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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 6.24pm
Other planned events: Increased traffic in northern Kosciuszko National Park
There is an increase in heavy vehicle and light vehicle movements on the Snowy Mountains Highway (between Cooma to Tumut), Link Road and Tantangara Road within Kosciuszko National Park. This traffic will continue for a number of years and is associated with the Snowy 2.0 project and other projects in the region.
Your destination is still accessible and to assist in planning your journey safely and to avoid stress, please allow extra time in your travel plans and drive to the conditions.
For more information please call the NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2020, 12.38pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 12.39pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 5.06pm
Closed areas: Bungonia Caves
All caves in Bungonia National Park and Bungonia State Conservation Area are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre on 02 4887 7270.
Key Messages - Caves
- These unique environments are mostly enclosed places with minimal airflow and high levels of humidity. They contain multiple surfaces where dust and other airborne matter can easily settle. By their nature, they also make the important task of cleaning and sanitising related infrastructure (such as handrails) much more difficult.
- The close physical interactions that are required for recreational caving (in “wild caves”) means that the application of the standard precautions recommended to manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission cannot be applied.
- For these reasons, NPWS developed a strategy for the reopening of caves which was based on an assessment of risk. NPWS has now been able to reopen limited guided tours of caves at Jenolan and Yarrangobilly and the maximum tour size is now being reassessed.
- 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.
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Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 4.36pm
Closed areas: Campground closures and changed conditions
The following campgrounds are closed:
- Pauls Point
- Sundeck
- Sawyers
- Tigersnake
- Beehive upper and lower
- Burrawang
- Hideaway
Due to recent heavy rains campgrounds between Caringal and Wirritin on the Shoalhaven River, this section may be affected by flood debris and steep sand walls to access the sites. Please use caution and move onto another campground if there are issues.
There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
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Applies from Sat 20 Feb 2021, 10.22am to Mon 22 Mar 2021, 10.22am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 3.30pm
Other planned events: Tom Groggin campground and picnic area - toilet upgrade
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is upgrading the toilet facilities at Tom Groggin campground and picnic area. The work began on Monday 1 March 2021, and will improve the quality of visitor facilities available to campground users.
Portaloos will be available at the campground toilet site while the work is happening. There are also alternative toilet facilities at Tom Groggin Horse campground and Leatherbarrel Creek.
For further information, contact the NPWS Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Thu 4 Mar 2021, 8.03am to Fri 19 Mar 2021, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Mar 2021, 4.07pm
Closed areas: Granite Falls closed
The Granite Falls area of Morton National Park is closed for post bushfire repairs until Friday 19 March 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Mar 2021, 11.58am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works
Some areas of this park are closed due to the Snowy 2.0 works from Monday 25 February 2019, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. The closed areas are:
- Lobs Hole Ravine Road 4wd trail
- Wallace Creek lookout
- Lobs Hole Ravine campground
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 4 Mar 2021, 7.00am to Fri 19 Mar 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 3.44pm
Closed areas: Waterfall trail closed weekdays for roadworks
Waterfall trail is closed on weekdays between 7am and 5pm from Thursday 4 March to Friday 19 March 2021.
This closure is due to an ongoing fire trail maintenance program involving the use of heavy machinery. The closure may be extended until trail works are complete. Please check the website before travelling to Brindabella National Park to help you plan your trip.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Mon 18 Jan 2021, 11.15am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 11.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 3.39pm
Other planned events: Short delays due to helicopter operations
You may experience short delays across the Main Range, Charlotte Pass, Perisher and Guthega precincts from January 2021 to April 2021. Helicopter operations will be underway as part of walking track construction projects.
For further information call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre at Jindabyne on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 12.58pm
Closed areas: Closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park
A number of visitor facilities, attractions and sites in Kosciuszko National Park remain closed or may have other restrictions until further notice. This includes a number of areas closed due to recent bushfires.
Check this map of northern Kosciuszko National Park to see if there are any closures before you set out.
Camping and accommodation
Some NPWS campgrounds and accommodation will need to remain closed. If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground that is open you'll need to make a booking first. This applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously. If you can't find your preferred Kosciuszko National Park campground on a webpage, check this list of lesser-known campgrounds in Kosciuszko National Park and make your booking from there. If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
Fire-affected areas
Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which have been burnt remain closed. This is because they still may pose a risk to visitors due to dangerous trees and damaged infrastructure.
