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Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2019, 8.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Apr 2020, 9.49am
Closed areas: Blue Mountains National Park - closed areas
All campgrounds, high visitation areas and historic sites across NSW are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are also closed due to bushfire, COVID-19, track works and/or flood damage:
Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls
- Access to the Three Sisters and Giant Stairs from Echo Point (high use area).
- Wentworth Falls picnic area and all access to the top of Wentworth Falls/National Pass via Princes Rock, Undercliff and Wentworth Falls Tracks (high use area).
- National Pass from Valley of Waters to Slacks Stairs, due to rockfall risk.
- Part of Amphitheatre track from the base of Bridal Veil Falls to Fern Bower, due to rockfall risk.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk between Leura Cascades round walk and Leura Cascades picnic area, and between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Detours in place. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Part of Charles Darwin walk north of Weeping Rock circuit. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Andersons fire trail, McMahons Lookout Road and McMahons Point, due to fire damage.
- Kedumba and Ruined Castle campgrounds closed due to fire damage. Ingar camping area and day use area closed to vehicles due to private access.
- Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Tarros Ladders and Mount Solitary walking tracks due to fire damage.
- Wild Dog Mountains routes (including Kanangra to Katoomba, closed at Tarros Ladders, Breakfast Creek, Mobbs Swamp, Katoomba to Mittagong, Coxs River, Yellow Pup Spur).
Bullaburrra to Linden
- Andersons fire trail.
- Bedford Creek crossing not suitable for vehicles.
Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line
- Grand Canyon walking track and canyons (high use area).
- Evans lookout (high use area).
- Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area (high use area).
- Hat Hill Road in BMNP closed due to floods and repairs. Lookouts open to walkers.
- All walking tracks into and around Grose Valley including Perrys (below Docker lookout), Cliff Top, Bridal Veil Falls, Rodriguez Pass, Victoria Falls, Mount Banks, Pierces Pass (Hungerfords) and Short Ridge (aka Lockleys Pylon closed below Pylon) due to fire damage.
- Green Gully (Dunphys), Perrys, and Acacia Flat campgrounds closed.
- Other walking tracks around Blackheath including: Walls Cave, Popes Glen, Braeside walk and Pulpit Rock, due to fire damage.
Eastern Blue Mountains National Park
- Vale of Avoca lookouts, walking tracks and routes.
- Burralow Precinct; Tabaraga and Patersons fire trails - closed to camping and vehicles.
Glenbrook
- Closed to camping and vehicles. Jellybean pool, Red Hands cave, Nepean and Mount Portal lookouts also closed.
Southern Blue Mountains National Park
- All park fire trails are closed to the public including The Range fire trail, which is undergoing maintenance works and is impassable due to wet conditions.
- Oberon-Colong stock route to Yerranderie, and Langs Road are only open for local traffic. See relevant local council for updates.
- Mount Werong campground is closed due to fire damage.
Canyons
- Canyons around Bells Line of Road and Grose Valley including Claustral, Yileen and Butterbox/Mount Hay.
Rock climbing areas
- Pulpit Rock.
- Rock climbing areas around Narrow Neck that have been burnt, including Castle Head and Diamond Falls.
The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are open:
Katoomba
- Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls cliff top walking tracks, where not impacted above or by other closures.
- Nellies Glen and Devils Hole.
- Six Foot track is currently open to walkers (no camping permitted). Vehicle access to Jenolan Caves is via Oberon.
- Kings Tableland Road to Mc Mahons Gate.
- Kedumba Valley Road to Sublime Point trail, and Sublime Point trail.
- Narrow Neck cycle route and fire trail. No walking tracks or descents open.
- Faulconbridge Point.
- Blue Gum swamp.
- Mount Hay Road and walking tracks. Lockleys Pylon is closed below Pylon, with no access to Grose Valley.
Blackheath and Medlow Bath
- Braeside fire trail (not walk).
- Hat Hill Road is open to walkers and bike riders all the way to Perrys lookdown, Wind Eroded Cave and Anvil Rock lookout are also open.
- Burramoko Ridge fire trail and Hanging Rock/Baltzer lookouts.
- Point Pilcher lookout.
- Victoria Falls Road and walking track to lookout and Asgard Swamp (no access to Grose Valley).
- Bells Line lookouts and roads (including Mount Banks and Pierces Pass roads, Banks Walls cycle and lookout, Walls lookout and Rigby Hill lookout and walk).
Canyons
- Canyons around Mount Wilson including Wollangambe, Serendipity, DuFaurs, Whungee Wheengee, Bowens Creek, and Joe's. Bell Creek, Birrabang and Dalpura are also open. Conditions in canyons may have changed due to the effects of fire and flood. Check all abseil anchor points/hand lines and allow extra time.
- Empress, Fortress, Arethusa, and Hat Hill.
