Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Wadbilliga National Park as at Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:24:24 +1000
Other planned events: Bega Swamp, Packers Swamp, Nunnock Swamp and Alexanders Hut closed for ground pest control operation
The Bega Swamp section of Wadbilliga National Park as well as Packers Swamp/Nunnock Swamp/ Dragon Swamp sections of South East Forest National Park, will be closed from 8am Monday 28th April to 8am Saturday 10th May 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
• Bega 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.

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.

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.