Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Jan 2022, 12.23pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to fire damage

The following campgrounds are closed until further notice due to fire damage:

• Pauls Point campground – day use only
• Sundeck campground – day use only
• Sawyers campground – day use only
• Beehive upper and lower campground – closed for redevelopment post fire
• Burrawang campground – day use only

Following heavy rain, some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris 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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• Morton National Park
  • Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Kangaroo River
  • Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Shoalhaven River

Applies from Thu 16 Dec 2021, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jan 2022, 1.35pm

Safety alerts: Coal Wharf Road closed

Coal Wharf Road is currently closed due to recent wet weather. The road is expected to reopen on Saturday 29 January 2022, depending on weather conditions. 

The northern carpark and beach access is open. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Comerong Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 19 Jan 2022, 9.23am to Fri 29 Apr 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jan 2022, 11.44am

Closed areas: Pattimores Lagoon viewing platform

Pattimores Lagoon viewing platform in Narrawallee Nature Reserve is closed for maintenance from Wednesday 19 January to Friday 29 April 2022.

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

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• Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
  • Pattimores Lagoon

Applies from Wed 12 Jan 2022, 8.19am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Jan 2022, 9.53am

Closed areas: Scribby Gum track closed

Scribbly Gum track in Jervis Bay National Park is closed due to hazardous trees and storm damage. Do not enter the closed area.

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

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• Jervis Bay National Park
  • White Sands walk and Scribbly Gum track

Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Jan 2022, 8.07am

Closed areas: Most of Morton National Park closed

Most of Morton National Park remains closed due to bushfire damage and to protect the safety of our visitors.

However, the following areas are now open:

• North of the Shoalhaven River, including Kangaroo Valley, the following walks and lookouts are accessible:
  • Bonnie View and Beauchamps lookouts
  • Erith coalmine loop walk
  • Lovers walking track
  • Mount Carnorvon walking track
  • Echo Point lookout
  • Grand Canyon lookout
  • Tooths lookout
  • East and West Rim tracks
  • Manning lookout
  • Kangaroo River walking track
  • Three Views walking track
  • Riverview lookout
  • Riverview walking track
  • Mark Morton lookout
  • Fairy Bower Falls track and loop walk to top of falls
  • Upper and lower Fairy Bower falls
  • Walking track from Fairy Bower Falls to Tooths lookout

• South of the Shoalhaven River to Braidwood Road, including the Ettrema wilderness area, the following walks, trails and lookouts are accessible:
  • Ettrema wilderness walks starting from Tolwong Road, Sassafras and Yalwal
  • Old Burrier fire trail
     
• South of Braidwood Road, including the Budawang wilderness area, the following walking routes and lookouts are accessible:
  • Pigeon House Mountain, Didthul
  • Mount Bushwalker walking track
  • Rusden Head
  • Florence Head
  • Pointer Gap lookout
  • Porters Creek Dam
  • The Castle
  • Wog Wog
  • Scenic Rim 
  • Monolith Valley
  • Mount Tarn
  • Styles Creek
  • Redground
  • Folly Point

An overnight walk in Morton National Park wilderness areas requires a trip intention form at this time, as per our COVID-19 update.

Most of Morton National Park has been bushfire-affected. Please be cautious, as risks may still be present.

Do not enter the closed areas of this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757.

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• Morton National Park
  • Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route
  • George Boyd picnic area
  • George Boyd Rainforest walking track
  • Sunrise Point lookout
  • Toorooroo campground
  • Tooth's walking track to Bundanoon Creek

Applies from Mon 18 May 2020, 12.56pm to Fri 29 Apr 2022, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Jan 2022, 2.50pm

Closed areas: Meroo Head campground closed

Meroo Head campground is closed to camping due to bushfire damage and hazardous conditions.

You can still use the campground for day use.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

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• Meroo National Park
  • Meroo Head campground

Applies from Mon 22 Nov 2021, 12.25pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Jan 2022, 9.18am

Safety alerts: Jerrawangala lookout - 4WD only access

Access to Jerrawangala lookout via Wandean Road is not suitable for low clearance vehicles. The road is potholed, and becomes slippery and boggy during wet weather. AWD or 4WD vehicles are recommended. Take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office. 