Specific areas which are closed due to the fires include:
- Areas within the park:
- Selwyn Snow Resort
- Kiandra Court House
- Wolgal Hut
- Buddong Falls
- Back country areas affected by fires. For more information please contact our visitor centres in Jindabyne, Tumut or Khancoban.
- Bradley/O'Briens Hut, Brooks Hut, Delaneys Hut, 4 Mile Hut, Happy's Hut, Harveys Hut, Linesman's No.3 Huts, Round Mountain Hut, Sawyers Hut, Vickeries Hut
- Cabramurra township. Snowy Hydro's operational town suffered significant fire damage and, for safety reasons, is temporarily closed.
- Selwyn Snow Resort is in the process of rebuilding after the fire damage and is currently a construction site. For safety, public access to this area is strictly prohibited and all signage in this area must be followed.
The following key roads in Kosciuszko National Park are closed due to fire damage:
- Alpine Way area:
- Murray Gates trail
- Major Clews fire trail
- Geehi Walls trail
- Cabramurra area (Currently closed until fire damage repair works completed)
- Elliott Way (Expected to open late April 2021)
- Tumut Ponds trail
- Kings Cross Road from the Kings Cross Road and Link Road intersection to Selwyn Resort (Expected to open 1st June 2021)
Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam access - Snowy 2.0 works
- Tantangara Road may be subject to short closures between Snowy Mountains Highway and the gate below Tantangara Reservoir Wall for maintenance and upgrade works. These closures are required to allow for upgrades to Tantangara Road as part of the Snowy 2.0 project. The schedule of closures is subject to design and construction programs yet to be finalised. Please check for alert updates a week before travel.
- Wares Yards campground will remain open during road works.
- Access to the southern end of Tantangara via Quarry trail will be closed to the public.
- Access to the southern end boat ramp is open but maybe subject to short term closures.
- Current boating and camping access to Tantangara Reservoir will still be available at access points on the northern end of the reservoir, via Port Phillip and Dam trails.
- Access to Currango and Old Camp will remain open, with access via Port Phillip or Tantangara Road.
Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Please check our COVID-19 update for more information. To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Kosciuszko National Park page alert.
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Applies from Sun 28 Feb 2021, 3.48pm to Thu 11 Mar 2021, 3.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 11.07am
Closed areas: Aerial pest control operation - South East Forest and Western Wadbilliga National Parks
Sections of South East Forest and Wadbilliga National Parks will be closed from Sunday 28 February to Wednesday 10 March 2021 due to an aerial vertebrate control program.
The closed areas in South East Forest National Park include:
The closed areas in Western Wadbilliga National Park include:
- Nunnock Swamp
- Packers Swamp
- Dragon Swamp
- Bega Swamp
The surrounding roads, trails, campgrounds, walking tracks and infrastructure are also closed. Closed signage is in place and penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 26 Feb 2021, 3.00pm to Thu 1 Apr 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Feb 2021, 4.18pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for track maintenance works
Dead Horse Gap walking track will be closed for track maintenance and construction works from Friday 26 February to Thursday 1 April 2021.
These works are to improve the quality of the walking track for visitors.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Jindabyne Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 3.08pm to Sun 14 Mar 2021, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Feb 2021, 3.14pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Gourock National Park is closed from Monday 1 March to Sunday 15 March 2021 for aerial pest control operations.
This park is still closed due to extensive fire recovery works, and will remain closed for the duration of this program.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 18 Feb 2021, 1.12pm to Mon 15 Mar 2021, 1.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Feb 2021, 4.17pm
Closed areas: Bicentennial National trail partial closure
The section of Bicentennial National Trail between Geehi and Waterfall Farm is closed. This is because maintenance works are happening on Geehi Walls trail. This closure may be extended, and extensions will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Wed 27 Jan 2021, 8.40am to Mon 29 Mar 2021, 8.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Feb 2021, 3.39pm
Closed areas: Geehi Hut closed for pest treatment
Geehi Hut is closed until Monday 29 March 2021 for termite control. Please do not enter the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Thu 25 Feb 2021, 12.17pm to Fri 12 Mar 2021, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 11.26am
Closed areas: Aerial pest management program
An aerial pest management program is planned for this park from Tuesday 9 March to Wednesday 10 March 2021.
