Applies from Tue 20 Apr 2021, 2.35pm to Wed 28 Apr 2021, 8.35am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Apr 2021, 4.03pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation

The south west area of Wadbilliga National Park around Yankees Creek within the Kybeyan Valley will be closed from 7am Monday 26th April until 6pm Tuesday 27th April 2021 for an aerial pest control operation. The operation will target feral deer, pigs and goats and aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals, including threatened species.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Merimbula park office on 02 6495 5000.

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• Wadbilliga National Park

Applies from Tue 20 Apr 2021, 1.50pm to Wed 28 Apr 2021, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Apr 2021, 3.59pm

Closed areas: Area closed for aerial pest control operation

The area within a 5km radius of Badja Swamps Nature Reserve will be closed from 7am Monday 26th April until Wednesday 28th April 2021 for an aerial pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Merimbula park office on 02 6495 5000.

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• Deua National Park

Applies from Tue 20 Apr 2021, 1.53pm to Wed 28 Apr 2021, 1.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Apr 2021, 3.56pm

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Badja Swamps NR is closed from 7am Monday 26th April until 6pm Tuesday 27th April for an aerial pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Merimbula park office on 02 6495 5000.

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• Badja Swamps Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 16 Apr 2021, 1.46pm to Sat 16 Oct 2021, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 2.12pm

Other planned events: 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 Friday 16 April to Saturday 16 October 2021.

The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:

• Araluen Nature Reserve
• 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.

For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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• Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
• Deua National Park
• Kooraban National Park
• Wadbilliga National Park

Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 10.51am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Apr 2021, 4.28pm

Closed areas: Flooded river crossings

Recent severe weather and flooding has caused significant damage to the river crossing on Dry Creek fire trail. This river crossing is currently impassable. There is no access from Merricumbene fire trail to Araluen Road.

All other river crossings should be treated with extreme caution, if driving through. Some river crossings may have changed or become unstable due to flooding.

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• Deua National Park

Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.40pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 2.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 9.02am

Closed parks: Wadbilliga National Park closed

This park is closed due to significant bushfire and subsequent flood damage, particularly relating to bridge infrastructure. The closed areas include:

• Lake Creek campground
• Cascades campground
• Cascades walking track and viewing platform
• Tuross Falls walking track
• Wadbilliga Crossing picnic area
• Wadbilliga Road

Repair and assessment works are ongoing for bridge replacements. NPWS will be reviewing the closures in June 2021 when some areas may be able to be reopened, however it is likely that some areas will remain closed beyond this point. 

Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

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• Wadbilliga National Park

Applies from Tue 22 Dec 2020, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Mar 2021, 1.18pm

Closed areas: Araluen Road partial closure and campground access

Currently, the following campgrounds can only be accessed via Braidwood:

• Deua River campground
• Bakers Flat campground and,
• Dry Creek campground

Araluen Road is partially closed due to essential roadworks.  

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• Deua National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Mar 2021, 1.14pm

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.
• Mongamula East fire trail
• Oulla Creek fire trail
• Hanging Mountain lookout

These areas are closed due to substantial bushfire recovery works. Please keep out of the closure signs and 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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• Deua National Park

Applies from Fri 20 Mar 2020, 11.54am to Mon 20 Sep 2021, 11.46am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Mar 2021, 1.30pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing in the following parks:

• Tallaganda National Park
• Tallaganda State Conservation Area
• Gourock National Park

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 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.

This program is part of an integrated pest control strategy, which also includes trapping and shooting, with the aim of minimising the impacts of these animals on neighbouring stock and native animal populations following the 2019/2020 bushfire season.

For further information please call the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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• Gourock National Park
• Tallaganda National Park

Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2020, 10.04am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Mar 2021, 12.49pm

Closed parks: Gourock National Park closed

Gourock National Park is closed until bushfire safety and rehabilitation works are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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• Gourock National Park

Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2020, 4.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Feb 2020, 9.58am

Closed areas: Northern section of park - bushfire affected

The northern section of this park is closed as trees and surrounding areas have been affected by fire. This section is north of the Lowden Road and includes Mulloon Creek campground. Do not enter the closed area. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

For information on closures affecting the Mulloon Firetrail contact Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. For closures affecting Tallaganda State Forest contact Forestry Corporation NSW.

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• Tallaganda National Park
  • Mulloon Creek campground

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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• Deua National Park