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Pipers lookout

South East Forest National Park

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 21 Oct 2024, 7.00am to Fri 13 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2024, 2.52pm

Closed areas: New England Fire Trail and Murrabrine Mountain Trail Closed

New England Fire Trail and Murrabrine Mountain Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed for road maintenance from Monday 21 October to Friday 13 December 2024.

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: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 10.47am

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 22 Nov 2024, 9.52am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/pipers-lookout-attraction/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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