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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Apr 2024, 2.06pm
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Many walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather causing subsidence hazards, major landslides or infrastructure upgrades.
The following areas are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
- Fern Bower, Amphitheatre and Leura Forest Tracks are closed due to multiple landslides and damage.
- Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Solitary Loop and Federal Pass west of Scenic World are closed due to multiple landslides.
- Access to Mount Solitary from Kedumba Valley will remain temporarily closed until saftey works are complete.
- Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
- Sections of Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top Walk) and Round Walk are closed between Prince Henry picnic area and Scenic World from Tuesday 9 April to end of June 2024 for track maintenance. Follow detour on Cliff Drive. Access to Furber Steps is from Prince Henry picnic area (Katoomba Falls Kiosk). Detours in place.
- Bridal Veil View lookout and track (Leura) are closed from Wednesday 10 April for maintenance.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top Walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top Walk) is closed between Fern Bower track and Echo Tree & Flat Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Please use Cliff Drive as short detour.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
- The six foot track is affected by multiple road closures.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- Part of Undercliff Track (part of Grand Cliff Top Walk) is closed between Princes Rock and Fletchers Lookout due to a landslide.
- Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls or Wentworth Falls from Valley of the Waters.
- Charles Darwin walk (part of the Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls Picnic Area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to major landslide.
- Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides.
- Kedumba Valley Road will be closed until 8th May 2024 for road repairs - open to pedestrians over weekends. Kedumba campground is closed until the 8th May 2024, including weekends.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
Adventure Recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
- Some adventure recreation areas and routes are specifically closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Apr 2024, 10.16am
Closed areas: Luxfords Trail Closed
Luxfords Trail is closed while track maintenance and repairs are undertaken.
The eastern and western extents of the park can be accessed by Mainwaring Street, Ropes Crossing and Callistemon Circuit, Jordan Springs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 15 Apr 2024, 12.32pm to Mon 6 May 2024, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Apr 2024, 1.28pm
Closed parks: Cattai National Park partial closed due flood damage - Mitchell Park open
Cattai National Park is closed from 8 April 2024 to 6 May 2024 due to flood damage. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Open :- Mitchell Park picnic area and most walking trails are open as per normal operating hours. Creek Flat Track remains closed due to flood damage.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park are / may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
For further information please call the Area office on (02) 4580 2750.
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Applies from Thu 11 Apr 2024, 2.52pm to Fri 24 May 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 3.45pm
Closed areas: Park closures apply for aerial pest control program 13 May - 24 May 2024
The following areas will be closed for an aerial pest control operation, running weekdays from Monday 13 May - Friday 24 May 2024 inclusive.
- Nattai NP
- Nattai State Conservation Area
- Burragorang SCA – (including Burragorang Lookout)
- Joadja Nature Reserve
- Jellore Flora Reserve
- Wollondilly River Nature Reserve
- Bangadilly NP
- Guula Ngurra National Park
- Upper Nepean SCA including Stage 2 lands (nth of the Tourist Road)
- Barrallier WaterNSW freehold lands
Please note that these parks will be open for weekends during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.
Applies from Sat 6 Apr 2024, 1.47pm to Mon 6 May 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Apr 2024, 3.13pm
Closed parks: Pitt Town Nature Reserve is closed due to flooding
Pitt Town Nature Reserve is closed from 6 April 2024 to 6 May 2024 due to flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Wed 10 Apr 2024, 12.02pm to Fri 5 Jul 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Apr 2024, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
Mitchell Park is closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Wed 10 Apr 2024, 11.50am to Fri 5 Jul 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Apr 2024, 12.02pm
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
All of Scheyville National Park excluding Long Neck Lagoon are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Tue 2 Apr 2024, 10.44am to Fri 19 Apr 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Apr 2024, 9.33am
Closed areas: Vegetation and surface maintenance works in Berowra Valley Regional and National Parks
There will be scheduled vegetation and surface maintenance works on the trail network in Berowra Valley Regional Park and Berowra Valley National Park, starting Monday 8 April 2024 through to Friday 19 April 2024, weather permitting:
The trails affected are:
- Schofields trail between Schofields Parade Pennant Hills, Pecan Place and McKinley Place in Cherrybrook.
- Apple Tree trail in Cherrybrook.
- Daphne trail between Apple Tree Drive and Daphne Place.
- Patricia trail between Tuscan Way and Patricia Place.
Please be cautious around machinery and crews and wait for instructions before passing.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.07pm to Tue 4 Feb 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Apr 2024, 2.05pm
Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Apr 2024, 9.17am
Closed areas: Longneck Lagoon walking track partial closure, Scheyville National Park
Longneck Lagoon walking track open. Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage
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Applies from Fri 6 Oct 2023, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Mar 2024, 6.58pm
Closed parks: Yiraaldiya National Park closed during the establishment of feral predator-free area
Yiraaldiya National Park is a feral predator-free area. This means that feral predators, such as red foxes and feral cats, are being eradicated from the park. Locally extinct native wildlife are being reintroduced, including eastern bettongs, koalas and long-nosed bandicoots. For this reason, there is no access to the park while the feral predator-free area is being established. Once complete, the park will open for sustainable visitor access and enjoyment, and educational and research opportunities.
During the closure period visitors may not visit the park, and only NPWS staff and authorised contractors and volunteers are allowed entry to the park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local park office on 02 4580 2750.
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