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The Big Hole walking track

Deua National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 24 April 2025, 9.12am

Applies from Tue 2 Jan 2024, 2.14pm to Thu 1 Jan 2026, 10.07am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.12am.

Safety alerts: River crossing to access Big Hole walking track - extreme caution advised

Access to The Big Hole walking track requires a river crossing of the Shoalhaven River.

During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossing may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly.

NPWS advises walkers to plan ahead and check the river levels in real time at https://realtimedata.waternsw.com.au/water.stm?ppbm=215008%7C215_SHOALHAVEN%7CSURFACE_WATER&rs&1&rslf_org   before setting out.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1.06pm to Thu 10 Jul 2025, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1.24pm

Closed areas: Campground Closed due to severe weather

The following campgrounds are closed from 02/07/2025 till 10/07/2025 due to severe weather:

 

Deua National Park

  • Bendethera Valley Campground
  • Dry Creek Campground
  • Bakers Flat Campground
  • Deua River Campground
  • Wyanbene Campground
  • Berlang Campground
  •  

Wadbilliga National Park

  • Lake Creek Campground
  •  

Eurobodalla National Park

  • Brou Lake Campground

 

Many creek crossings, roads and trails are closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park.

All areas will be assessed and re-opened when safe to do so. This alert may be extended if hazardous conditions continue beyond the planned re-opening time.

 

Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 4476 0800 or via email at npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 12.51pm to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 1.33pm

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 3 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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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/the-big-hole-walking-track/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

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

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