The Park has been closed since March to protect the health of elders and vulnerable residents of Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community and Jervis Bay Territory.

Parks Australia has announced staged reopening plans.

Director of National Parks, Dr James Findlay said due to COVIDsafe arrangements for the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community, some areas of the national park will not be open to visitors during the initial reopening, but there will be plenty of opportunity to seek recreation and relaxation.

"Booderee National Park will be open for day use only, between 7am and 6pm. Most beaches and walking tracks will be open, meaning visitors will once again be able to enjoy this wonderful national park," Dr Findlay said.

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"Green Patch, Iluka, Bristol Point, Hole in the Wall, Scottish Rocks and Murrays Beach will be open for day use. Murrays Boat Ramp is open for fishers and boaters, while walking tracks and popular beaches are open for day use.

"We welcome visitors back to enjoy activities such as swimming, fishing, bicycle riding and walking at our re-opened sites.

"Camping will not be permitted in Booderee at this stage, however we'd encourage visitors to explore the many accommodation options available just outside the national park and support the local tourism industry."

While the park has been closed, Parks Australia and Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community have been undertaking infrastructure upgrades and repairs across the park.

"We've completed much of this work but some work is continuing," Dr Findlay said.

"Alternative access arrangements are in place for visitors where infrastructure upgrades are ongoing.

"The Booderee Visitors Centre will remain closed during this first stage of reopening, and we will not be running group activities and tours.

"However, visitors can often enjoy and have large stretches of beach to themselves this time of year and there is always plenty of opportunities for wildlife watching and photography.

"We ask visitors to continue maintaining social distancing and car parks will be limited to 100 cars.

"We'll be conducting additional cleaning of high contact areas and extra hand wash stations will be set up at key high contact locations throughout the parks.

"Some paths or areas may be onedirectional or have other health and safety restrictions related to COVID19, so we request visitors please observe all directions."

For more information about the staged re-opening and to plan your trip to Booderee National Park from June 24 visit www.parksaustralia.gov.au/Booderee/

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