Work has begun on visitor infrastructure upgrades in Mimosa Rocks National Park on Yuin Country on the State's far south coast, to improve resilience to future flooding and other extreme weather events.
This $6.5 million project is funded through the NSW and Australian Government's Infrastructure Betterment Fund, supporting the repair and rebuilding of public assets directly impacted by natural disasters since 2019.
The first stage of the project is at Nelsons Beach precinct in the Park's south and includes drainage works to minimise erosion, increased visitor parking, new fencing and signage.
To ensure the safety of visitors and staff, Nelsons Beach Road and car park, Moon Bay access and Wajurda Point Lookout, will be closed from February until mid-2026.
A worksite exclusion zone is in place around the construction area, and visitors are reminded not to enter closed areas or bypass signs and barriers.
Other parts of Mimosa Rocks National Park will remain open to visitors during this time, and visitors are encouraged to plan their trip at National Parks and Wildlife Service Mimosa Rocks National Park current alerts.
The work will be delivered in accordance with strict environmental and cultural heritage planning approvals.
For more information on the project, including concept plans, visit Mimosa Rocks National Park visitor and campground improvements webpage.
Quotes attributable to National Parks and Wildlife Service Director Julie Peterson:
"These are once-in-a-lifetime improvements that will significantly protect the park into the future.
"We have decided to act now, during the off-peak season, so that next Summer's visitors will have a more comfortable experience knowing that the park's infrastructure can withstand extreme weather.
"Over the coming months we will also start work to future-proof the park's popular campgrounds, Aragunnu, Gillards and Middle Beach.
"Today's time and investment will reap rewards into the future as we make this very special protected area more resilient to a changing climate".
