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Applies from Wed 27 May 2020, 9.18am to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2020, 1.59pm
Other planned events: 1080 aerial pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting 2 aerial baiting programs using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The programs will start on or shortly after Wednesday 27 May 2020, and will finish on Monday 31 August 2020. The baiting will take place in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:
- Bugong National Park
- Budawang National Park
- Tarlo River National Park
- Morton National Park and State Conservation Area
- Bees Nest Nature Reserve
- Bungonia National Park and State Conservation Area
- Barrengarry Nature Reserve
- Nadgigomar Nature Reserve
- Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
- Deua National Park
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Wadbilliga National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- South East Forests National Park
- Coolumbooka 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.
For further information please call NPWS Merimbula office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jul 2020, 8.03am to Tue 1 Dec 2020, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2020, 12.07pm
Closed areas: Access to Figure 8 Pools – Burgh Ridge track closed Mondays to Thursdays
Burgh Ridge track between Garawarra Farm and the Royal Coast track is closed during the week for major upgrade works from Saturday 1 August to Tuesday 1 December 2020:
- The track is closed Monday to Thursday
- The track is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
This closure will impact people visiting Figure 8 Pools. Visitors can access Figure 8 Pools from Garie Beach and Otford lookout along the Royal coast.
For more information call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 27 Jul 2020, 9.36am to Tue 1 Sep 2020, 9.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2020, 11.57am
Closed areas: National Falls carpark
National Falls carpark is closed due to roadworks.
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Applies from Tue 21 Jul 2020, 12.00am to Fri 7 Aug 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jul 2020, 10.49am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The operation will involve aerial baiting using approved meat baits and meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison. The program will be continuous from Monday 27 July to Friday 7 August 2020 in the following park and state conservation area:
- Nattai National Park
- Bargo State Conservation Area
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state-focused biosecurity issues. Warning signs will be displayed to notify the public about the poison program. Visitors are reminded not to handle or disturb any baits.
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, call the NPWS Hawkesbury Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jul 2020, 12.11pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2020, 1.24pm
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: Fri 17 Jul 2020, 1.24pm
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: Fri 17 Jul 2020, 1.23pm
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 16 Jul 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2020, 2.09pm
Closed areas: Cafe closed
The cafe at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jul 2020, 2.17pm
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:
- The Castle (toilet non-operational at Cooyoyo camp - please take waste with you)
- Wog Wog
- Scenic Rim (toilet non-operational at Burrumbeet Brook camp - please take waste with you)
- Monolith Valley
- Mount Tarn
- Styles Creek
- Redground
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 Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2020, 2.44pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to fire and flood damage
This park is closed due to fire and flood damage. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NSW National Parks 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 Wed 1 Jul 2020, 1.54pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2020, 2.56pm
Closed areas: Fig Tree carpark at Audley - Closed for essential maintenance
Fig Tree Flat carpark at Audley in Royal National Park is closed until further notice for maintenance. Alternate parking is available at Willow Tree Flat, Ironbark Flat, Currawong Flat or Wattle Forest.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2020, 11.22am to Fri 7 Aug 2020, 11.22am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2020, 1.12pm
Closed areas: Couridjah Corridor walk
Couridjah Corridor walk in Nattai National Park is closed due to roadworks.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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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 Sat 13 Jun 2020, 1.31pm to Thu 19 Nov 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jun 2020, 2.41pm
Closed areas: Closed areas for pest animal management program
Some areas of Royal National Park will be closed to the public between sunset and sunrise to enable pest animal management programs to be carried out.
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas.
The affected areas include:
- Audley precinct and Lady Carrington Drive
- Artillery Hill and Warumbul Road
- Bonnie Vale campground and picnic area.
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground
- Garrawarra Farm
Visitors who have approved bookings to camp can still access their campsites during these times.
For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 29 May 2020, 3.14pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2020, 4.29pm
Closed areas: Bridge on Bonnievale to Maianbar walking track damaged
As a result of recent storms, the footbridge on the walking track between Bonnie Vale and Maianbar has been damaged. The bridge will remain open however visitors are asked not to stop or linger while crossing the bridge. For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 29 May 2020, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2020, 8.40am
Closed areas: Erith Coal Mine walking track partly closed
The bottom stair section of Erith Coal Mine walking track located in Bundanoon is closed due to flood damage. However, the remainder of this walking track is now open for use.
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Applies from Tue 12 May 2020, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2020, 3.24pm
Closed areas: Section of Mount Kembla Ring track closed due to rockfall
Part of Mount Kembla Ring track - from Mount Kembla lookout to the junction of the fire trail - is closed from Tuesday 12 May 2020 until further notice. This area is closed due to rockfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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 Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2020, 12.14pm
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 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 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 2 Apr 2020, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2020, 1.01pm
Closed areas: Cave Creek picnic area closed
Cave Creek picnic area is closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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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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Applies from Fri 1 May 2015, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jul 2016, 1.00pm
Safety alerts: Audley precinct in wet weather
Access across the Audley Weir may be closed due to river flooding during times of wet weather. During wet weather, NPWS advise park visitors to visit Live Traffic NSW to ascertain the status of the Weir crossing before commencing their travel to the park. During times of closure, access to Bundeena, Maianbar residential areas, Royal National Park Visitor Centre, including the Audley Dance hall and cafe, is via McKell Ave Waterfall.
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