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Applies from Mon 7 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 4.19pm
Hazard reduction burns: Urialla North QPRC LGA
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 07/04/2025. The fire is called Urialla North QPRC LGA. 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 Thu 14 Nov 2024, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 3.40pm
Other planned events: Roadworks on Araluen Road impacting access to Deua River Campgrounds
Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC) have advised they are undertaking road stabilisation works along multiple sections of Araluen Road causing long delays to motorists. The works have been paused and the road has been opened during school holidays from 12th April - 28th April to assist with traffic.
Anticipated 24/7 closures will recommence on the 29th April.
Beyond the 28th April this will again impact how campgrounds along the road are accessed with these closures programmed through to the end of June 2025. During periods of total closures, the following campgrounds will need to be accessed via the Araluen road from Braidwood to the west -
- Bakers Flat Campground
- Dry Creek Campground
- Deua River campground
Further current information regarding the state of works can be found by visiting Live Traffic NSW | Incident Details, including any road closures on Araluen road and associated detours that may be required across this time which is scheduled by Eurobodalla Shire Council.
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Applies from Fri 11 Apr 2025, 11.31am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 11.47am
Hazard reduction burns: Dignams Link Stage 2 HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 11/04/2025. The fire is called Dignams Link Stage 2 HR. 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 15 Apr 2025, 11.20am to Tue 22 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 11.30am
Safety alerts: Woolcara Lane - trail maintenance works
NPWS staff and contractors are undertaking essential trail maintenance work on Woolcara Lane. Please use caution when driving on newly maintained trails and be aware of heavy machinery operating in the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. If you're planning on visiting these areas, or you would like more information, please call the NPWS Queanbeyan office on 02 6229 7166. Or, visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 15 Apr 2025, 11.15am to Tue 22 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Apr 2025, 11.20am
Closed areas: Areas of the park closed for hazard reduction burning
Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning. This closure is in place until Tuesday 22 April 2025.
The closed areas are:
- South Urialla Fire Trail
- East Keewong Fire Trail
- West Keewong Fire Trail
- Sunnybrae Fire Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS HR Firebreak Trail. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 10 Apr 2025, 3.47pm to Sat 19 Apr 2025, 3.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 3.53pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for planned hazard reduction burning
Some parts of Kooraban National Park are closed for the duration of a planned hazard reduction burn, starting from Friday 11th April 2025 and running across multiple days. The closed areas are:
- Sections of the Timber Camp Fire Trail at Narira Road
- Jeffers Trigg Road
- Jillaby Fire Trail
- Dignams Creek Road
- Link Road
For safety, there is no public access to this area while the operation is underway. "Road closed" signage will be in place, please do not enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Roads and trails will be reopened once the burn is completed and the area has been assessed as safe. This burn is called NPWS Dignams Link Hazard Reduction. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 2.22pm
Other planned events: Delays on Roads and Trails
Expect short delays on roads and trails in Kooraban National Park from Monday 14 April to Friday 30 May 2025. Roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 15 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Fri 16 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 2.14pm
Closed areas: Road Closed - River Forest Road
River Forest Road South from the Milo Road intersection in Monga National Park is closed for essential roadworks from Tuesday 15 April to Friday 16 May 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Apr 2025, 9.04am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing until Sunday 1 June 2025 in the following areas:
- Tallaganda National Park
- Tallaganda State Conservation Area
- Gourock National Park
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.
For further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 9.21am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 2.56pm
Closed areas: Shelly Beach Viewing Platform and beach access closed
Shelly Beach viewing platform and beach access is temporarily closed due to storm damage.
Large swells have eroded dune areas at access points.
Avoid entering closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 1.58pm to Sat 10 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 2.02pm
Other planned events: Bega Swamp, Packers Swamp, Nunnock Swamp and Alexanders Hut closed for ground pest control operation
The Bega Swamp section of Wadbilliga National Park as well as Packers Swamp/Nunnock Swamp/ Dragon Swamp sections of South East Forest National Park, will be closed from 8am Monday 28th April to 8am Saturday 10th May for a ground pest control operation.
