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Last reviewed: Wed 5 August 2020, 4.23pm
Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2020, 4.07pm
to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 4.08pm.
Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jul 2020, 4.40pm.
Other planned events: 1080 Ground Baiting Program targeting foxes
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program for foxes using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be ongoing and continuous from July 1,2020 to December 31st, 2020. The baited reserves include:
- South East Forests National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- Bournda National Park and Nature Reserve
- Ben Boyd National Park
- Gulaga National Park
There will be signs at entrance and exits to the 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 Office on 02 6405 5000.
Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 3.34pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2020, 4.23pm.
Safety alerts: No campfires or solid fuel fires at 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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Applies from Mon 30 Nov 2020, 8.00am to Tue 1 Dec 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Nov 2020, 9.27am
Closed areas: Ben Boyd National Park - southern section closed
The southern section of Ben Boyd National Park will be closed from 8am, Monday 30 November 2020 until 5pm, Tuesday 1 December 2020 for an aerial pest management program.
For further information please contact the NPWS Merimbula office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 27 Nov 2020, 8.00am to Wed 2 Dec 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Nov 2020, 8.59am
Closed areas: Light to Light walk closure
Light to Light walk within Boyd National Park will be closed for aerial an pest control operation from 8am, Friday 27 November until Wednesday 2 December 2020 for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Tue 24 Nov 2020, 3.35pm to Thu 10 Dec 2020, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Nov 2020, 4.40pm
Closed areas: Waalimma and Genoa section closure - aerial pest control operation
The Waalimma and Genoa section of South East Forests National Park will be closed from 9am Sunday 22 November until 11pm Thursday 9 December 2020 for an aerial pest control operation. The closure includes Waalimma campground.
Park through roads remain open, including Nungatta Creek Road and Poole Road. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.40pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 2.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Nov 2020, 6.28pm
Closed parks: Bushfire damage and ground and aerial pest control operation
This park is closed due to significant bushfire damage. 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
We will be reviewing the closures in March 2021 when some areas may be reopened. However it is likely that some areas will remain closed beyond this point. NSW National Parks is also conducting ground and aerial pest control programs as part of the bushfire recovery.
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 Thu 12 Nov 2020, 2.19pm to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Nov 2020, 3.35pm
Other planned events: Weed spraying program
A weed spraying program will take place in the Nungatta section of South East Forests National Park between Saturday 14 November 2020 and Friday 29 January 2021. The areas affected include:
- Nungatta Creek Road
- Nungatta Road
- Baelcoola East trail
- Nungatta Creek
The weed spraying will aim to control St John's wort, Pattersons curse, serrated tussock, purple top verbena, blackberry, briar rose and thistles. For more information, please contact the NPWS Bombala area office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Fri 16 Oct 2020, 1.46pm to Fri 16 Apr 2021, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Nov 2020, 4.32pm
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 October to Friday 16 April 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
- Deau 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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Applies from Sun 22 Nov 2020, 11.25am to Thu 3 Dec 2020, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Nov 2020, 1.03pm
Closed areas: Aerial pest control operation - Glen Bog section closed
All of the Glen Bog section of the South East Forests National Park will be closed to facilitate aerial pest control.
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Applies from Sun 22 Nov 2020, 12.01am to Thu 3 Dec 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Nov 2020, 1.03pm
Closed areas: Aerial pest control closure area - Tantawangalo section
Parts of the Tantawangalo section of South East Forests National Park will be closed to facilitate aerial pest control operations. The closed areas include:
- Nunnock campground
- Nunnock grasslands walking tracks
- Alexanders Hut
- Alexanders Hut campground
- Packers Swamp
- Dragon Swamp
The following areas will remain open:
- Six Mile Creek campground
- Tantawangalo Mountain Road
- Postmans track from Tatawangalo Mountain Road to the campground
- Postmans campground
- Pipers lookout
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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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Applies from Wed 12 Aug 2020, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2020, 11.23am
Closed areas: Jemisons Point track partial closure
Parts of Jemisons Point track are currently closed to avoid further damage following heavy rain in July and August. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jul 2020, 8.48am
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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Applies from Thu 28 May 2020, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2020, 9.16am
Other planned events: Green Cape Lighthouse
Green Cape Lighthouse is closed for tours until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. The lighthouse precinct is open.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.39pm to Tue 1 Dec 2020, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2020, 10.56am
Closed parks: Park closed - bushfire damage and ground and aerial pest control operations
This park is closed due to significant bushfire damage. NSW National Parks is also conducting ground and aerial pest control programs as part of the bushfire recovery. 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 Wed 1 Jul 2020, 4.07pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 4.08pm. Last reviewed: Sun 26 Jul 2020, 4.40pm
Other planned events: 1080 Ground Baiting Program targeting foxes
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program for foxes using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be ongoing and continuous from July 1,2020 to December 31st, 2020. The baited reserves include:
- South East Forests National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- Bournda National Park and Nature Reserve
- Ben Boyd National Park
- Gulaga National Park
There will be signs at entrance and exits to the 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 Office on 02 6405 5000.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2020, 4.23pm
Safety alerts: No campfires or solid fuel fires at 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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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2020, 9.11am
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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