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Beowa National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 9.02am

Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 3.12pm to Mon 9 Jun 2025, 3.12pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 9.02am.

Closed areas: Pulpit Rock Carpark Closed - Beowa National Park

Pulpit Rock Carpark will be closed from the 26 May-1st June 2025. Members of the public can still access the area but they will need to park off the side of the road and walk in as the carpark surface will be having works completed.

Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 12.51pm to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 8.27am.

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 03 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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
1 July 2025 Closed areas Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station Closed 1 June - 30 December Details

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.31pm to Tue 30 Dec 2025, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 3.57pm

Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station bunkhouse are closed 1 July to 30 December 2025 due to construction works.

Contractors will be undertaking internal refurbishments, re-roofing and addressing ongoing moisture issues.

Please note, Green Cape lookout, carpark and surrounds will remain OPEN to the public.

For your safety, please obey all signage and direction from NPWS staff and contractors.

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Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 7.00am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 3.57pm

Other planned events: Road Delays in Biamanga National Park and Murrah Flora Reserves

Expect short delays on roads and trails in Biamanga National Park and Murrah Flora Reserves from Monday 12 May to Friday 6 June 2025. Roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

 

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Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 12.19pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 12.22pm

Closed areas: Packers Swamp, Nunnock Swamp and Alexanders Hut closed for ground pest control operation - SEFNP

The Packers Swamp/Nunnock Swamp/ Dragon Swamp sections of South East Forest National Park will be closed from 8am Monday 2nd June to 8am Saturday 6th 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.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 8.00am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 8.27am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial baiting program using fresh meat containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Sunday 1 and Friday 6 June 2025. Affected parks and reserves include:

  • Bees Nest Nature Reserve
  • Budawang National Park
  • Bungonia National Park
  • Bungonia State Conservation Area
  • Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
  • Deua National Park
  • Gourock National Park
  • Kooraban National Park
  • Monga National Park
  • Morton National Park
  • Morton State Conservation Area
  • Nadgigomar Nature Reserve
  • South East Forest National Park
  • Tallaganda National Park
  • Tallaganda State Conservation Area
  • Tarlo River National Park
  • Wadbilliga 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 (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 more information, contact the South Coast Branch Pest Officer at the NPWS Merimbula office on (02) 6495 5000.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 8.50am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.52am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 9.52am

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: Fri 16 May 2025, 10.11am

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 Mon 3 Mar 2025, 12.51pm to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 8.27am

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 03 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.

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

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 Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.49am

Safety alerts: Gillards Beach access steps closed until further notice

The 4 southern beach access points 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 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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/beowa-national-park/local-alerts

Contact

  • in the South Coast region
  • Beowa National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day in park areas south of Eden. Park areas north of Eden have free park entry.

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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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