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Applies from Tue 24 May 2022, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 May 2022, 4.04pm
Other planned events: Delays on Bournda, Scotts Bay and Bournda Lagoon Roads
Expect short delays on the following between Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 May 2022 due to roadworks:
- Bournda Road
- Scotts Bay Road
- Bournda Lagoon Road
Please drive safely and follow all signage and directions from staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5001.
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Applies from Thu 19 May 2022, 3.15pm to Thu 2 Jun 2022, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 May 2022, 5.08pm
Closed areas: Bemboka River Road closed
Bemboka River Road is closed between Fastigata Road and Fraxinoides Road from Thursday 19 May to Thursday 2 June 2022 due to wet conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 19 May 2022, 2.59pm to Thu 2 Jun 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 May 2022, 5.06pm
Closed areas: Fastigata Road closed
Fastigata Road is closed between the National Park Boundary and Nitens Road from Thursday 19 May to Thursday 2 June 2022 due to wet conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 6 Dec 2021, 9.19am to Fri 27 May 2022, 9.22am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 May 2022, 11.16am
Closed areas: Pinnacles loop walking track closed
Some parts of Ben Boyd National Park are closed from Monday 13 December 2021 to Friday 27 May 2022 while Pinnacles loop walking track is being upgraded.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 12 May 2022, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 May 2022, 8.38am
Closed areas: White Rock Road closed due to hazardous conditions
White Rock Road is closed from Friday 13 May 2022 due to hazardous conditions.
This road will re-open when conditions improve and assessed as safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 4.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 May 2022, 11.05am
Safety alerts: Brou Lake Road - 4WD only access
Access to Brou Lake campground is currently only suitable for 4WD vehicles. Road conditions in this park are slippery and wet due to continued heavy rain events.
Please proceed with caution and drive to road conditions. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Fri 13 May 2022, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 4.37pm
Other planned events: Prickly Pear weed spraying works
A weed spraying program will take place between Monday 23 May 2022 and Friday 10 June 2022 to control prickly pear in the eastern Coolangubra section of the park.
For more information, contact the NPWS Bombala area office on (02) 6458 5900.
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Applies from Fri 13 May 2022, 4.12pm to Mon 17 Oct 2022, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 4.22pm
Other planned events: Notice of 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 and foxes. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Monday 16 May to Friday 17 October 2022.
The baited parks and reserves include:
- South East Forests National Park
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
- Wadbilliga National Park
There will be signs at the entry to 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 Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Mon 23 May 2022, 2.11pm to Fri 17 Jun 2022, 2.12pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 3.28pm
Other planned events: Pulpit Rock Road Closed for upgrades
Pulpit Rock Road closed to vehicles from 23rd May to 17th June 2022 whilst road works are occurring.
Light to Light Walking track remains open.
For more information please contact the Merimbula Office on 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 8 Apr 2022, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 May 2022, 4.37pm
Closed areas: Fire trail closed due to weather damage
Mount Dromedary fire trail is closed to all vehicular access from Tuesday 12 April 2022 until further notice, due to extensive trail damage and sink holes caused by prolonged rain.
Repairs are underway and the fire trail will open when it is safe to do so. The walking trail starting from Tilba Tilba is still open and available for hiking.
Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 May 2022, 9.40am
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 Tue 1 Mar 2022, 3.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 5.43pm
Closed areas: Roads closed following damage from severe weather conditions
The following areas in Eurobodalla National Park are closed until further notice due to continued heavy rain causing subsequent damage to tracks experienced during weather events:
- Plovers Lane (Bogola Headland)
- Jemisons Point track
These areas are being continually assessed and will be reopened once dry enough to allow safe passage.
Please do not enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 9.45am to Mon 30 May 2022, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 12.33pm
Other planned events: 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from from Monday 16 May 2022 to Friday 27 May 2022 in the following parks and reserves:
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Budawang National Park
- Bungonia State Conservation Area
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Deua National Park
- Egans Peak Nature Reserve
- Monga National Park
- Morton National Park
- Nadgigomar Nature Reserve
- South East Forest National Park
- Tarlo River National Park and
- Wadbilliga National Park
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 10.11am to Sun 6 Nov 2022, 10.13am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 11.33am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a continuous and ongoing baiting program from Thursday 5 May 2022 to Friday 4 November 2022 in Bournda National Park and Bournda Nature Reserve.
The program will use manufactured, fresh meat and canid pest ejector’s containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 17 Feb 2022, 3.22pm to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Apr 2022, 4.49pm
Closed areas: Boyds Tower precinct closed for upgrades
The Boyds Tower precinct will be closed from Monday 21 February until August 2022 for upgrades.
