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Applies from Mon 12 Nov 2018, 3.00pm to Fri 30 Nov 2018, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Nov 2018, 9.58am
Closed areas: Upcoming closure of Meroo Head and Sunburnt Beach campgrounds for tree hazard management
Meroo Head and Sunburnt Beach campgrounds in Meroo National Park will be temporarily closed for several days during November 2018 due to tree hazard maintenance work. The dates the campgrounds will be closed are:
- 3pm Monday 26 November to 4 pm Friday 30 November 2018.
All vehicles and camping equipment must be removed from campsites and car parks.
The closures will remain in place unless otherwise extended or removed. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 4454 9500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 14 Nov 2018, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Nov 2018, 9.55am
Closed areas: Meroo National Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park, including all campgrounds, and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office Nowra 02 4428 6300 or Ulladulla 02 4454 9500 before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find 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 Thu 1 Nov 2018, 11.31am to Sun 31 Mar 2019, 11.22am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Nov 2018, 12.16pm
Fire bans: Murramarang National Park
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
Solid fuel fires will be allowed at Pretty Beach campground, Pebbly Beach campground and Depot Beach campground within Murramarang National Park only if:
- it is not a Total Fire Ban day
- the fire is for the purpose of cooking
- the fire is in a permanently constructed fireplace
- at a site surrounded by ground that is cleared of all combustible materials for a distance of at least two metres all around
- the fire is completely extinguished before leaving.
As per the RFS guidelines for the use of fire during the Bush Fire Danger Period (1 October 2018 to 31 March 2019).
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find 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 Thu 1 Nov 2018, 11.20am to Sun 31 Mar 2019, 11.14am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Nov 2018, 12.02pm
Fire bans: Shoalhaven park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office Nowra 02 4428 6300 or Ulladulla 02 4454 9500 before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find 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 Thu 11 Oct 2018, 12.49pm to Thu 11 Apr 2019, 12.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Oct 2018, 2.22pm
Other planned events: Wild dog ground baiting program
An ongoing 1080 ground baiting program (baits/CPE ejectors) for wild dogs will be undertaken and will continue throughout the year. The following parks and reserves affected include:
- Wadbilliga National Park
- South East Forests National Park
- Deua National Park
- Monga National Park
- Araluen Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Majors creek State Conservation Area
- Monga State Conservation Area.
A reminder that 1080 is harmful to domestic pets. 1080 baiting signs will be placed at every entrance in or out of the reserves. For further information please call NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Tue 25 Sep 2018, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Sep 2018, 2.52pm
Closed areas: Viewing platform on Durras Lake Discovery trail closed
The viewing platform on Durras Lake Discovery trail in Murramarang National Park has been closed due to structural damage to the platform.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Depot Beach campground or the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 4454 9500 or 02 4478 6582, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 18 Jun 2018, 2.36pm to Fri 21 Dec 2018, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Jul 2018, 10.33am
Other planned events: Wild dog baiting program - Budawang National Park
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking baiting of wild dogs using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits within Budawang National Park. The program will take place from Monday 18 June 2018 and finish on Friday 21 December 2018.
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.
The program will target the following sections of the park:
Precautions will be taken to minimise the risk to 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 or to interfere with the wild dog control program.
Signs at track heads in each area will advise the start and completion date of the baiting program.
For more information on this program, please call the NPWS Ulladulla office on (02) 4454 9500.
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Applies from Mon 18 Jun 2018, 2.32pm to Fri 21 Dec 2018, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Jul 2018, 10.29am
Other planned events: Wild Dog baiting Program Bimberamala National Park
The Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH Parks and Wildlife) will be undertaking baiting of wild dogs using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits within Bimberamala National Park. The program will take place from Monday 18 June 2018 and finish on Monday 21 of December 2018.
This baiting program is in accordance with 1080 Wild Dog Baiting provisions in the Pesticide Control (1080 Liquid Concentrate and Bait Products) Order 2017.
Precautions will be taken to minimise the risk to pets and other non- target species. Please remember, that it is an offence under the National Parks and Wildlife Act to allow domestic animals into national parks and nature reserves or to interfere with the wild dog control program.
Trackhead signage in each area will advise the start and completion date of the baiting program.
For more information on this program, please contact the NPWS Ulladulla office on (02) 4454
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Applies from Mon 7 May 2018, 1.29pm to Fri 21 Dec 2018, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Nov 2018, 3.39pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program - Shoalhaven area
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are conducting a fox control program using 1080 baits in a number of reserves within the Shoalhaven area. This control work is part of the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species conservation program aimed at protecting threatened species in particular shorebirds. All baited areas are signposted. For further information contact NPWS Shoalhaven area office on (02) 4454 9500.
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Applies from Fri 1 Dec 2017, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Mar 2018, 3.59pm
Closed areas: Burrill Lake culture heritage walk changes
Some areas around Burrill Lake in Meroo National Park will be closed in 2018. The closures are due to construction and works to improve visitor facilities and recreational opportunities. A new Aboriginal walking trail will be constructed which will use some sections of Burrill Lake Drive. To ensure public safety, these sections of the trail will be closed to public vehicles in 2018 and will be for use by walkers only.
The closed areas include:
- Picnic areas around Burrill Lake
- Sections of Burrill Lake Road
- Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Interpretive walking trail that follows the Burrill Lake foreshore
The closed roads will be retained for management and emergency vehicle access. There will be further changes to public vehicle access in the future. For more information, please contact the NPWS Ulladulla area office on (02) 4454 9500 or see the Meroo National Park plan of management.
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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Jul 2016, 11.40am
Safety alerts: Bingi Dreaming track
Bingi Dreaming track traverses 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. Visitors should be aware that although lakes are usually only open for short periods (weeks) they can be impassable when open. Coila Lake opening is at the southern extent of the Bingi Dreaming track. Please check if this lake is open prior to setting out; if the opening is impassable you will not be able to access the village of Tuross.
Recent stormy weather has resulted in damage to our beaches - please be careful. There may be temporary closures whilst works are completed. Closures will be signposted onsite; please follow instructions on any signs you see. For more information, contact NPWS Narooma area office on (02) 4476 0800.
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2016, 9.40am
Safety alerts: Some fire trails not suitable for trailer access
Within Deua National Park some trails are not suitable for trailer access. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has had advisory signs in place for some time to encourage people towing 4WD trailers to avoid some of the steeper, harder-to-maintain trails in Deua National Park. However, due to ongoing damage to trails as a result of continued inappropriate use of 4WDs towing trailers on these signposted trails, NPWS is now prohibiting the use of trailers 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 now 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. By keeping trailers away from these identified trails, you reduce the safety risk to yourself and others, reduce damage to the park environment and your assets and reduce park maintenance costs, a benefit to everyone. Trailer access to Bendethera is still 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, please contact NPWS Narooma on (02) 4476 0800.
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