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Applies from Wed 25 Mar 2026, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 3.49pm
Hazard reduction burns: Killarney Road Nalbaugh State Forest
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 25/03/2026. The fire is called Killarney Road Nalbaugh State 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 Mon 18 May 2026, 8.57am to Sun 24 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 10.07am
Closed areas: Pinnacles Loop Walking Track and Pinnacles Carpark Closure
Pinnacles Carpark and Pinnacles Loop Walking Track at Haycock Point will be closed due to carpark upgrade roadworks. The closure will be in place until Friday 22 May 2026.
For any further information please contact NPWS Merimbula on 02 64955000.
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 10.19am to Thu 28 May 2026, 8.20am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 May 2026, 12.04pm
Other planned events: Helicopter Operations
The Kangarutha Walking Track in Bournda National Park will be temporarily closed on Wednesday 27th May 2026.
This closure will allow for helicopter operations to remove excess trackwork material and import rock for trackwork repairs.
For further information please contact NPWS office Merimbula - (02) 6495 5000
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 3.58pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 1.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 1.48pm
Safety alerts: Risk of dangerous and falling trees due to fire impact in Wadbilliga National Park
Fire‑damaged trees may fall without warning in parts of the Wadbilliga National Park.
Take extra care and avoid stopping under damaged trees, especially in windy or wet weather.
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 10.21am to Fri 22 May 2026, 10.22am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 11.07am
Other planned events: Green Cape Road grading
There will be grading works underway on Green Cape Road from the intersection of Archers Road to Green Cape Light Station for the week starting May 18. Expect delays and heavy vehicle movements.
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Applies from Tue 12 May 2026, 11.30am to Fri 5 Jun 2026, 5.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 11.44am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial baiting program using fresh meat containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Monday 1 and Friday 5 June 2026. Affected parks and reserves include:
- Bees Nest Nature Reserve
- Budawang National Park
- Bungonia National Park
- Bungonia State Conservation Area
- Deua National Park
- Gourock National Park
- Monga National Park
- Morton National Park
- Morton State Conservation Area
- South East Forest National Park
- Wadbilliga 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 more information, contact the South Coast Branch Pest Officer at the NPWS Merimbula office on (02) 6495 5000.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sun 19 Apr 2026, 3.29pm to Fri 13 Nov 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 4.44pm
Closed areas: Hobart Beach Campground Closure
Hobart Beach Campground is closed from Sunday the 19th April 2026 to Friday 13th November for campground upgrade works. Bournda Beach is still accessible from the ocean beach carpark at the end of Bournda road, and from the Bournda Lagoon day use area, except during the temporary closure for staircase replacement in April. Obey all signage and closures. Penalties apply for accessing closed areas. Contact Merimbula office on 6495 5000 for enquiries.
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Applies from Sat 7 Mar 2026, 8.42am to Fri 29 May 2026, 9.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 3.03pm
Closed areas: Bournda Beach access stairs - modified access
Beach access stairs from Hobart Beach campground are currently under construction. There is no beach access from Hobart Beach campground. Please follow local directional signage. For enquires, please contact the Merimbula office on 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 9.14am
Closed areas: Nelsons Beach Precinct Closed for Improvement Works
Nelsons Beach Precinct Closed for Improvement Works from Monday February 2nd till Mid 2026.
The closed areas include:
- Nelsons Beach Precinct
- Nelsons Beach Road and Carpark
- Moon Bay Access
- Wajurda Point Lookout
Mimosa Rocks National Park will stay open to visitors while work is completed, however exclusion zones will be established around the work areas for safety. Please do not enter closed areas, fines apply.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800, or email: npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 1.04pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 1.05pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Apr 2026, 9.53am
Closed areas: Temporary closures at Mimosa Rocks National Park
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is delivering a range of improvements at the popular Mimosa Rocks National Park on NSW’s South Coast. The upgrades will improve flood resilience, sustainability and visitor safety across four key precincts in the park including Nelsons Beach and Aragunnu Beach, Gillards Beach and Middle Beach campgrounds.
Work will be completed in stages from February 2026 to December 2026, and has been scheduled outside of peak holiday times, where possible.
Visitors can expect the following temporary closures:
- From February 2026 to mid-2026 Nelsons Beach precinct, including Nelsons Beach Road and Carpark will be closed to all public access for upgrades.
- From July 2026 to late-2026 Middle Beach Campground and Day Use Area will be closed to all public access for upgrades.
