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Safety alerts: Extreme weather conditions
Following the recent weather event where heavy seas, large well and high winds and rainfall were experienced across the coastal area, rock shelves, beaches and estuary crossings may be dangerous and impassable. Similarly many of our roads and trails have been damaged or are blocked by fallen trees.
Assessments are currently being conducted across the Eurobodalla area by our NPWS staff for related damage. Many creek crossings are continuing to see flood level water flow, roads and trails are closed and impassable, and beach access points have been washed away.  
Exercise extreme caution if entering the Parks and consider postponing your visit. Please follow all directives of staff and road signage and do not enter areas that have been closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more detailed information and closures, visit the individual park websites or contact the local park office on (02) 4476 0800 or via email at npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au

Closed areas: Wadbilliga Road and Lake Creek campground closed following severe weather.
Severe weather has brought multiple trees down across Wadbilliga Road.  The road is currently blocked between the Tuross River and Lake Creek Campground, and the campground is closed as a result.  NPWS staff are working across the Eurobodalla area attending to extensive clearing of trees and damage assessment following the weather event, including the Wadbilliga Road blockages.
Please delay any travel to the area until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Closed areas: Campground Closed due to severe weather
The following campgrounds are closed from 02/07/2025 till 10/07/2025 due to severe weather:
 
Deua National Park

• Bendethera Valley Campground
• Dry Creek Campground
• Bakers Flat Campground
• Deua River Campground
• Wyanbene Campground
• Berlang Campground
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Wadbilliga National Park

• Lake Creek Campground
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Eurobodalla National Park

• Brou Lake Campground

 
Many creek crossings, roads and trails are closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park.
All areas will be assessed and re-opened when safe to do so. This alert may be extended if hazardous conditions continue beyond the planned re-opening time.
 
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 4476 0800 or via email at npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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 3 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.

Closed areas: Jessops Creek Trail Closed
Jessops Creek Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed to all traffic until further notice due to significant storm damage. 
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.


Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service