Rock climbing areas
- Climbing and abseiling areas: Narrow Neck, Malatia Point and Wall exiting east. Narrow Neck unburnt areas.
- Rock climbing areas in the Grose Valley (Ikara, Bowens Creek and Bell Super-crag).
NSW National Parks will be clearing fallen trees, removing tree hazards and undertaking minor repairs on damaged infrastructure over the next few months. Some tracks and sites may remain closed for longer periods where major infrastructure needs replacing.
To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Blue Mountains National Park page alert.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 11.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 3.34pm
Closed areas: Visitor areas closed
Some high visitation areas and remote campgrounds in Berowra Valley National Park and Marramarra National Park are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff.
The closed areas include:
- Barnetts picnic area and playground
- Tunks Ridge rest area
- Gentleman's Halt campground
- Marramarra Creek campground
- Twin Beaches campground
Canoelands Ridge walking track within Marramarra National Park remains closed to allow for crews to fix damage from recent flooding and storms which have caused unsafe conditions.
The closing of toilets and other facilities will be decided on a case-by-case basis, with necessary site assessments considering the management of health and safety risk to visitors and staff, as well as available resourcing to maintain facilities.
Access to sanitation products and running water cannot be guaranteed. We recommend bringing hand soap, hand wipes and toilet paper with you to maintain good hygiene as advised by the NSW Government.
For more information regarding closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757, or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for further information.
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 10.24am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 3.33pm
Closed areas: Lane Cove National Park visitor precincts closed
Many high visitation areas and facilities in Lane Cove National Park are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. These closed areas and facilities include:
- All large picnic shelters
- All picnic and barbecue facilities (including picnic tables)
- Jenkins Hill playground and Kukundi playground
- Haynes Flat and Carter Creek toilets
- Lane Cove Boatshed
Riverside walk will remain closed until further notice while staff work to fix extensive flood damage, erosion and unsafe conditions.
Lane Cove Holiday Park is unable to accommodate any camping, including caravans and motor-homes. Staying in cabins is still permitted. Call Lane Cove Holiday Park on 02 9888 9133.
The closure of toilets and other facilities will be decided on a case-by-case basis, with necessary site assessments considering the management of health and safety risk to visitors and staff, as well as available resourcing to maintain facilities.Access to sanitation products and running water cannot be guaranteed. We recommend bringing hand soap, hand wipes and toilet paper with you to maintain good hygiene as advised by the NSW Government.
If you're visiting the park, please be prepared to pay vehicle entry fees with an appropriate payment card.
If you wish to exercise in a national park, you should choose a park close to your home. Visitors are reminded that non-essential travel is currently not permitted. If your planned visit is for a purpose other than exercise, you should reconsider your plans as you may be in breach of the current public health orders. If you arrive at a national park or other public space and it is too crowded to practice social distancing, it is your responsibility to leave the area. Do not wait to be instructed by NPWS or police.
For more information regarding closures, contact the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. The NPWS North Western Sydney area office is currently closed to the public, but you can call us on 02 8448 0400 or email for further information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 2.24pm
Closed areas: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - visitor areas and facilities closed
Many high visitation areas and facilities within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. The closed areas include:
- Bobbin Head Information Centre
- All large picnic shelters
- All picnic and barbecue facilities (including picnic tables)
- All playgrounds
- Brooklyn Dam campsites
- Barrenjoey Headland and Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Berowra track remains closed between Apple Tree Bay and the intersection of Mount Ku-ring-gai track until further notice, while staff fix extensive storm damage.
The closure of toilets and other facilities will be decided on a case-by-case basis, with necessary site assessments considering the management of health and safety risk to visitors and staff, as well as available resourcing to maintain facilities. Access to sanitation products and running water cannot be guaranteed. We recommend bringing hand soap, hand wipes and toilet paper with you to maintain good hygiene as advised by the NSW Government.
If you wish to exercise in a national park, you should choose a park close to your home. Visitors are reminded that non-essential travel is currently not permitted. If your planned visit is for a purpose other than exercise, you should reconsider your plans as you may be in breach of the current public health orders. If you arrive at a national park or other public space and it is too crowded to practice social distancing, it is your responsibility to leave the area. Do not wait to be instructed by NPWS or police.
If you're visiting the park, please bring a card to pay vehicle entry fees.
For more information about closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757, the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400 or the NPWS Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for further information.
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Applies from Wed 19 Feb 2020, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.13pm
Closed areas: Wollemi National Park - closed areas
The following areas of Wollemi National Park are closed:
- Newnes campground and picnic area
- Glow Worm picnic area
- Glow Worm walking track from Newnes campground
- Weir-Long Cave walk is closed at the junction with Pagoda Rocks walking track (Dunns Swamp)
- River Gauging station (Dunns Swamp)
- Bicentennial National trail – Widden to Glen Alice, Glen Alice to Jenolan
- Deep Pass campground and canyons in Wollemi National Park
- Newnes Industrial Ruins
- Wheeny Creek
- Sheepskin Hut
- Pipeline track
The following areas of Wollemi National Park are open:
Safety advice:
- Please be aware that due to recent fires and floods there may be dangerous hazards in this park. These include falling trees and branches, flooded creeks and crossings, and debris on tracks.
