🏞️ Eurobodalla National Park Issues Important Visitor Alerts

Visitors to Eurobodalla National Park and surrounding natural areas are advised of several important closures, delays, and ongoing operations issued by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

Current Closures

• 1080 Beach Access:The access point to 1080 Beach will be closed onMay 27thto facilitate essential tree maintenance. Park-goers are urged to observe all signage and follow the directives of NPWS staff.
• Brou Lake Campground:Brou Lake campground is currently closed, effective fromMonday, May 12th, until the end of May. This closure is necessary for vital roadworks, involving heavy machinery movement along the access road. Public access will be restricted during this period for safety.

Planned Delays and Operations

• Blackfellows Point Road, Potato Point:Motorists should anticipate short delays on Blackfellows Point Road, Potato Point, fromMonday, April 28th, to Friday, June 6th, 2025, due to ongoing roadworks. Drivers are reminded to proceed with caution and adhere to roadwork signs and staff instructions. Pedestrians are specifically advised to avoid entering designated work areas.
• 1080 Baiting Program:An extensive ground baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) for the control of wild dogs and foxes is underway fromMonday, March 3rd, 2025, to Monday, September 29th, 2025. This program aims to mitigate predator impacts on local wildlife, particularly threatened species. The baiting will occur across multiple locations including:
  • 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 prominently displayed at the entrances to all baiting sites. The NPWS reiterates that domestic pets are prohibited in NSW National Parks managed lands. As 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs, pet owners in nearby areas should ensure their animals are restrained or muzzled and do not enter baiting zones. Immediate veterinary attention is advised in the event of accidental poisoning.

Safety Alert: Bingi Dreaming Track

Walkers planning to traverse the Bingi Dreaming track should be aware that it crosses several Intermittently Closed and Open Coastal Lakes and Lagoons (ICOLLS). The opening and closing of these waterways can be unpredictable, often rendering sections of the track impassable for periods of weeks. Hikers are particularly advised to check the status ofCoila Lake, located at the southern end of the track, before commencing their journey, as an open lake can prevent access to Tuross village and completion of the walk.

For further information on any of these alerts, contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800 or the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000 for baiting program specifics. Penalties apply for non-compliance with park directives.