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Road to Myrtle Mountain lookout, South East Forests National Park. Photo: John Yurasek

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South East Forest National Park

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Inside South East Forest National Park

Closed areasUntil 7 Nov 2026
Park closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control
The following sections of park will be closed to the public from 2pm Sunday 1st November until 10am Saturday 7th November 2026 for an aerial pest control operation:
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Berlang State Conservation Area
- Deua National Park (West of Merricumbene Fire Trail) including:
  - Berlang campground
- South East Forest National Park (Nunnock Swamp section) including:
  - Alexanders Hut campground
  - Nunnock campground
  - Postmans campground
- Wadbilliga National Park – West of Wadbilliga
Campgrounds in Wadbilliga National Park as well as Bendethera campground in Deua NP are not impacted by this operation and will remain open.

This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, goats, pigs, foxes and other pests. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

Closure signs will be established at all visitor access points to the shooting area. Visitors should not enter the shooting area during the closure period.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

Fancy a spot of birdwatching, horseriding, camping or bushwalking? At South East Forests National Park, near Bega on NSW’s far south coast, you can do all this and more.

South East Forests National Park is a place that protects soaring old-growth forests, rugged granite formations and picturesque valleys and gorges.

There are more than 100 kilometres of spectacular coastal escarpment, tableland edge and hinterland country for you to explore. This beautiful, untamed park is also home to several threatened and endangered species.

See historic sites, hike to lofty peaks, peer from lookouts, and roam through wet fern forest. There are also plenty of opportunities for horse riding and cycling along park trails and picnicking at one of many scenic spots.

The park isn’t far from Bega, Merimbula or Bombala so it makes a great daytrip on the weekend, and if you’re travelling from further afield or feel like a night in the bush, there are a number of quiet campgrounds to choose from and they’re all free.