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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Nov 2024, 11.10am
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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Applies from Thu 14 Nov 2024, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 3.43pm
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 27th June 2025 between 7am to 6pm. This may have 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.
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Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Nov 2024, 8.45am
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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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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Applies from Mon 21 Oct 2024, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Nov 2024, 9.52am
Closed areas: Jessops Creek Trail Closed
Jessops Creek Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed 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 Mon 14 Oct 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2024, 3.14pm
Closed areas: Intermittent road closures for road works on New England FT & Murrbrine Forest Rd - Wadbilliga National Park.
From 14th October through to 29th Novermber 2024, NPWS will be completing road works within the Wadbilliga National Park. The works will require intermittent closures of roads to vehicular traffic.
The areas impacted will be
- New England Fire Trail
- Murrabrine Forest Road
Drive safely and follow the direction of roadworks signs. Do not attempt to enter areas that have been closed for works.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Nov 2024, 8.47am
Safety alerts: Cullendulla Beach erosion
Cullendulla Beach is changing shape from the impacts of coastal erosion.
During high tide, walking access via the beach into Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve from the carpark on Myamba Parade may be restricted by the ocean.
While in the reserve, visitors should continue to monitor conditions and time their walk with a lower tide.
Tide predictions for Batemans Bay are found on the Bureau of Meteorology website.
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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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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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Applies from Wed 6 Dec 2023, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Dec 2023, 10.41pm
Hazard reduction burns: Nutleys Creek Cultural Burn
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 06/12/2023. The fire is called Nutleys Creek Cultural Burn. 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 28 Nov 2023, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Dec 2023, 4.18pm
Closed areas: Gulaga walking track closed from Saddle to Summit
The Gulaga walking track from the Saddle to the Summit is currently closed due to multiple trees falling across the track during the recent weather event impacting the South Coast. NPWS staff are assessing the damage and working to restore access, however until the trees are removed it is unsafe to enter these areas.
Please check the NPWS website for updates before travelling to Gulaga National Park. Do not attempt to enter these areas, and follow the directive of signage in place and NPWS staff in the area. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 9.46am
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 Thu 9 Nov 2023, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Nov 2023, 10.55am
Other incidents: No access to Cooma Road from Fairfield Fire Trail
Please note - There is no access to Cooma Road from Fairfield Firetrail. Access via Mackeys lane is private property and not permitted.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office - 02 4476 0800
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Applies from Tue 31 Oct 2023, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Nov 2023, 1.15pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for firetrail maintenance
Some parts of this park are closed from Tuesday 31 October to Monday 11 December 2023 while essential firetrail maintenance works are completed. The closed areas are:
- Foxlow Trail
- McFarlanes Trail
- Sugarloaf Trail
- Groses Trail
- West Foxlow Boundary Trail
- Camelot Trail
- Chip N Dale Trail
- Beverly Hills Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Queanbeyan NPWS office on (02) 6229 7166.
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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Sep 2023, 8.44am
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.
Please 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 Thu 24 Feb 2022, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Oct 2023, 9.24am
Closed areas: Araluen Road closure affecting access to Deua River campgrounds
Remediation roadworks have completed on sections of Araluen Road previously closed to traffic in the Eurobodalla Shire. However, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council have identified sections of Araluen Road that require urgent slope stabilisation works and will be implementing temporary daytime closures on the western section of Araluen Road with targeted completion date being in October 2023. This may impact access to the following campgrounds along Deua River in Deua National Park from the western approach (via Braidwood/Majors Creek/Araluen):
- Bakers Flat Campground
- Deua River Campground
- Dry Creek Campground
For more information and updates regarding closures on Araluen Road, please visit the QPRC website Araluen Road flood damage repairs - Queanbeyan-Palerang (nsw.gov.au) or call on 1300 735 025.
To assist with planning your trip, please visit Livetraffic.com for updates on any road closures and safety alerts.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 2.26pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damage
Some areas in this park remain closed due to bushfire damage. Do not enter closed sections of the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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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).
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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Dec 2023, 5.34pm
Closed areas: Wadbilliga Road closed west of Lake Creek campground
Wadbilliga Road drive west of Lake Creek campground is closed until further notice.
This is due to significant road damage following repeated severe weather events and widespread flooding. Please follow park signage and staff directives and do not attempt to enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 10.56am
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 following recent heavy rainfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.04am
Safety alerts: Wet and muddy roads
Unsealed roads and vehicle tracks in Murramarang National Park may have significant erosion and damaged sections. A high clearance vehicle and/or 4WD may be required.
North Head Road and the Old Coast Road remain suitable for 2WD vehicles. Road conditions may change at short notice. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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