The Big Hole walking track

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Sat 4 April 2026, 9.26am

Applies from Fri 2 Jan 2026, 11.32am to Fri 3 Dec 2027, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Apr 2026, 9.26am.

Safety alerts: River crossing to access Big Hole walking track - extreme caution advised

Access to The Big Hole walking track requires a river crossing of the Shoalhaven River.

During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossing may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly.

NPWS advises walkers to plan ahead and check the river levels in real time at https://realtimedata.waternsw.com.au/water.stm?ppbm=215008|215_SHOALHAVEN|SURFACE_WATER&rs&1&rslf_org before setting out.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.18am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 1 January 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and will take place in:

Araluen Nature Reserve
Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
Beowa National Park
Berlang State Conservation Area
Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
Bournda National Park
Bournda Nature Reserve
Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
Deua National Park
Eurobodalla National Park
Kooraban National Park
Majors Creek State Conservation Area
Mimosa Rocks National Park
Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
South East Forest National Park
Wadbilliga National Park

Signs will be placed at the entry to 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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Park info

in Deua National Park in the South Coast, Country NSW and Snowy Mountains regions

Deua National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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