The program will affect the following areas:
- Bendethera campground and associated access roads and trails, including Little Sugarloaf Road, Bendethera fire trail, German Creek Road, Comerang Road, Dampier Mountain fire trail, Minuma Range fire trail, Middle Mountain Road, Badja fire trail, Woila Creek fire trail and Mongamula fire trail.
- Berlang campground and the walking track to the Big Hole
- Wyanbene campground
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Applies from Thu 25 Feb 2021, 12.09pm to Fri 12 Mar 2021, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Mar 2021, 11.26am
Closed parks: Aerial pest management program
An aerial pest management program targeting vertebrate pest species will be carried out in this park from Thursday 4 March to Thursday 11 March 2021.
This park is still closed due to extensive fire recovery works, and will remain closed for the duration of this program. This closure will be reviewed at the end of March 2021.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.40pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 2.41pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Feb 2021, 12.22pm
Closed parks: Bushfire damage recovery works
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.
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 9 Feb 2021, 8.36am to Thu 1 Jul 2021, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Feb 2021, 10.55am
Other incidents: Caution - urgent track repair work underway
Recent storms have impacted Main Range and have caused significant damage to sections of Main Range walking track. The impacted areas are from Charlottes Pass to Blue Lake, with large washouts between Soil Con Creek and Blue Lake lookout. Muellers Pass has also been affected.
Heavy machinery will be operating in these areas to complete urgent repair work to the tracks. Bushwalkers, please be cautious when in these areas.
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Applies from Wed 24 Feb 2021, 9.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Feb 2021, 11.43am
Closed areas: Sams Ridge Road closed due to road surface washout
Sams Ridge Road in Kooraban National Park is closed to all traffic due to washout of the road surface. The road will remain closed until repairs can be completed.
For further information, contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Feb 2021, 11.04am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to significant bushfire damage and recovery works
Many areas in Monga National Park remain closed due to significant bushfire damage and recovery works. The closed areas include:
- Mongarlowe River picnic area
- Penance Grove boardwalk
- The Corn trail
- Woodleigh fire trail
Do not enter areas where road barriers are in place. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 3.00pm to Wed 10 Mar 2021, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Feb 2021, 4.23pm
Closed parks: Reserve closed for pest control operation
Kybeyan, Dangelong and Wadjan Nature Reserves are closed for Pest Management Program.
Please do not enter the closed areas.
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Applies from Fri 19 Feb 2021, 5.05pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Mar 2021, 9.11am
Closed areas: Mount Bushwalker Road and walking track closed
Mount Bushwalker Road and walking track in Morton National Park are closed from Friday 19 February to Wednesday 30 June 2021. The closure is due to upgrade works on the road, carpark and track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 28 Apr 2020, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Feb 2021, 2.58pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dog and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Friday 13th November 2020 and Wednesday 12th May 2021 in the following parks and reserves:
- The north east precinct of Kosciuszko National Park (within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area)
- Yaouk Nature Reserve
- Scabby Range Nature Reserve
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, and 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 the NPWS Tumut office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Thu 18 Feb 2021, 1.23pm to Wed 7 Apr 2021, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Feb 2021, 1.29pm
Closed areas: Cascade Hut closed for maintenance works
Cascade Hut will be closed for maintenance and repairs from Wednesday 31 March to Sunday 4 April 2021. This closure will not affect access along Cascade Hut trail.
For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Mon 22 Feb 2021, 10.39am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 10.36am
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. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Monday 22 February to Wednesday 30 June 2021.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Seven Mile Beach National Park
- Comerong Island Nature Reserve
- Jervis Bay National Park
- Woollamia Nature Reserve
- Conjola National Park
- Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
- Meroo National Park
- 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 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 Nowra office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jan 2021, 9.58am to Fri 4 Jun 2021, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Feb 2021, 2.47pm
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 Monday 4 January to Friday 4 June 2021.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Gulaga National Park
- Mimosa Rocks 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.
