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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 1.04pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 1.05pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 4.05pm
Closed areas: Temporary closures at Mimosa Rocks National Park
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is delivering a range of improvements at the popular Mimosa Rocks National Park on NSW’s South Coast. The upgrades will improve flood resilience, sustainability and visitor safety across four key precincts in the park including Nelsons Beach and Aragunnu Beach, Gillards Beach and Middle Beach campgrounds and day use areas.
Work will be completed in stages, and has been scheduled outside of peak holiday times, where possible.
Visitors can expect the following temporary closures:
- From February 2026 to mid-August 2026 Nelsons Beach precinct, including Nelsons Beach Road and Carpark will be closed to all public access for upgrades.
- From August 2026 to late-2026 Middle Beach campground and day use area will be closed to all public access for upgrades.
- From February 2027 to Mid-2027 Aragunnu campground and day use area is expected to be closed to all access, subject to planning approvals and weather.
- From 14 October 2026 – Mid-2027 Gillards campground and day use area is expected to be closed pending planning approvals and subject to weather.
Alternative camping options include Picnic Point Campground in Mimosa Rocks National Park. Take the opportunity to explore some of the other great parks in the region.
Temporary closures may also occur outside these dates to allow for the works. Plan your trip and check for closure alerts before your visit at nswparks.info.
All other areas in Mimosa Rocks National Park will remain open to visitors during these times. Check for park closure alerts before you travel.
For more information or questions, contact the Eurobodalla NPWS Office via email.
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Applies from Tue 26 May 2026, 3.56pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 10.04am
Closed areas: Green Cape Cottages and Telegraph Station closed
Some parts of Beowa National Park are closed until 31 December 2026 while NPWS undertakes refurbishment works. The closed areas are:
- Green Cape Lightstation Keepers' Cottages
- Telegraph Station accommodation
Green Cape carpark, lookout and surrounding walking tracks remain open during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 17 Jun 2026, 1.50pm to Fri 14 Aug 2026, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 10.27am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from 22 April 2026 to 14 July 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in
- Kybeyan State Conservation Area
- Kybeyan Nature Reserve
- Dangelong Nature Reserve
- Associated Part 11 Lands
All baiting programs are identified by signs.
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.
Please contact the local Jindabyne NPWS area office for more information on 02 6450 5600.
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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 9.48am
Closed areas: Nelsons Beach Precinct Closed for Improvement Works
Nelsons Beach Precinct Closed for Improvement Works from Monday February 2nd till Mid 2026.
The closed areas include:
- Nelsons Beach Precinct
- Nelsons Beach Road and Carpark
- Moon Bay Access
- Wajurda Point Lookout
Mimosa Rocks National Park will stay open to visitors while work is completed, however exclusion zones will be established around the work areas for safety. Please do not enter closed areas, fines apply.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800, or email: npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 1 Jul 2026, 12.00am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jul 2026, 8.34am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Wednesday 1 July 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026. The operation will use sodium fluoroacetate (1080) 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 Sun 19 Apr 2026, 3.29pm to Fri 13 Nov 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jul 2026, 10.02am
Closed areas: Hobart Beach Campground Closure
Hobart Beach Campground is closed from Sunday the 19th April 2026 to Friday 4th December for campground upgrade works. Bournda Beach is still accessible from the ocean beach carpark at the end of Bournda road, and from the Bournda Lagoon day use area. Obey all signage and closures. Penalties apply for accessing closed areas. Contact Merimbula office on 6495 5000 for enquiries.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jun 2026, 4.53pm to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 4.55pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jun 2026, 9.55am
Closed areas: Suspected asbestos material exposed in northern section of Beowa National Park
Location: Beowa National Park, north of Pambula Beach Rd, west of Baptist Church.
Issue: Material suspected to contain asbestos has been located at this site.
Current situation:
NPWS has located material suspected to contain asbestos at a site in Beowa National Park in the forest north of Pambula Beach Road.
The initial material found has been removed, however investigations are underway to further assess the site.
While the potential health risk is considered low, the safety of park visitors and the community is our priority.
It appears the material may be associated with soil that was deposited at the site before the area became national park.
For safety, the area has been closed to all public access, with fencing and signage installed to prevent access.
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Applies from Wed 11 Feb 2026, 5.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 4.17pm
Other planned events: Congo Campground – Visitor notice campsite sandy condition
Due to ongoing dry conditions, several campsites (sites 10,12,13) at Congo campground currently have soft and sandy surfaces, particularly in areas accessed by vehicles.
These conditions may make vehicle manoeuvring difficult, and visitors are encouraged to take extra care when driving or setting up.
To help minimise impacts and avoid vehicle bogging, please park on firmer ground where available or pack ground matting / camp matting / annex flooring.
Remedial works to improve campground surface conditions are scheduled after April school holidays.
If you would like to update or change your booking, please login to the NPWS guest portal or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 72757 (1300 PARKS).
For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 11.36am
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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Applies from Fri 2 Jan 2026, 11.32am to Fri 3 Dec 2027, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 10.34am
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|215_SHOALHAVEN|SURFACE_WATER&rs&1&rslf_org before setting out.
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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 4.18pm
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 Thu 7 Nov 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 4.16pm
Safety alerts: Gillards Beach access steps closed until further notice
The 5 southern beach access points and the day-use steps 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 28 should use the beach access steps to the north instead which is easily accessible via a short walk.
Beach access steps for sites 28 to 39 currently remain open.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4476 0800
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 9.29am
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 7 Nov 2024, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 9.14am
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 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 10.57am
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 25 May 2026, 9.28am
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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