Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 8.48am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 8.55am

Closed areas: Ngula Bulgarabang Tree Work

Tree safety works will be conducted on the dam access road from 9-12 June. Access to the dam is closed.

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• Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park

Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 1.28pm

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

Katoomba and Leura

• Katoomba Kiosk Reserve, Reids Plateau and Round Walk east are closed to due to Council upgrades. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. 
• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs).
• Furber Steps walk and Round walking track (full loop) are closed from Wednesday 20 May to Tuesday 30 June 2026, for track upgrade works. There will be no access to Federal Pass from these tracks. Alternative access/exits are via Fern Bower, Giant Stairway,  or Scenic World (costs apply). Visitors can also access Federal Pass from Golden Stairs however access via these routes is more adventurous and remote. 
• Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. There is no vehicle access to Golden Stairs trackhead. Walkers and cyclists are permitted.
• Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck) south of Pumphouse Trail Golden Stairs, Federal Pass (from Golden Stairs to Scenic World Valley Stations), will be closed intermittently for a helicopter operation from 3 June to 4 June 2026. Delays should be expected.    
• Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
• Six Foot track is closed at the boundary to the Jenolan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve. Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Caves Visitor Precinct) is closed until 31 December 2026. There is no access to the entire reserve during this time.  
• Mt Hay Road will be closed from Tuesday 9 June to Thursday 17 December 2026 for Fire Trail upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

• Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
• Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls routes. 
• Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
• Princes Rock walking track is closed for maintenance until 30 June 2026. Princes Rock lookout is however accessible from Overcliff/Undercliff track.
• Fletchers lookout is closed for maintenance until 30 June 2026.
• Lincolns Rock is closed. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
• Kings Tableland Road from the park gate out to McMahons Point will be closed to all traffic from Monday 1 June until Friday 12 June 2026 to allow for road works. Open to all traffic on weekends, including from Saturday 6 June to Monday 8 June.  
• Winbourne fire trail (L6) in Woodford will be closed for maintenance from Monday 25 May to Friday 26 June 2026.

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

• Green Gully precinct including Dunphys Campground and Galong Cabins is closed for road upgrade works until 15 June 2026 (weather dependent). This means there is no access to the K-2-K, Iron Pot Route, Breakfast Creek, Ironmonger Route or Bellbird Ridge Fire Trail. 
• Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
• Govetts descent and parts of Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Valley access from Blackheath is via Horse Track.
• Grand Canyon walking track will be closed from Monday 15th June until Wednesday 17th June to allow for parking and road works.  This include no access to the Horse Track. Parking only available at Grand Canyon carpark.  
• Evans Lookout and Evans Lookout Road (within the Blue Mountains NP) will be closed from Tuesday 16th June until Friday 19th June to allow for road and parking repairs.  Walkers accessing Evans Lookout via the Clifftop track will have to return the same way.  

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

Juggler (aka Point Pilcher) Canyon exit has been affected by a recent rockfall event. Canyoners should use caution and exit around the impact site.  

Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Dunphys campground
  • Federal Pass
  • Furber Steps walk
  • Galong cabins
  • Golden Stairs walking track
  • Govetts Leap descent
  • Greater Blue Mountains drive
  • Jugglers Canyon
  • Mount Solitary walking track
  • Narrow Neck trail
  • National Pass
  • Princes Rock walking track
  • Pulpit Rock lookout
  • Pulpit walking track
  • Rodriguez Pass walking track
  • Ruined Castle walking track
  • Six Foot track
  • Wentworth Pass loop walking track

Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 12.00am to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 3.01pm

Closed parks: Park closed weekdays for aerial pest control operation

The following reserves are closed from 6am, Monday 1 June to 7pm, Friday 12 June 2026 for an aerial pest control operation.

* Nattai National Park

* Nattai State Conservation Area

* Burragorang State Conservation Area (Burragorang Lookout will be open on weekends and public holidays)

* Joadja Nature Reserve

* Jellore Flora Reserve

* Wollondilly River Nature Reserve

* Bangadilly National Park

* Guula Ngurra National Park

* Mt Penang Part 11 lands

* Upper Nepean SCA including Stage 2 lands (North of the Tourist Road)

* Barrallier WaterNSW freehold lands

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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• Burragorang State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 20 May 2026, 7.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 2.00pm

Closed areas: Furber Steps walk and Round walking track - temporary closure

The following walking tracks will be closed from Wednesday 20 May to Tuesday 30 June 2026, to allow for track upgrade works:

• Furber Steps walk
• Round walking track – full loop

There is no access to Federal Pass via Furber Steps or the Round Walk. Alternative access is via Golden Stairs, Giant Stairway and Scenic World (costs apply).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4787 8877.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Furber Steps walk
  • Round walking track

Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 12.00am to Mon 22 Jun 2026, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 8.27am

Closed parks: Park closed for fire trail upgrades

Agnes Banks Nature Reserve is closed from Monday 25 May 2026 until 22 June 2026 due to fire trail upgrade works. Weather permitting.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

For more information please call the Area office on (02) 4580 2750.

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• Agnes Banks Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 3 Feb 2026, 8.55am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.48am

Closed areas: Princes Rock walking track temporary closure

Princes Rock walking track is closed until Tuesday 30 June 2026 for maintenance. Princes Rock lookout is accessible from the Overcliff-Undercliff track.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS  Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Princes Rock walking track

Applies from Mon 6 Apr 2026, 5.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Jun 2026, 1.08pm

Closed areas: Ground Pest Control Program

NPWS will be implementing Deer Control - Ground Shoot Operations from Monday 6th April - Tuesday 30th June 2026 between 5pm and 6am Monday - Friday (excluding weekends and Public Holidays) during these times the following sites are closed to the public:

• Burragorang SCA (Silverdale Precinct) – Including W6C (APZ), W6B, W10P, and W10A

• Upper Nepean SCA (Wilton & Kangaloon Precinct) – Including Fire Trail No 11, 11A, 11B, 15, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2, 2F, 2A, 3 and APZ on northern boundary

• Guula Nurra (Mount Penang Part 11 lands) - Including all areas within Mount Penang

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Burragorang State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 14 Mar 2026, 9.30am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 8.42am

Closed areas: Galong Cabins closed

Galong Cabins are closed for 2026 due to maintenance upgrades.

For more information contact the Blue Mountains heritage Centre: (02) 4787 8877

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Galong cabins

Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.04am

Closed parks: Park closed for major infrastructure repairs and upgrades

Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Visitor Precinct and walking tracks) is closed until 31st December 2026 while major infrastructure repairs and upgrades are underway.

There is no access to the Reserve or Jenolan Caves via the Six Foot Track.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on 6336 6200.

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.04am

Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions

Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.

In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.

If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).

Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.

For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 10.14am

Closed areas: Kanangra-Boyd management trail closures

The following fire trails in Kanangra-Boyd National Park are closed to the public due to maintenance work on flood damaged fire trails. Heavy plant will be operating in the area: 

• Beefsteak Creek
• Moorara Boss 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.

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• Kanangra-Boyd National Park