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The Big Hole walking track

Deua National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 22 July 2024, 9.16am

Applies from Tue 2 Jan 2024, 2.14pm to Thu 1 Jan 2026, 10.07am. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.07am.

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 NSW Office of Water - Real Time Water Data (waternsw.com.au) before setting out.

Applies from Mon 15 Jul 2024, 10.56am to Mon 19 Aug 2024, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jul 2024, 9.16am.

Closed areas: Big Hole/Marble Arch walking track and Berlang Campground closed for maintenance

The Big Hole/ Marble Arch walking track and the Berlang Campground will be closed 15th July to 19th August due to maintenance works. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

 

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 15 Jul 2024, 10.56am to Mon 19 Aug 2024, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jul 2024, 9.16am

Closed areas: Big Hole/Marble Arch walking track and Berlang Campground closed for maintenance

The Big Hole/ Marble Arch walking track and the Berlang Campground will be closed 15th July to 19th August due to maintenance works. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

 

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 12.51pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jul 2024, 1.07pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 September 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program 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

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

Local alerts

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/the-big-hole-walking-track/local-alerts

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