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Applies from Sat 1 Jun 2024, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 11.41am
Closed areas: Crow Valley Trail Closed
Crow Valley Trail is closed until further notice.
The closure will be in place until NPWS completes essential trail maintenance and bridge repairs to ensure safe public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan (02) 6229 7166
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Applies from Tue 15 Jul 2025, 12.39pm to Tue 22 Jul 2025, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 3.50pm
Closed areas: Murramarang South Coast Walk closed
The MSCW was extensively damaged by recent storms and is closed pending a thorough safety assessment
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Applies from Tue 15 Jul 2025, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 1.54pm
Closed parks: Commerong Island - storm affected
Comerong Island Nature Reserve is closed due to storm damage. Access will be reviewed on Friday 18 July 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 6.48am
Closed areas: Hoddles Track walking track is closed due to dangerous track conditions and fallen trees
Hoddles Track walking track is closed due to dangerous track conditions and fallen trees. The track will remain closed to the public until works on the track can be completed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 11 Jul 2025, 2.04pm to Fri 26 Sep 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 3.14pm
Closed parks: Gulguer NR closed for ground pest control operations - excluding weekends and public holidays and does not affect day use
Gulguer Nature Reserve is closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland area office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Fri 11 Jul 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 2.56pm
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 Monday 28 July and Friday 1 August 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 Mon 14 Jul 2025, 2.18pm to Fri 18 Jul 2025, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 2.29pm
Closed areas: Cawleys Road Trail closed for maintenance
Closed areas: Cawleys Road Trail closed for maintenance
Cawleys Road Trail in Garawarra State Conservation Area is closed between Monday 14th and Friday 18th July 2025 due to maintenance works.
- Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 9 Jul 2025, 1.14pm to Fri 26 Sep 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 2.04pm
Closed parks: Bents Basin SCA Closed for ground pest control operations - excluding weekends and public holidays, does not affect camping bookings or day use
Bents Basin SCA is closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Fri 11 Jul 2025, 8.00am to Fri 18 Jul 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 9.50am
Closed areas: Tallowa Dam Road Closed
Tallowa Dam Road in Morton National Park is currently closed due to a landslide.
There is no vehicle access to the Tallowa Dam boat ramp. Paddlers must exit the lake at Beehive Point or Bendeela.
NPWS and WaterNSW are working to restore access as soon as possible. This alert may be extended if needed and will be removed once the road can be safely reopened.
For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 9.53am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 9.21am
Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until end of September, 2025 due to ongoing flood repairs and enhancements to visitor services and facilities.
The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, Arch Cottage, caves and trails.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.
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Applies from Thu 10 Jul 2025, 3.39pm to Wed 10 Sep 2025, 3.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 3.44pm
Closed areas: Depot Beach Rainforest Walk Closed
Walking track is closed due to storm damage
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Applies from Mon 7 Jul 2025, 8.38am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 1.58pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (except for school holidays) from 7th July 2025 to 19th December 2025 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
The closed areas include:
- All picnic areas in the Audley Precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 16 Jul 2025, 7.00am to Wed 16 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 2.30pm
Closed areas: Allambie Flat Picnic Area
The Allambie Flat picnic area is closed on Wednesday 16 July 2025 due to rock scaling works.
Audley Boatshed will also be closed to allow works to proceed safely.
For more information, please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Thu 26 Jun 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 24 Jul 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 10.35am
Other planned events: Helicopter operations - Waterfall Oval
Waterfall Oval and Helipad will be used for periodic helicopter operations on weekends and some weekdays between 26 June and Thursday 24 July 2025 to support a Sydney Trains rail upgrade program. The oval will be used to store equipment and materials and the helipad will be used for slung loads to be flown into the rail corridor south of Waterfall Township.
Park visitors seeking to use the Uloola Falls fire trail or walking track from Waterfall train station may be asked by crews working on the project to wait for short periods whille slung loads are flown across the tracks. Delays will be minimal.
For more information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Tue 8 Jul 2025, 3.02pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jul 2025, 3.07pm
Other incidents: Mittagong to Wombeyan Caves - Road closed
Wombeyan Caves Road between Mittagong and Wombeyan Caves remains closed due to extensive storm damage. Please travel to the caves via Goulburn and Taralga, or via Oberon from the north.
For updates, call the Wingecaribee Council on 02 4868 0888.
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Applies from Mon 7 Jul 2025, 9.37am to Mon 21 Jul 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Jul 2025, 10.05am
Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Pigs
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 7 July 2025 to Monday 4 August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral pigs.
