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Magpie Flat campground

High Plains area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 1.58pm to Sat 10 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 2.02pm

Other planned events: Bega Swamp, Packers Swamp, Nunnock Swamp and Alexanders Hut closed for ground pest control operation

The Bega Swamp section of Wadbilliga National Park as well as Packers Swamp/Nunnock Swamp/ Dragon Swamp sections of South East Forest National Park, will be closed from 8am Monday 28th April to 8am Saturday 10th May for a ground pest control operation.

The closed areas include:

  • Nunnock campground
  • Nunnock grasslands walking tracks
  • Alexanders Hut
  • Alexanders Hut campground
  • Packers Swamp
  • Dragon Swamp
  • Bega Swamp

This operation will involve ground shooting of deer and feral pigs during day time or night as required. It aims to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Other pest animals, including foxes and wild dogs may be targeted if observed during the operation.

Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods Penalties apply for non-compliance.

The following campgrounds will remain open to the public:

  • Six Mile Creek campground
  • Postmans campground

For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.

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Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 9.17am

Closed areas: Areas closed for trail maintenance: Doctors Flat Road between Webbs Ridge Trail and Baldy Range Trail 25.03.25 - 31.10.25

Doctors Flat Road is closed between Webbs Ridge Trail and Baldy Range Trail for upgrades between Tuesday 25th March 2025 - 31st October 2025. Please drive safely with increased awareness of the higher numbers of heavy vehicles and machinery driving along Doctors Flat Road. 

Alternative access to Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail and Two Sticks Road is via Webbs Ridge Trail.

 

For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan Office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Mon 24 Mar 2025, 9.51am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 9.59am

Closed areas: Merricumbene Fire Trail closed due to road works

Merricumbene Fire Trail will be closed between Oulla Creek Fire Trail and Bendethera Fire Trail junctions, due to road works from 24th March 2025 until 30th April 2025.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 8.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 2.34pm

Closed areas: Eastern side of Gungarlin campground closed Monday to Friday

Major works are occurring at the Gungarlin River campground from Monday 3 March to Friday 21 March 2025. During this time camping sites to the east of the Island Bend fire trail will not be accessible from Monday to Friday, and the only sites available for camping will be those west of the Island Bend fire trail. All sites will be open on the weekends.

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Applies from Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Mon 1 Feb 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 3.11pm

Closed areas: Closed areas due to Snowy 2.0 works

The following areas are closed due to the Snowy 2.0 works from Monday 25 February 2019 until early 2027, unless the closure is extended or removed:

  • 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 Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 5.31pm

Closed areas: Kosciuszko National Park closed sites

A number of sites in Kosciuszko National Park are closed or may have other restrictions until further notice.

Road Closures

Olsens Road BEYOND Geehi Dam. Olsens Road remains open from the Alpine Way to Geehi Dam.

Fire-affected areas

Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which burnt during the 2019/2020 fires remain closed. These areas include:

  • Wolgal and Pattinson's Huts

Huts that burnt down in the 2020 fires

These locations remain open, but the following huts or buildings have been lost:

  • Linesman's No.3 Huts, Round Mountain Hut, and Dry Dam Ski Shelter.
  • Warning: Please take care as there may be broken glass/nails that are uncovered since NPWS made records and cleaned up these sites. Please do not disturb the sites or remove artefacts.

Snowy 2.0 works affecting access to Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam

  • Access to the southern end of Tantangara Reservoir via Quarry trail is closed to the public.
  • Access to the southern end boat ramp is open, but may be 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.

Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Fri 14 Mar 2025, 3.48pm to Mon 14 Apr 2025, 3.49pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 3.52pm

Closed areas: Partial Road Closures on Mericumbene Fire Trail

Parts of Mericumbene Fire Trail will be closed due to road works south of Oulla Fire Trail from 14th March 2025 until 14th April 2025.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.00am to Wed 3 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.55am

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from 3rd March 2025 until 2nd September 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

The program will take place in:

  • Brindabella National Park
  • Bimberi Nature Reserve
  • Wee Jasper Nature Reserve
  • Oak Creek Nature Reserve

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 further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 12.51pm to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.46am

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 03 March 2025 to Monday 29 September 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 Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12.13pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Feb 2025, 1.49pm

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 in the north east precinct of Kosciuszko National Park, Scabby Range and Yaouk Nature Reserves within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.

