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Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 1.35pm to Wed 14 May 2025, 5.35pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 1.40pm
Other planned events: Helicopter Operations - Hegartys Bay - 14 May
Helicopter Operations will take place on 14 May at Hegartys Bay campground
The operation will run from 10:30 am to 2 pm
The track will remain OPEN.
Pedestrian controls will be in place at either end of the bay.
Please follow all signage and directions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office - 6495 5000
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 12.31pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 12.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 May 2025, 9.20am
Closed areas: Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station Closed 1 May - 31 October
Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station bunkhouse are closed 1 May to 31 October 2025 due to construction works.
Contractors will be undertaking internal refurbishments, re-roofing and addressing ongoing moisture issues.
Please note, Green Cape lookout, carpark and surrounds will remain OPEN to the public.
For your safety, please obey all signage and direction from NPWS staff and contractors.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 7.00am to Wed 21 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 4.57pm
Closed areas: Closed Road: Summerells Fire Trail
Summerells Fire Trail in South East Forest National Park is closed for road maintenance from Monday 5 May to Wednesday 21 May 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 9.23am to Wed 21 May 2025, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 9.26am
Closed areas: Bithry Inlet picnic area closed due to works
Bithry Inlet picnic area will be closed from 29th April 2025 until 21st May 2025 due to the replacement of the barbeque and information shelter.
Please avoid entering this area for the duration of the works. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 7.00am to Fri 23 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 8.09am
Closed areas: Wallagoot Lake Road temporary closure
Wallagoot Lake Road is closed for road upgrades from the Wallagoot Boat Club precinct to Turingal Head between Monday the 12th May and Friday the 23rd of May, inclusive of the weekend. No vehicle, pedestrian, or bike access is permitted during this time. Penalties apply for accessing closed areas. For further information, contact the Merimbula office on 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 9.06am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 9.09am
Other planned events: Packers Swamp, Nunnock Swamp and Alexanders Hut closed for ground pest control operation
The Packers Swamp/Nunnock Swamp/ Dragon Swamp sections of South East Forest National Park will be closed from 8am Monday 2nd June to 8am Saturday 6th June 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
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 Thu 8 May 2025, 8.50am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 9.00am
Other planned events: Goodenia Rainforest Picnic Area BBQ is unavailable for use
The BBQ at Goodenia Rainforest Picnic Area is currently unavailable for use. Repairs to the BBQ will be carried out in the near future.
For any further information please contact NPWS Merimbula on 02 64955000
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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 4.08pm to Fri 16 May 2025, 4.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Myrtle Road Closed for upgrades
The southern end of Myrtle Road off Myrtle Mountain Road is closed for upgrade works.
The northern section remains open for access.
Please obey all road closure signs.
Contact the Merimbula NPWS Office for further information 6496 5000
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Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 5.51pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 6.06pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program using fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Monday 14th April to Wednesday 30th September 2025. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be undertaken in:
- South East Forests National Park
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location.
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.
For further information, please call the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 9.30am to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 5.27am
Other planned events: Delays on Roads and Trails
Expect short delays on roads and trails in South East Forest National Park from Friday 28 March 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 Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 9.15am
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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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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