The Hon Kristy McBain MP  
Member for Eden-Monaro

The Hon Penny Sharpe MP  
NSW Minister for the Environment

The Hon Tara Moriarty MP  
Minister for Regional NSW

Dr Michael Holland MP  
NSW Member for Bega

Work is about to commence at Mimosa Rocks National Park on the NSW Far South Coast, which is receiving a $6.5 million funding boost to strengthen the park’s resilience against natural disasters.

Severe flood events in 2021 and 2022 caused significant damage to the park, leading to extensive closures of campsites and visitor precincts.

Around 76 per cent of campgrounds – 60 sites in total – along with several popular day-use areas were either closed or had limited access until repairs could be made.

The investment is being made under the $200 million Infrastructure Betterment Fund, which is financed by the Australian and NSW Governments to support the repair and rebuilding of public assets directly impacted by natural disasters.

This funding for Mimosa Rocks National Park will support critical improvements including:

• Upgraded drainage systems to manage heavy rainfall.
• Relocation of high-risk campsites to minimise future flood damage.
• Improved road surfaces for better access and safety.
• Enhanced pedestrian beach access points to mitigate the effects of ocean storms surges and dune erosion.

Improvements will be made to four precincts within the national park, including three campgrounds:

• Aragunnu,
• Gillards Beach,
• Middle Beach,
• Nelsons Beach. 

Construction will commence in the coming months, and visitors are advised to expect intermittent disruptions.

Visitors should check NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service alerts before any visit: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list.

People can register for progress updates by visiting: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/mimosa-rocks-betterment.

Quote attributable to Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain:

“Mimosa Rocks National Park is one of the Sapphire Coast’s most popular destinations, which is why we’re investing $6.5 million with the NSW Government to repair the damage caused by storms – supporting upgrades to the park’s facilities, and making it more resilient into the future.

“From fishing, birdwatching, picnics, and whale watching – Mimosa Rocks has so much to offer, which is why we’re ensuring that locals can make the most of it, and that we can continue to attract more visitors to the Bega Valley.”

Quote attributable to NSW Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe:

“National parks are one of NSW’s greatest public assets, loved by everyone from locals to international visitors.

“The NSW Government is funding critical upgrades to Mimosa Rocks National Park to ensure visitor facilities can better withstand storms and floods. This will reduce flood closures and minimise disruptions to visitors, while improving safety.

“The improvements will also reduce economic impacts to the region by ensuring campsites and visitor precincts remain open.”

Quote attributable to NSW Minister for Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty:

”This is an important investment in the south coast in the Mimosa Rocks National Park, to ensure more resilience for sites used by visitors can be better protected. This is good for locals and the many Australians who love to visit our parks.

“This is another good example of the positive outcome when the NSW and Commonwealth Governments work close together to deliver for the south coast.”

Quote attributable to NSW Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland:

"Each year, more than 200,000 people visit Mimosa Rocks National Park, making it a key contributor to the regional economy of the Bega Valley.  

“It is crucial that Mimosa Rocks is accessible for visitors and offers them an exceptional experience of this beautiful south coast gem.”