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Applies from Fri 8 Oct 2021, 8.09pm to Fri 26 Nov 2021, 8.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Oct 2021, 12.22pm
Closed areas: Pierces Pass Road and walking tracks closed
Pierces Pass Road, including Pierces Pass, Walls lookout, and Rigby Hill walking tracks are closed until Friday 26 November 2021 for road repairs. Heavy plant and machinery are operating in the area. There is no public access.
For more information, contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2019, 8.07pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Oct 2021, 3.50pm
Closed areas: Blue Mountains National Park - closed areas
All campgrounds and campsites listed on our website require a booking to be made before you visit. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to bushfire or storm damage, road or track works:
Katoomba and Leura
- Amphitheatre track from the base of Bridal Veil falls to Fern Bower, due to ongoing rockfall risk.
- Lindemans Pass is closed where it crosses Leura Falls Creek, due to track works.
- Parts of Prince Henry Cliff walk are closed:
- between the Fern Bower junction and Tallawalla lookout, due to a major landslide and track maintenance. Walkers can exit/enter via Silver Mist picnic area. Walkers can also still access Fern Bower via Solitary Restaurant
- between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Six Foot track is closed where managed by Crown Lands due to COVID-19. NPWS-managed sections are open.
Wentworth Falls
- Part of National Pass from Valley of Waters to Slacks Stairs, due to ongoing rockfall risk.
- Charles Darwin walk north of Weeping Rock circuit. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive. Ingar campground is therefore closed to vehicles. Walkers and cyclists are permitted where they do not traverse private property.
Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Megalong Valley, Mount Victoria and Bells Line
- Govetts Leap descent and Rodriguez Pass walking track, due to fire damage to infrastructure and landslides after storms.
- Perrys lookdown campground, due to dangerous trees.
- Walls Cave, Popes Glen and Pulpit Rock tracks are closed due to fire and flood damage and associated repairs.
- Pierces Pass Road, including access to Pierces Pass Walking Track, Walls Lookout and Rigby Hill is closed until Friday 26 November 2021 to all traffic, including walkers and cyclists, for road repairs.
- Parts of the walking track next to Evans Lookout Road are closed from Tuesday 19 October to Saturday 30 October 2021, due to repair works.
Woodford, Hazelbrook, Lawson, Bullaburra
- From Monday 20 September to Friday 5th November (Monday to Friday), there's no public access to Woodford Special Area via Windbourne Road (L6) and Clearview Parade.
Canyons and rock climbing areas
- Pulpit Rock climbing area and all other areas that require access along closed walking tracks or roads.
Note: All canyons are open. Visitors should exercise caution, as recent flooding may have left debris or moved rocks.
If you arrive at your local national park or other public space and it's too crowded to practice social distancing, it's your responsibility to leave the area.
To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Blue Mountains National Park page alert.
For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Oct 2021, 3.33pm
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury area office on 02 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 25 Oct 2021, 7.00am to Sat 4 Dec 2021, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Oct 2021, 3.57pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
From Monday 25 October to Saturday 4 December 2021 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting baiting using approved meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will be happening within:
- Burragorang State Conservation Area (in the vicinity of Oakdale and Werombi)
- Nattai National Park (in the vicinity of Oakdale and Lakesland)
- Joadja Nature Reserve
This program is part of a joint control program being coordinated by NPWS with the South East Local Land Services to assist with the ongoing management of wild dog impacts on properties.
Domestic animals may be affected. 1080 poison is lethal to cats and dogs. Residents should restrain domestic animals and ensure they do not enter the baiting location during 1080 operations. It is recommended that working dogs are muzzled if they're required to work near the baiting location during or after the operations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. Baits may remain active after the dates specified.
Warning signs will be displayed to notify the public about the program. Visitors are reminded not to handle or disturb any baits.
For further information call the Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Sun 24 Oct 2021, 7.00pm to Fri 12 Nov 2021, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Oct 2021, 3.56pm
Closed parks: Park closed - aerial pest control program
This park will be closed from Monday 25 October to Friday 12 November 2021. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial pest control program at that time.
Burragorang lookout will only be open on weekends during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area Mount Annan office on 02 4632 4500. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 2.18pm to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Oct 2021, 2.24pm
Closed areas: Track closure due to maintenance
Kanangra Waterfall Walk is currently closed for track maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office at Kanangra Area on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 12 Oct 2021, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Oct 2021, 4.13pm
Other planned events: Campground Bookings
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Fri 8 Oct 2021, 5.34pm to Wed 1 Dec 2021, 5.35pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Oct 2021, 5.15pm
Closed areas: Burralow Creek campground closed due to flood damage
Burralow Creek campground is closed to all vehicles from Thursday 1 July 2021 until further notice due to significant flood damage and damage to fire trails.
Paterson Range fire trail and Tabaraga Ridge fire trail are also closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Fri 8 Oct 2021, 10.02am to Tue 9 Nov 2021, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Oct 2021, 12.30pm
Closed parks: Park closed for operational maintenance
Yerranderie Regional Park, including all accommodation and camping, is closed for operational maintenance until Tuesday 9 November 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Oct 2021, 2.58pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to damage
The following campgrounds are closed due to fire and/or flood damage:
- Heartbreak Hill campground
- Colo Meroo campground
- Dingo Dell
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 1 Oct 2021, 2.21pm to Fri 29 Oct 2021, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Oct 2021, 11.29am
Closed areas: Walking track closed for aerial pest control operation
The Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) walking track is closed from 12pm Monday 25 October to 12pm Friday 29 October 2021, for an aerial pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Upper Mountains Area office on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Mon 25 Oct 2021, 12.00pm to Fri 29 Oct 2021, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Sep 2021, 4.06pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Kanangra Boyd National Park, including the Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) walking track, will be closed from 12pm Monday 25 October to 12pm Friday 29 October 2021, for an aerial pest control operation. The following areas will remain open:
- Kanangra Walls Road
- Bicentennial National Trail
- Six Foot Track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office at Kanangra Area on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 6.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Sep 2021, 9.38am
Closed areas: Gordon Falls to Pool of Siloam track closed - Tuesday to Friday
The walking track between Gordon Falls picnic area and Pool of Siloam is closed Tuesdays to Fridays from Wednesday 18 August 2021 to Thursday 31 March 2022 for track upgrade works.
Visitors can access Pool of Siloam from Pool of Siloam and Lyrebird Dell walking tracks.
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Applies from Sat 26 Jun 2021, 7.51am to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 7.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jul 2021, 1.52pm
Other planned events: Poison 1080 wild dog and fox control program notice
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground and aerial baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operations will involve the use of meat, manufactured products and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE’s) containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Saturday 26 June 2021 to Thursday 30 November 2021 in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:
- Abercrombie National Park and State Conservation Area
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Wollemi National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
- Mares Forest National Park
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state focused biosecurity issues. All baiting locations will be signposted.
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.
For further information, call the NPWS Kanangra area on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 23 Jun 2021, 12.49pm to Fri 28 Jan 2022, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Sep 2021, 9.22am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Monday 28 June and Tuesday 28 December 2021 in Nattai National Park.
All baiting locations will be 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.
For further information please call the NPWS Glenbrook area office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 26 Mar 2021, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 2.56pm
Safety alerts: Advanced navigation required for Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) track
Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) track has been damaged by fire, storms and flooding. The trail is overgrown with significant understorey brush and grass growth.
Fallen trees, vegetation covered loose rocks and burnt out stump holes may result in slips, trips and falls. Advanced navigation skills are required to undertake this trail.
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