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Budawang National Park

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Last reviewed: Tue 21 April 2026, 3.32pm

Applies from Tue 12 May 2026, 7.00am to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 3.32pm.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Dog and fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from the 12th May 2026 to Friday 30th October 2026 in Budawang National Park. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals including wild dogs and foxes.

 

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

 

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.

 

Please contact the local Shoalhaven Area office for more information: Nowra 02 44286300, Ulladulla 02 44549500

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 8.00am to Fri 3 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 8.51am

Closed areas: Wog Wog closed for precinct upgrades

The Wog Wog campground and carpark of Morton National Park is closed for facility upgrades from Monday 11 May 2026 to Friday 3 July 2026

Access to the western end of Scenic Rim Walking Track will also be affected whilst upgrade works are undertaken.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 3.19pm

Safety alerts: Murramarang South Coast Walk Hazard Warning

Walking tracks in Murramarang have been heavily affected by storm and sea conditions.

Beach access points and rock crossings have been heavily impacted and can be difficult to negotiate with some steep, slippery and unstable sections.

When accessing beaches and walking across rocky sections of the walk, please be mindful of conditions, loose rocks and dangerous crossings.

The following tracks are affected:

  • Acheron Ledge walking track
  • Dark Beach walking track
  • Durras Mountain Loop trail
  • Myrtle Beach walking track
  • Burrawang walking track
  • Point Upright lookout
  • Richmond Beach
  • Snake Bay
  • Honeysuckle Beach walking track
  • Maloneys Beach to South Durras walking track
  • Murramarang South Coast Walk
  • Oaky Beach walking track
  • Richmond Beach walking track
  • Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach walking track
  • Wasp Head walk

Please contact the Pretty beach office on 4457 2019 pretty.beach@environment.nsw.gov.au for more information or to report further issues

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Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2025, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 3.18pm

Safety alerts: Asbestos exposed North Durras Murramarang National Park

Location: Durras Lake North boat launching area foreshore.

Issue: Asbestos fibro has been exposed due to wave action from recent storms and rainfall

Current situation: The effected area has been fenced off, visible asbestos has been bagged and clean up operation with licenced asbestos removalist is being arranged. 

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Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2026, 11.18am to Mon 15 Jun 2026, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 3.56pm

Other planned events: Bendethera Campground in Deua National Park closed for ground pest control program 15 – 19 June 2026

The Bendethera Valley Campground will be closed to the public from 10am Monday 15th June to 2pm Friday 19th June for NPWS to conduct a localised ground pest control program. 

This operation will involve ground shooting of 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 deer, foxes and wild dogs may be targeted if observed during the operation.

During this time firearms will be used in the park, and it is unsafe for public to be present.  The gate will be closed and closure signage in place. For your safety do not attempt to enter these areas during shooting periods, Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Please note that the rest of Deua National Park will remain open. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4476 0800.

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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2026, 8.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 8.43am

Other planned events: Temporary access disruption to Maloneys Beach for landscape and revegetation

National Parks and Wildlife Service is carrying out landscaping and revegetation works at Maloneys Beach during June 2026. Some minor disruption to the car park and sections of the Murramarang South Coast Walk may occur during this time.

Work is being delivered in stages, with the garden beds to be established in this stage and further plantings of native species later in the year when conditions are more suitable for plant establishment. Some additional rock and bollards will also be installed to define the area in line with the precinct plan and REF (2021). For further details, visit the Maloneys Beach visitor precinct webpage.

Pedestrian access to the beach and Murramarang South Coast Walk will remain open.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on npws.shoalhaven@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Applies from Mon 23 Feb 2026, 8.55am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 9.57am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Dog and fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 2nd March 2026 to Monday 31st August 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in:

Bees Nest Nature Reserve

Colymea State Conservation Area

Conjola National Park

Jerrawangala National Park

Morton National Park

Murramarang National Park

Parma Creek Nature Reserve

 

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

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.

Please contact the local Shoalhaven Area office for more information: Nowra 02 44286300,  Ulladulla 02 44549500

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 7.00am to Mon 15 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 8.43am

Other planned events: Roadworks In Murramarang National Park

Expect short delays from Monday 1 June 2026 to Friday 12 June 2026 on:

  • Skid Ridge Road
  • Old Coast Road
  • Oaky Beach Road
  • Richmond Beach access road
  • Dark Myrtle Road, and
  • Wasp Head Road.

Roadworks will be underway. The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, contractors and NPWS staff.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 4.00pm to Sat 20 Jun 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 8.46am

Other planned events: Notice of Night - Time Fox Ground Shooting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a night - time ground shooting program for fox control around Lake Wollumboola from Thursday 14 May to Friday 19 June 2026.

 

The operation will occur around Lake Wollumboola and surrounding areas and will be undertaken by qualified NPWS shooters in accordance with approved NPWS shoot plans. Shooting activities will take place at night on select evenings only. The program aims to protect nesting shorebirds by reducing fox predation.

