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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 12.51pm to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 1.33pm
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 3 March 2025 to Monday 29 September 2025. 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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Applies from Tue 10 Jun 2025, 2.06pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 10.21am
Closed areas: Public Notice - Upgrade Works to Picnic Point Campground
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is undertaking essential upgrade works in Mimosa Rocks National Park within the Picnic Point campground.
The construction project includes replacing the fencing and bollards within the campground.
Construction works will commence Tuesday 10th June 2025 and are expected to be completed by Monday 14th July 2025 – subject to weather and construction timelines. For public safety, the Picnic Point campground will be closed during this time.
Alternative locations that provide a similar experience for park users include the Aragunnu and Middle Beach campgrounds.
For more information, you can contact: National Parks and Wildlife Service, Narooma Area Office on: (02) 4476 0800.
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.57am
Safety alerts: Gillards Beach access steps closed until further notice
The 4 southern beach access points and the day-use steps at Gillards Campground are currently closed due to severe erosion. Successive large seas have removed large amounts of sand from the beach resulting in these access points being unusable.
Park users staying in sites 1 to 17 should use the beach access steps to the north instead which is easily accessible via a short walk.
Beach access steps for sites 19 to 39 currently remain open.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4476 0800
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Applies from Mon 23 Jun 2025, 3.48pm to Sat 28 Jun 2025, 3.49pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 10.06am
Closed areas: SEFNP - Packers Swamp, Nunnock Swamp and Alexanders Hut closed for ground pest control operation
The Packers Swamp/Nunnock Swamp/ Dragon Swamp sections of South East Forest National Park will be closed from 8am Monday 23rd June to 8am Saturday 28th June for a ground pest control operation.
The closed areas include:
- Nunnock campground
- Nunnock grasslands walking tracks
- Alexanders Hut
- Alexanders Hut campground
- Packers Swamp
- Dragon Swamp
This operation will involve ground shooting of deer and feral pigs during day time or night as required. It aims to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Other pest animals, including foxes and wild dogs may be targeted if observed during the operation.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The following campgrounds will remain open to the public:
- Six Mile Creek campground
- Postmans campground
For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 5.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 11.05am
Closed areas: Mimosa Rocks National Park Roadworks
Roadworks will be underway on fire trails in Mimosa Rocks National Park from Tuesday 3 June to Monday 30 June 2025.
The trails to be closed include;
- Middle Ridge Fire Trail
- Tommys Bay Management Trail
- Fords Management Trail
Please follow the directions of roadwork signs, contractors and NPWS staff.
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Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.33am
Closed areas: Bithry Inlet picnic area closed due to upgrade works
Bithry Inlet picnic area will be closed from 2nd June 2025 until 6th June 2025 weather dependent, to allow for works to replace the barbeque and information shelter.
For public safety, please avoid entering this area for the duration of the works. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 8.50am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.52am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 10.06am
Other planned events: Goodenia Rainforest Picnic Area BBQ is unavailable for use
The BBQ at Goodenia Rainforest Picnic Area is currently unavailable for use. Repairs to the BBQ will be carried out in the near future.
For any further information please contact NPWS Merimbula on 02 64955000
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Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 5.51pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 8.51am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program using fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Monday 14th April to Wednesday 30th September 2025. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be undertaken in:
- South East Forests National Park
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.
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.
For further information, please call the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2025, 11.11am to Tue 10 Feb 2026, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 May 2025, 9.02am
Safety alerts: Weed Control and Herbicide Application
NPWS will undertake targeted weed control including spot spraying and cut and paint using herbicides.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 9.55am
Closed areas: Kanoonah Road (north) closed due to landslip
Kanoonah Road in Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Myanba Falls Road through to the northern park boundary due to a major landslip.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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