Applies from Mon 29 Mar 2021, 10.14am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 May 2021, 8.28am

Closed areas: Roads closed for maintenance works

A number of roads are closed for maintenance from Monday 19 April to Thursday 17 June 2021. This includes:

• Aragunnu Road
• Picnic Point Road (including part of Wapengo Lake Road from the private property gate)

The following works due are to start from Monday 3 of May:

• Bithry Inlet Road (Penders Road)
• Middle Beach Road to Middle Beach campground
• Gillards Road to Gillards campground
• Nelson Lake Road and Nelson Beach Road

The roadworks are weather dependent and closures will be reassessed by Friday 14 May 2021. Notification signs will be placed on each road until the works are completed.

It's a good idea to call ahead before travelling to Mimosa Rocks National Park to check for any closures or delays.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Mimosa Rocks National Park
  • Aragunnu campground
  • Gillards campground
  • Middle Beach campground
  • Moon Bay
  • Myer House
  • Nelson Beach
  • Nelson Lagoon
  • Picnic Point campground

Applies from Wed 5 May 2021, 5.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 May 2021, 8.28am

Closed areas: Bithry Inlet Road and Bithry picnic area closed

Bithry Inlet Road (part Penders Road) is closed due rainfall. Bithry picnic area is also closed.

This area will be reopened once the road surface is stable for traffic. These closures will be reassessed by Friday 14 May and may be extended. Any changes will be posted as soon as possible.

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

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• Mimosa Rocks National Park

Applies from Mon 26 Apr 2021, 8.48am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 May 2021, 3.14pm

Closed areas: Closed areas for hazard reduction burn

The following areas are closed for a hazard reduction burn from Monday 26 April 2021 until further notice:

• North Head boardwalk
• North Head road - from the intersection with Terrace Beach road to North Head.

Terrace Beach and Lennards Island are now open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Eden Cove Burn. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5000 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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• Ben Boyd National Park

Applies from Mon 10 May 2021, 9.38am to Sat 12 Jun 2021, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 May 2021, 11.14am

Other planned events: Aerial Baiting Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting aerial baitng programs from Monday 7th June until Friday 11th June 2021, excluding weekends.

This includes the following sections of South Coast Branch:

• Araluen NR
• Badja Swamps NR
• Bees Nest NR
• Berlang SCA
• Bungonia NP
• Bungonia SCA
• Coolumbooka NR
• Deua NP
• Egan Peaks NR
• Kooraban NP
• Monga NP
• Monga SCA
• Morton NP
• Morton SCA
• Nadgigomar NR
• South East Forest NP
• Tarlo River NP and
• Wadbilliga NP

Baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

These programs will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison and are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy. Baiting is targeting foxes, feral cats and wild dogs. These feral pests undermine the recovery of native animals like bandicoots and skinks after the 2019/20 bush fires.

Please remember that domestic pets are not permitted in National Parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs) and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information, please call the Merimbula NPWS office on 02 64 955000.

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• Kooraban National Park
• South East Forests National Park
• Wadbilliga National Park

Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 May 2021, 4.12pm

Safety alerts: Fire ban Middle Beach campground

For visitor safety, campfires and solid fuel fires (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) are not permitted at Middle Beach campground or picnic area.

The use of gas-fired, liquid fuel and electrical appliances will be permitted where:

• The appliance is under the direct control of an adult
• The appliance is placed or located in an area where there is no combustible material within 2m
• There is an adequate water supply to extinguish fire, should it start next to the appliances.
• It is not a Total Fire Ban

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Mimosa Rocks National Park
  • Middle Beach campground

Applies from Sat 30 Jan 2021, 2.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 May 2021, 4.07pm

Safety alerts: Roads in wet weather advice

Roads in Mimosa Rocks National Park may become wet and slippery following rainfall or thunderstorms. Some sections of these roads may become temporarily impassable to 2WD vehicles without warning due to rain, thunderstorms, recent roadworks or vehicle damage. Access will be affected until conditions improve.

Roads that may be affected include:

• Aragannu Road
• Middle Beach Road
• Gillards Road
• Bithry Inlet Road
• Nelson Lake Road
• All other dirt roads within the park

It is important to plan your trip. Some recommended steps to take before visiting the park are:

• Always check the NSW National Parks alerts page for up to date information on closed parks and safety alerts
• Check the weather forecast before setting out and during your visit/stay. Consider altering or delay your trip if weather conditions change.
• Tell family or friends where you are going and when you expect to return and let them know you have returned.
• Know your vehicle limits before you travel. Consider getting NRMA roadside assistance before you go or call 13 11 22.
• Take enough supplies for your visit/stay and take extra supplies to cover unexpected delays. This includes a first aid kit, warm clothing/blankets, food, water and medications.
• Download apps: The Emergency Plus app will help you contact emergency services. Use the Fires Near Me app to check for bushfires in NSW before you go and during your trip, especially in summer. Please note these apps only work when you have mobile reception.

If conditions deteriorate roads within the park (including those accessing visitor areas and camping grounds) may be closed to traffic at short notice.

For further information, contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Mimosa Rocks National Park
  • Aragunnu campground
  • Gillards campground
  • Middle Beach campground
  • Middle Lagoon walking track
  • Mimosa Rocks walking track
  • Moon Bay
  • Myer House
  • Nelson Beach
  • Nelson Lagoon
  • Picnic Point campground
  • Wajurda Point lookout
  • Wajurda Point walking track

Applies from Wed 5 May 2021, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 May 2021, 11.02am

Closed areas: Cowdroys Road closed

Cowdroys Road is closed due to heavy rainfall. This area will be reopened once the road surface has dried and is stable for traffic. Further rainfall may result in this closure being extended, and any changes will be posted as soon as possible.