The program will take place in Belmount Nature Reserve.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of feral pigs 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 NPWS Queanbeyan office for more information on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 3.21pm to Mon 28 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Jul 2025, 8.57am
Closed areas: East Rim Wildflower walk closed
East Rim Wildflower Walking Track closed due to high water levels.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.10pm to Mon 4 Aug 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 1.47pm
Closed areas: Marley walking track partial closure
The section of Marley walking track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until Monday 4 August 2025. The carpark will also be closed for repairs during this time.
Big Marley and Little Marley fire trails remain open.
For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.23am
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 Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.43pm to Thu 12 Feb 2026, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.54pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baitng - Foxes
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program from Tuesday 1 July 2025 to Thursday 12 February 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Bango and Mundoonen Nature Reserves.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 Queanbeyan NPWS area office for more information on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 12.58pm
Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail Closed
The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is closed while roadworks are underway. Please follow all roadwork signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollongong NPWS office on 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 6.37am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between August 01 2024 to August 01 2025 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
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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 Thu 9 Jun 2022, 2.01pm to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 9.17am
Closed areas: Post Office Lodge closed for restoration works
Post Office Lodge in Yerranderie Regional Park is closed for restoration works until October 2026.
For further information please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 6.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 2.49pm
Closed areas: Depot Beach cabins and Depot Beach campground closed
Depot Beach campground and Depot Beach cabins are closed for maintenance until Sunday 31 August. The Depot Beach campground office will also be closed.
If you’re staying at Pebbly Beach campground, Pebbly Beach cabins, Judges House or Yellow Rock Beach House during this period – you can contact the Pretty Beach campground office on 02 4457 2019 if you have a problem and need to speak to staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 4.01pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Jun 2025, 11.08pm
Closed areas: The Coast track - partial closure
Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
Please note the following closures:
- The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion
- North Era campground is closed until further notice
- Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track. Walkers approaching from the south can Exit to Garawarra Farm via the Burgh Ridge Track.
Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
- South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
- North bound access - Otford to Thelma Ridge Via Burning Palms and Era and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
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Applies from Mon 23 Jun 2025, 12.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 2.13pm
Other planned events: Special Areas Catchment Pig Control Program 23/6/2025 - 31/8/2025
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Hawkesbury-Nattai Area will be conducting a Special Areas Catchment Pig Control Program in the following areas below.
- Nattai National Park
- Nattai State Conservation Area,
including the following Trails - W4I, W4H, Valley Roads and Burragorang Valley
The operation consists of the following Control Methods
*The Use of Hoggone (Sodium Nitrite) bait
Hoggone contains peanuts. Anyone with a Peanut allergy is advised not to handle bait product.
Hoggone is lethal to pets and domestic animals, so it is recommended that you contain any livestock or animals during the program.
*Pig trapping through Nattai NP and SCA and Burragorang SCA during this period through the W4I, W4H, Valley Roads and Burragorang Valley.
This will involve the use of firearms to shoot pigs in traps.
Signage and a site assessment will be undertaken before any firearms are discharged; however, staff and contractors should be aware.
A contractor will also be used for pig trapping in the Southern section of our program.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.09pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 25 Jun 2025, 7.30am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.34am
Safety alerts: Wild Dog Baiting in Budawang National Park
NSW National Parks is doing a wild dog baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits in Budawang National Park. The program runs from Wednesday 25th June to Friday 31st October 2025.
This baiting program is in accordance with the 1080 Wild Dog Baiting provisions in the Pesticide Control (1080 Liquid Concentrate and Bait Products) Order 2017.
We are taking precautions to minimise the risk to domestic pets and other non-target species. Please remember, it is an offence under the National Parks and Wildlife Act to allow domestic animals into national parks and nature reserves. It's also an offence to interfere with the wild dog control program.
There will be 1080 baiting notification signs at track heads in each area, with the start and finish dates of the baiting program.
For more information, please call the NPWS Ulladulla office on 02 4454 9500.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 6.48am
Other planned events: Kellys Cottage Area at Minnamurra closed for weed control
The area surrounding Kellys Cottage at the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre is closed for weed control activities until further notice.
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Applies from Sun 1 Jun 2025, 10.27am to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 10.23am
Safety alerts: Durras Lake is open to the ocean
Durras Lake is currently open to the ocean
Murramarang South Coast Walkers be advised that walking across the lake opening is potentially dangerous.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 10.23am
Closed areas: Coal Wharf toilet - damaged
The toilet facilities located at Coal Wharf have been damaged by the recent weather and are currently closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 4.40pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Thursday 12 December 2024 to Friday 8 August 2025.
The program targets target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Bait stations are located on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions. Both buried baits and Canid Pest Ejectors are used in this program.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, particularly the threatened species within these areas.
1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
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 more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 6.08pm
Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited
All access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed as there is a risk of falling from the cliff edge and severe injury or death. This includes access from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookouts and picnic areas.