The Light to Light walk will remain open.
For further information please contact NPWS Merimbula on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 22 Apr 2022, 6.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 5.36pm
Closed areas: Bunga picnic area closed due to roadworks
Bunga picnic area (including access to the Bunga and Murrah Beach) is closed from Tuesday 26 April to Monday 9 May 2022 due to roadworks.
Please follow instructions from NPWS staff and authorised contractors. Do not enter closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Narooma Area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Fri 22 Apr 2022, 1.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Apr 2022, 3.04pm
Closed areas: NSW National Parks section of Packers Swamp Road closed
The NSW National Parks section of Packers Swamp Road is closed to the public due to recent rain events that have caused hazardous road conditions.
Access to Nunnock Swamp and Alexanders Hut is via Creewah Road.
For further information please contact NPWS Merimbula on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 24 Feb 2022, 6.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Apr 2022, 12.27pm
Safety alerts: Araluen Road closures affecting access to Deua River campgrounds
Due to repeated and major landslides along Araluen Road caused by prolonged rainfall events, the following campgrounds are currently closed because they are inaccessible from both the western and eastern approaches:
- Bakers Flat campground
- Deua River campground
- Dry Creek campground
Eurobodalla Shire Council has a lengthy schedule of works relating to remediation works for Araluen Road. These are forecast to be ongoing until at least mid-June 2022. For more information and updates regarding the Araluen Road closures, please visit the Eurobodalla Shire Council website.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 3.48pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 5.32pm
Closed areas: Wyanbene and Berlang campgrounds closed due to ongoing wet weather conditions
Due to recent and repeated heavy rain events and subsequent areas of flooding, Berlang and Wyanbene campgrounds have been closed until further notice for the following reasons:
- Wyanbene campground is inaccessible due to high river levels
- The grounds at Berlang campground are saturated, posing a significant risk of tree fall
The accessibility and safety issues will be reassessed by NPWS staff frequently, in conjunction with the weather conditions. The campgrounds will be reopened once assessed to be safe.
Please do not enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Fri 1 Apr 2022, 10.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Apr 2022, 8.58am
Other planned events: Herbicide program - Brown Mountain
From Wednesday 4 May until Friday 6 May 2022, herbicide is being applied to control Crofton weed in the Brown Mountain section of South East Forests National Park.
Qualified contractors will be conducting this program to control invasive weeds in this area.
For more information, call the Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 May 2022, 2.19pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to bushfire recovery works
The following areas are closed until further notice due to bushfire recovery works:
- Bendethera Caves walking track and cave access - all track markers were destroyed by fire. It's dangerous to walk off designated tracks in Karst areas. Please do not enter this area.
- Mongamula East fire trail
- Oulla Creek fire trail
Please follow the directions on closure signs and do not enter any cordoned-off areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Apr 2022, 3.38pm
Closed areas: Wallagoot Viewing Platform and Steps Closed
The Facilities at Wallagoot Gap in Bournda National Park are closed due to recent storm damage. These facilities will be reopened when they are repaired.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Apr 2022, 3.29pm
Closed areas: Bondi Lake walking track partial closure
Bondi Lake walking track is partially closed, adjacent to the West side of Bondi Lake, from Wednesday 13 April 2022 until further notice due to flooding.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 14 Apr 2022, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Apr 2022, 2.32pm
Safety alerts: Wog Way temporary closure
Wog Way is closed from Kanoonah Road in the north through to the park boundary in the south. Above average rainfall in March and April has caused deterioration of the road surface with a section becoming very boggy and unsuitable for vehicles. Coolangubra Forest Way provides alternative access for park visitors travelling to Waratah Campground or Pheasants Peak from Imlay Road.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Apr 2022, 12.23pm
Closed areas: Wadbilliga Road and Lake Creek campground closed due to impacts from ongoing weather events.
The following areas are closed from Wednesday 6th April 2022 until further notice due to impacts from severe weather events and widespread flooding:
- Wadbilliga Road
- Lake Creek campground
Many creek crossings are impassable, and road conditions are slippery and unstable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Please follow Park signage and staff directives and do not attempt to enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 4 Apr 2022, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Apr 2022, 2.26pm
Closed areas: Kangarutha Walking Track - Areas closed due to severe weather/flooding
The following areas are closed from Monday 4 April 2022 and on going until works are finished due to severe storm surge washing out bridge and sections of track:
- North end of Kangarutha Walking Track – Kianinny Bay to Boulder Bay North.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 11 Apr 2022, 4.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Apr 2022, 3.45pm
Safety alerts: Newline Road temporary closure
Newline Road is closed from Tantawangalo Mountain Road to Dragon Swamp Road to through traffic.