This road closure does not affect access to Gillards campground.

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

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• Mimosa Rocks National Park

Applies from Thu 11 Mar 2021, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 May 2021, 9.42am

Closed areas: Roads and campground closed for works

Roadworks will be underway within Eurobodalla National Park during April and May 2021. The following roads will be closed between 7am and 4pm on weekdays while the works are carried out:

• Grey Rocks Road
• Mullimburra Point Road

Visitors may enter these areas with care outside business hours. Be aware that the road surface may be uneven and slippery during this time. Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and staff.

Congo campground access road will be closed for the duration of works, and please note:

• Congo campground access road will be closed for resurfacing for the month of May 2021.
• Congo campground will be closed from Saturday 1 May to Friday 11 June 2021.
• Visitors are not permitted to enter closed work areas.

The following roads will remain open to public access while works are underway, depending on conditions:

• Bogola Head Road
• Honeysuckle Road

Visitors may enter these areas with care. Be aware that the road surface may be uneven and slippery during this time. Please drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and staff.

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

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• Eurobodalla National Park
  • Beachcomber Holiday Park
  • Congo campground

Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.40pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 2.41pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Apr 2021, 3.06pm

Closed parks: Wadbilliga National Park closed

This park is closed due to significant bushfire and subsequent flood damage, particularly relating to bridge infrastructure. The closed areas include:

• Lake Creek campground
• Cascades campground
• Cascades walking track and viewing platform
• Tuross Falls walking track
• Wadbilliga Crossing picnic area
• Wadbilliga Road

Repair and assessment works are ongoing for bridge replacements. NPWS will be reviewing the closures as work progresses, however it is likely that most areas will remain closed to end December 2021. 

Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

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• Wadbilliga National Park

Applies from Fri 16 Apr 2021, 1.46pm to Sat 16 Oct 2021, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 2.12pm

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 wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 16 April to Saturday 16 October 2021.

The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:

• Araluen Nature Reserve
• Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
• Berlang State Conservation Area
• Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
• Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
• Deua National Park
• Egan Peaks Nature Reserve
• Kooraban National Park
• Majors Creek State Conservation Area
• Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
• South East Forests National Park
• Wadbilliga National Park
• Yurramie State Conservation Area

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 call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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• Kooraban National Park
• South East Forests National Park
• Wadbilliga National Park
• Yurammie State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 7 Apr 2021, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Apr 2021, 11.54am

Closed areas: White Rock Rock and Games Bay Roads

White Rock and Games Bay Roads are closed until further notice to ensure public safety. Recent roadworks and rain have resulted in hazardous road conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5001.

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• Bournda National Park

Applies from Sun 4 Apr 2021, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 11.21am

Safety alerts: Rain damage to Packers Swamp Road

Packers Swamp Road, south from the Snowy Mountain Highway to the entry to Nunnock Campground, is only accessible to 4WD vehicles. The road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles.

Trail condition has deteriorated due to rainfall in March 2021. Please take care and drive safely.

For more information contact the local NPWS office.  

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• South East Forests National Park
  • Nunnock campground
  • Nunnock Swamp and Grasslands walking tracks

Applies from Wed 12 Aug 2020, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Apr 2021, 10.04am

Closed areas: Jemisons Point track partial closure

Parts of Jemisons Point track are currently closed to avoid further damage following rain. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call 02 4476 0800.

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• Eurobodalla National Park

Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Apr 2021, 10.04am

Safety alerts: Bingie Dreaming track - closed and open coastal lakes and lagoons

Bingie 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 Bingie 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.

For more information call the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.

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• Eurobodalla National Park
  • Bingi Dreaming track

Applies from Mon 21 Dec 2020, 1.09pm to Tue 31 Aug 2021, 1.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Apr 2021, 5.19pm

Closed parks: Park closed for bushfire recovery

Biamanga National Park is closed due to substantial bushfire recovery works until at least June 2021.

Do not enter these areas.

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

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• Biamanga National Park

Applies from Wed 17 Feb 2021, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 4.15pm

Closed areas: Wog Way closure

Wog Way in South East Forest National Park is closed. Access to Waratah Gully campground is open. Campground access is only via the northern end of Wog Way. 

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• South East Forests National Park

Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 12.54pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damange

Some areas in this park remain closed due to bushfire damage. Do not enter closed sections of the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

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• South East Forests National Park
  • Myanba Gorge lookout
  • Myanba Gorge walking track
  • Waalimma picnic area
  • White Rock River picnic area

Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Mar 2021, 2.59pm

Closed areas: Hergartys Bay campground closed

Hegartys Bay remote campground is closed due to fire damage and rehabilitation works.

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• Ben Boyd National Park
  • Light to Light walk

Applies from Mon 4 Jan 2021, 9.22am to Fri 4 Jun 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Feb 2021, 2.47pm

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 Monday 4 January to Friday 4 June 2021.

The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:

• Ben Boyd National Park
• Bournda National Park
• Bournda 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 call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000. 

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• Ben Boyd National Park
• Bournda National Park
• Bournda Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 4 Jan 2021, 9.58am to Fri 4 Jun 2021, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Feb 2021, 2.47pm

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 Monday 4 January to Friday 4 June 2021.

The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:

• Eurobodalla National Park
• Gulaga National Park
• Mimosa Rocks 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.

For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Eurobodalla National Park
• Gulaga National Park
• Mimosa Rocks National Park

Applies from Sun 4 Oct 2020, 9.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2020, 9.31am

Closed areas: Detour via Waratah Road South

Waratah Road North in South East Forests National Park is closed due to planned bridge works. You can still access Pheasants Peak track head via Waratah Road South off Coolangubra Forest Way. Detour signs are in place around the closed section of Waratah Road North. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.

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• South East Forests National Park
  • Pheasants Peak walking track