Access is also closed to the top of Belmore Falls, including from the Belmore Falls Road causeway.
There is limited mobile phone reception in this area. You may not be able to call for help if you need it and access for emergency services is difficult.
The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 11.41am
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 2025 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 Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12.13pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jul 2025, 8.47am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program in the north east precinct of Kosciuszko National Park, Scabby Range and Yaouk Nature Reserves within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025, and will use meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserve. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 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 please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.40am
Closed areas: Woodward track is closed due to storm damage
Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events. Repair works are currently underway and is scheduled to reopen in September 2025 (weather permitting).
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 17 Apr 2025, 11.04am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.00am
Closed areas: Killalea Campground closed for maintenance work
Killalea Campground will be closed from Tuesday 28 January 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025. Construction works will be underway during this time to replace the campground amenities block.
For more information, contact the Illawarra NPWS office 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Jul 2025, 9.20am
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 Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 9.32am
Closed parks: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve closed
This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/conservation-programs/fighting-invasive-phytophthora ;
How you can help
To prevent phytophthora infection and spreading in parks and at home, try these hygiene tips:
- Start your trip with clean, dirt-free, dry gear (including shoes, bike tyres, camping gear, vehicles)
- Use the boot wash or scrub stations provided – these capture contaminated water or control flow to septic or sewage systems where root rot will die
- Stay on formed tracks
- Follow instructions on signage
- Clean your gear again when you get home – try a solution of 70% methylated spirits or ethanol, 30% water, and wash straight into the septic/sewage system. You may want to keep a spray bottle in the car.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.22pm to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 11.19am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 23rd September 2024 to Tuesday 23rd September 2025. The operation will use a Felixer containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats, and approved meat baits, meat bait products, and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
The program will be conducted in Nattai National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
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 Hawkesbury-Nattai NPWS area office on (02) 4720 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 9.55am
Closed areas: Werrong Beach track
Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 11.15am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 11.36am
Closed areas: Pumphouse Road temporarily closed
Pumphouse Road in Thirlmere Lakes National Park has been temporarily closed to all visitors (pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and vehicles). An investigation into road stability is occurring.
- Please use Slades Rd as alternate access - all visitor areas will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2025, 9.55am to Sat 4 Oct 2025, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 9.32am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd March 2025 to 3rd September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock and will take place in:
Morton National Park (including: 12 Mile Road, Croobyar/Kingiman, Touga/Tolwong, Little Forest Plateau, Redground, Endrick and Sassafras)
Conjola National Park
Murramarang National Park
Parma Nature Reserve
Jerrawangala National Park
Colymea SCA
Bees Nest 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.
Please contact the local NPWS Nowra Office on 44286300 or NPWS Ulladulla on 44549500 for more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.20pm
Safety alerts: Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park
A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.
Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.
There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.
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Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.01am
Closed areas: Lyrebird Loop walk partial closure
Lyrebird Loop walk is partially closed until further notice due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop walk, which restricts wheelchair access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Fri 1 Mar 2024, 3.12pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.19am
Safety alerts: Beaches at Killalea Regional Park are unpatrolled
The beaches at Killalea Regional Park are unpatrolled. There is no lifesaving service. There may be strong currents, shallow water, unexpected large waves, rips and sudden drop offs.
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Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1.44pm
Closed parks: Five Islands NR is closed to public access
There is no public access to Five Islands Nature Reserve. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.15am
Closed parks: Berkeley Nature Reserve closed
Berkeley Nature Reserve is closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 9.19am
Closed areas: Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited
Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.
The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 10.31am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 11.25am
Safety alerts: Potential difficulties for cyclists navigating Beehive Walking Track
Cyclists undertaking the Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route are advised that there may be difficulties riding Beehive Walking Track, which provides one of two access routes to Beehive Campground. The original track has been closed to vehicles with many large logs impeding access. Alternative riding access to Beehive Campground is possible via Jack's Corner Road and Beehive Point Road.
This closure only affects cyclists wishing to access Beehive Point Campground. Walkers are not impacted by this closure and cyclists may choose to walk the trail with their bikes, lifting them over logs when required.
For further information, contact the NPWS Illawarra-Highlands Area on 02 4887 8244 or via email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 10.23am
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 Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.48am
Closed areas: Camping areas closed due to flood and fire damage
Camping is closed indefinitely at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only):
- Pauls Point
- Sundeck
- Sawyers
- Burrawang
Please note that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.
Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.46pm
Safety alerts: Wingecarribee River walking trail impacted by flood damage
Some sections of the Wingecarribee River walking track have been severely damaged by recent floods.
Pedestrian access is still open, however please take care when walking these sections of the track.
For more information, please contact your local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 2.43pm
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.59am
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 9.07am
Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice
Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity.
NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 1.58pm
Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
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