Safety alerts: Potential difficulties for cyclists navigating Beehive Walking TrackCyclists undertaking the Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route are advised that there may be difficulties riding Beehive Walking Track, which provides one of two access routes to Beehive Campground. The original track has been closed to vehicles with many large logs impeding access. Alternative riding access to Beehive Campground is possible via Jack's Corner Road and Beehive Point Road.
This closure only affects cyclists wishing to access Beehive Point Campground. Walkers are not impacted by this closure and cyclists may choose to walk the trail with their bikes, lifting them over logs when required.
For further information, contact the NPWS Illawarra-Highlands Area on 02 4887 8244 or via email
[email protected]Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest managementThe following parts of Morton National Park will be closed from 2pm Sunday 03 November to 2pm Friday 08 November 2024 for a pest management program:
- Areas west and north of the Shoalhaven River, including Caoura Ridge, Long Point, Badgerys Spur, Matodoro Ridge and all associated walking tracks and lookouts,
- Areas east of the Shoalhaven River to Tolwong Road,
- Shoalhaven Gorge area, upstream of Fossickers Flat.
- Areas south of the Corang River and east of Wog Wog creek, including the Scenic Rim Walking Track (west of Canowie Brook) and adjacent landforms of Corang Plateau and Goodsell Basin.
This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, goats, pigs, foxes and other pests. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
The closed areas will be sign-posted at relevant access points. Please avoid these areas and do not enter closed areas during this time. Please follow directions from NPWS staff and authorised contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula Area office on 02 6495 5000.
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting programA baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between August 01 2024 to August 01 2025 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management baiting programNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 26 February 2024 to Friday 21 February 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild Dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in the following parks:
- Bees Nest Nature Reserve
- Morton National Park
The Morton National park operation will take place north and south of Braidwood Road and affect the following areas:
- Touga/Tolwong
- Sasafrass area
- Endrick River/Alum Creek/Redground area (Nerriga)
- Little Forest/Tianjara area
- 12 Mile Road area
- Croobyar and Kingiman area (Milton)
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on stock and wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the 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 Ulladulla area office on 02 44549500.
Closed areas: Camping areas closed due to flood and fire damageCamping is closed indefinitely at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only):
- Pauls Point
- Sundeck
- Sawyers
- Burrawang
Please note that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.
Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Closed areas: Pigeon House Mountain Didthul Walking Track ClosedPigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track, picnic area and carpark in Morton National Park is closed for track maintenance from Monday 22 July to 29 November 2024 (weather permitting).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Closed areas: Gulp Road at Wingello closedThe Gulp Road section of Morton National Park is closed due to ongoing wet conditions, it will be re-opened after it has been assessed as suitable for vehicle access.
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 bait disposal pitNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is disposing of used 1080 baits and baiting products in an approved disposal pit on NPWS National Parks land within the Fitzroy Falls area.
The burial of used baits and products will happen from Friday 14 June 2024 to Friday 13 December 2024. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, and clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways. This is in accordance with the current Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products).
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to the disposal pit site.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted in national parks or reserves.
For more information,
email or call the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244.
Safety alerts: Mount Tarn Navigational warningMt Tarn Walking Track is overgrown with vegetation between Mt Tarn and Mt Haughton which may cause navigation challenges.
Before you enter the bush, Think Before You
TREKClosed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibitedAll access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed, including from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookouts and picnic areas.
Access is also closed to the top of Belmore Falls, including from the Belmore Falls Road causeway.
The area around and down to the base of the Belmore 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, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the
NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Closed areas: Toorooroo campground closed due to damageToorooroo campground is closed due to fire and flood damage. Please check back for updates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Closed areas: 12 Mile Road Closed12 Mile road between George Boyd Lookout and Braidwood Road in Morton National Park is closed due to recent storm damage. Culverts have been washed out and the road is untrafficable.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Closed areas: Tianjara fire trailTianjara fire trail is closed. Please do not enter the closed area.
A review of access arrangements, the UXO area and permit system is being undertaken
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Closed areas: Access to the base of Erith Coal Mine closedAccess to the base of Erith Coal Mine is closed until further notice, due to a landslide.
Access is blocked at the creek crossing and from the creek down the metal staircase to the bottom of the falls is closed.
The Erith Coal Mine loop part of the walking track is open from the Camping Ground to the Erith Coal Mine carpark.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Closed areas: Nicholas Pass track partly closedNicholas Pass track is closed from its junction with the base of Fairy Bower Falls walking track to Ampitheatre Lookout until further notice due to a landslide and rock fall event.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the
NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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