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Last reviewed: Thu 17 September 2020, 4.45pm
Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 5.25pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 17 Sep 2020, 4.45pm.
Closed areas: Visitor areas closed for ground pest control operations
The following visitor areas, including surrounding forested areas and beaches, in Mimosa Rocks National Park will be closed each day from 5pm to 9am the following day. These closures are in place from Monday 7 September to Friday 25 September 2020 for a ground pest control operation.
The closed areas are:
- Middle Beach campground
- Middle Beach
- Middle Lagoon walking track
- Middle Beach to Bithry Inlet walking track
- Birthy Inlet picnic area
- Bithry Inlet Beach
- Penders area - walking tracks and beaches
- Myer House area - walking tracks/roads
- Picnic Point - beaches
- Aragunnu - beaches
This program will target pest animals, primarily foxes. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native animals, including threatened shorebird species.
For safety reasons, do not to enter the closed areas. Signs will be erected on the access to closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 6.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2020, 1.27pm.
Closed areas: Aragunnu campground partial closure
Parts of Aragunnu campground are closed to camping due to tree fall risk. The closed areas are signposted. Reopening will occur once the trees have been assessed and works are completed. The expected reopening date is Friday 23 October 2020. Updates 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.
Applies from Wed 19 Aug 2020, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2020, 12.03pm.
Closed areas: Middle Beach campground
Middle Beach campground is closed to camping. The closure is due to tree fall risk following recent months of wet weather leading to the flooding and water logging of the campground. The closed areas are signposted.
Reopening will occur once the trees have been assessed and works are completed. The expected reopening date is Friday 23 October.
Updates 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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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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Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 5.25pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Sep 2020, 4.45pm
Closed areas: Visitor areas closed for ground pest control operations
The following visitor areas, including surrounding forested areas and beaches, in Mimosa Rocks National Park will be closed each day from 5pm to 9am the following day. These closures are in place from Monday 7 September to Friday 25 September 2020 for a ground pest control operation.
The closed areas are:
- Middle Beach campground
- Middle Beach
- Middle Lagoon walking track
- Middle Beach to Bithry Inlet walking track
- Birthy Inlet picnic area
- Bithry Inlet Beach
- Penders area - walking tracks and beaches
- Myer House area - walking tracks/roads
- Picnic Point - beaches
- Aragunnu - beaches
This program will target pest animals, primarily foxes. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native animals, including threatened shorebird species.
For safety reasons, do not to enter the closed areas. Signs will be erected on the access to closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Tue 15 Sep 2020, 7.00am to Mon 21 Sep 2020, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2020, 2.20pm
Closed areas: Dromedary fire trail
Dromedary fire trail is closed from Tuesday 15 September to Monday 21 September 2020 for trail maintenance and grading. Do not access this area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Wed 4 Mar 2020, 3.18pm to Mon 2 Nov 2020, 4.40pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2020, 9.43am
Closed areas: Light to Light walk partial closure
Light to Light walk is partially closed due to hazardous conditions and bushfire damage.
- The Bittangabee to Green Cape section of the walk is open
- The Saltwater to Bittangabee section is scheduled to reopen on 1 October 2020
- The Boyds Tower to Saltwater section is scheduled to reopen on 1 November 2020
Hegarty's bush camping will remain closed for camping for the foreseeable future to allow for site rehabilitation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 6.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2020, 1.27pm
Closed areas: Aragunnu campground partial closure
Parts of Aragunnu campground are closed to camping due to tree fall risk. The closed areas are signposted. Reopening will occur once the trees have been assessed and works are completed. The expected reopening date is Friday 23 October 2020. Updates 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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Applies from Wed 19 Aug 2020, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2020, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Middle Beach campground
Middle Beach campground is closed to camping. The closure is due to tree fall risk following recent months of wet weather leading to the flooding and water logging of the campground. The closed areas are signposted.
Reopening will occur once the trees have been assessed and works are completed. The expected reopening date is Friday 23 October.
Updates 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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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 Wed 19 Aug 2020, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Aug 2020, 4.29pm
Closed areas: Alexanders Hut - Site closed for rehabilitation
Alexanders Hut campground has been vandalised and is closed until rehabilitation is complete and the site is safe.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.40pm to Tue 1 Dec 2020, 2.41pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Aug 2020, 11.58am
Closed parks: Park closed - bushfire damage and ground and aerial pest control operations
This park is closed due to significant bushfire damage. The park closure includes Lake Creek campground, Cascades campground, Wadbilliga Crossing picnic area, Wadbilliga Road and the areas listed below. 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 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 Mon 4 May 2020, 11.13am to Wed 4 Nov 2020, 11.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Jul 2020, 10.56am
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 Monday 4 May to Wednesday 4 November 2020. The baited reserves 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 Office on 02 6405 5000.
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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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