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Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2025, 11.00am to Fri 7 Mar 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 11.37am
Closed parks: Areas closed for feral animal control - Brindabella National Park, Bimberi Nature Reserve, northern Kosciuszko National Park - 24th Feb - 7th Mar 2025
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting aerial feral animal control operations in the Brindabella National Park, Bimberi Nature Reserve and Northern Kosciuszko National Park areas (east of Mcleods Spur) between Monday 24 February and Friday 7 March 2025. Control operations will not be undertaken on weekends.
Full Park closures for Brindabella NP and Bimberi NR apply. Visitor area closures include:
- Flea Creek Day Use Area
- Flea Creek Campground
- Coree Campground
- Coree Summit
- Lowells Campground
- McIntyres Campground
- Pryors Hut
- Mt Ginini picnic area
Gate closures and closure notices will be in place during operations. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Queanbeyan NPWS office via email at npws.alpinequeanbeyan@environment.nsw.gov.au or call 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.00am to Mon 3 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Feb 2025, 1.01pm
Other planned events: Notification of Ongoing 1080 Baiting - Wild Dogs/Foxes
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 September 3rd, 2024 until March 3rd, 2025 in the following areas:
- Brindabella National Park
- Bimberi 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 (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 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 Tue 11 Feb 2025, 10.40am to Fri 7 Mar 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Feb 2025, 11.13am
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control program
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting aerial feral animal control operations in Tinderry Nature Reserve, Yanununbeyan National Park and Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area.
These reserves will be closed from 7am Monday 24 February to 7pm Friday 7 March 2025.
All tracks, trails and picnic areas within the reserves will be closed during this period including:
- Apple Box Flat day use area
Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points to the reserves. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Queanbeyan park office at npws.alpinequeanbeyan@environment.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2024, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 11.13am
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 Sun 3 Nov 2024, 8.55am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Feb 2025, 8.56am
Closed areas: Areas closed for trail maintenance: Webbs Ridge Trail between Doctors Flat Road and Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail 4/11/24 - 28/02/2025
The northern section of Webbs Ridge Trail between Doctors Flat Road and Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail in Brindabella National Park is closed from Monday 4 November to Friday 28 February 2025 while it is being upgraded.
Access to Lowells Flat and McIntyres Campgrounds:
From the north: via Doctors Flat Road, Baldy Range Trail, Dingi Dingi Ridge Trail, Webbs Ridge Trail (south), Waterfall Trail.
From the south: via Gentle Annie Trail, Webbs Ridge Trail, Waterfall Trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Queanbeyan NPWS office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 3.17pm to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Feb 2025, 3.23pm
Other planned events: Fire trail maintenance work- Schlink Pass
Essential fire trail drainage maintenance, including culvert replacements will be occurring on Schlink Pass Road between the 10th February – 28th February 2025, between Guthega Power Station and Whites River Hut.
During this time, pedestrians access will be maintained but visitors are asked to follow the direction of Contractors and NPWS staff.
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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 Thu 23 Jan 2025, 9.32am to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 9.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 9.46am
Closed areas: Oulla Creek Fire Trail closed due to road works
Oulla Creek Fire Trail will be temporarily closed from 23rd January 2025 until 24th March 2025 for road maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jul 2024, 10.07am to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 8 Feb 2025, 9.27am
Closed areas: Round Mountain Hut closed for reconstruction
Round Mountain hut is closed until Friday 28 March 2025 while construction works are underway.
Machinery and vehicles will be in use between the Round Mountain track head and the hut site. There will be some noise during this time. Please follow all directions from NPWS staff and safety signage.
The toilet amenities remain open and are accessed via Farm Ridge trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Khancoban Visitor Centre on 02 6070 8400.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jan 2025, 1.58pm
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 Mon 21 Oct 2024, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 9.04am
Closed areas: Jessops Creek Trail Closed
Jessops Creek Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed 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 Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Oct 2024, 10.33am
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
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 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 Tue 11 Mar 2025, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jan 2025, 12.07pm
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 September 2024 and the 11th of March 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 Sun 1 Sep 2024, 8.48am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 8.20am
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 September 2024 and 28 February 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 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 Mon 25 Feb 2019, 9.07am to Mon 1 Feb 2027, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 2.59pm
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 Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Dec 2024, 10.06am
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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