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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 2.09pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Tue 5 Sep 2023, 12.05pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Sep 2023, 3.09pm
Other planned events: Fox control operations on beaches
Fox control operations involving shooting may take place on the following beaches between September 2023 and May 2024:
- Seven Mile Beach (Seven Mile Beach National Park)
- Comerong Island (Comerong Island Nature Reserve)
- Lake Wollumboola/Warrain Beach (Jervis Bay National Park)
- Berrara Beach (Conjola National Park)
- Monument Beach (Conjola National Park)
- Flat Rock Beach (Conjola National Park)
- Conjola Beach (Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve)
- Buckley’s Beach (Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve)
- Pot Holes Beach (Meroo National Park)
- Wario Beach (Meroo National Park)
- Tabourie Beach (Meroo National Park)
- Termeil Beach (Meroo National Park)
- Pretty Beach (Murramarang National Park)
- Island Beach (Murramarang National Park)
- Pebbly Beach (Murramarang National Park)
- Depot Beach (Murramarang National Park)
- Durras Beach (Murramarang National Park)
Access tracks and beach entrances will be closed and signposted prior to shooting operations. Please look out for signs stating the beach is closed if you're visiting these beaches.
Fox control is undertaken by qualified shooters to protect endangered nesting shorebirds and in accordance with shoot plans.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 19 May 2023, 9.58am to Sat 23 Dec 2023, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Sep 2023, 12.47pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
A ground baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison to control wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between Monday 7 August and Friday 22 December 2023 in Conjola National Park and Murramarang National Park.
1080 warning signage will be placed at the entrances into the baiting locations and every 5km along trails.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Neighbouring property owners should restrain any domestic pets to prevent them from entering the baiting locations.
In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 4454 9500.
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Applies from Wed 19 Jul 2023, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 7.22am
Closed parks: Conjola National Park-CLOSED
Conjola National Park is closed due to extensive road and trail upgrades and maintenance
Obey signs and follow directions of NPWS staff and contractors
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office
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Applies from Mon 22 Nov 2021, 12.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 8.23am
Safety alerts: Poor road conditions due to wet weather
Please be aware that the following publicly open roads and tracks in Parma Creek Nature Reserve and Jerrawangala National Park are in poor condition:
Parma Creek Nature Reserve
- Parma Creek Fire Trail (a short section between Sandy Creek Fire Trail and Hell Hole Fire Trail)
- Hell Hole Fire Trail
- Hell Hole Trail
- Blackbutt Range Road (between Turpentine Road and Parma Fire Trail)
Jerrawangala National Park
- Yarran Road (between Cottonwood Road and Bollerang Creek crossing)
- Deans Gap Road (a short rough/muddy section 700m west of Braidwood Rd)
A 4WD vehicle is recommended and some roads may be impassable. Works will be undertaken to repair roads when resources and weather conditions allow.
For more information contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 12.00pm to Fri 2 Feb 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Sep 2023, 5.21pm
Other planned events: Other planned event: wild dog trapping
Local Land Services (LLS) is conducting a wild dog trapping program in Parma Creek Nature Reserve from Monday 23rd January 2023 to Friday 2nd February 2024.
Signs will be placed at access points to trapping locations.
Please contact the local NPWS area office or LLS office for more information.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 9.46am
Closed areas: Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks
Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks are closed due to bushfire and storm damage. These areas are currently undergoing repairs. Do not enter the closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 26 Aug 2022, 12.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Sep 2023, 7.08am
Closed areas: Closed trail - Hammerhead Point picnic area
The access trail to the beach from Hammerhead Point picnic area is closed until further notice due to dangerous cliff edge caused by dune erosion.
The carpark, picnic area and viewing platform remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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