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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8.00am to Tue 8 Jul 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 2.15pm
Closed areas: Parts of Morton National Park closed
Parts of Morton National Park will be closed until 12:00pm Tuesday 8 July 2025 due to impacts from the recent East Coast Low weather event. Conditions are being assessed by National Parks and Wildlife Service staff and the areas will be reopened as soon as possible.
The closed areas are:
- Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Shoalhaven River Arm
- Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Kangaroo River Arm
- Griffins Farm campground
- Gales Flat campground
- Griffins Farm fire trail/walking track
This alert may be extended if hazardous conditions continue beyond the planned re-opening time.
Note that Bendeela and Tallowa Dam Recreation Areas, managed by WaterNSW, will also be closed during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 6.37am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between August 01 2024 to August 01 2025 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 10.31am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 11.25am
Safety alerts: Potential difficulties for cyclists navigating Beehive Walking Track
Cyclists undertaking the Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route are advised that there may be difficulties riding Beehive Walking Track, which provides one of two access routes to Beehive Campground. The original track has been closed to vehicles with many large logs impeding access. Alternative riding access to Beehive Campground is possible via Jack's Corner Road and Beehive Point Road.
This closure only affects cyclists wishing to access Beehive Point Campground. Walkers are not impacted by this closure and cyclists may choose to walk the trail with their bikes, lifting them over logs when required.
For further information, contact the NPWS Illawarra-Highlands Area on 02 4887 8244 or via email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.48am
Closed areas: Camping areas closed due to flood and fire damage
Camping is closed indefinitely at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only):
- Pauls Point
- Sundeck
- Sawyers
- Burrawang
Please note that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.
Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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