- If accessing remote areas of national parks, please visit the Think before you TREK page
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.11pm
Closed areas: Burragorang lookout and picnic area closed
Burragorang lookout and picnic area are currently closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2020, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.26pm
Closed areas: Goulburn River National Park - closed areas
Some areas in Goulburn River National Park are closed.
To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Goulburn River National Park page alert. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Apr 2020, 4.53pm
Closed areas: Georges River National Park - Walk-in access only
All vehicle access points to Georges River National Park, including Morgans Creek boat ramp, are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Walking tracks remain open. However, please remember that social distancing and gathering size limits apply in Georges River 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 Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.16am
Other planned events: North Western Sydney area office closed
The NPWS North Western Sydney area office in Lane Cove National Park will be closed from Monday 30 March 2020 until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff.
You can still contact us by phone on 02 8448 0400, or email for any information.
Annual passes can be purchased online or by phone:
Online:
Phone: Call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 2.25pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to fire and flood damage
This park is closed due to fire and flood damage. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NSW National Parks office.
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Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.54am to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 11.47am
Closed areas: Partial closure - Echo Point lookout
Part of the Echo Point lookout in Katoomba is closed until August 2020 due to upgrades. For more information visit Echo Point upgrades or contact the Blue Mountains City Council on 02 4780 5000.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 4.02pm to Fri 31 Jul 2020, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2020, 4.13pm
Other planned events: 1080 baiting for post bushfire relief
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground and aerial baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing between Tuesday 31 March and Friday 31 July 2020.
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 Mudgee office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 12.38pm
Closed areas: Camping not permitted
Camping, including caravans and motor-homes, will not be permitted in national parks from Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 4 Mar 2020, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 1.20pm
Closed areas: Yengo National Park - closed areas
Yengo National Park is currently closed, except for the following areas which are open:
- Circuit Flat walking track
- Old Great North Road between Mogo Creek Road and Circuit Flat Bridge
- Finchley Trig
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Wollemi-Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Wed 25 Mar 2020, 2.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Mar 2020, 4.29pm
Closed areas: Hartley Historic Site - Partial building closures
Some buildings in Hartley Historic Site are currently closed. These include:
- Hartley Historic Visitor Centre (including the shop and gallery)
- Hartley Courthouse
- Old Trahlee
- St Bernard's Presbytery
- St Bernards Church
Outdoor areas remain open. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2020, 11.15am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2020, 11.34am
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of foxes in Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve and the northern section of Kanangra-Boyd National Park.
This baiting program will run from Wednesday 1 April to Thursday 1 October 2020. It will reduce the impacts of foxes on native animals including the threatened brush-tailed rock wallaby.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don't touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure that they don't enter the baiting areas. If you need your dogs to work in the baiting area, we suggest muzzling them. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary advice.
For more information, contact the local park office on: 02 6336 6200 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
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Applies from Fri 20 Mar 2020, 1.23pm to Fri 29 May 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2020, 2.04pm
Closed areas: Undercliff track
Undercliff track will be closed for maintenance from Friday 20 March to Friday 29 May 2020.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre in Blackheath on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2020, 10.41am to Thu 30 Apr 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Mar 2020, 4.41pm
Closed parks: Bents Basin State Conservation Area - storm damage
Bents Basin State Conservation Area is closed due to storm damage. The closure will be reviewed on Thursday 30 April 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Wed 18 Mar 2020, 2.54pm to Thu 30 Apr 2020, 2.49pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Mar 2020, 2.54pm
Closed parks: Gulguer Nature Reserve Closed
Gulguer Nature Reserve is closed due to storm damage. The closure will be reviewed on Thursday 30 April 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2020, 1.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2020, 1.48pm
Closed areas: Kanangra-Boyd National Park closed due to extensive fire and flood damage
Kanangra-Boyd National Park is closed due to extensive fire and flood damage, making the vast majority of the park unsafe.
