Nearby alerts
Applies from Sat 25 Mar 2023, 12.04pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 12.14pm
Safety alerts: Bungonia roadworks
Some roads of Bungonia NP and Bungonia SCA will have machinery and trucks operating but will remain open from Monday 27 March to 7 April 2023. These areas include:
- Jerrara Creek Trail
- Green/Red Track (from David Reid towards Mass Cave)
- Green Track (from De Kerrileau to Mt Ayre intersection
Take care and obey signage in these areas.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 27 Mar 2023, 11.48am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Adams Lookout Road closed for maintenance
Adams Lookout Road of Bungonia NP is closed from Monday 27 March to Friday 7 April 2023 for Roadworks.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 4.00pm to Fri 7 Apr 2023, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 8.24am
Closed areas: Pot Holes car park closed for maintenance
Pot Holes car park will be closed for maintenance and repairs from Monday 28 March to Friday 7 April 2023. Alternative access to Pot Holes Beach is available from Dolphin Point via Pot Holes walking track.
Penalties apply for non compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Mar 2023, 3.53pm
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.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 9.33am
Closed areas: Pest animal control (deer)
Some areas of Bugong National Park will be closed for overnight pest operations (ground shooting) between Monday 20 March and Friday 30 June 2023. Specifically, the below areas of Bugong NP will be closed from 6pm to 9am on the Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings/mornings during these dates.
Do not enter the closed areas during these times. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The program is targeting deer but other pest animals (including pigs, goats, foxes and feral cats) will be targeted if observed during the operation.
The program aims to reduce the significant impact these pest animals have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
The areas of Bugong NP affected by this closure are:
- Lower Bugong Road - park areas to the north and south
-Illaroo Fire Trail - park areas to the east and west.
Park closure warning signs will be erected at entrances to the shooting areas.
For more information, contact the Illawarra Highlands park office npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 3 Mar 2023, 9.40am to Sat 30 Sep 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Mar 2023, 9.49am
Closed areas: Gerroa Picnic area toilets closed
The toilets at Gerroa picnic area in Seven Mile Beach National Park are closed due to tree damage from Friday 3 March 2023 until further notice.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 7 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Tue 29 Aug 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 8.19am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting Program
A ground baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison to control wild dogs will be conducted between Tuesday the 7th of March and Tuesday the 29th of August 2023 in Bees Nest Nature Reserve.
1080 warning signage will be placed at the entrances into the baiting locations.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Neighbouring property owners should restrain any domestic pets to prevent them from entering the baiting locations.
In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 4454 9500.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 27 Feb 2023, 5.00pm to Tue 29 Aug 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 8.19am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
A ground baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison to control wild dogs will be conducted between Tuesday the 28th of February and Tuesday the 29th of August 2023 in Jerrawangala National Park, Parma Creek Nature Reserve and Colymea State Conservation Area.
1080 warning signage will be placed at the entrances into the baiting locations.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Neighbouring property owners should restrain any domestic pets to prevent them from entering the baiting locations.
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.
Affects 3 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 9 Feb 2023, 4.00pm to Fri 14 Apr 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.14am
Closed areas: Closed areas: Long Gully campground and Long Gully picnic area
Long Gully campground and Long Gully picnic area of Budawang National Park are closed for maintenance and construction until early April 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 3 Feb 2023, 5.00pm to Fri 2 Feb 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Mar 2023, 11.15am
Other planned events: Brundee Swamp Nature Reserve: Wild Dog Trapping
Local Land Services (LLS) is conducting a wild dog trapping program in Brundee Swamp Nature Reserve from Monday 23rd January 2023 to Friday 2nd February 2024.
Signs will be placed at access points to trapping locations.
Please contact the local NPWS area office or LLS office for more information.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 2.22pm
Closed areas: Camping closed due to flood and fire damage
Camping is closed 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 not 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.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 22 Nov 2021, 12.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.15am
Safety alerts: Poor road conditions due to wet weather
Please be aware that the following publicly open roads and tracks in Parma Creek Nature Reserve and Jerrawangala National Park are in poor condition:
Parma Creek Nature Reserve
- Parma Creek Fire Trail (a short section between Sandy Creek Fire Trail and Hell Hole Fire Trail)
- Hell Hole Fire Trail
- Hell Hole Trail
- Blackbutt Range Road (between Turpentine Road and Parma Fire Trail)
Jerrawangala National Park
- Yarran Road (between Cottonwood Road and Bollerang Creek crossing)
- Deans Gap Road (a short rough/muddy section 700m west of Braidwood Rd)
A 4WD vehicle is recommended and some roads may be impassable. Works will be undertaken to repair roads when resources and weather conditions allow.
