access into and out of Deua National Park via Araluen Road is also not possible until further notice.
NPWS is monitoring the situation on a regular basis via Eurobodalla Shire Council updates.
For further information about the restoration of Araluen Road, email or call the Eurobodalla Council on 02 4474 1000, or visit the Council website.
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Applies from Sun 17 Oct 2021, 12.01am to Sun 17 Apr 2022, 10.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Oct 2021, 10.58am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Pest Management Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Sunday 17 October 2021 to Sunday 17 April 2022.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Araluen Nature Reserve
- Berlang SCA
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Berlang State Conservation Area
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Deua National Park
- Egan Peaks Nature Reserve
- Kooraban National Park
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
- South East Forests National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
- Yurramie State Conservation Area
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 in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled 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, please call the Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2019, 5.03pm
Safety alerts: Some fire trails not suitable for trailer access
Within Deua National Park some trails are not suitable for trailer access. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has had advisory signs in place for some time to encourage people towing 4WD trailers to avoid some of the steeper, harder-to-maintain trails in Deua National Park. However, due to ongoing damage to trails as a result of continued inappropriate use of 4WDs towing trailers on these signposted trails, NPWS is now prohibiting the use of trailers on the following trails in Deua National Park:
- Dampier Mountain trail
- Oulla Creek trail
- Minuma Range trail
- Merricumbene trail
- Mongamula trail
- Dry Creek trail
It is now an offence to tow trailers on these trails. The penalty for towing trailers on these trails is a $300 penalty infringement notice, or higher if the matter is taken to court. By keeping trailers away from these identified trails, you reduce the safety risk to yourself and others, reduce damage to the park environment and your assets and reduce park maintenance costs, a benefit to everyone. Trailer access to Bendethera is still available from Moruya via Little Sugarloaf Road and Bendethera trail. From Braidwood, this increases travel time by about 30 minutes to 1 hour. For more information, please contact NPWS Narooma on (02) 4476 0800.
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