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Gourock National Park

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Last reviewed: Mon 24 April 2023, 3.06pm

Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Apr 2023, 3.06pm.

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 Wednesday 20 September 2023 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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
5 June 2023 Closed areas Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program Details

Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 1.29pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.44pm

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 19th June and Friday 30 June 2023. 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.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 30 May 2023, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Jun 2023, 3.53pm

Fires - Advice: Murrah River Rd

There is a fire in this park called Murrah River Rd. 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 1 Jun 2023, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Jun 2023, 3.50pm

Hazard reduction burns: Correa Nth HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 01/06/2023. The fire is called Correa Nth HR. 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 25 May 2023, 12.28pm to Sat 24 Jun 2023, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 12.38pm

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation

Tinderry Nature Reserve is closed from 7am, Monday 12 June to 8.00pm, Friday 23 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact NPWS Queanbeyan on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Tue 23 May 2023, 11.19am to Mon 26 Jun 2023, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 11.27am

Closed parks: Aerial Pest Control Program

Scabby Range Nature Reserve is closed from 7am Tuesday 13th June to 6pm Saturday 24th June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation targeting pigs and deer.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance

 

For more information contact NPWS Tumut 6947 7000

 

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Applies from Wed 22 Mar 2023, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 8.39am

Safety alerts: Blackfellows Point road works

Following a landslip, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently working to repair Blackfellows Point Road in Eurobodalla National Park. The road remains open, but temporary barriers are in place to restrict access to the affected areas.

Please drive safely, proceed cautiously, and follow the directions of road signs.

For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4476 0800.

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Applies from Thu 24 Feb 2022, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 9.16am

Closed areas: Araluen Road closure affecting access to Deua River campgrounds

Remediation roadworks have completed on sections of Araluen Road previously closed to traffic in the Eurobodalla Shire. However, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council have identified sections of Araluen Road that require urgent slope stabilisation works and will be implementing temporary daytime closures on the western section of Araluen Road over the next few months. This may impact access to these campgrounds along Deua River in Deua National Park from the western approach (via Braidwood/Majors Creek/Araluen):

  • Bakers Flat Campground
  • Deua River Campground
  • Dry Creek Campground

 

For more information and updates regarding closures on Araluen Road, please visit the QPRC website Araluen Road flood damage repairs - Queanbeyan-Palerang (nsw.gov.au) or call on 1300 735 025.

 

To assist with planning your trip, please visit Livetraffic.com for updates on any road closures and safety alerts.

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Applies from Tue 16 May 2023, 9.51am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 3.33pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operations

Some areas of this park are closed from 30/05/2023 to 30/06/2023 between the hours of 14:00 to 23:59 for ground pest control operations.

The closed areas are:

  • Mount Budawang Fire Trail
  • Summit of Mount Budawang

This operation will involve ground shooting of rabbits, foxes and feral cats to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting period Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Ulladulla NPWS office on (02) 4454 9500. 

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Applies from Tue 16 May 2023, 9.59am to Mon 19 Jun 2023, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 8.38am

Closed areas: Road closures for works in Eurobodalla National Park

Road closures are in place for the following roads in and around Eurobodalla National Park due to extensive road works on these tracks

- Blackfellows Point Road from Horse Island Road to the Beachcomber Holiday Park from 16/05/2023 to 16/06/2023

- Jemisons Point Road from 19/05/2023 - 16/06/2023

Local landholder access will still be available, however the roads will be closed to all other traffic across these dates.

 

Please 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 Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 May 2023, 3.47pm

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 Mon 8 May 2023, 4.30pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 4.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 10.31am

Closed areas: Bega Swamp, Packers Swamp and Dragon Swamp closed for ground pest control operation

The Bega Swamp section of Wadbilliga National Park as well as Packers Swamp and Dragon Swamp sections of South East Forest National Park, will be closed from 4pm to 8am weekdays between Monday 22 May to Friday 30 June 2023 for a ground pest control operation.

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.

For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.

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Applies from Wed 3 May 2023, 10.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 May 2023, 10.43am

Closed areas: Pooles Day Use Area closed due to construction works

Pooles Beach in Eurobodalla National Park is closed from Wednesday 3rd May until mid-June 2023 for repair works.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.

