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Montague Island Head Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage

Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve

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Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.08am

Closed areas: 1080 Road closed for road grading works

The 1080 Road in the Eurobodalla National Park will be closed to all traffic from Monday 11th to Friday 22nd November 2024 for the purposes of road grading maintenance works. In the event of rainfall, this closure maybe extended in order to prevent vehicle damage to the recently graded surface.

The affected areas are:

  • Pooles Beach
  • Seconds Beach
  • 1080 Day Use Area
  • 1080 Beach

Signs will be in place around closed areas, follow directions of NPWS staff and their authorised contractors. Do not attempt to enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Eurobodalla area office on 02 4476 0800.

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Applies from Wed 22 Mar 2023, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 3.50pm

Safety alerts: Blackfellows Point road works

Following a landslip, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently working to repair Blackfellows Point Road in Eurobodalla National Park. The road remains open, but temporary barriers are in place to restrict access to the affected areas.

Rough or slippery road surfaces are likely to be encountered. Please drive safely by reducing speed, proceeding with caution and follow the directions of road signs.

For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4476 0800.

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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2024, 8.53am to Fri 22 Nov 2024, 8.54am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Nov 2024, 10.20am

Closed areas: Planned power outage Mystery Bay BBQ day-use area

There will be a temporary planned power outage at the Mystery Bay BBQ Day-Use Area on 21st November 2024 from 10am until 2:30pm. This planned power outage is necessary for Essential Energy to safely carry out improvements to the electricity network in this area. 

For more information about this power outage, please call Essential Energy's 24 hour Customer Contact Team on 13 20 80. Alternatively, please visit essentialenergy.com.au/outages or contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 4.16pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 30 September 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and will take place in:

  • Araluen Nature Reserve
  • Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
  • Beowa National Park
  • Berlang State Conservation Area
  • Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
  • Bournda National Park
  • Bournda Nature Reserve
  • Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
  • Deua National Park
  • Eurobodalla National Park
  • Kooraban National Park
  • Majors Creek State Conservation Area
  • Mimosa Rocks National Park
  • Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
  • South East Forest National Park
  • Wadbilliga National Park

Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.

Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 3.42pm

Safety alerts: Bingi Dreaming track - Closed and open coastal lakes and lagoons

Bingi 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 Bingi 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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/montague-island-head-lighthouse-keepers-cottage/local-alerts

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