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Applies from Mon 15 Jun 2026, 7.00am to Thu 18 Jun 2026, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 12.54pm
Closed areas: Scotts Bay - temporary closure
Scotts Bay Road will be closed from 7am on Monday the 15th June to 5pm on Wednesday 17th June for an operational exercise. There will be no public access during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact Merimbula NPWS office on 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 28 May 2026, 12.00pm to Sat 27 Jun 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Nunnock Swamp area including Packers Swamp and Dragon Swamp closed for ground pest control operation
The Tantawangalo section of South East Forests National Park will be closed to the public from 8am Monday 15th June to 8am Saturday 27th June 2026 for a ground pest control operation.
The closed areas include:
- Nunnock campground
- Nunnock grasslands walking tracks
- Alexanders Hut
- Alexanders Hut campground
- Packers Swamp
- Dragon Swamp
This operation will involve ground shooting of deer and feral pigs during day time or night as required. It aims to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Other pest animals, including foxes and wild dogs may be targeted if observed during the operation.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The following campgrounds will remain open to the public:
- Six Mile Creek campground
- Postmans campground
For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.
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Applies from Tue 26 May 2026, 3.56pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 6.03pm
Closed areas: Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station closed
Some parts of Beowa National Park are closed until 31 December 2026 while NPWS undertake refurbishment works. The closed areas are:
- Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages
- Telegraph Station accommodation
Green Cape carpark, lookout and surrounding walking tracks remain open during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Sun 19 Apr 2026, 3.29pm to Fri 13 Nov 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 May 2026, 8.39am
Closed areas: Hobart Beach Campground Closure
Hobart Beach Campground is closed from Sunday the 19th April 2026 to Friday 13th November for campground upgrade works. Bournda Beach is still accessible from the ocean beach carpark at the end of Bournda road, and from the Bournda Lagoon day use area, except during the temporary closure for staircase replacement in April. Obey all signage and closures. Penalties apply for accessing closed areas. Contact Merimbula office on 6495 5000 for enquiries.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.18am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 1 January 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and will take place in:
- Araluen Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Beowa National Park
- Berlang State Conservation Area
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
- Bournda National Park
- Bournda Nature Reserve
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Deua National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
- South East Forest National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 11.36am
Closed areas: Kanoonah Road (north) closed due to landslip
Kanoonah Road in Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Myanba Falls Road through to the northern park boundary due to a major landslip.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2025, 11.11am to Tue 2 Feb 2027, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Sun 21 Dec 2025, 9.06am
Safety alerts: Weed Control and Herbicide Application
NPWS will undertake targeted weed control including spot spraying and cut and paint using herbicides.
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