Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 5 November 2024, 9.12am
Applies from Sun 3 Nov 2024, 2.00pm
to Fri 8 Nov 2024, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 5 Nov 2024, 9.12am.
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control
The following reserves and parts of park will be closed from 2pm Sunday 3 November to 2pm Friday 8 November 2024 for a pest management program:
- Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
- Carrington Falls precinct of Budderoo National Park, including Thomas Place, Nellies Glen and Douglas Creek trail
- Budderoo Fire Trail precinct of Budderoo National Park, including access to the top of Gerringong Falls
This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, goats, pigs, foxes and other pests. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
The closed areas will be sign-posted at relevant access points. Please avoid these areas and do not enter closed areas during this time. Please follow directions from NPWS staff and authorised contractors.
Note that this program is likely to require only a single day of operations, dependent on weather, and so the above time period may be reduced as the program approaches. Continue to check this alert for updates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Illawarra Highlands area office on 02 .
Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm
to Fri 13 Dec 2024, 5.09pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 12.51pm.
Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Friday 14 June 2024 to Friday 13 December 2024 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.
The operation will target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.
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 more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 4.22pm
Closed areas: Lyrebird Loop walk partial closure
Minnamurra Rainforest Lyrebird Loop walk is partially closed due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop walk, which restricts wheelchair access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 3 Nov 2024, 2.00pm to Fri 8 Nov 2024, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Nov 2024, 9.12am
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control
The following reserves and parts of park will be closed from 2pm Sunday 3 November to 2pm Friday 8 November 2024 for a pest management program:
- Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
- Carrington Falls precinct of Budderoo National Park, including Thomas Place, Nellies Glen and Douglas Creek trail
- Budderoo Fire Trail precinct of Budderoo National Park, including access to the top of Gerringong Falls
This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, goats, pigs, foxes and other pests. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
The closed areas will be sign-posted at relevant access points. Please avoid these areas and do not enter closed areas during this time. Please follow directions from NPWS staff and authorised contractors.
Note that this program is likely to require only a single day of operations, dependent on weather, and so the above time period may be reduced as the program approaches. Continue to check this alert for updates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Illawarra Highlands area office on 02 .
Affects 2 parks and 12 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Aug 2024, 8.22am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between August 01 2024 to August 01 2025 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Fri 13 Dec 2024, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 12.51pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Friday 14 June 2024 to Friday 13 December 2024 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.
The operation will target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.
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 more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
Affects 2 parks and 14 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Oct 2024, 12.08pm
Closed areas: Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited
Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.
The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 9.27am
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Oct 2024, 12.08pm
Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice
Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity.
NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list