Applies from Sat 16 Nov 2024, 3.49pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 3.01pm

Fires - Advice: BRASSY CREEK RD, BUNGARBY

There is a fire in this park called BRASSY CREEK RD, BUNGARBY. 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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• Merriangaah Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2024, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 3.48pm

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 sections of Araluen Road causing long delays to motorists.

Delays of up to an hour are scheduled from Thursday 14th November to Friday 22ns November from Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm. This will impact accessing the following campgrounds from Moruya - 

- Bakers Flat Campground

- Dry Creek Campground

- Deua River campground

More information regarding the works can be found by visiting Live Traffic NSW | Incident Details.  Access via the Kings Highway is suggested as an alternate route to avoid delays during this time. 

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Deua National Park
  • Bakers Flat campground
  • Deua River campgrounds
  • Dry Creek campground

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2024, 1.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 12.55pm

Closed areas: Nelson Beach road closed for road works

Nelson Beach road will be closed on Wednesday 20th November to 26th November 2024 for essential road works. During this time there will be no access to Wajurda Point and Nelsons Lagoon. 

Please proceed with caution and drive to road conditions. For more information, contact the local NPWS park office on 02 4476 0800.

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• Mimosa Rocks National Park
  • Nelson Beach
  • Nelson Lagoon
  • Wajurda Point lookout
  • Wajurda Point walking track

Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2024, 9.08am

Closed areas: 1080 Road closed for road grading works

The 1080 Road in the Eurobodalla National Park will be closed to all traffic from Monday 11th to Friday 22nd November 2024 for the purposes of road grading maintenance works. In the event of rainfall, this closure maybe extended in order to prevent vehicle damage to the recently graded surface.

The affected areas are:

• Pooles Beach
• Seconds Beach
• 1080 Day Use Area
• 1080 Beach

Signs will be in place around closed areas, follow directions of NPWS staff and their authorised contractors. Do not attempt to enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Eurobodalla area office on 02 4476 0800.

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• Eurobodalla National Park
  • 1080 Beach

Applies from Wed 22 Mar 2023, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 3.50pm

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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• Eurobodalla National Park
  • Beachcomber Holiday Park

Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2024, 8.53am to Fri 22 Nov 2024, 8.54am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Nov 2024, 10.20am

Closed areas: Planned power outage Mystery Bay BBQ day-use area

There will be a temporary planned power outage at the Mystery Bay BBQ Day-Use Area on 21st November 2024 from 10am until 2:30pm. This planned power outage is necessary for Essential Energy to safely carry out improvements to the electricity network in this area. 

For more information about this power outage, please call Essential Energy's 24 hour Customer Contact Team on 13 20 80. Alternatively, please visit essentialenergy.com.au/outages or contact the local NPWS office.

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• Eurobodalla National Park
  • Mystery Bay lookout

Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 10.57am

Closed areas: Wambaara Trail access closed until further notice

Wambaara 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 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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• Gulaga National Park

Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.39am

Safety alerts: Gillards Beach access steps closed until further notice

The 4 southern beach access points at Gillards Campground are currently closed due to severe erosion. Successive large seas have removed large amounts of sand from the beach resulting in these access points being unusable.

Park users staying in sites 1 to 17 should use the beach access steps to the north instead which is easily accessible via a short walk.

Beach access steps for sites 19 to 39 currently remain open.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4476 0800

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• Mimosa Rocks National Park
  • Gillards campground

Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2024, 8.28am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 8.29am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Oct 2024, 9.15am

Closed areas: Kybeyan West Fire Trail Closed for Maintenance

Kybeyan West Fire Trail in Dangelong Nature Reserve is closed from Monday 11 November to Friday 29 November 2024 while maintenance works are conducted. 
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. 

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• Dangelong Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2024, 4.16pm

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 30 September 2024 to Monday 31 March 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.

Affects 9 parks nearby. Show list

• Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
• Bournda National Park
• Bournda Nature Reserve
• Deua National Park
• Eurobodalla National Park
• Kooraban National Park
• Mimosa Rocks National Park
• South East Forest National Park
• Wadbilliga National Park

Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 3.07pm

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 Thursday 20 March 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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• Gourock National Park
• Tallaganda National Park

Applies from Fri 9 Aug 2024, 12.00am to Fri 7 Feb 2025, 11.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 9.03am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Friday 9 August 2024 and Friday 7 February 2025. These programs are part of an integrated pest animal control strategy, aimed at minimising the impacts of these animals on neighbouring stock.

Baiting programs will be conducted in Thredbo/Ingebyra, Dalgety/Paupong and Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah Wild Dog Plan Areas. Baiting programs will also be undertaken in Paupong, Merriangaah and Quidong Nature Reserves.

This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:

• Thredbo Valley
• Moonbah
• Ingebyra
• Paupong
• Numbla Vale
• Corrowong

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. 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 the Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.

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• Merriangaah Nature Reserve
• Quidong Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 2 Jan 2024, 2.14pm to Thu 1 Jan 2026, 10.07am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 12.08pm

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 NSW Office of Water - Real Time Water Data (waternsw.com.au) before setting out.

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• Deua National Park
  • The Big Hole walking track

Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Oct 2024, 12.08pm

Safety alerts: Trailer access prohibited on some fire trails

The use of trailers is prohibited on the following trails in Deua National Park:

• Dampier Mountain trail
• Oulla Creek trail
• Minuma Range trail
• Merricumbene trail
• Mongamula trail
• Dry Creek trail

It is an offence to tow trailers on these trails. The penalty for towing trailers on these trails is a $300 penalty infringement notice, or higher if the matter is taken to court.

Trailer access to Bendethera is available from Moruya via Little Sugarloaf Road and Bendethera trail. From Braidwood, this increases travel time by about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

For more information see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/deua-national-park/visitor-info#Getting-there-and-parking 

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• Deua National Park

Applies from Thu 11 Jul 2024, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 3.43pm

Safety alerts: 1080 Road - parts are 4WD vehicle access only

Parts of 1080 Road are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles. The affected area is south of the Pooles Beach access road to 1080 Picnic Area and including 1080 Beach. This is due to the road surface damage. Please check the NPWS website before travelling to Eurobodalla National Park. For more information please contact the NPWS Narooma Office on (02) 4476 0800.

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• Eurobodalla National Park
  • 1080 Beach

Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Oct 2024, 3.42pm

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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• Eurobodalla National Park
  • Bingi Dreaming track

Applies from Sat 1 Jun 2024, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 2.31pm

Closed areas: Crow Valley Trail Closed

Crow Valley Trail is closed until further notice.

The closure will be in place until NPWS completes essential trail maintenance and bridge repairs to ensure safe public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan (02) 6229 7166

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• Tallaganda National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Sep 2024, 10.01am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Deua National Park
  • Bendethera Valley campground

Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 10.57am

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).

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Deua National Park
  • Bendethera Valley campground