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Last reviewed: Wed 15 July 2020, 12.02pm
Applies from Tue 14 Apr 2020, 11.57am to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2020, 12.02pm.
This park remains closed due to bushfire damage. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Tue 5 May 2020, 4.14pm to Thu 5 Nov 2020, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2020, 10.49am.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPE’s containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Tuesday 5 May 2020 to Thursday 5 November 2020. The baited parks and reserves include:
All baiting locations will be signposted.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information please call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
Applies from Wed 27 May 2020, 9.18am to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2020, 1.59pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting 2 aerial baiting programs using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The programs will start on or shortly after Wednesday 27 May 2020, and will finish on Monday 31 August 2020. The baiting will take place in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:
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 please call NPWS Merimbula office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jul 2020, 12.11pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2020, 1.24pm
12 Mile Road and all visitor sites accessed from 12 Mile road are closed due to bushfire damage. The closed areas include:
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jul 2020, 12.31pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2020, 1.24pm
All national park visitor sites accessed from Pointer Gap Road are closed due to bushfire damage. The closed areas include:
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jul 2020, 12.42pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2020, 1.23pm
Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track and picnic area are closed due to bushfire damage.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jul 2020, 2.09pm
The cafe at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jul 2020, 2.17pm
Most of Morton National Park remains closed due to bushfire damage and to protect the safety of our visitors.
However, the following areas are now open:
Any overnight walk in Morton National Park wilderness areas requires a trip intention form at this time, as per our COVID-19 update
Do not enter the closed areas of this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2020, 1.03pm to Wed 30 Sep 2020, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2020, 3.38pm
Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire damage. The closed areas are:
Conjola Beach carpark and Burrawang walking track are open.
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 11 Apr 2020, 11.05am to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 11.07am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jul 2020, 3.48pm
Yatte Yattah Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to fire damage and hazardous conditions. Please do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jul 2020, 10.39am
Minnamurra Rainforest is experiencing high visitation which may result in lengthy delays accessing the park.
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Applies from Fri 10 Apr 2020, 4.16pm to Fri 25 Sep 2020, 4.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2020, 1.21pm
Conjola National Park is closed until further notice due to fire damage and hazardous conditions. Please do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 14 Apr 2020, 11.57am to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2020, 12.02pm
This park remains closed due to bushfire damage. Do not enter the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2020, 3.30pm
Jerrawangala lookout is open. All other trails in the park are closed due to bushfire damage. Do not enter the closed area. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 29 May 2020, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2020, 8.40am
The bottom stair section of Erith Coal Mine walking track located in Bundanoon is closed due to flood damage. However, the remainder of this walking track is now open for use.
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Applies from Thu 23 Apr 2020, 2.13pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2020, 10.50am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a pest management program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place from Monday 27 April 2020 to Sunday 20 December 2020 in the following parks and reserves:
All baiting locations will be signposted.
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.
For further information please call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4454 9500 or 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2020, 12.14pm
This park is closed due to bushfire damage. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as part of the bushfire response. 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 Tue 5 May 2020, 4.14pm to Thu 5 Nov 2020, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2020, 10.49am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPE’s containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Tuesday 5 May 2020 to Thursday 5 November 2020. The baited parks and reserves include:
All baiting locations will be signposted.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information please call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Mon 4 May 2020, 2.20pm to Mon 30 Nov 2020, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2020, 11.51am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a 1080 ground baiting operation targeting foxes from Monday 4 May to Monday 30 November 2020. This is to reduce the impacts on threatened shorebird species, especially during the breeding season. Baits are buried and tethered.
The operation will happen in Seven Mile Beach National Park and Comerong Island Nature Reserve. Baits are placed only on NPWS estate and more than 150m from habitation.
1080 baiting signs are located at the entrance to the national park and reserve and near baiting areas. Do not touch the baits or tethers.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats). In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted in national parks or nature reserves. Restrain assistance dogs to ensure they do not enter the baiting areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS office at Nowra on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Thu 23 Apr 2020, 3.14pm to Thu 31 Dec 2020, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2020, 10.44am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a pest management program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will happen from Monday 27 April to Sunday 20 December 2020 in Jervis Bay National Park, Conjola National Park, Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve, Meroo National Park and Murramarang 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 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 further information please call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4454 9500 or 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.27pm to Wed 21 Oct 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2020, 12.06pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is disposing of used 1080 baits and baiting products in an approved disposal pit on NPWS estate within the Fitzroy Falls area.
Burial of used baits and products will occur from Thursday 21 October 2019 to Wednesday 21 October 2020. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways, in accordance with Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products) 2019.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to disposal pit site.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas. If you need your dogs to work in the baiting area outside of national park estate, we suggest muzzling them.
For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.03pm to Wed 21 Oct 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2020, 11.10am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a 1080 ground baiting operation from Thursday 21 October 2019 to Wednesday 21 October 2020 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.
The operation will target foxes and wild dogs in the Carrington Falls, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate, private properties and Crown road reserves with permissions.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas. If you need your dogs to work in the baiting area outside of national park estate, we suggest muzzling them.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS office at Fitzroy Falls on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 11.15am to Wed 21 Oct 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Apr 2020, 7.57am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Thursday 21 October 2019 and Wednesday 21 October 2020 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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 further information please call the NPWS Highlands office on 024887 8244.
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Applies from Fri 17 Apr 2020, 9.20am to Fri 16 Oct 2020, 9.22am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2020, 4.29pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Friday 17 April and Friday 16 October 2020 in the Little Forest Plateau and 12 Mile Road/Jerrawangala areas of Morton National Park.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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 further information please call the NPWS Ulladulla office on 02 4454 9500.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jan 2020, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 8.50am
Beach access from Bull Hole lookout is closed due to a dangerous drop off from the path to the beach. This closure will remain in place until maintenance works are completed. Any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Nowra area office on 02 4428 6300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Apr 2020, 9.31am
All access to the base of Belmore Falls from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookout and picnic area is permanently closed due to safety risks. Access is also closed from the causeway to the top of the falls. These access points are prohibited to visitors and penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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