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South East Forest National Park
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South East Forest National Park
4 current alerts · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 2:05 am
- 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.
About
South East Forest National Park is a place that protects soaring old-growth forests, rugged granite formations and picturesque valleys and gorges.
There are more than 100km 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. Enjoy the blissful evening of solitude before getting up to explore more of this special place.
The park at a glance
Fancy a spot of birdwatching, horseriding, camping or bushwalking? At South East Forest National Park, near Bega on NSW’s far south coast, you can do all this and more.
South East Forest National Park is a place that protects soaring old-growth forests, rugged granite formations and picturesque valleys and gorges.
There are more than 100km 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. Enjoy the blissful evening of solitude before getting up to explore more of this special place.
- Walks
- 4
- Campgrounds
- 3
- Lookouts
- 3
- Picnic areas
- 3
Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
Spring
See Nunnocks Swamp and grasslands in its spring bloom glory.
Summer
A great time for a walk in the park – try the easy Goodenia Rainforest walk through a lush gully of ferns covered by a dense canopy of tall lilly pilly trees.
Autumn
Head to the Bombala River in the early morning or late afternoon to see platypuses - look for circular ripple patterns in the water.
Winter
After a day exploring, get cosy in front of an open fire at historic Alexanders Hut, Nunnocks Swap.
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Campgrounds (3)
- Alexanders Hut campground1 campsites
- Nunnock campground4 campsites
Walks in this park
- Nunnock Swamp and Grasslands walking tracks
Grade 3 · Moderate · 15km loop · 8 - 9hrs
Plants and animals
Animals
- Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
- Long-nosed bandicoot (Perameles nasuta)
- Southern boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae)
Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Before you go
Opening
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Nearby towns
Bombala (36 km) · Merimbula (54 km) · Eden (75 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteBombala office
02 6458 5900npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au153 Maybe Street, Bombala NSW 2632
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm
Where you'll be
Coolangubra NSW 2550