For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 11 Dec 2020, 7.53pm to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Jan 2021, 10.56am
Closed areas: Wyanbene Caves
Wyanbene Caves are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Do not enter this area. For more information please contact 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Tue 22 Dec 2020, 1.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Feb 2021, 12.27pm
Closed areas: Araluen Road partial closure and campground access
Currently, the following campgrounds can only be accessed via Braidwood:
- Deua River campground
- Bakers Flat campground and,
- Dry Creek campground
Araluen Road is partially closed due to essential roadworks.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.27pm to Thu 14 Oct 2021, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Jan 2021, 4.30pm
Other planned events: 1080 bait disposal pit
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 Wednesday 14 October 2020 to Wednesday 14 April 2021. 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 the 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 Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Jan 2021, 1.21pm
Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited
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 the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.14pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 3.16pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 Feb 2021, 3.01pm
Closed areas: George Boyd Rainforest and lookout walks
George Boyd Rainforest and lookout walks are closed due to bushfire damage.
You can still visit George Boyd lookout and picnic areas by car. 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 1 Jan 2021, 4.24pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Feb 2021, 9.17am
Closed areas: 12 Mile Road closed west of George Boyd lookout
12 Mile Road is closed west of George Boyd lookout. Please 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 1 Jan 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Feb 2021, 9.16am
Closed areas: Tianjara fire trail
Tianjara fire trail is closed. Please do not enter the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2020, 12.56pm to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Feb 2021, 10.52am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to hazardous conditions and bushfire damage
Meroo Head campground is closed to camping due to bushfire damage and hazardous conditions, but is open for day use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Fri 16 Oct 2020, 1.46pm to Fri 16 Apr 2021, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.49am
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
- Deua 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 Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Sat 23 Jan 2021, 4.03pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to bushfire recovery works
The following areas in Deua National Park are closed:
- Bendethera Caves walking track and cave access is closed due to significant fire damage. All track markers were destroyed by fire and are yet to be replaced. It is dangerous to walk off designated tracks in Karst areas. Please do not enter this area.
- Dry Creek fire trail
- Merricumbene fire trail
- Mongamula East fire trail
- Oulla Creek fire trail
- Hanging Mountain lookout
These areas are closed due to substantial bushfire recovery works. Please keep out of the closure signs and 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 Fri 7 Feb 2020, 11.15am to Thu 21 Oct 2021, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Jan 2021, 12.43pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox and wild dog control ground baiting program
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 Wednesday 14 October 2020 and Wednesday 14 April 2021 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 Thu 14 May 2020, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Jan 2021, 11.25am
Closed areas: Spring Creek Canyon closed due to rockfalls
Spring Creek Canyon in Bungonia State Conservation Area is closed due to rockfalls in the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 4.41pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 10.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Dec 2020, 9.13am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to fire damage and hazardous conditions
While most of Murramarang National Park is open, the following areas are closed due to fire damage and hazardous conditions:
- Pebbly Beach campground
- All walks between Pretty and Pebbly Beach including Mount Durras.
Please do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 4 Dec 2020, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Jan 2021, 9.59am
Closed areas: Campground closures and changed conditions
The following campsites are closed:
- Pauls Point
- Sundeck
- Sawyers
- Tigersnake
- Beehive upper and lower
- Burrawang
- Hideaway
Due to recent heavy rains campgrounds between Caringal and Wirritin may be be affected by flood debris and steep sand walls to access the sites. Please use caution and move onto another campground if there are issues.
There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Dec 2020, 2.26pm
Closed areas: Most of Morton National Park closed
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:
- North of the Shoalhaven River, including Kangaroo Valley, the following walks and lookouts are accessible:
- Bonnie View and Beauchamps lookouts
- Erith coalmine loop walk
- Lovers walking track
- Mount Carnorvon walking track
- East and West Rim tracks
- Manning lookout
- Kangaroo River walking track
- Three views walking track
- South of the Shoalhaven River to Braidwood Road, including the Ettrema Wilderness area. The following walks, trails and lookouts are accessible:
- Ettrema Wilderness walks starting from Tolwong Road
- Ettrema Wilderness walks starting from Sassafras
- Ettrema Wilderness walks starting from Yalwal
- Old Burrier fire trail
- South of Braidwood Road, including the Budawang Wilderness Area. The following walking routes and lookouts are accessible:
- Pigeon House Mountain, Didthul.
- Mount Bushwalker (temporary opening, please re-check this alert before setting out for the park).
- Rusden Head
- Florence Head
- Pointer Gap lookout. Toilet is non-operational.
- Porters Creek Dam
- The Castle. Toilet is non-operational at Cooyoyo campground. Please bury waste per Budawangs walking and camping strategy.
