Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 18 December 2024, 9.22am
Applies from Tue 10 Dec 2024, 5.00pm
to Sat 21 Dec 2024, 7.00am.
Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 9.22am.
Safety alerts: Nigh time fox control operations
Please be aware night shooting and trapping of foxes may occur in the following beaches to protect nesting shorebirds:
- Seven Mile Beach at Shoalhaven Heads (Seven Mile Beach National Park)
- Comerong Island (Comerong Island Nature Reserve)
Fox control is undertaken by qualified shooters in accordance to shot plans between 10 December until 20 December 2024 to protect endangered nesting shorebirds.
Access tracks and beach entrances will be closed and signposted prior to shooting operations. Please look out for signage stating the beach is closed if accessing these beaches after dark.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Mon 22 Jul 2024, 6.00am
to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 6.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 7.28am.
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ground baiting program from Monday 22 July 2024 to Friday 20 December 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in the following parks:
- Seven Mile Beach National Park
- Comerong Island Nature Reserve
- Jervis Bay National Park
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
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 Nowra area office on 02 44286300.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Wed 11 Jun 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Dec 2024, 9.38am
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
Applies from Tue 10 Dec 2024, 5.00pm to Sat 21 Dec 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Dec 2024, 9.22am
Safety alerts: Nigh time fox control operations
Please be aware night shooting and trapping of foxes may occur in the following beaches to protect nesting shorebirds:
- Seven Mile Beach at Shoalhaven Heads (Seven Mile Beach National Park)
- Comerong Island (Comerong Island Nature Reserve)
Fox control is undertaken by qualified shooters in accordance to shot plans between 10 December until 20 December 2024 to protect endangered nesting shorebirds.
Access tracks and beach entrances will be closed and signposted prior to shooting operations. Please look out for signage stating the beach is closed if accessing these beaches after dark.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 2 parks and 5 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sat 30 Nov 2024, 8.11am. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Nov 2024, 8.15am
Closed areas: Walking track closed
Hoddles Track and Drawing Room Rocks Walking Track are closed due to heavy rainfall event and subsequent increased landslip and rockfall risk.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Dec 2024, 10.05am
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
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
Applies from Mon 22 Jul 2024, 6.00am to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 7.28am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ground baiting program from Monday 22 July 2024 to Friday 20 December 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will take place in the following parks:
- Seven Mile Beach National Park
- Comerong Island Nature Reserve
- Jervis Bay National Park
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
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 Nowra area office on 02 44286300.
Affects 2 parks and 5 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 9.34am
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
