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Applies from Fri 8 Oct 2021, 9.33am to Fri 1 Apr 2022, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jan 2022, 10.58am
Closed areas: North Head scenic area closures
The following areas in the North Head scenic area will be closed while upgrades are underway:
- North Head scenic drive is closed to vehicles from NPWS carpark 1 from Monday 25 October 2021 to March 2022.
- Fairfax walking track is closed from Monday 18 October to late January 2022
- NPWS carparks 1 and 2 are closed until March 2022
- There is no bus or large vehicle access past Q station
These closures may be extended without notice.
Parking at North Fort is open. North Head Sanctuary and Bella Vista Cafe are open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Jan 2022, 8.07am
Closed areas: Areas closed on North Head
Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:
- Bluefish Point
- Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency access road
- Fairfax lookouts
The following areas are closed while upgrades are underway:
- North Head Scenic Drive is closed to vehicles from NPWS carpark 1 from Monday 25 October 2021 to March 2022.
- Fairfax walking track is closed from Monday 18 October to late January 2022
- NPWS carparks 1 and 2 are closed until March 2022.
- There is no bus or large vehicle access past Q station
These closures may be extended without notice.
Open areas include:
- Q Station
- North Head Sanctuary and Bella Vista Cafe (entry via North Fort)
- Parking areas at North Fort
- The track between Shelly Beach and Bluefish Drive
- Bluefish Drive to the Avenue of Honour
- Collins Flat Beach
- Collins Beach Road
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jan 2022, 10.43am
Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed for upgrades
Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. The site is being prepared for a new visitor centre as part of the Kamay 2020 Project.
Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project or contact the local area office email.
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Applies from Wed 13 Jan 2021, 12.04pm to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Jan 2022, 12.36pm
Closed areas: Lake Eckersley campground
Lake Eckersley campground in Heathcote National Park is closed indefinitely. The nearest remote camp site is located at Kingfisher Pools.
For further information contact the Audley Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Dec 2021, 3.43pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to rifle range operations
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed during the following times due to rifle range operations:
- Every Saturday
- Every 1st Sunday of the month
- Sunday 16 January 2022
- Tuesday 25 January to Sunday 30 January 2022
Do not enter the eastern section of the park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
- Red flags are flying above the range
- There are warning signs at the park's entry points (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark)
- Park entry gates are closed
The western section of the park (Western Escarpment walking track) remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.
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Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.16pm to Fri 4 Feb 2022, 4.16pm. Last reviewed: Sat 1 Jan 2022, 11.02am
Closed areas: Precinct closures due to high visitation during summer
Royal National Park can be extremely busy over the summer period. Popular visitor areas may close to vehicles once they become full or in the event of an emergency.
Areas that may be closed to vehicles when carparks are full include:
- Wattamolla Beach and picnic area
- Garie Beach and picnic area
- Garawarra Farm carpark (including the carpark for Figure 8 Pools)
- Bonnie Vale picnic area
- Audley
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For up-to-date information on which areas are closed on any given day follow @RoyalNPAlerts on Twitter or call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 23 Dec 2021, 4.21pm to Fri 4 Feb 2022, 4.21pm. Last reviewed: Sat 1 Jan 2022, 11.01am
Closed areas: Closures due to increased visitation during summer
Georges River National Park can be extremely busy over the summer period. Popular visitor areas may close to vehicles once they become full or in the event of an emergency.
Areas that may be closed when carparks are full include:
- Morgans Creek boat ramp carpark and picnic area
- Burrawang Reach picnic area
- Cattle Duffers picnic area
- Fitzpatrick Park carpark and picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For up-to-date information on which areas are closed on any given day call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jan 2022, 12.00am to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Jan 2022, 10.31am
Closed areas: Royal Coast track partial closure
Royal Coast track will be partially closed Monday to Friday, from Monday 31 January to June 2022. The closure is to allow upgrade works to take place near Otford lookout. The track will remain open on Saturday and Sunday.
During the closure you'll need to exit the track at Garawarra Farm, and you can't access Figure 8 Pools or Palm Jungle Loop track from Otford lookout.
