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Applies from Mon 10 Dec 2018, 6.00am to Sun 31 Mar 2019, 8.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Feb 2019, 11.26am
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A solid fuel fire ban is in place in this park from Monday 10 December, 2018 to Sunday 31 March, 2019, unless otherwise extended. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, please contact the local park office before using a gas and or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Find more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Wed 13 Feb 2019, 11.31am to Sun 17 Feb 2019, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Feb 2019, 11.58am
Closed areas: Robertson's lookout and part of The Jumpers track closed
Robertson's lookout and the Robertson's lookout end of The Jumpers track are closed for urgent maintenance works. This closure will remain in place unless otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Illawarra Highlands area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 6 Feb 2019, 2.59pm to Wed 20 Feb 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Feb 2019, 10.37am
Closed areas: Wattamolla picnic area closed
Wattamolla picnic area will be closed on Wednesday 20 February 2019, 6am to 5pm, due to helicopter operations. There will be no access to Wattamolla beach or lagoon. Walkers on the Royal Coast Track will be guided through the area by NPWS staff. Please follow their instructions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.25pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jan 2019, 3.30pm
Other planned events: Summer traffic in Royal National Park
The Royal National Park is busy throughout January 2019. As car parks become full at Wattamolla Beach, Garie Beach, Audley and Bonnie Vale, temporary road closures may be implemented. When parking is full, traffic will only be permitted to travel through the park. Traffic controllers and NSW Police will be on-site managing access.
For the most up to date information about which sections of the park are closed please follow our twitter account.
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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 24 Dec 2018, 11.07am to Fri 1 Mar 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Feb 2019, 11.26am
Closed areas: Mount Pleasant walking track
Mount Pleasant walking track at Mount Keira will be closed to public access from Monday 21 January, 2019 to Friday 1 March, 2019 due to construction work by Wollongong City Council. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Illawarra office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Apr 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Feb 2019, 12.02pm
Other planned events: Herbicide application - aquatic weeds
A weed spraying operation will be undertaken on the Hacking River in Audley NSW upstream of Audley weir to Jesey Springs. The operation is targeting Senegal tea and Ludwigia weeds with herbicides metsulfuron-methyl and glyphosate. Herbicide application trials for yellow water poppy will also be undertaken using various herbicides. For further information on pesticide applications or general information about the program, please contact the NPWS Royal National Park area 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.
View a map of the affected area (PDF 130KB).
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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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