For more information contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 12.00pm to Fri 2 Feb 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Mar 2023, 9.08am
Other planned events: Other planned event: wild dog trapping
Local Land Services (LLS) is conducting a wild dog trapping program in Parma Creek Nature Reserve from Monday 23rd January 2023 to Friday 2nd February 2024.
Signs will be placed at access points to trapping locations.
Please contact the local NPWS area office or LLS office for more information.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 14 May 2020, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 11.48am
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.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 11.48am
Safety alerts: Bungonia Red walking track - Occasional high water
Whilst there is continuing rainfall periodically in Bungonia National Park, the Bungonia Creek water level may at times be higher than normal.
If you're planning to undertake the Red walking track, please assess water levels before continuing through the Bungonia Slot. If in doubt, turn back. Do not enter flood waters. Report conditions via the park register book on-site.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.07am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 8.58am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management baiting 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 to Saturday 30 June 2023.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Conjola National Park
- Meroo National Park
- Murramarang National Park
- Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
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.
Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.56pm to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 11.48am
Closed areas: Seasonal Cave Closure for Bats
Drum Cave (B13), Bungonia National Park, is closed from 1 November to 1 April to protect breeding and roosting populations of the threatened Large Bent-wing Bat (Miniopteris orianae oceanensis).
The bats have specific habitat requirements and any disturbance of the closed caves mentioned could cause the loss of large numbers of these animals. These animals are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 9.42am
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 Friday 1 September 2023 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.
Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.47am
Closed areas: Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks
Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks are closed due to bushfire and storm damage. These areas are currently undergoing repairs. Do not enter the closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sat 18 Sep 2021, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.46am
Closed areas: 12 Mile Road closed
The 12 Mile Road from Tin Mine Rd to Main Road 92 is closed due to flood damage and land slips
No access to George Boyd Lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 12 Sep 2022, 4.12pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 9.37am
Safety alerts: Night-time fox control along beaches
Please be aware night shooting of foxes may occur in the following beaches in the coming months to protect nesting shorebirds:
- Seven Mile Beach (Seven Mile Beach National Park)
- Commerong Island (Commerong Island Nature Reserve)
- Lake Wollumboola/ Warrain Beach (Jervis Bay National Park)
- Berrara Beach (Conjola National Park)
- Monument Beach (Conjola National Park)
- Flat Rock Beach (Conjola National Park)
- Conjola Beach (Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve)
- Buckley’s Beach (Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve)
- Pot Holes Beach (Meroo National Park)
- Wario Beach (Meroo National Park)
- Tabourie Beach (Meroo National Park)
- Termeil Beach (Meroo National Park)
- Pretty Beach (Murramarang National Park)
- Island Beach (Murramarang National Park)
- Pebbly Beach (Murramarang National Park)
- Depot Beach (Murramarang National Park)
- Durras Beach (Murramarang National Park)
Fox control is undertaken by qualified shooters in accordance to shot plans between August and March to protect endangered nesting shorebirds.
Access tracks and beach entrances will be closed and signposted prior to shooting operations. Please look out for signage stating the beach is closed if accessing these beaches after dark.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 29 Mar 2022, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.14am
Other planned events: Flood damage and roadworks
Due to ongoing wet weather, roads and tracks in Conjola National Park are in very poor condition. As a result, some roads may be impassable and a 4WD vehicle is recommended for open roads.
The closed roads include:
- Grasstree Road
- Berrara Road
- Fishermans Rock road
- Boundary road
Roadworks will commence in October 2022 and be ongoing into 2023. Expect short delays and road closures across the parks' road network due to these roadworks.
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 26 Aug 2022, 12.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 9.37am
Closed areas: Closed trail - Hammerhead Point picnic area
The access trail to the beach from Hammerhead Point picnic area is closed until further notice due to dangerous cliff edge caused by dune erosion.
The carpark, picnic area and viewing platform remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Mar 2023, 9.08am
Closed parks: Comerong Island Nature Reserve closed
Comerong Island Nature Reserve is closed due to widespread flooding, forecast rain events, impacts on access tracks and closure of the council ferry service. The reserve will re-open after tracks dry out and and are made safe for general access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.18am
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.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list