- Boyd River bridge managed by Oberon Council is unusable and requires replacement
- Kanangra Walls Road managed by Oberon Council requires extensive remediation works
- Visitor facilities have been fire damaged including the campgrounds at Boyd River and Dingo Dell
- Six Foot Walking Track corridor is the only section of the park that is open
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sat 7 Mar 2020, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Mar 2020, 9.27am
Other planned events: Nullo Mountain - Aerial pest management operation
The Nullo Mountain precinct of Wollemi National Park will be closed on Wednesday 11 of March 2020 for an aerial post bushfire pest management operation. There will be no access to the Nullo West, Nullo East, Myrtle and Reedy Creek trails during this time. For more information call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Sat 7 Mar 2020, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Mar 2020, 9.08am
Safety alerts: Coorongooba campground - river access
Access to the Coorongooba campground is via a causeway through Capertee River. This causeway is subject to flooding. The Capertee River can rise unexpectedly with heavy rains falling upstream, making the causeway impassable. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 19 Feb 2020, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Mar 2020, 3.53pm
Safety alerts: Marramarra Ridge public access road - drive with caution
The Marramarra Ridge public access road, from Bloodwood Road to the Marramarra Ridge trail gate, should be driven slowly and with care in 2WD vehicles. The road surface has become rough and potholed due to wear and tear, compounded by impacts from heavy rains in February 2020. Roadworks are scheduled to occur prior to July 2020.
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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Mar 2020, 10.16am
Closed areas: Tramway trail closed due to rockfall
The Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail, and remains in place until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2020, 4.38pm
Safety alerts: Caution - Victory track tree fall and landslide
The Victory track has changed track conditions due to fallen trees, debris and trip hazards. The trail is rough and steep in sections because of erosion caused by flooding. Take care along this route.
For more information, contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877 or the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2020, 2.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Feb 2020, 9.57am
Closed parks: Pitt Town Nature Reserve closed due to high water levels
This park is closed due to high water levels. The closure will be reviewed on Monday 2 March 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4580 2700.
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Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2020, 9.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Mar 2020, 12.44pm
Closed areas: Dunphys campground
Dunphys campground in Blue Mountains National Park is closed due to substantial flood damage to the timber bridge over Galong Creek. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2020, 10.34am to Thu 30 Apr 2020, 11.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Mar 2020, 2.59pm
Closed parks: Cattai National Park
Cattai National Park is closed due to flood damage. The closure will be reviewed on Monday 30 April 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Sat 1 Feb 2020, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2020, 10.26am
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting using manufactured and fresh baits in Lane Cove National Park.
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. 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 on:
- Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
- NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2020, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2020, 10.24am
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 Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
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 on:
- Forestville on 02 9451 3479 or Lane Cove on 02 8448 0400 (business hours)
- NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Tue 29 Oct 2019, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Nov 2019, 3.10pm
Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Dec 2018, 3.47pm
Closed parks: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve closed
This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Thu 4 Oct 2018, 10.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Nov 2018, 3.05pm
Safety alerts: 4WD access only to Ben Bullen trail and Baal Bone Gap picnic area
The Ben Bullen trail and Baal Bone Gap picnic area is suitable for high clearance 4WD vehicles only. There are large ruts and washed out sections in the Ben Bullen State Forest that are not suitable for low clearance vehicles. For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Tue 25 Sep 2018, 11.50am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Feb 2019, 12.30pm
Closed areas: Bicentennial trail closed
Bicentennial trail is closed due to drought conditions. Crown Lands has advised the Office of Environment and Heritage (NSW National Parks) that, due to lack of water and feed, it is strongly advised that visitors do not undertake the trek along the trail with horses.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 26 May 2018, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Jun 2018, 11.03am
Other planned events: Deep Pass campground toilet closed
The toilet at Deep Pass campground is temporarily closed due to capacity limitations. Planning for a new toilet facility is currently underway.
Please use minimal impact camping practices in this area. Large groups should consider camping at alternative sites. Groups in excess of 20 people require approval from the NPWS Oberon area office.
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Applies from Wed 24 Feb 2016, 2.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2017, 2.27pm
Closed areas: Sugarloaf car park closed
Sugarloaf car park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact Valleys Area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 10 Mar 2017, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2017, 2.40pm
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook camp area closed
Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground and picnic area is closed for management purposes. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Richmond area office on (02) 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Oct 2016, 9.23am
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed for maintenance. This includes the 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 Tue 1 Dec 2015, 1.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2016, 8.52am
Closed areas: Lane Cove National Park toilet closures
From Monday 7 December 2015, some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends and public holidays. Toilets affected are:
- Blue Wren and Illoura (Areas 4-5)
- Carters Creek (Area 9)
- Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
- Bakers Flat (Area 28)
- Haynes Flat (Area 32)
Please note: this does not apply to bookings- toilets will be opened for any bookings. For more information, please contact the NPWS Valleys Area office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 30 Sep 2014, 5.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Mar 2019, 10.32am
Closed areas: Pipeline track
The Pipeline track between Glen Davis and Newnes is closed until further notice. There is no access across private property at Glen Davis, and trespassing is prohibited. For more information please call NPWS Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, open 7 days a week, or NPWS Mudgee on (02) 6370 9000, Monday to Friday, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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