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Applies from Tue 20 Apr 2021, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Apr 2021, 11.49am
Hazard reduction burns: Regent Mt HR
There is a fire in this park called Regent Mt HR. 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 Thu 22 Apr 2021, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Apr 2021, 10.38am
Hazard reduction burns: NPWS Wattamolla Hazard Reduction Burn
There is a fire in this park called NPWS Wattamolla Hazard Reduction Burn. 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 Thu 22 Apr 2021, 7.00am to Mon 26 Apr 2021, 7.02am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Apr 2021, 9.03am
Closed areas: Partial closure for hazard reduction burn
Parts of Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (IESCA) will be closed from 7am Thursday 22 April to 4pm Monday 26 April 2021 for a hazard reduction burn at Coalcliff Dam.
The closed areas are:
- northern section of IESCA from the Boomerang Golf course in the south
- the Tops Conference Centre in the North and Princess Highway to the west
- Wodi Wodi track
- All areas in between
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Coalcliff Dam HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Tue 20 Apr 2021, 7.00am to Fri 23 Apr 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 2.10pm
Closed areas: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Area partial closure (Regent MT Hazard Reduction)
Parts of Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area will be closed from 7am, Tuesday 20 April to 4pm, Friday 23 April 2021 for a hazard reduction burn on Regent Mt.
The closed areas are:
- Upper Escarpment fire trail between Bulli Pass and Bellambi Creek
- All areas around Regent Mt
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Regent Mt HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Sun 18 Apr 2021, 12.33pm to Sat 24 Apr 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Royal Coast track partial closure
Parts of Royal Coast track will be closed from 6am Thursday 22 April to midnight Saturday 24 April 2021 for a large scale hazard reduction burn between Wattamolla and Marley.
The closed areas are:
- The section of Royal Coast track between Marley North Headland and Garie Beach North Headland
- Big Marley and Little Marley Beach
- Marley track including Deer Pool
- Little Marley fire trail
- Wattamolla picnic area, Beach and Lagoon
- Wattamolla Road
- Curra Moors trail and Curra Moors track
- Curracurrang, Curracurrong and Eagle Rock
Please also note:
- Garie Beach and picnic area will remain open, however there is no walking track access north, along Royal Coast track from Garie Beach.
- There will be stop/slow traffic control on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive between Bundeena Drive and Wattamolla Road whilst fire crews are working
- There will be stop/slow traffic control on Bundeena Drive between the intersection with Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and Little Marley fire trail whilst fire crews are working
- Signs will be in place around closed areas
- You can still access Wedding Cake Rock from Bundeena but cannot walk further south than Marley Headland
- You can still access Figure Eight Pools from Otford but cannot continue north past Garie Beach
- If you plan on camping at North Era or want to walk on the Royal Coast track during this time, please be aware of other coast track closures at Burning Palms (see separate alert on this page).
These closures may be extended if the track cannot be safely reopened on Sunday 25 April 2021. Please check this page closer to the date for up-to-date information on closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 12 Apr 2021, 1.07pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Apr 2021, 4.51pm
Other planned events: Honeymoon track installation
A new section of Honeymoon track is being installed from the new amenities block to the start of the current Honeymoon track. The area of construction will be fenced off, however access to the existing Honeymoon track will not be affected.
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Applies from Thu 26 Nov 2020, 2.49pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 5.02pm
Closed areas: Yeramba Lagoon loop track partially closed
Yeramba Lagoon loop walking track in Georges River National Park is closed from behind Henry Lawson Drive down to the lagoon.
The pedestrian bridge over the lagoon runout channel has been removed while the weir is being worked on. This section of track is impassable and has been closed off.
For further information, please email or call the NPWS Royal area office on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Apr 2021, 10.37am
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 Wed 19 Sep 2018, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 1.35pm
Closed areas: Bonnie Vale campground
Bonnie Vale campground is currently closed to allow for the remediation of asbestos containing material surfacing onsite. It will remain closed until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please visit:
You can also visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Bonnie Vale picnic area and Bonnie Vale boat ramp are open and safe for visitors.
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Applies from Mon 15 Mar 2021, 10.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Mar 2021, 1.00pm
Closed areas: Kamay Botany Bay National Park _ La Perouse
Partial track closure of Congwong walking trail from Anzac Parade to Henry Head Lane for track upgrade works.