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Applies from Sun 30 Apr 2023, 9.11am to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 9.12am. Last reviewed: Sun 30 Apr 2023, 9.16am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program, using meat baits, manufactured baits and Ejectors-CPE's containing 1080 in Bimberamala National Park from 4/5/23 to 31/10/23 .

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.

Do not touch or interfere with baits or CPE's

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Please contact the local NPWS Ulladulla office for more information on 44549500.

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Applies from Sun 30 Apr 2023, 9.02am to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 9.04am. Last reviewed: Sun 30 Apr 2023, 9.11am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program, using meat baits, manufactured baits and Ejectors-CPE's containing 1080 in Budawang National Park- Gulf and Webbs Firetrail areas from 4/5/23 to 31/10/23 .

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 properties.

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.

Do not touch or interfere with baits or CPE's

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Please contact the local NPWS Ulladulla office for more information on 44549500.

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Applies from Thu 13 Apr 2023, 9.28am to Sun 16 Jul 2023, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 12.07pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Kybeyan Nature Reserve, Kybeyan State Conservation Area, Dangelong Nature Reserve, and Wadjan Nature Reserve from 24th of April 2023 to 16th July 2023. 

 

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.

Please contact the local Jindabyne NPWS area office for more information on 02 6450 5555.

 

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Applies from Thu 17 Mar 2022, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 8.42am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire recovery including Mumbulla Falls

Biamanga National Park Cultural Area and Mumbulla Creek Falls Cultural picnic area are closed until further notice due to substantial bushfire recovery works on walkways and viewing platforms.

Please follow Park signage and staff directives and do not attempt to access these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Apr 2023, 3.06pm

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 Wednesday 20 September 2023 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 30 Dec 2022, 9.37am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.41am

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 NSW Office of Water - Real Time Water Data (waternsw.com.au) before setting out.

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Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.01am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 8.32am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 1 July 2022 to Saturday 30 June 2023.

The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:

  • Araleun Nature Reserve 
  • Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
  • Beowa National Park, formerly Ben Boyd National Park
  • Deua National Park
  • Eurobodalla National Park
  • Gulaga 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

There will be signs at all baiting locations.

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 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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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Applies from Sun 13 Jun 2021, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Sun 7 May 2023, 10.38am

Closed areas: Road closures due to trail conditions

Due to the ongoing wet weather and deterioration of trail conditions, a number of fire trails in the northern precinct of Tallaganda National Park and State Conservation Area are closed. These include:

  • Butmaroo fire trail
  • North Black Range fire trail
  • Bombay fire trail
  • Jinglemoney fire trail (between Bald Hill and Palerang fire trails)

Trail conditions have become unsafe for vehicle access and repairs will be prioritised as conditions dry out. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Tue 28 Feb 2023, 9.52am to Thu 28 Sep 2023, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Apr 2023, 10.34am

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, within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.

The program will be continuous and ongoing between Thursday 1 September 2022 and Tuesday 28 February 2023, 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 Fri 28 Oct 2022, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 May 2023, 8.46am

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage

The following roads in Monga National Park are currently closed due to significant flood damage causing dangerous conditions after recent heavy rains:

  • Bolaro Road
  • Buckenbowra River crossing on No Name Mountain Road

These roads will be re-opened for access once they have been fully assessed and any remedial woks completed. Please follow signage and do not enter closed areas.

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

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Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 9.16am

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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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.41am

Closed areas: Wadbilliga Road closed west of Lake Creek campground

Wadbilliga Road drive west of Lake Creek campground is closed until further notice.

This is due to significant road damage following repeated severe weather events and widespread flooding. Please follow park signage and staff directives and do not attempt to enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.41am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damage and recovery works

Areas of Monga National Park remain closed due to significant bushfire damage and recovery works. The closed areas include:

  • Mongarlowe River picnic area
  • Woodleigh fire trail

Do not enter areas where road barriers are in place. Penalties apply for non-compliance

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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/gourock-national-park/local-alerts

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