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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2020, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Mar 2020, 2.51pm
Closed areas: Eastern Suburbs beaches within National Park are closed
The following parts of Sydney Harbour National Park and Kamay Botany Bay National Park are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff:
- Shark Beach, Nielsen Park
- Milk Beach, Hermit Beach and Queens Beach, Hermitage Foreshore Precinct
- Lady Bay Beach, South Head
- Congwong Beach and Little Congwong Beach, La Perouse
- Visitor Centre and BBQs, Kurnell
Walking tracks in the park currently remain open. However, visitors are reminded that social distancing and gathering size limits apply.
This situation may change at short notice, changes will be posted here.
Please check our COVID-19 update for more information or contact us on 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 7.46am to Thu 30 Apr 2020, 7.43am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 8.30pm
Closed areas: Royal National Park Visitor Centre and other areas closed
The following parts of Royal National Park are also closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff:
- Wattamolla Beach precinct, including the carpark, lagoon and picnic area
- Garie Beach precinct, with no lifeguard patrols present
- Garawarra Farm carpark (Figure 8 Pools access)
- Bonnie Vale picnic area and campground
- All campgrounds
- Royal National Park Visitor Centre
Other areas of the park currently remain open, including:
- The Audley Cafe is offering a takeaway service and card payments are preferred.
- walking tracks remain open however, visitors are reminded that social distancing and gathering size limits apply in Royal National Park.
This situation may change at short notice, and changes will be posted here.
You can still contact us by phone on 02 9542 0648 for further information. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 2.53pm to Wed 30 Sep 2020, 2.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 4.00pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed
All campgrounds in Heathcote National Park are closed until further notice. Please call 02 9542 0648 for further information.
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 11.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 2.07pm
Closed areas: Parts of Dharawal National Park and State Conservation Area closed
The Victoria Road, Wedderburn precinct of Dharawal National Park, including the toilets and picnic area is closed. Maddens Falls walking track is also closed. For further information call 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 1.53pm
Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track, Robertsons lookout and Byarong Park closed
Sublime Point walking track, Robertsons lookout and Byarong Park in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area are closed. For further information, please contact 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 10.01am to Mon 30 Nov 2020, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 10.10am
Closed areas: Collins Flat Beach closed on weekends
From Saturday 28 March 2020, Collins Flat Beach will be closed on weekends until further notice.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jan 2020, 3.31pm to Fri 1 Jan 2021, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 9.20am
Other planned events: Middle Head office closed until further notice
Middle Head office is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You can still contact us by phone or email for information.
Passes can be purchased online or by phone:
Online:
- NPWS website
- Service NSW when renewing your NSW vehicle registration. This includes $15 discount on a 1 year All Parks Pass or 1 year Multi Parks Pass
Phone:
National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 7.51am to Thu 30 Apr 2020, 7.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2020, 8.40am
Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre
Kurnell Visitor Centre is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You can still contact us by phone or email for information.
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Applies from Fri 17 May 2019, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2020, 12.23pm
Safety alerts: Malabar Headland rifle range operation schedule
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. 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.
When is the eastern section of the park 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, email the Environment line.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2020, 4.29pm
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 Thu 30 Jan 2020, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Mar 2020, 11.22am
Other planned events: Toilet closure - Kurnell
The toilets at the Commemoration Flat and Cricketers Pitch areas in Kamay Botany Bay National Park will be closed for repairs from Monday 3 February 2020 to Tuesday 31 March 2020.
Toilets will be available at the Visitors Centre, a short walk from the closed buildings. Picnic areas and the surrounds will remain accessible.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Kamay Botany Bay National Park office on 02 9668 2010 or email npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 10 Mar 2020, 10.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Mar 2020, 6.19pm
Other planned events: NBN Works at North Head
NBN works to install optical fibre cable are underway on North Head for the next 2 weeks. There will be some disruption to traffic along North Head Scenic Drive, roads within Quarantine Station and Collins Beach Road while works are underway.
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Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2020, 8.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Feb 2020, 9.37am
Other planned events: Fox baiting program underway
A fox baiting program will take place in Towra Point Nature Reserve from Monday 24 February to Monday 9 March 2020. Areas where baiting is underway will be signposted. The area is a nature reserve and closed to the public. Domestic pets are not permitted.
This program is part of the Little Tern and Pied Oystercatcher Saving our Species program to protect nesting shorebirds. For more information, call the Kurnell Visitor Centre on 02 9668 2000.
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Applies from Tue 21 Jan 2020, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Mar 2020, 12.12pm
Closed areas: Rodd Island closure
Rodd Island will be closed to the public on Saturday 28 March 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS area office on 02 9337 5511 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 1 Feb 2020, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2020, 10.36am
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) in Sydney Harbour National Park. This includes Chowder Bay and Dobroyd, Bradleys, Georges, Middle and North headlands. North Head includes adjoining land of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Australian Institute of Police Management, and Quarantine Station.
The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 February 2020 and 31 July 2020. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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.
For more information, contact the local park office:
- Middle Head on 02 9960 6266 (business hours)
- NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Mon 28 Oct 2019, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Mar 2020, 11.47am
Closed areas: Shark Island closure
Shark Island will be closed to the public on the following dates:
- Thursday 26 March 2020
- Sunday 29 March 2020
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Tue 27 Aug 2019, 10.48am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2019, 10.01am
Other planned events: 1080 fox program underway
A 1080 fox baiting program is underway in Towra Point Nature Reserve, finishing on Tuesday 31 March 2020.
The program is part of the NPWS FoxTap program, and is designed to control foxes to assist in recovery of little terns and pied oystercatchers.
1080 poison can affect non-target species like domestic dogs and cats. Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
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Applies from Mon 12 Aug 2019, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Aug 2019, 10.21am
Safety alerts: Lower steps on Shark Island Wharf closed
The lower 4 steps of Shark Island Wharf are closed due to a safety hazard. Using these steps for berthing, drop-off and pick-up is prohibited. Access is only possible using the upper stairs.
Small vessels and boats may not be able to berth, particularly at low tide.
For more information, call 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 12.53pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jan 2019, 3.30pm
Other planned events: Figure Eight Pools - check the wave risk forecast before visiting
If you’re thinking about visiting Figure Eight Pools, stay safe and check our webpage before you go. Our new wave risk forecast tool will show you the best day and time to visit and can predict ocean conditions 4 days in advance. For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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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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Applies from Tue 23 Aug 2016, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Aug 2019, 11.13am
Closed areas: Collins Flat not available for venue hire
Collins Flat Beach is currently unavailable for venue hire. This is due to the impact of high visitation on the critical penguin habitat at this location. This closure will be reviewed at the end of the breeding season in February 2020.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Mosman area office on 02 9960 6266.
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Applies from Fri 1 May 2015, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jul 2016, 1.00pm
Safety alerts: Audley precinct in wet weather
Access across the Audley Weir may be closed due to river flooding during times of wet weather. During wet weather, NPWS advise park visitors to visit Live Traffic NSW to ascertain the status of the Weir crossing before commencing their travel to the park. During times of closure, access to Bundeena, Maianbar residential areas, Royal National Park Visitor Centre, including the Audley Dance hall and cafe, is via McKell Ave Waterfall.
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