Pest animal control program involving ground shooting: St Bees Island, South Cumberland Islands National Park
Closure status: A facility or feature within the park will be closed
- Category:
- Park or facility closure
- Applies:
- 1—26 October 2026
- Published:
- 16 September 2026 11:06am
- ID:
- 26989
This alert applies to the following park:
- South Cumberland Islands National ParkMackay Isaac
A feral animal control program involving ground shooting will be conducted at St Bees Island, South Cumberland Islands National Park from Thursday 1st October to Monday 26th October 2026 (dates inclusive). Turtle Bay campground will be closed for the duration of the operation and a maritime exclusion zone around St Bees Island extends 200m seaward of the highwater mark. Access to St Bees Island will be closed for the entirety of the operation. All Vessels and visitors must remain well clear of the area.
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