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Applies from Thu 24 Sep 2020, 3.56pm to Mon 16 Nov 2020, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Sep 2020, 4.03pm
Closed areas: Upper Nepean State Conservation Area Closed
Upper Nepean State Conservation Area is closed for ground pest control operation
This area will be closed from 16th September 2020 to 16th November 2020.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 24 Sep 2020, 6.00pm to Fri 25 Sep 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Sep 2020, 4.01pm
Closed areas: Greenfield Beach Carpark Closed
Greenfield Beach Carpark Closed due to Maintenance from 6:00pm Thursday 24/9/2020 to 12:00 noon Friday 25/9/2020. For safety reasons please do not enter the closed area. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Nowra NPWS office (02) 4428 6300.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2020, 11.57am
Closed areas: Cafe closed
The cafe at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice.
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Applies from Tue 22 Sep 2020, 9.27am to Fri 23 Oct 2020, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2020, 11.39am
Closed areas: Clover Hill Road closure
Clover Hill Road and carpark in Macquarie Pass National Park are closed for repairs and maintenance from Tuesday 22 September to Friday 23 October 2020.
You can still access Macquarie Pass National Park at Cascades picnic area. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Wollongong area office on 02 4224 4199.
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Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2020, 10.55am
Closed parks: Berkeley Nature Reserve closed
Berkeley Nature Reserve is closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 21 Sep 2020, 8.00am to Mon 2 Nov 2020, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Sep 2020, 10.24am
Closed areas: Tianjara Falls lookout closed
Tianjara Falls lookout in Morton National Park is closed for construction works from Monday 21 September to Monday 2 November 2020.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Nowra office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Mon 14 Sep 2020, 7.00am to Fri 25 Sep 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Sep 2020, 11.52am
Closed areas: Red Point picnic area and Bull Hole lookout
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 14 September to Friday 25 September 2020 while road maintenance is underway. The closed areas are:
- Red Point picnic area
- Bull Hole lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Sep 2020, 3.49pm
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:
- Badgerys Spur walking track
- Long Point walking track
- Bonnie View and Beauchamps lookouts
- Erith coalmine loop walk
- Lovers walking track
- Mount Carnorvon walking track
- East and West Rim tracks
- Manning lookout
- Kangaroo River walking track
- Three views walking track
- 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
- Ettrema Wilderness walks starting from Sassafras
- Tianjara Falls lookout on the Braidwood Road
- Old Burrier fire trail
- South of Braidwood Road, including the Budawang Wilderness Area, the following walking routes are accessible:
Any overnight walk in Morton National Park wilderness areas requires a trip intention form at this time, as per our COVID-19 update.
Do not enter the closed areas of this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Sep 2020, 11.31am
Closed parks: Park closed - hazardous conditions and aerial pest control operations
This park is closed due to bushfire damage. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as part of the bushfire response. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Sat 22 Aug 2020, 2.12pm to Fri 20 Nov 2020, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2020, 3.43pm
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe and picnic area
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe and lower picnic area are closed due to construction works. This closure includes all barbecues. The precinct including all walks and some picnic tables remain open to visitors. No portable barbecues are permitted.
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Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2020, 1.12pm
Closed areas: Red Rocks (Red Point) Road closure
Red Point Road in Jervis Bay National Park is closed for road maintenance from Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September 2020.
Signs will be in place around the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jan 2020, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Sep 2020, 9.57am
Closed areas: Bull Hole lookout – no beach access
Beach access from Bull Hole lookout is closed due to a dangerous drop off from the path to the beach. This closure will remain in place until maintenance works are completed. Any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Nowra area office on 02 4428 6300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 27 Aug 2020, 4.20pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2020, 2.06pm
Closed parks: Guula Ngurra National Park closed
Guula Ngurra National Park is closed. NSW National Parks plans to open the park within 3 months, after building works and campground facilities are completed. This closure will be reviewed on Thursday 26 November 2020.
Only the Mount Penang section of Guula Ngurra is open, including Mount Penang loop walk, which was formerly part of Bangadilly National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Sat 15 Aug 2020, 3.46pm to Mon 1 Feb 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2020, 11.09am
Other planned events: Jamberoo Mountain Road - Sections closed
Public road closures are in place on Jamberoo Mountain Road from Knights Hill Road to Misty Lane due to a land slide on Jamberoo Mountain. This affects all through traffic and also access to Barren Grounds Nature Reserve and parts of Budderoo National Park.
Kiama Municipal Council have indicated this closure may be in place for up to 6 months. Please check NSW Live Traffic or Kiama Municipal Council for updates.
All parks will remain open and can only be accessed from Jamberoo Mountain Road via Illawarra Highway. You can drive around the side of the 'Residents Only' barrier at Knight Hill Road intersection to access the parks.There maybe unmarked road hazards including fallen trees.
Please drive safely and follow road signsand directions of council or NPWS staff.
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Applies from Fri 14 Aug 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2020, 1.24pm
Safety alerts: Diversion on Mount Keira Ring track
The staircase on the western side of Mount Keira Road at the junction of Mount Keira Road and Queen Elizabeth Drive has been closed off for repairs. Please follow the relevant signage for a slight detour to the ring track at the crossing of Queen Elizabeth Drive.
If completing the loop in a clockwise direction: head north uphill of the closed staircase for roughly 50m until you come to an opening by the road. Take care crossing the road at this point and re-join the track at the usual entry point to the eastern side of the loop.
