Last reviewed: Thu 14 November 2024, 12.55pm
Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2024, 1.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 12.55pm.
Nelson Beach road will be closed on Wednesday 20th November to 26th November 2024 for essential road works. During this time there will be no access to Wajurda Point and Nelsons Lagoon.
Please proceed with caution and drive to road conditions. For more information, contact the local NPWS park office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.39am.
The 4 southern beach access points 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 17 should use the beach access steps to the north instead which is easily accessible via a short walk.
Beach access steps for sites 19 to 39 currently remain open.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4476 0800
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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.
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:
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.
Applies from Wed 20 Nov 2024, 4.18pm to Mon 16 Dec 2024, 4.20pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2024, 1.58pm
The Six Mile Creek Walk and lookout in South East Forest National Park are currently closed during rebuilding works. Penalties apply for non-compliance. The site is expected to reopen on Monday 16 December 2024. Six Mile Creek Campground remains open. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 8 Dec 2023, 2.21pm to Thu 30 Jan 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 4.23pm
Upgrades to Light to Light walk have been completed from Boyds Tower to Bittangabee campground. You can access the upgraded track sections from Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek and from Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay.
If you'd like to complete a modified end-to-end walk, the existing track remains open from Bittangabee campground to Green Cape.
Track upgrades are continuing on remaining sections of the new Light to Light walk. Please don't enter closed areas under construction, and monitor NPWS alerts for track updates. Please be prepared to modify your itinerary while track upgrades are underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 22 Mar 2023, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 3.50pm
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 Thu 7 Nov 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 10.57am
Wambaara 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 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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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 4.16pm
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:
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 22 Nov 2024, 9.52am
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 Mon 21 Oct 2024, 7.00am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Nov 2024, 7.39am
New England Fire Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed for road maintenance from Monday 21 October to Friday 29 November 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 3.14pm
From 14th October through to 29th Novermber 2024, NPWS will be completing road works within the Wadbilliga National Park. The works will require intermittent closures of roads to vehicular traffic.
The areas impacted will be
Drive safely and follow the direction of roadworks signs. Do not attempt to enter areas that have been closed for works.
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Applies from Mon 30 Sep 2024, 9.00am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.42am
Expect short delays on roads in South East Forest National Park from Monday 30 September 2024 to Friday 28 February 2025. Roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, contractors and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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
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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Applies from Wed 12 Jun 2024, 12.58pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 7.52am
The following areas are closed from 12/6/2024 to 31/12/2024 due to flood damaged bridges on:
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 7.53am
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/merimbula-guided-photography-tour/local-alerts
Mimosa Rocks National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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