Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jul 2026, 9.58am

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

• Three Sisters Walk has a minor detour via Spooners Lookout due to a fallen tree branch. No wheelchair or pram access.
• Katoomba Kiosk Reserve, Reids Plateau and Round Walk east are closed to due to Council upgrades. 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, Mount Hay Summit track and Lockleys Pylon walking track from 9 June to 17 December to allow for upgrade works along Mt Hay.  
• There is no access Fortress or Butterbox canyon from 9th June until 17th December to allow for upgrade works along Mt Hay Road.  

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.
• Fletchers lookout is closed for maintenance until Friday 28 August 2026.
• Lincolns Rock is closed. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
• Winbourne fire trail (L6) in Woodford will be closed for maintenance until 31st July.  
• Lawson Ridge fire trail will be closed for road maintenance from 10 June to 17th July 2026.  Open to walkers and cyclists on weekends.  

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.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Acacia Flat campground
  • Burra Korain Flat campground
  • Butterbox Canyon
  • Dunphys campground
  • Evans lookout
  • Federal Pass
  • Fortress Canyon
  • Furber Steps walk
  • Galong cabins
  • Golden Stairs walking track
  • Govetts Leap descent
  • Greater Blue Mountains drive
  • Jugglers Canyon
  • Lockley Pylon walking track
  • Mount Banks Summit walk
  • Mount Hay Road - Leura
  • Mount Hay summit walking track
  • Mount Solitary walking track
  • Narrow Neck trail
  • National Pass
  • Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest walking track
  • Princes Rock walking track
  • Pulpit Rock lookout
  • Pulpit walking track
  • Rodriguez Pass walking track
  • Ruined Castle walking track
  • Six Foot track
  • Three Sisters walk
  • Wentworth Falls picnic area
  • Wentworth Falls track
  • Wentworth Pass loop walking track

Applies from Wed 17 Jun 2026, 1.43pm to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2026, 4.33pm

Closed parks: Big River & Spring Gully campgrounds closed for roadworks

Big River & Spring Gully campgrounds are closed due to roadworks, the campgrounds will reopen Monday 27th of July. 

Applies from Mon 22 Jun 2026, 12.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 3.30pm

Other planned events: Special Areas Catchment Pig Control Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Hawkesbury-Nattai Area will be undertaking pig control using Hoggone (Sodium Nitrite) bait in Nattai National Park and Nattai State Conservation Area, as part of our ongoing pest species management program. Hoggone contains peanuts. Anyone with a Peanut allergy is advised not to handle bait product. Hoggone is lethal to pets and domestic animals, so it is recommended that you contain any livestock or animals during the program.

We will also commence pig trapping through Nattai NP and SCA, Burragorang SCA and Wollondilly River Nature Reserve. This will involve the use of firearms to shoot pigs in traps. Signage and a site assessment will be undertaken before any firearms are discharged.

The program will run between the 22nd of June and 31st of August 2026.
 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.

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• Burragorang State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2026, 12.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 9.11pm

Other planned events: Detour in place for access to Hartley Historic Site

Hartley Historic Site is still open, however the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass, Mount Victoria remains closed.

Please detour via Darling Causeway, Bell, and Lithgow, and allow an extra 45 minutes of travel time if travelling from Mount Victoria

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• Hartley Historic Site

Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.04am

Closed parks: Park closed for major infrastructure repairs and upgrades

Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Visitor Precinct and walking tracks) is closed until 31st December 2026 while major infrastructure repairs and upgrades are underway.

There is no access to the Reserve or Jenolan Caves via the Six Foot Track.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on 6336 6200.

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• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.04am

Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions

Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.

In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.

If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).

Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.

For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park