If completing the loop in an anticlockwise direction: when you get to Queen Elizabeth Drive crossing head north for roughly 50m from the point of entry to the western side of the loop. Re-join the track at this point.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2020, 2.04pm
Closed areas: Cave Creek picnic area and walking track
Cave Creek picnic area and walking track are closed while maintenance works are completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 02 4588 2400.
Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2020, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Aug 2020, 11.19am
Closed parks: Jerrawangala National Park closed
This park is closed due to fire and storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jul 2020, 12.11pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2020, 1.27pm
Closed areas: 12 Mile Road, George Boyd and Granite Falls closed due to bushfire damage
12 Mile Road and all visitor sites accessed from 12 Mile road are closed due to bushfire damage. The closed areas include:
- 12 Mile Road
- George Boyd lookout, picnic area and rainforest walk
- Granite Falls lookout and walk
- Link Road campground
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jul 2020, 12.31pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2020, 1.27pm
Closed areas: Mount Bushwalker and nearby areas closed due to bushfire damage
All national park visitor sites accessed from Pointer Gap Road are closed due to bushfire damage. The closed areas include:
- Mount Bushwalker walking track
- Little Forest walking track
- Rusden Head walking track
- Florence Head walking track
- Pointer Gap picnic area
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jul 2020, 12.42pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2020, 1.27pm
Closed areas: Pigeon House Mountain Didthul closed due to bushfire damage
Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track and picnic area 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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Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 10.39am
Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest
Minnamurra Rainforest is experiencing high visitation which may result in lengthy delays accessing the park.
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Applies from Tue 14 Apr 2020, 11.57am to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2020, 12.02pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire damage
This park remains closed due to bushfire damage. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 23 Apr 2020, 2.13pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2020, 10.50am
Other planned events: 1080 baiting pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a pest management program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place from Monday 27 April 2020 to Sunday 20 December 2020 in the following parks and reserves:
- Woollamia Nature Reserve
- Jervis Bay National Park
- Conjola National Park
- Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
- Meroo National Park
- Murramarang National Park
All baiting locations will be signposted.
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 the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4454 9500 or 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2019, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2020, 8.15am
Closed areas: Access to Macquarie Rivulet via top of Macquarie Pass not permitted
Access to Macquarie Rivulet from Mount Murray, at the top of Macquarie Pass is not permitted. If you access the rivulet from the top of the escarpment, you will be trespassing on private property and this action may result in police involvement.
The recommended access points for Macquarie Rivulet are via Clover Hill Road and from the Cascades/Rivulet carparks. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Tue 5 May 2020, 4.14pm to Thu 5 Nov 2020, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2020, 10.49am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPE’s containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Tuesday 5 May 2020 to Thursday 5 November 2020. The baited parks and reserves include:
- Morton National Park
- Conjola National Park
- Murramarang National Pak
- Bimberamala National Park
- Bees Nest Nature Reserve
- Budawang National Park
- Parma Creek Nature Reserve
- Jerrawangala National Park
- Colymea State Conservation Area
All baiting locations will be signposted.
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.
For further information please call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Mon 4 May 2020, 2.20pm to Mon 30 Nov 2020, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2020, 11.51am
Other planned events: Pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a 1080 ground baiting operation targeting foxes from Monday 4 May to Monday 30 November 2020. This is to reduce the impacts on threatened shorebird species, especially during the breeding season. Baits are buried and tethered.
The operation will happen in Seven Mile Beach National Park and Comerong Island Nature Reserve. Baits are placed only on NPWS estate and more than 150m from habitation.
1080 baiting signs are located at the entrance to the national park and reserve and near baiting areas. Do not touch the baits or tethers.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats). In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted in national parks or nature reserves. Restrain assistance dogs to ensure they do not enter the baiting areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS office at Nowra on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Thu 23 Apr 2020, 3.14pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2020, 10.44am
Other planned events: Pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a pest management program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will happen from Monday 27 April to Sunday 20 December 2020 in Jervis Bay National Park, Conjola National Park, Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve, Meroo National Park and Murramarang 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 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 the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4454 9500 or 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.27pm to Wed 21 Oct 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2020, 12.06pm
Other planned events: 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 NPWS estate within the Fitzroy Falls area.
Burial of used baits and products will occur from Thursday 21 October 2019 to Wednesday 21 October 2020. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, 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 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. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas. If you need your dogs to work in the baiting area outside of national park estate, we suggest muzzling them.
For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.03pm to Wed 21 Oct 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2020, 11.10am
Other planned events: 1080 fox and wild dog ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a 1080 ground baiting operation from Thursday 21 October 2019 to Wednesday 21 October 2020 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.
The operation will target foxes and wild dogs in the Carrington Falls, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate, private properties and Crown road reserves with permissions.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.
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. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas. If you need your dogs to work in the baiting area outside of national park estate, we suggest muzzling them.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS office at Fitzroy Falls on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 11.15am to Wed 21 Oct 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Apr 2020, 7.57am
Other planned events: 1080 fox and wild dog control ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Thursday 21 October 2019 and Wednesday 21 October 2020 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. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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 the NPWS Highlands office on 024887 8244.
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Applies from Fri 17 Apr 2020, 9.20am to Fri 16 Oct 2020, 9.22am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2020, 4.29pm
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox control ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Friday 17 April and Friday 16 October 2020 in the Little Forest Plateau and 12 Mile Road/Jerrawangala areas of Morton National Park.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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 the NPWS Ulladulla office on 02 4454 9500.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Apr 2020, 9.31am
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 NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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