Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 20 January 2026, 10.06am
Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am
to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am.
Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 10.06am.
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 1 January 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026. 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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 7 Jan 2026, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Sat 24 Jan 2026, 3.36pm
Fires - Advice: BRASSKNOCKER FIRETRAIL, YOWRIE
There is a fire in this park called BRASSKNOCKER FIRETRAIL, YOWRIE. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jan 2026, 7.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jan 2026, 9.04am
Closed areas: Multiple roads and trails in Wadbilliga National Park closed due to Fire
The following roads and trails remain closed to all public access following the Brassknocker FT bush fire -
- Wandella Road
- Brassknocker Road and Brassknocker Fire Trail
- Browns Road
- Peak Alone Road and Peak Alone Fire Trail
- Supers Fire Trail
- Barren Jumbo Fire Trail
- Green Hills Fire Trail
- Jillicambra Fire Trail
- Yowrie Fire Trail
This area is still an active fireground under patrol and management activities of the NPWS, and is not safe to enter. Heavy machinery in addition to fire crews are accessing the fire ground. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance
Wadbilliga Road Drive and Lake Creek Campground are accessible and the campground is open for bookings. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 5.38pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 5.44pm
Other planned events: Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station Closure
The Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages and Telegraph Station accommodation are currently closed to visitors whilst NPWS undertakes refurbishment works to these buildings. Green Cape car park, lookout and surrounding walking tracks remain open during this time.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 10.06am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 1 January 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026. 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 Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.18pm
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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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jan 2026, 8.32am
Safety alerts: Gillards Beach access steps closed until further notice
The 5 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 28 should use the beach access steps to the north instead which is easily accessible via a short walk.
Beach access steps for sites 28 to 39 currently remain open.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4476 0800
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