Some sections of the road are boggy and unsuitable for vehicles due to rainfall.
Creewah Road, east of Cathcart township, provides alternative access for park visitors travelling to Nunnock Swamp or Alexanders Hut.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 9 Dec 2021, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Apr 2022, 3.11pm
Closed areas: Cowdroys Road closed due to wet weather
Cowdroys Road is closed due to wet weather and unsafe access conditions.
The road will re-open when safe to do so. Please check back for updates. This closure doesn't affect access to Gillards campground.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 17 Mar 2022, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Apr 2022, 1.55pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire recovery
Biamanga National Park Cultural Area and Mumbulla Creek Fall Cultural picnic area are closed until further notice due to substantial bushfire recovery works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Tue 1 Mar 2022, 4.33pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Apr 2022, 12.17pm
Safety alerts: Northern section of Mumbulla Creek Road 4WD only
Due to forecast heavy rainfall the northern section of Mumbulla Creek Road is 4WD only from 500m south of Wyuna trail to Tee-ridge Road.
Mumbulla Creek Road has recently been graded and some sections of this road may become temporarily impassable to vehicles due to rain, thunderstorms and vehicle damage to the road surface.
Please avoid this area until the road dries out. This closure does not affect residents of Mumbulla Creek Road as they can access their property from Dr George Mountain Road.
Please note that Biamanga Cultural Area (Mumbulla Creek Falls) is closed. Please do not not drive on Mumbulla Creek Road in an attempt to access a closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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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Applies from Mon 20 Dec 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Apr 2022, 9.38am
Closed areas: Middle Mountain Road closed
Middle Mountain Road is closed until further notice for repairs.
Middle Mountain Road is the first section of the westerly approach into Bendethera Valley via Cooma Road.
Access to Bendethera campground is via Little Sugarloaf Rd and Bendethera fire trail (from the east).
Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff and authorised contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 16 Dec 2021, 4.59pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 5.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Apr 2022, 12.17pm
Other planned events: Access changes to Congo campground
Eurobodalla Shire Council has advised that there is an indefinite road closure on Congo Road (North), Congo starting from Monday 29 November 2021, due to ongoing safety issues.
This impacts access to Congo campground in Eurobodalla National Park. Visitors can only reach the campground via the Bingie Road turn-off from the Princes Highway at Bergalia located south of Moruya, and then on to Congo Road (South) during this time.
For further information on this road closure, please visit the Council's road closures web page.
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Applies from Tue 15 Mar 2022, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Apr 2022, 12.17pm
Safety alerts: Mumbulla Creek Road - Access restricted
The section of the Mumbulla Creek Road road within 500m of the Dr George Mountain Road intersection has become boggy from water saturation and may become temporarily impassable to some vehicles.
Residents should drive with care, follow onsite directional signs and where possible, minimise use of the road during this time whilst urgent repairs to maintain access are being carried out.
Large or heavy vehicles should not use this road at this time. Visitors should avoid this area until the road dries out and road repairs are completed. Please note that Biamanga Cultural Area (Mumbula Creek Falls) is closed. Please do not not drive on Mumbulla Creek Road in an attempt to access a closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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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Applies from Thu 31 Mar 2022, 9.48am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Apr 2022, 9.10am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to weather
Haycock Road network is now open but may change at short notice due to forecasted weather. Road conditions in this park are slippery and wet due to the current rain events. Please drive to the conditions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Sat 2 Apr 2022, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Apr 2022, 11.08am
Closed areas: Area closed due to flooding
The northern entry into Kangarutha walking track at Kianinny Bay is closed. Flood waters and sea surge have washed the pedestrian bridge away. Conditions at the crossing are unsafe. Please do not attempt to cross.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sun 3 Apr 2022, 9.02am. Last reviewed: Sun 3 Apr 2022, 9.14am
Safety alerts: Light to Light walking track - Dangerous conditions
Light to Light walking track creek crossings at the northern and southern ends of Saltwater Creek Beach, and Bittangabee Bay are hazardous due to sea surge.
Remember, it’s never safe to walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through these areas in this park.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Mar 2022, 4.01pm
Closed areas: Hegartys Bay campground closed
Hegartys Bay remote campground is closed until further notice due to fire damage and rehabilitation works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 31 Mar 2022, 3.27pm to Sun 31 Jul 2022, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Mar 2022, 12.14pm
Closed areas: Tuross Fall Road closed to 2WD vehicles
The Tuross Falls road is closed to 2WD vehicles from Friday 1 April to Sunday 31 July 2022. This road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 3.22pm to Wed 22 Mar 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Mar 2022, 12.01pm
Closed areas: Tuross Falls walking track closed
Tuross Falls walking track is closed. Planning and works are underway to replace damaged infrastructure.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Mar 2022, 5.09pm
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 following recent heavy rainfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 22 Mar 2022, 3.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Mar 2022, 4.17pm
Closed areas: Doughy Trail bridge closed
Doughy Trail bridge is closed until further notice due to significant safety concerns.