Ground shooting will not occur during school holidays, weekends, or public holidays.

 

Access tracks, lake and beach entrances to the shoot area will be temporarily closed and signposted prior to shooting operations. Members of the public must not enter closed areas during shooting periods.

Ground Shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information, please contact the Shoalhaven NPWS park office on (02) 4428 6300.

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Applies from Wed 11 Feb 2026, 5.06pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jun 2026, 9.25am

Other planned events: Congo Campground – Visitor notice campsite sandy condition

Due to ongoing dry conditions, several campsites (sites 10,12,13) at Congo campground currently have soft and sandy surfaces, particularly in areas accessed by vehicles.

These conditions may make vehicle manoeuvring difficult, and visitors are encouraged to take extra care when driving or setting up.

To help minimise impacts and avoid vehicle bogging, please park on firmer ground where available or pack ground matting / camp matting / annex flooring.

Remedial works to improve campground surface conditions are scheduled after April school holidays.

If you would like to update or change your booking, please login to the NPWS guest portal or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 72757 (1300 PARKS).

For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.

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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.18am

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 2 Jan 2026, 11.32am to Fri 3 Dec 2027, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Apr 2026, 9.26am

Safety alerts: River crossing to access Big Hole walking track - extreme caution advised

Access to The Big Hole walking track requires a river crossing of the Shoalhaven River.

During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossing may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly.

NPWS advises walkers to plan ahead and check the river levels in real time at https://realtimedata.waternsw.com.au/water.stm?ppbm=215008|215_SHOALHAVEN|SURFACE_WATER&rs&1&rslf_org before setting out.  

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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 1.04pm

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 ongoing until Monday 1 December 2026 in the following areas:

  • 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 (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 NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jun 2026, 9.25am

Safety alerts: Bingi Dreaming track - Closed and open coastal lakes and lagoons

Bingi Dreaming track crosses openings to several Intermittently Closed and Open Coastal Lakes and Lagoons (ICOLLS). Openings of these lakes and lagoons are often unpredictable and can be quite dramatic. Please be aware that although lakes are usually only open for short periods (weeks), they can be impassable when open.

The Coila Lake opening is at the southern end of Bingi Dreaming track. Please check if this lake is open before you set out. If the opening is impassable, you won't be able to access the village of Tuross to complete the walk.

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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.54am

Closed areas: George Boyd Picnic Area Toilet Closed due to storm damage

The Toilet at George Boyd Picnic area is closed, due to damage from storms.

The picnic area, lookout and walking tracks remain open

 

For more information contact the local NPWS office: 44549500

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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.35am

Safety alerts: Cullendulla Beach erosion

Cullendulla Beach is changing shape from the impacts of coastal erosion.

During high tide, walking access via the beach into Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve from the carpark on Myamba Parade may be restricted by the ocean.

While in the reserve, visitors should continue to monitor conditions and time their walk with a lower tide.

Tide predictions for Batemans Bay are found on the Bureau of Meteorology website.

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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 2.26pm

Safety alerts: Cycling Hazards in Conjola National Park

Cycle routes in Conjola National Park may currently be unsuitable for some cyclists due to recent roadworks. There are many sections of large ballast rock that have been used in boggy areas that may be difficult for cyclists to negotiate. It is hoped these will silt up over time and be more suitable for cyclists.

Take care and cycle safely

For more information, contact the local NPWS office

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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.29am

Safety alerts: Trailer access prohibited on some fire trails

The use of trailers is prohibited 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 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.

Trailer access to Bendethera is 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 see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/deua-national-park/visitor-info#Getting-there-and-parking 

 

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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.07am

Closed areas: Penance Grove Boardwalk & Walking Track Closed Permanently

Due to extensive damage to infrastructure and trees during the 2019/2020 fires, the Penance Grove Boardwalk and Walking Track have been permanently closed.  Any reference to these areas on third party websites is old content and now incorrect.  Due to the extent of damage and complete loss of all infrastructure, there are currently no plans to reinstate the area.

 

The Corn Trail walking track, Dasyurus picnic area and Mongarlowe River picnic area all remain available. 

 

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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.06am

Closed areas: Bendethera Caves Walking Track and Caves Access is Closed

Bendethera Caves walking track and caves access is closed until further notice due to ongoing bushfire and flood recovery works - all track markers were destroyed by fire. It's dangerous to walk off designated tracks in Karst areas. Please do not enter this area, follow the directions on closure signs and do not enter 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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Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.28am

Safety alerts: Bendethera Valley Campground - Safety Alert

Please use extreme caution if traversing the river crossings and check weather conditions regularly prior to your trip in this area.

During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossings in to the Bendethera Valley campgrounds may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river in vehicles to access the campgrounds during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly. It is never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. You should check the weather forecast and NPWS website for advice prior to setting out to this remote campground, and if severe weather is forecast, reconsider your trip.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

 

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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/budawang-national-park/local-alerts

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