The program will be continuous and ongoing between 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025, and will use meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserve. 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 area office on 02 6947 7000.

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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 10.11am to Sat 12 Apr 2025, 9.13am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 12.37pm

Closed areas: Yarrangobilly Village campground closed for upgrade works

Yarrangobilly Village campground is closed for upgrade works from Monday 3 March to Saturday 12 April 2025. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Tumut office (02) 6947 7000.

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Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 12.15am to Sun 24 Aug 2025, 11.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 12.35pm

Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 24th February 2025 to 24th August 2025 . The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals including wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Kosciuszko National Park and Clarkes Hill, Bogandyera and Jingellic Nature Reserves.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise 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.

Please contact the local Khancoban NPWS area office for more information on 02 6070 8400.

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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Feb 2025, 8.30am

Safety alerts: Trailer access prohibited on some fire trails

The use of trailers is prohibited 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 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.

Trailer access to Bendethera is 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 see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/deua-national-park/visitor-info#Getting-there-and-parking 

 

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Applies from Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.16am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Feb 2025, 11.52am

Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes

The 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 ongoing from February 12th  2025 until February 12th, 2026 in Burrinjuck Nature Reserve.

All entrances to the baiting location will be sign posted.

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 NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2024, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 9.03am

Other planned events: Roadworks on Araluen Road impacting access to Deua River Campgrounds

Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC) have advised they are undertaking road stabilisation works along multiple sections of Araluen Road causing long delays to motorists.

This will impact how campgrounds along the road are accessed with 24/7 closures programmed from the end of February to June 2025. The following campgrounds will need to be accessed via the Araluen road from Braidwood to the west - 

- Bakers Flat Campground

- Dry Creek Campground

- Deua River campground

More information regarding the current works can be found by visiting Live Traffic NSW | Incident Details, including any road closures on Araluen road and associated detours that may be required across this time.  Access via the Kings Highway is suggested as an alternate route to avoid delays during this time. 

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Applies from Tue 2 Jan 2024, 2.14pm to Thu 1 Jan 2026, 10.07am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 2.25pm

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 https://realtimedata.waternsw.com.au/water.stm?ppbm=215008%7C215_SHOALHAVEN%7CSURFACE_WATER&rs&1&rslf_org   before setting out.

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Applies from Mon 21 Oct 2024, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 6.26pm

Closed areas: Jessops Creek Trail Closed

Jessops Creek Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed to all traffic until further notice due to significant storm damage. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 12.41pm

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 ongoing until Thursday 20 March 2025 in the following areas:

  • 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 (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 NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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Applies from Wed 11 Sep 2024, 3.52pm to Thu 11 Sep 2025, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 8.31am

Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 Bating Program

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing pest control program using Meat Baits and Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes in Black Andrew Nature Reserve.

 

The program will be on going between the 11th of March 2025 and the 11th of September 2025.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

 

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. 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 Tumut NPWS Office on (02) 6947 7000.

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Applies from Sat 1 Jun 2024, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 12.41pm

Closed areas: Crow Valley Trail Closed

Crow Valley Trail is closed until further notice.

The closure will be in place until NPWS completes essential trail maintenance and bridge repairs to ensure safe public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan (02) 6229 7166

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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 9.02am

Closed areas: Bendethera Caves Walking Track and Caves Access is Closed

Bendethera Caves walking track and caves access is closed until further notice due to ongoing bushfire and flood recovery works - all track markers were destroyed by fire. It's dangerous to walk off designated tracks in Karst areas. Please do not enter this area, 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 Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2025, 9.29am

Safety alerts: Bendethera Valley Campground - Safety Alert

Please use extreme caution if traversing the river crossings and check weather conditions regularly prior to your trip in this area.

During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossings in to the Bendethera Valley campgrounds may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river in vehicles to access the campgrounds during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly. It is never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. You should check the weather forecast and NPWS website for advice prior to setting out to this remote campground, and if severe weather is forecast, reconsider your trip.

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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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/campgrounds/magpie-flat-campground/local-alerts

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