- Wog Wog
- Scenic Rim. Toilet is non-operational at Burrumbeet Brook campground. Please bury waste per Budawangs walking and camping strategy
- Monolith Valley
- Mount Tarn
- Styles Creek
- Redground
An overnight walk in Morton National Park wilderness areas requires a trip intention form at this time, as per our COVID-19 update.
Most of Morton National Park has been bushfire-affected. Caution should be taken as risks may still be present.
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 Fri 25 Sep 2020, 8.51am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Dec 2020, 6.44pm
Closed areas: Little Forest walking track
Little Forest walking track is 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 Fri 7 Aug 2020, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Nov 2020, 1.45pm
Closed parks: Jerrawangala National Park closed
This park is closed due to fire and storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 12 Nov 2020, 12.00am to Wed 12 May 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Nov 2020, 3.29pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dog and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Thursday 12 November 2020 and Wednesday 12 May 2021 in the following parks and reserves:
- Bogandyera Nature Reserve
- Jingellic Nature Reserve
- Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve
- The southern precinct of Kosciuszko National Park, which includes:
- Geehi area
- Maragle area
- Tooma area
- Indi Range area
- Yellow Bog area
- Everards area
- Spring Creek area
- Khancoban area
Entry into 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.
For further information please call the NPWS Upper Murray area office on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Wed 4 Nov 2020, 11.14am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 11.18am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Dec 2020, 10.17am
Closed parks: Clyde River National Park closed
Clyde River National Park is closed due to significant bushfire damage. Do not enter the park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, contact the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 4454 9500.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Nov 2020, 6.28pm
Closed areas: Cafe closed
The cafe at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is currently closed until mid 2021. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Oct 2020, 5.54pm
Closed areas: Tantangara Mountain Hut (Harveys Hut)
Tantangara Mountain Hut (Harveys Hut) is closed for visitor use due to fire damage.
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Applies from Fri 20 Mar 2020, 11.54am to Sat 20 Mar 2021, 11.46am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jan 2021, 2.40pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing in the following parks:
- Tallaganda National Park
- Tallaganda State Conservation Area
- Gourock National Park
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, and 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.
This program is part of an integrated pest control strategy, which also includes trapping and shooting, with the aim of minimising the impacts of these animals on neighbouring stock and native animal populations following the 2019/2020 bushfire season.
For further information please call the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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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 7 Feb 2018, 10.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Oct 2020, 1.58pm
Safety alerts: Hannels Spur track - difficult to follow
Hannels Spur track is difficult to follow and only suitable for experienced walkers. The track has been cleared but marking has not bee completed. Maintenance work is ongoing. For winter periods most of the higher altitude sections will be covered in snow.
For more information, call the NPWS Jindabyne Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600.
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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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Applies from Wed 15 Jan 2020, 10.04am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2020, 12.04pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to bushfire affected areas
Gourock National Park is closed until safety and rehabilitation works are completed. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan office on 02 6229 7166.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2020, 4.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Feb 2020, 9.58am
Closed areas: Northern section of park - bushfire affected
The northern section of this park is closed as trees and surrounding areas have been affected by fire. This section is north of the Lowden Road and includes Mulloon Creek campground. Do not enter the closed area. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
For information on closures affecting the Mulloon Firetrail contact Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. For closures affecting Tallaganda State Forest contact Forestry Corporation NSW.
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Applies from Tue 1 Aug 2017, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Feb 2019, 2.40pm
Other planned events: 1080 Baiting Programs
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) conducts ongoing and seasonal 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baiting programs in areas of Kosciuszko National Park. These programs are part of an integrated pest management strategy aimed at controlling wild dogs, foxes, feral pigs and rabbits. All baiting locations are identifiable to the public through signage erected around the baited area.
Domestic pets are highly susceptible to 1080 poison. Park visitors are reminded that dogs, cats and other pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted in Kosciuszko National Park.
For more information please contact the relevant NPWS office:
- Tumut, call (02) 6947 7000
- Jindabyne, call (02) 6450 5555
- Khancoban, call (02) 6076 9373.
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2019, 5.03pm
Safety alerts: Some fire trails not suitable for trailer access
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 Deua National Park. However, due to ongoing damage to trails as a result of continued inappropriate use of 4WDs towing trailers on these signposted trails, 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 reduce the safety risk to yourself and others, reduce damage to the park environment and your assets and reduce park maintenance costs, a benefit to everyone. 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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