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Applies from Fri 24 Nov 2023, 5.00pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Apr 2024, 9.21am
Closed areas: Sunnyside Ridge Road closed
Sunnyside Ridge Road is closed due to unsafe conditions. Damaged mining infrastructure poses a risk to park visitors. The road will remain closed until remedial works make the road safe again.
The closure is inclusive of side tracks, The Spanish Steps and Campbells Road. This closure may be extended depending on progress of the works.
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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 12.00pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Apr 2024, 1.15pm
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road and Camp Road roadside vegetation management
NPWS will be implementing roadside vegetation management during April and May 2024 in the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area and Wollemi National Park.
Roads affected are:
• Camp Road between Eastern Boundary Road and Forest Camp:
o Closed to the public for approximately 1 week.
o Access to Forest Camp via Eastern Boundary Road
• Glowworm Tunnel Road from Bungleboori Day Use Area to Galah Mountain Road:
o Traffic control will be in place for approximately 3 to 4 weeks. One-way traffic only. Expect short delays.
Please use caution when driving and obey all signs and directions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra office on 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jan 2024, 8.00am to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Apr 2024, 2.40pm
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel closure
The Glow Worm Tunnel visitor precinct and associated walking tracks currently closed for upgrade works, and will re-open Saturday 1 June.
This closure includes:
- Glow Worm Tunnel carpark
- Glow Worm Tunnel walking track
- Pagoda track (Old Coach track)
- Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track (to ‘four-ways’ intersection).
- Dry Canyon access track (Wolgan View canyon).
There is no access to Glow Worm Tunnel during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 1 Dec 2023, 9.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 9.11am
Closed areas: Road works on Long Swamp Trail and Baal Bone Trail (Ben Bullen Trail)
Road works are currently in progress on Long Swamp Trail and Baal Bone Trail.
No through access from Long Swamp Trail and Baal Bone Trail to:
- Long Swamp
- Baal Bone Gap Picnic Area
- Bicentennial Trail
- Ben Bullen Mountain Top Lookout
- Cameron Point Trail
- Gardens of Stone National Park
This closure may be extended depending on conditions and progress of the works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200
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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 7.00am to Thu 18 Apr 2024, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Apr 2024, 12.57pm
Closed areas: Lost City Closure
All access to Lost City will be closed from April 8-18 for essential operations associated with the Lost City Walking Track.
Works include rock scaling and helicopter operations, with no access via Lost City south or north during this time, including weekends.
Lost City south will remain closed until December 2024, with 4WD access to Lost City north to re-open from April 19.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kanangra Area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 2 Apr 2024, 8.00am to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Apr 2024, 12.54pm
Closed areas: Lost City South Closure
Lost City South is closed until December 2024 for construction associated with the Lost City Walking Track.
Major works include road repairs and access improvements, lookouts and facilities and construction of the Lost City Walking Track.
Lost City South will re-open in December 2024, with 4WD access currently open via Lost City north.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kanangra Area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 8.00am to Fri 10 May 2024, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 11.48am
Closed areas: Maiyingu Marragu (Blackfellows Hands) Trail closed
Maiyingu Marragu Trail (formerly known as Blackfellows Hand Trail) is closed between Glowworm Tunnel Road and Beecroft Fire Trail on weekdays for road repairs. The trail will be open from 7:00pm Friday to 6:00am Monday (inclusive of Saturday and Sunday). Closure is effective from Monday 8th April until Friday 10th of May.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Springvale Colliery springvalecolliery.compliance@centennialcoal.com.au
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Applies from Wed 10 Jan 2024, 8.00am to Fri 3 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Apr 2024, 9.31am
Closed areas: Roadworks along Glow Worm Tunnel Road
Minor roadworks along Glow Worm Tunnel Road will take place from Wednesday 10 January to Friday 3 May 2024. This includes small sections of State Mine Gully Road and Old Bells Line of Road. The road won't be closed, however there will be traffic management in place to guide vehicles around roadworks.
Please exercise caution when driving in the area. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Feb 2024, 8.58am
Safety alerts: Haulage trucks using Old Bells Line of Rd
Haulage trucks are in operation along Old Bells Line of Rd between the park entrance near Chifley Road (Zig Zag Railway) and Clarence Sands during the following times:
• Monday to Friday: 04.00 to 18.00
• Saturday: 04.00 to 13.00
During these times road users are reminded to:
• drive with caution
• adhere to the speed limit of 40 km/hr
• listen for truck movements via UHF-11
If a UHF radio is unavailable, NPWS recommends to access the reserve via State Mine Gully Rd. For more information contact the Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sat 23 Dec 2023, 1.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Apr 2024, 9.54am
Closed areas: Glow Worm to Newnes walking track
The section from Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track from the Glow Worm tunnel exit to the ‘four-ways’ intersection, Wolgan Valley, will remain closed until further notice. This closure is due to significant rainfall, geohazards and to allow track work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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