Published on Tuesday, 2 December 2025 at 8:33:55 AM
To protect threatened flatback turtle nests that have been heavily predated by foxes in recent years, a fox ground shoot will take place south-west of Onslow townsite.
📅 Dates: Monday 8 December – Sunday 14 December 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00pm – 4:00am nightly
📍 Location: Onslow Back Beach and dune system
The following areas will be closed to the public during shoot times:
🚫 Onslow Back Beach
🚫 Four Mile Creek
🚫 Seaview Drive
Foxes have predated 55% of flatback turtle nests over the past two years.
This action is critical to protect these threatened marine turtles.
A licensed pest management technician will conduct the shoot safely and humanely. All activities will occur away from the Onslow townsite.
View the full beach closure here
This operation is led by DBCA with support from the Shire of Ashburton.
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