You can still access Figure 8 Pools from Garawarra Farm at any time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Nov 2021, 2.36pm
Closed areas: Fort Denison closed
Fort Denison will be closed until late 2022.
Conservation and upgrade works are currently underway. Key elements include the construction of a new accessible wharf and maintenance and upgrade to buildings and services. Fort Denison will be closed to visitors until these works have been complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
- 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday
- 8am and 1pm on Saturday
Noise monitoring stations will be set up in Kirribilli and Cremorne to check any over-water noise so that it does not exceed legal levels. It is not expected to be high.
For more information, visit the project webpage or call the NPWS Sydney South area office on 02 9337 5511. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Nov 2021, 9.25am
Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times
The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
- From 1 October to 31 March - from 5am to 8.30pm
- From 1 April to 30 September - 6am to 6pm
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Applies from Thu 29 Apr 2021, 11.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Oct 2021, 12.59pm
Closed areas: Road closed for upgrades
Construction of a new whale watching platform is underway at Cape Solander. The road to Cape Solander, parking and the whale watching platform are closed. Walking tracks remain open.
Learn more about the improvements being made at Cape Solander and find out about other top whale watching locations around Sydney.
For more information, contact the Kurnell office on 02 9968 2005.
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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Nov 2021, 9.24am
Closed areas: Bluefish Point closed
The Bluefish Point bushland area is closed to public access for public safety and to protect important plant and animal communities. For your safety and to help conserve the landscape, please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park.
The Shelly Beach to Bluefish walking track is open.
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Applies from Tue 31 Aug 2021, 7.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Aug 2021, 12.01pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will take place between Tuesday 31 August 2021 and Thursday 31 March 2022 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.
Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.
Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kurnell area office on 02 9668 2000 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Sun 1 Aug 2021, 1.00am to Tue 1 Feb 2022, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 4.06pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between Sunday 1 August 2021 and Monday 31 January 2022 in (Chowder Bay, Dobroyd, Bradleys, Georges, Middle & North Headlands (North Head includes the adjoining land of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Australian Institute of Police Management, and Quarantine Station).
Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.
Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Middle Head office on 9960 6266 or the NPWS after-hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 10.05am
Other incidents: COVID-19 safety advice
Please plan ahead when visiting this park. Popular precincts may be closed at short notice to ensure visitation levels do not exceed COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
Due to the developing COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
We encourage you to:
- Plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 3pm.
- Check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park.
- Be prepared to move on if it's not possible to park your vehicle or to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Mon 16 Nov 2020, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jan 2021, 10.08am
Safety alerts: Protect your picnic - native birds may steal your food
Birds at Nielsen Park are attempting to steal food from visitors' picnics and tables due to unauthorised feeding of local native birds. To try and reduce this unwanted behaviour, NPWS is asking visitors to not actively feed any wildlife and to please bring suitable methods to cover your food. These include storage containers with sealed lids or an umbrella to cover your picnic to reduce food visibility and access.
Please note, it is illegal to feed wildlife in a national park. NPWS officers are monitoring the area and fines apply if visitors are seen actively feeding birds and promoting this unwanted behaviour.
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Applies from Tue 27 Oct 2020, 10.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Dec 2020, 10.03am
Closed areas: Lower track closed
Lower track in Wolli Creek Regional Park is temporarily closed while remediation is carried out on Lot 2.
Undercliffe track remains open through to Jackson track and Turrella Reserve.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 14 Aug 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2020, 1.24pm
Safety alerts: Diversion on Mount Keira Ring track
The staircase on the western side of Mount Keira Road at the junction of Mount Keira Road and Queen Elizabeth Drive has been closed off for repairs. Please follow the relevant signage for a slight detour to the ring track at the crossing of Queen Elizabeth Drive.
If completing the loop in a clockwise direction: head north uphill of the closed staircase for roughly 50m until you come to an opening by the road. Take care crossing the road at this point and re-join the track at the usual entry point to the eastern side of the loop.
If completing the loop in an anticlockwise direction: when you get to Queen Elizabeth Drive crossing head north for roughly 50m from the point of entry to the western side of the loop. Re-join the track at this point.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS office.
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