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Heavy rainfall and flooding combined with damaging winds caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are expected across northern NSW over the next few days. Most national parks in northern NSW including campgrounds and day use areas will be closed for safety.

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Light to Light walk

Green Cape area in Beowa National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 11 March 2025, 8.27am

Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.25am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.27am.

Other planned events: Pulpit Rock to Green Cape - Track Remediation work in progress

Flood damage repair is underway between Pulpit Rock Road and Green Cape Lighthouse.

The track will remain OPEN during construction.
Please follow all signage and directions from NPWS staff and contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
23 March 2025 Closed areas Park closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control Details

Applies from Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.00pm to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 8.54am

The following parks, reserves and areas will be closed from 2pm on Sunday 23rd March until 2pm on Friday 28th March 2025 for a pest management program:

  • Beowa National Park (Green Cape area), including Light to Light walk, Bittangabee campground, Mowarry campground, and Saltwater Creek campgrounds
  • Nadgee Nature Reserve and
  • South East Forest National Park (Nungatta Valley).

South East Forest NP - Main thoroughfares through this area will remain open. However, residents, visitors and members of the public should not enter adjoining sections of the National Park that will be closed.

This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, 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 signposted at relevant access points. Please avoid these areas and do not enter closed areas during this time. Please follow any directions from NPWS staff and authorised contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 2.08pm

Fires - Advice: COCKLE-EYE RICKY TRACK, EDEN

There is a fire in this park called COCKLE-EYE RICKY TRACK, EDEN. 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 Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.25am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 8.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.27am

Other planned events: Pulpit Rock to Green Cape - Track Remediation work in progress

Flood damage repair is underway between Pulpit Rock Road and Green Cape Lighthouse.

The track will remain OPEN during construction.
Please follow all signage and directions from NPWS staff and contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 12.51pm to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.46am

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 03 March 2025 to Monday 29 September 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 3 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 25 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 2.44pm

Closed areas: Yankees Gap Fire Trail Closed

Yankees Gap Fire Trail in South East Forest National Park is closed for bridge replacements and repairs from Monday 3 March to Friday 25 April 2025.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2025, 11.11am to Tue 10 Feb 2026, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Feb 2025, 11.14am

Safety alerts: Weed Control and Herbicide Application

NPWS will undertake targeted weed control including spot spraying and cut and paint using herbicides.

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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Feb 2025, 11.18am

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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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/walking-tracks/light-to-light-walk/local-alerts

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