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• Jerrawangala National Park
  • Jerrawangala lookout

Applies from Wed 29 Dec 2021, 4.54pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 4.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Jan 2022, 1.42pm

Other planned events: 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 Saturday 1 January through to Thursday 30 June 2022.

The baited parks and reserves include:

• Meroo National Park
• Murramarang National Park
• Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
• Conjola 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 Nowra area office on 02 4428 6300.

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• Conjola National Park
• Meroo National Park
• Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jan 2022, 1.33pm

Other planned events: Notice of herbicide treatment program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and WaterNSW will be conducting a herbicide treatment program between Tuesday 3 August 2021 and Wednesday 2 February 2022.

This treatment will mainly affect Lake Yarrunga foreshore areas along the Kangaroo River. The program involves the use of garlon 3A for the control of the weed ludwigia longifolia.

For further information, please email the NPWS Illawarra Highlands area office or call 02 4887 8244. 

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• Morton National Park
  • Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Kangaroo River

Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Dec 2021, 2.26pm

Closed areas: Toorooroo campground closed due to damage

Toorooroo campground is closed due to fire and flood damage. Please check back for updates.

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

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• Morton National Park
  • Toorooroo campground

Applies from Thu 21 Oct 2021, 11.15am to Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Nov 2021, 8.33am

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 Thursday 21 October 2021 to 20 September 2022 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. 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, please call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.

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• Bugong National Park
• Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
• Kangaroo River Nature Reserve
• Morton National Park

Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.27pm to Tue 22 Mar 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Oct 2021, 1.10pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 bait disposal pit

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is disposing of used 1080 baits and baiting products in an approved disposal pit on National Parks land within the Fitzroy Falls area.

The burial of used baits and products will happen from Thursday 23 September 2021 to Tuesday 22 March 2022. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil and clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways, in accordance with Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products) 2019.

There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to the disposal pit site.

1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 

For more information, email or call the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244.

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Sat 18 Sep 2021, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Oct 2021, 11.03am

Closed areas: 12 Mile Road closed

The 12 Mile Road from George Boyd lookout to Main Road 92 is closed due to flood damage

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

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jan 2022, 8.07pm

Closed areas: Cafe closed - Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre

The cafe at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

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• Morton National Park
  • Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre

Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2020, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Apr 2021, 10.17am

Closed areas: Bungonia Caves closed

All caves in Bungonia National Park and Bungonia State Conservation Area are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Speleological groups and other registered organisations operating under a COVID Safety Plan may apply for conditional entry via email.  

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre on 02 4887 7270.

Please note:

• These unique environments are mostly enclosed places with minimal airflow and high levels of humidity. They contain multiple surfaces where dust and other airborne matter can easily settle. By their nature, they also make the important task of cleaning and sanitising related infrastructure (such as handrails) much more difficult.
• The close physical interactions that are required for recreational caving (in 'wild caves') means that the application of the standard precautions recommended to manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission cannot be applied.
• For these reasons, NPWS developed a strategy for the reopening of caves which was based on an assessment of risk. 
• Options for allowing access to wild caves by speleological groups operating under a COVID Safety Plan are also being assessed.
• Approval for access to caves for critical maintenance and/or research purposes is considered on a case-by-case basis.

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• Bungonia National Park
• Bungonia State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Mar 2021, 2.01pm

Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited

All access to the base of Belmore Falls from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookout and picnic area is permanently closed due to safety risks. Access is also closed from the causeway to the top of the falls. These access points are prohibited to visitors and penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Morton National Park
  • Belmore Falls walking track

Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Feb 2021, 3.01pm

Closed areas: Nerringillah fire trail

Nerringillah fire trail is closed due to bushfire damage to the bridge. The bridge is impassable.

The section between Davies Road and Cedar road is open. Please do not enter the closed areas.

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

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• Conjola National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Feb 2021, 9.16am

Closed areas: Tianjara fire trail

Tianjara fire trail is closed. Please do not enter the closed area.

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

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Feb 2021, 9.16am

Closed areas: Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks

Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks are closed due to bushfire damage. Do not enter the closed areas.

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

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• Conjola National Park

Applies from Thu 14 May 2020, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Jan 2021, 11.25am

Closed areas: Spring Creek Canyon closed due to rockfalls

Spring Creek Canyon in Bungonia State Conservation Area is closed due to rockfalls in the area.

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

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• Bungonia State Conservation Area