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Heavy rainfall and flooding combined with damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are expected across northern NSW over the next few days. Most national parks in northern NSW including campgrounds and day use areas will be closed for safety.

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Nine Mile campground

Lower Snowy River area in Kosciuszko National Park

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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 5.24pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 10.02am

Hazard reduction burns: BONDI GULF NATURE RESERVE BONDI FOREST

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 05/03/2025. The fire is called BONDI GULF NATURE RESERVE BONDI FOREST. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Fri 7 Mar 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 4.15pm

Hazard reduction burns: Thatchers Hole

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 07/03/2025. The fire is called Thatchers Hole. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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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 7 Mar 2025, 8.10am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Mar 2025, 8.14am

Closed areas: Area closed due to hazard reduction burning - Wallace Craigie Lookout

Wallace Craigie Lookout, on Barry Way in Kosciuszko National Park, will be closed from Friday 7 March to Sunday 9 March 2025 for hazard reduction burning. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Thatchers Hole HR.

For more information, contact the NPWS Jindabyne office, visit the Hazards Near Me app, or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website. 

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Applies from Thu 2 Jan 2025, 2.53pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 2.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 2.46pm

Closed areas: Thredbo River picnic area toilet closed

Recent severe winds have brought down a tree on the toilet block at Thredbo River picnic area. As a result the toilet block is closed and cannot be utilised. Please be aware that contractors will be working at the site and will have vehicles moving in and out of the area. Other facilities at the site are available.

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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 8.26am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 8.42am

Closed areas: Eastern side of Gungarlin Camp ground closed Monday to Friday

Major works are occuring at the Gungarlin River campground from the 03/03/2025 to 21/03/2025. These works mean that cmping sites to the east of the Island Bend fire trail will not be accessible from Monday to Friday during this period. During this time the only sites avialable for camping will be those west of the IBFT. All sites will be open on the weekends.

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Applies from Tue 7 May 2024, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 2.43pm

Other planned events: Tom Groggin campground - upgrade works

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and contractors will be undertaking upgrade works at Tom Groggin campground throughout 2025. These works will include additions to campground facilities and rehabilitation planting.

For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on 02 6450 5555. 

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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 1.46pm

Closed areas: Cascade trail carpark closed - 3 February to 21 March 2025

Transport for NSW is carrying out essential maintenance on the large culverts beneath the Alpine Way adjacent to the Cascade trail carpark.

The Cascade Trail carpark will be closed for parking from Monday 3 February 2025 to Friday 21 March 2025, as workers and machinery will be occupying the area. Visitors accessing Cascade trail are asked to use the Dead Horse Gap carpark and walk about 500m to reach the trailhead, following any signage.

During work hours, access to the walking track will be managed under traffic control for the safety of pedestrians, workers and motorists. Please follow the directions of workers and signage.

If you would like more information, please email or call the project team on 1800 555 638.

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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 2.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 9.52am

Other planned events: Fire trail maintenance work - Cascade Trail

Fire trail maintenance work is currently being undertaken on Cascade Trail between the Alpine Way and the Cowombat/Ingeegoodbee Trail intersection. 

Notification signage is present at the entry to work areas. Trail users are to be aware of heavy plant movements and comply with all directions from contractors and NPWS staff.

For more information please contact the NPWS Jindabyne office on (02) 6450 5555.

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Applies from Tue 4 Feb 2025, 5.00am to Thu 7 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 1.51pm

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

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from Saturday 8 February 2025 to Thursday 7 August 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. This program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Baiting programs will take place across Kosciuszko National Park in Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah Wild Dog Plan Areas. Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.

This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park: Thredbo Valley, Moonbah, Ingebyra, Paupong, Numbla Vale and Corrowong.

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 the Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.

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Applies from Wed 17 May 2023, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.03pm

Closed areas: Bullocks Hut closed

Several buildings in the Bullocks Hut complex are closed until further notice for restoration works. Please do not enter the construction sites.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Snowy Region Visitor Centre on 02 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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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/nine-mile-campground/local-alerts

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