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Depot Beach picnic area

Murramarang National Park

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Current alerts in this area

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 11.01am

Hazard reduction burns: Cullendulla Creek NR Cultural Burn

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 05/06/2025. The fire is called Cullendulla Creek NR 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 Wed 4 Jun 2025, 1.46pm to Tue 10 Jun 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 2.00pm

Closed areas: Cullendulla Nature Reserve-Areas closed for Cultural Burn

Some parts of Cullendulla Nature Reserve are closed for Cultural burning from Thursday 5th June 2025 until Tuesday 10th June 2025. The closed area/s are:

  • Square Head Tracks
  • All areas of Reserve on Square Head

Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Cullendulla Creek Cultural Burn. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 44549500 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Sun 1 Jun 2025, 10.27am to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Jun 2025, 10.30am

Safety alerts: Durras Lake is open to the ocean

Durras Lake is currently open to the ocean

Murramarang South Coast Walkers be advised that walking across the lake opening is potentially dangerous.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 15 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 12.15pm

Closed areas: Road Closed: Milo Road

The following roads in Monga National Park are closed to all traffic for essential road works until end of June 2025:

- Boundary Ft heading East North East from the intersection with Gollarrabee Fire Trail

- Milo Road heading South from the intersection with McQuarie Road

Road Closed signage is in place, do not pass signage to enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 28 May 2025, 11.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 8.40am

Closed areas: Misty Mountain Road closed from Kings Highway due to flood damage

Misty Mountain Road is currently closed from the Kings Highway through to the intersection with No Name Road and Bolaro Road due to flood damage to infrastructure following the most recent rain event.  Old Bolaro Road can provide alternate access from the Kings Highway, however this is a 4WD access road only and sections of the road are not suitable for 2WD. Repairs to infrastructure is required before this road will be reopened and will run through to the end of June, weather dependent. 

 

It is not safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so please consider rescheduling your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Follow all road sign directives and do not attempt to enter closed areas.  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 2.30pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 9.10am

Closed areas: Depot Beach Campground and Depot Beach Office Closed

Depot beach campground is closed for maintenance May to 30th June

The Depot beach office will be unmanned during this period; Pretty Beach campground office will be able to assist with any enquiries during this time 02 4457 2019

 

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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 10.50am

Closed areas: Depot Beach cabins and Depot Beach campground closed

Depot Beach campground and Depot Beach cabins are closed for maintenance until Sunday 30 June. The Depot Beach campground office will also be closed.

If you’re staying at Pebbly Beach campground, Pebbly Beach cabins, Judges House or Yellow Rock Beach House during this period – you can contact the Pretty Beach campground office on 02 4457 2019 if you have a problem and need to speak to staff. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 4.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 10.50am

Closed areas: Long Gully Campground Closure

Track maintenance will commence at the Castle Walking Track from 2nd June until approximately 30th November 2025. The closed areas are: 

- Castle Walking Track closed 

- Cooyoyo campground closed 

- Long Gully campground and picnic area

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office

 

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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 12.51pm to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 8.27am

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.

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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.38am

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 Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 9.03am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/depot-beach-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Murramarang National Park in the South Coast region
  • Murramarang National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and credit cards accepted. Card only at Pretty Beach.

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