Dates of works include: 22 March to 5 April 2021.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Mar 2021, 10.15am
Closed areas: Malabar Headland Anzac Rifle Range
1. For public safety, the eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park is closed during ANZAC Rifle Range operations.
These closures may occur with little or no notice.
2. When is the eastern section of the park closed?
- Every Saturday from 7.30am
- Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month
- Anzac Day Sunday 25 April 2021 - additional closure
3. 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
These closures apply to the eastern section of the park only (Boora Point walking track).
The western section of the park (Western Escarpment walking track) remains open.
The range operation schedule is provided by the NSW Rifle Association.
Contacts
To contact the ANZAC Rifle Range, call 02 9661 4532.
To contact the NPWS area office, call 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 6.00am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Mar 2021, 12.36pm
Closed areas: The Coast track at Burning Palms - major upgrade
The Coast track at Burning Palms will be subject to closures due to a major upgrade taking place from Monday 22 March to 30 June 2021.
The track will be closed every Monday (8am) to Thursday (4pm) during the closure period. The track will remain open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
These works will affect access to:
- Figure 8 Pools
- Palm Jungle loop track
- The Coast track between Burning Palms and Otford lookout
For further information please visit the Environment, Energy and Science website or contact the Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 30 Oct 2020, 6.00am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Mar 2021, 10.41am
Closed areas: Audley boatshed - conservation and repair works
The Audley Boatshed will be undergoing important conservation and repair works. Boat hire is suspended and the boatshed, its slipway and a part of the carpark to the west will be closed during this period. Allambie Flat picnic area and carpark remains open. Details on these works are available from the Audley Precinct upgrades webpage.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 13 Jan 2021, 12.04pm to Mon 31 Jan 2022, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Feb 2021, 3.51pm
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 Sun 31 Jan 2021, 10.53am to Sun 1 Aug 2021, 10.54am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Jan 2021, 12.47pm
Other planned events: 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 fluoroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between Monday 1 February and Saturday 31 July 2021 in Sydney Harbour National Park (Chowder Bay, Dobroyd, Bradleys, Georges, Middle and 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. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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 this reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
For more information, contact the NPWS Middle Head office on 02 9960 6266 (business hours), the NPWS after-hours call centre on 1300 056 294 (after hours) or North Head Sanctuary, Manly (Harbour Trust Lands): 02 8969 2128 (business hours).
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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 Mon 2 Nov 2020, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Nov 2020, 3.52pm
Other planned events: Ferry wharf reinstatement
Transport for New South Wales are currently undertaking land-based investigations in support of the reinstatement of the ferry wharves at La Perouse and Kurnell within Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
These areas are still open to the public, however there may be some minor disruptions to some areas of usual access and parking. To find out more about this project please visit the Transport for NSW website.
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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Dec 2020, 6.52pm
Closed areas: North Head Fire - closed areas
Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage. The closed areas include:
- North Head Scenic Drive, after the carparks opposite Bella Vista Cafe and before the North Head Scenic Drive loop road.
- Bluefish Drive past the Gunner Road Car Park entrance
- Fairfax walk and lookout
- All tracks and trails south of Bluefish Drive and along North Head Scenic Drive past the Q Station roundabout.
Open areas include:
- Q Station
- The track between Shelly Beach and Bluefish Drive
- North Head Scenic Drive until just beyond the Bella Vista Cafe
- Collins Flat Beach
- Collins Beach Road
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local park office on 02 9960 6266, or the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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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 28 Aug 2020, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.37pm
Safety alerts: Clark Island wharf
The decking between the main wharf and the island has a maximum capacity of 2 people at a time.
Heavy loads are not permitted on the decking until further notice. Take care when disembarking from a boat on Clark Island.
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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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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Apr 2021, 10.37am
Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening and closing times
North Head Scenic Drive gate closing and opening times are:
- From 1 October to 31 March each year, the gate is open from 5am to 8.30pm
- From 1 April to 30 September each year, the gate is open from 6am to 6pm
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Feb 2020, 2.39pm
Closed areas: Fort Denison closed
Fort Denison is closed to visitors until further notice, due to site maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Vaucluse area office on 02 9337 5511 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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