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Budderoo National Park

5 current alerts · Checked 11 Oct 2026, 8:05 am

Official alerts
  • Closed parksUntil 17 Dec 2026

    Areas closed for ground shooting for feral animal control

    Areas of Budderoo National Park are closed between 6:00pm Monday 12th October 2026 and 09:00am Friday 17th December 2026 for a pest animal ground shooting operation. The closed areas are:

    • Douglas Creek Trail
    • Powerlines trail east of Carrington Falls
    • Knights Hill precinct

    This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

    Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes and feral cats will be targeted if observed during the operation.

    This operation will involve night time ground shooting only. The park closure is between 6pm - 9am Monday to Thursday during this time.

    Ground Shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.

    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. For more information contact the Illawarra-Highlands area office on (02) 4887 8244.

About

With its cascades, waterholes and rockpools, some regard Carrington Falls, where the Kangaroo River plunges over 50m to the gully below, as the most beautiful on the South Coast. Head to Carrington Falls picnic area, also known as Thomas Place, in the park's north west to see for yourself and there's a good chance you'll agree.

Feeling energetic? From the picnic area you'll find a variety of walking tracks that take you to a series of lookouts fronting the magnificent falls. Be sure to take the short walk along Izzards lookout track to enjoy another spectacular view. For longer walks head to the nearby Nellies Glen picnic area where you can choose from Warris Chair lookout track or Missingham lookout track for views over Carrington Falls Gorge.

After a more relaxed experience? Enjoy a picnic lunch as you listen to the distant crash of the falls or take a snooze in the shade.

Know before you go

Part of Budderoo National Park

Budderoo National Park · South Coast · Country NSW

Be wowed by Carrington Falls from one of three lookouts with great views. You’ll find picnic and barbecue facilities close by along with some short walking tracks.

Accessibility
Medium
Entry
Park entry fees apply in the Minnamurra Rainforest area only

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

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Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Park office

02 4887 8270

Where you'll be

Carrington Falls NSW 2577

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Hours

Open 24 hours