Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 9 August 2018, 9.56am
Applies from Thu 26 Jul 2018, 9.04am
to Mon 27 Aug 2018, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Thu 9 Aug 2018, 9.56am.
Other planned events: Planned hazard reduction in Heathcote National Park
Subject to suitable weather conditions a prescribed hazard reduction burn is due to occur in coming weeks in Heathcote National Park. This will impact on access to the park including the Kingfisher, Mirang and Lake Eckersley campgrounds. Visitors to the park should check for updates before entering the park.
Updates will be posted as soon as they are known. For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648 or the office on 02 9542 0632.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 26 Jul 2018, 10.00am to Mon 20 Aug 2018, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Aug 2018, 9.19am
Safety alerts: Figure Eight Pools - moderate risk
- It’s unsafe to visit Figure Eight Pools now
- Waves are likely to wash across the rock platform
- It’s difficult to see the pools in these conditions
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Applies from Thu 26 Jul 2018, 9.04am to Mon 27 Aug 2018, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Aug 2018, 9.56am
Other planned events: Planned hazard reduction in Heathcote National Park
Subject to suitable weather conditions a prescribed hazard reduction burn is due to occur in coming weeks in Heathcote National Park. This will impact on access to the park including the Kingfisher, Mirang and Lake Eckersley campgrounds. Visitors to the park should check for updates before entering the park.
Updates will be posted as soon as they are known. For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648 or the office on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2014, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2016, 9.29am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to rock falls
Some areas of this park are closed to public access due to rock fall hazards. Closed areas are:
- The northern section of the Mt Keira Ring track that extends west from the Mt Pleasant track to the stairs leading up to Queen Elizabeth Drive
- All areas above Mt Keira Ring track to Mt Keira summit, except for the Dave Walsh track and the rock-climbing area on the western face of Mt Keira.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Illawarra area office on (02) 4224 4188.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2014, 8.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2016, 9.30am
Closed areas: No public access to areas located within the Sydney Catchment Area
Some areas of this park are closed as they are located within a Water Catchment Special Area. These areas are closed to the public except with the consent of the Sydney Catchment Authority. Closed areas include the South Eastern section of the park, between the Southern Freeway and the Princes Highway. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact NPWS Illawarra Area Office on (02) 4223 3000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2014, 8.12am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2016, 9.30am
Closed areas: No public access permitted. Reserve located entirely within Sydney Catchment Area
This park is entirely located within the Sydney Catchment Authority Special Area Zone. There is no public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the NPWS Illawarra area office for further information on (02) 4223 3000.
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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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