- From February 2027 to mid-2027 Gillards and Aragunnu campgrounds will be closed for upgrades.
Alternative camping options include Picnic Point in Mimosa Rocks National Park and Hobart Beach in Bournda National Park.
All other areas in Mimosa Rocks National Park will remain open to visitors during these times. Check for park closure alerts before you travel.
For more information or questions, contact the Eurobodalla NPWS Office via email.
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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 12.03pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 12.06pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 9.17am
Closed areas: Road closures for upgrade works
Some roads and fire trails within Kooraban National Park are closed from Friday 20th February to Tuesday 30th June 2026 whilst upgrade works are in progress. The closed roads and fire trails are:
- Narira Road.
- Sams Ridge Road.
- Caves Link Road.
- Red Creek Road.
- Jeffers Road.
- Jeffers Fire Trail.
- Jeffers Trig Fire Trail.
- Link Fire trail.
- Tinpot Road.
- Orange Ridge.
- Dignams Creek Fire Trail.
- Recoil Road.
- Timber Camp Fire Trail.
- Reserve Road Fire Trail.
Roads will be closed for all traffic except prearranged access via contractor to landholders or local residence.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
Email: npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 9.14am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 9.19am
Closed areas: Nelsons Lagoon and Nelsons Beach Carpark
Closed Areas: Nelsons Lagoon and Nelsons Beach Carpark
From February 2026 to mid-2026 Nelsons Beach precinct, including Nelsons Beach Road and Carpark is closed to all public access for upgrades. The National Parks and Wildlife Service is delivering a range of improvements at the popular Mimosa Rocks National Park on NSW’s South Coast.
The upgrades will improve flood resilience, sustainability and visitor safety across four key precincts in the park including Nelsons Beach and Aragunnu Beach, Gillards Beach and Middle Beach campgrounds.
Alternative day use and picnic areas within Mimosa Rocks National Park including.
- Bithry Inlet
- Picnic Point
- Gillards
- Araguunu
Check for park closure alerts before you travel.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800, or email: npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 22 Apr 2026, 1.50pm to Tue 14 Jul 2026, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 9.43am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 22 April 2026 to 14 July 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in
- Kybeyan State Conservation Area
- Kybeyan Nature Reserve
- Dangelong Nature Reserve
- Associated Part 11 Lands
All baiting programs are identified by signs.
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 Jindabyne NPWS area office for more information on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Thu 5 Feb 2026, 8.00pm to Fri 7 Aug 2026, 8.48am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 9.55am
Other planned events: Notification of ongoing 1080 baiting - wild dogs and foxes
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from Thursday 5 February 2026 to Thursday 2 February 2027. 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 Wild Dog Plan Areas including:
- Thredbo/Ingebyra
- Dalgety/Paupong
- Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah
Baiting programs will also take place in nature reserves including:
- Paupong Nature Reserve
- Merriangaah Nature Reserve
- Quidong Nature Reserves
This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:
- Thredbo Valley
- Moonbah
- Ingebyra
- Paupong
- Numbla Vale
- 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 Thu 1 Jan 2026, 5.38pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 8.56am
Other planned events: Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station Closure
The Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages and Telegraph Station accommodation are currently closed to visitors whilst NPWS undertakes refurbishment works to these buildings. Green Cape car park, lookout and surrounding walking tracks remain open during this time.
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Applies from Thu 1 Jan 2026, 6.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 7.15pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 1 January 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026. 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 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 11.36am
Closed areas: Kanoonah Road (north) closed due to landslip
Kanoonah Road in Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Myanba Falls Road through to the northern park boundary due to a major landslip.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 2.26pm
Safety alerts: Gillards Beach access steps closed until further notice
The 5 southern beach access points and the day-use steps at Gillards Campground are currently closed due to severe erosion. Successive large seas have removed large amounts of sand from the beach resulting in these access points being unusable.
Park users staying in sites 1 to 28 should use the beach access steps to the north instead which is easily accessible via a short walk.
Beach access steps for sites 28 to 39 currently remain open.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4476 0800
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 9.14am
Closed areas: Wambaara/Green Bay Trail access closed until further notice
Wambaara/Green Bay Trail is closed to public access from the junction of Wallaga Trail and Wambaara Trail until further notice. There will be no public access to Wallaga Lake from Wambaara/Green Bay Trail until completion of works along this trail.
Road closure signs will be in place and Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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