Do not attempt to use the bridge. Please follow safety signage and directions from staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 4 Nov 2021, 2.23pm to Fri 4 Nov 2022, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 5.30pm
Safety alerts: Caving systems closed due to COVID-19 restrictions
All caving systems in this park are currently closed to access due to COVID-19 safety requirements. This includes the Bendethera, Wyanbene and Marble Arch caves.
These unique environments are mostly enclosed spaces with minimal airflow and high levels of humidity. By their nature, the important task of cleaning and sanitising related infrastructure can't be guaranteed to COVID-safe standards. Recreational caving in 'wild caves' inhibits social distancing and the standard precautions recommended to manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission. For these reasons, NPWS has developed a strategy for the reopening of caves which is based on an assessment of risk.
Options for allowing access to wild caves by speleological groups operating under a COVID Safety Plan are also being assessed. Approval for access to caves for critical maintenance and/or research purposes is considered on a case-by-case basis. Speleological groups and other registered organisations operating under a COVID Safety Plan may apply for conditional entry via email. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For any further queries call the local office on 02 4476 0800, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, or the Parks Info Line on 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Mon 14 Mar 2022, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Mar 2022, 5.36pm
Closed areas: Wallagoot Lake entrance impassable
The Wallagoot Lake entrance at the northern end of Bournda Beach is impassable for pedestrians.
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Applies from Mon 14 Mar 2022, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Mar 2022, 5.08pm
Closed areas: Cattlemans track closed due to flood damage
Cattlemans track in the Tantawangalo section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Alexander's Hut through to Tantawangalo Creek at Postman's Camp due to severe road damage from recent heavy rainfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 9 Mar 2022, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Mar 2022, 3.21pm
Closed areas: Mitchells Creek trail closed
Mitchells Creek trail in South East Forest National Park is closed until Wednesday 9 March 2022 until further notice. The closure is to enable trail maintenance works, to repair damage to the trail due to heavy rainfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 9.37am to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 9.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Apr 2022, 5.15pm
Safety alerts: River crossing to access Big Hole walking track - extreme caution advised
Access to The Big Hole walking track requires a river crossing of the Shoalhaven River.
During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossing may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly.
NPWS advises walkers to plan ahead and check the river levels in real time at NSW Office of Water - Real Time Water Data (waternsw.com.au) before setting out.
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Applies from Tue 21 Dec 2021, 3.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Dec 2021, 10.51am
Safety alerts: Bittangabee Storehouse closed
The historic storehouse at Bittangabee Bay will be closed for safety reasons, until restoration works are complete.
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Applies from Tue 28 Dec 2021, 4.41pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 4.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Dec 2021, 11.30am
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 Saturday 1 January to Thursday 30 June 2022.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Gulaga National Park
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- South East Forest National Park (Yowaka Section)
- Ben Boyd 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 13 Dec 2021, 1.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Jan 2022, 4.10pm
Other planned events: Mowarry Point Trail closed to vehicles
Mowarry Point Trail closed to vehicle access from Walkers Rock intersection due to recent rain events.
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Dec 2021, 3.30pm
Safety alerts: Trailer access prohibited on some fire trails
Within Deua National Park some trails are not suitable for trailer access. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has had advisory signs in place for some time to encourage people towing 4WD trailers to avoid some of the steeper, harder-to-maintain trails in the park. However, inappropriate use of signposted trails by 4WDs towing trailers is continuing, and is causing ongoing damage. Therefore, NPWS is now prohibiting the use of trailers on the following trails in Deua National Park:
- Dampier Mountain trail
- Oulla Creek trail
- Minuma Range trail
- Merricumbene trail
- Mongamula trail
- Dry Creek trail
It is now an offence to tow trailers on these trails. The penalty for towing trailers on these trails is a $300 penalty infringement notice, or higher if the matter is taken to court.
By keeping trailers away from these identified trails, you benefit everyone by reducing:
- the safety risk to yourself and others
- damage to the park environment and your assets
- park maintenance costs.
Trailer access to Bendethera is still available from Moruya via Little Sugarloaf Road and Bendethera trail. From Braidwood, this increases travel time by about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
For more information, please contact NPWS Narooma on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Jan 2022, 6.53am
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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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Dec 2021, 11.40am
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.
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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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