Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Wed 11 Jun 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 8.28am

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 Thursday 12 December 2024 to Wednesday 11 June 2025.

The program targets target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Bait stations are located on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions. Both buried baits and Canid Pest Ejectors are used in this program.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, particularly the threatened species within these areas.

1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. 

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

• Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
  • Barren Grounds picnic area
  • Cooks Nose walking track
  • Griffiths walking track
  • Illawarra lookout walking track
  • Illawarra tourism route
• Budderoo National Park
  • Budderoo track
  • Carrington Falls campground
  • Carrington Falls picnic area
  • Carrington Falls walking track
  • Izzards lookout track
  • Jamberoo lookout
  • Missingham lookout track
  • Nellies Glen picnic area
  • Warris Chair lookout track

Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 1.14pm

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

• Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 9.35am

Closed areas: Lyrebird Loop walk partial closure

Lyrebird Loop walk is partially closed until further notice 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

• Budderoo National Park
  • Lyrebird loop walk
  • Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
  • Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings

Applies from Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Dec 2024, 9.17am

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 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Budderoo National Park
  • Budderoo track
  • Gerringong Falls

Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Feb 2025, 9.35am

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

• Budderoo National Park
  • Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
  • Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings

Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jan 2025, 9.51am

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

• Budderoo National Park
  • Lyrebird loop walk
  • Minnamurra Falls walk
  • Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
  • Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings
  • Minnamurra Rainforest picnic area