The closed areas include:
- Nunnock campground
- Nunnock grasslands walking tracks
- Alexanders Hut
- Alexanders Hut campground
- Packers Swamp
- Dragon Swamp
- Bega Swamp
This operation will involve ground shooting of deer and feral pigs during day time or night as required. It aims to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Other pest animals, including foxes and wild dogs may be targeted if observed during the operation.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The following campgrounds will remain open to the public:
- Six Mile Creek campground
- Postmans campground
For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.
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Applies from Tue 15 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 4.19pm
Other planned events: Delays on Blackfellows Point Road, Potato Point
Expect short delays on Blackfellows Point Road, Potato Point from Tuesday 15 April to Friday 30 May 2025. Roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
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 Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12.13pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Feb 2025, 1.49pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program in the north east precinct of Kosciuszko National Park, Scabby Range and Yaouk Nature Reserves within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025, and will use meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserve. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 9.13am
Closed areas: Wambaara/Green Bay Trail access closed until further notice
Wambaara/Green Bay Trail is closed to public access from the junction of Wallaga Trail and Wambaara Trail until further notice. There will be no public access to Wallaga Lake from Wambaara/Green Bay Trail until completion of works along this trail.
Road closure signs will be in place and Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 2 Jan 2024, 2.14pm to Thu 1 Jan 2026, 10.07am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 2.25pm
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.
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Applies from Wed 22 Mar 2023, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 9.51am
Safety alerts: Blackfellows Point road works
Following a landslip, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently working to repair Blackfellows Point Road in Eurobodalla National Park. The road remains open, but temporary barriers are in place to restrict access to the affected areas.
Rough or slippery road surfaces are likely to be encountered. Please drive safely by reducing speed, proceeding with caution and follow the directions of road signs.
For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Mon 21 Oct 2024, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 6.26pm
Closed areas: Jessops Creek Trail Closed
Jessops Creek Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed to all traffic until further notice due to significant storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 9.03am
Closed areas: Penance Grove Boardwalk & Walking Track Closed Permanently
Due to extensive damage to infrastructure and trees during the 2019/2020 fires, the Penance Grove Boardwalk and Walking Track have been permanently closed. Any reference to these areas on third party websites is old content and now incorrect. Due to the extent of damage and complete loss of all infrastructure, there are currently no plans to reinstate the area.
The Corn Trail walking track, Dasyurus picnic area and Mongarlowe River picnic area all remain available.
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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 9.51am
Safety alerts: Bingi Dreaming track - Closed and open coastal lakes and lagoons
Bingi Dreaming track crosses openings to several Intermittently Closed and Open Coastal Lakes and Lagoons (ICOLLS). Openings of these lakes and lagoons are often unpredictable and can be quite dramatic. Please be aware that although lakes are usually only open for short periods (weeks), they can be impassable when open.
The Coila Lake opening is at the southern end of Bingi Dreaming track. Please check if this lake is open before you set out. If the opening is impassable, you won't be able to access the village of Tuross to complete the walk.
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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 9.02am
Closed areas: Bendethera Caves Walking Track and Caves Access is Closed
Bendethera Caves walking track and caves access is closed until further notice due to ongoing bushfire and flood recovery works - all track markers were destroyed by fire. It's dangerous to walk off designated tracks in Karst areas. Please do not enter this area, follow the directions on closure signs and do not enter any cordoned-off areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2025, 9.29am
Safety alerts: Bendethera Valley Campground - Safety Alert
Please use extreme caution if traversing the river crossings and check weather conditions regularly prior to your trip in this area.
During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossings in to the Bendethera Valley campgrounds may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river in vehicles to access the campgrounds during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly. It is never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. You should check the weather forecast and NPWS website for advice prior to setting out to this remote campground, and if severe weather is forecast, reconsider your trip.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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