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Capertee Cottage

Capertee National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 17 August 2026, 9.05am

Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.39am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.03pm.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP), Gardens of Stone NP, Goulburn River NP, and Munghorn Gap NR, from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 9.05am.

Safety alerts: Drinking water in Capertee National Park

You'll need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking in Capertee National Park. Water supplied at Capertee Homestead and Capertee Cottage is untreated and only suitable for showering and washing dishes.

Campers at Capertee and Policemans Point campgrounds should not use water from Capertee River for drinking or cooking. 

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
6 September 2026 Closed parks Capertee National Park closed for ground pest control Details

Applies from Sun 6 Sep 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 11 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Aug 2026, 2.17pm

Capertee NP is closed from 5pm, Sunday 6th of September to 5pm, Friday 11th of September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 6370 9000

Details
13 September 2026 Closed parks Capertee National Park closed for Aerial pest control Details

Applies from Sun 13 Sep 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Aug 2026, 2.36pm

Capertee NP is closed from 5pm, Sunday 13th of September to 3pm Friday 18th of September 2026 for Aerial shooting for feral animal control.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 6370 9000

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 31 Aug 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 5.20pm

Hazard reduction burns: Blaxland Ridge East Stage 2

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 31/08/2026. The fire is called Blaxland Ridge East Stage 2. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 9.41am

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

Katoomba and Leura

  • Fern Bower walk is closed for track repairs between the junction of Amphitheatre track and Leura Forest until 30 October 2026. No access from Leura Cascades to Federal Pass via Fern Bower and Leura Forest.
  • The northern access of Leura Cascades Track is closed to due to Council upgrades. Visitors should detour via Prince Henry Cliff Walk to access. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
  • Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs).
  • Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. There is no vehicle access to Golden Stairs trackhead. Walkers and cyclists are permitted.
  • Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
  • Six Foot track is closed at the boundary to the Jenolan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve. Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Caves Visitor Precinct) is closed until 31 December 2026. There is no access to the entire reserve during this time.  
  • Mt Hay Road will be closed from 9 June to 17 December 2026 for fire trail upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.  
  • No access to Fortress Ridge/Canyon, Butterbox track/Canyon, Mount Hay Summit track and Lockleys Pylon walking track from 9 June to 17 December to allow for upgrade works along Mt Hay.  

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

  • Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
  • Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls routes. 
  • Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
  • Murphy's Glen Campground, Bedford Road and Murphy's Road will be closed for maintenance from 10 Aug 2026.  
  • From 10 Aug Ingar Campground users must walk from Bedford Rd gate if accessing from Woodford, due to roadworks. This is an extra 2.3km walk.   
  • Lincolns Rock is closed. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

  • Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
  • Govetts descent and parts of Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Valley access from Blackheath is via Horse Track.  

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

Juggler (aka Point Pilcher) Canyon exit has been affected by a recent rockfall event. Canyoners should use caution and exit around the impact site.  

Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

Applies from Mon 31 Aug 2026, 5.00am to Fri 4 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 4.25pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning

Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Monday 31 August to Friday 4 September inclusive. The closed areas are:

North of Ironbark Ridge Trail, South of Mailes Trail and West of Putty Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS HR Blaxlands Ridge East Stage 2. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.03pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.04pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 4.02pm

Other planned events: Roadworks on Commission Road & Hunter Main Trail

Roadworks will be underway on Commission Road and Hunter Main Trail (between King's Cross Junction to Three Ways Junction) from Monday 18 May to Friday 30 October 2026.

The trails will be subjected to partial and temporary closures during this period. Access to Sheepskin Hut and Appletree Aboriginal Area may be periodically impacted.

The roads may be uneven and slippery during this time and very rough outside work areas. Exercise caution and drive / ride safely to the conditions and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

For further information contact the NPWS Bulga office on (02) 6574 5555.

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Applies from Wed 19 Aug 2026, 10.40am to Fri 11 Sep 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Aug 2026, 2.52pm

Safety alerts: Commission Road – Slippery Conditions

Commission Road, north from California Trail to Bulga Trail, is currently experiencing slippery conditions due to recent rain events.

Take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo Area office on 02 6574 5555.

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Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 2.22pm to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.28pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Gardens of Stone National Park from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:

Mudgee 02 6370 9000

Oberon 02 6336 6200

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Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.37am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.27pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Wollemi National Park from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:

Mudgee 02 6370 9000

Oberon 02 6336 6200

Bulga 02 6574 5555

Glenbrook 02 4720 6200

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Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.39am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.03pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP), Gardens of Stone NP, Goulburn River NP, and Munghorn Gap NR, from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

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Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 2.48pm to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 11.43am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP, Mares Forest NP and Turon NP from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.

Applies from Wed 25 Mar 2026, 9.26am to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 10.17am

Safety alerts: Grassy Hill FT is currently 4WD access only and is not suitable for 2WD vehicles

Grassy Hill FT is currently 4WD access only and is not suitable for 2WD vehicles

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 7.27am

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 8.48am

Closed areas: Tramway trail closed to vehicles due to rockfall

Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.

A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken.  Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.

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Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2026, 9.05am

Safety alerts: Drinking water in Capertee National Park

You'll need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking in Capertee National Park. Water supplied at Capertee Homestead and Capertee Cottage is untreated and only suitable for showering and washing dishes.

Campers at Capertee and Policemans Point campgrounds should not use water from Capertee River for drinking or cooking. 

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/capertee-cottage/local-alerts

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