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Applies from Mon 18 Jun 2018, 11.34am to Fri 29 Jun 2018, 11.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jun 2018, 1.17pm
Other planned events: Goarra Ridge fire trail maintenance
Contractors from the NSW Soil Conservation Service will be undertaking essential fire trail maintenance on Goarra Ridge trail in Royal National Park.
During the works there will be trucks and heavy machinery on the trail. Sections of the trail may be closed for short periods.
Please be aware of crews working along this trail and follow any requests from staff at the work sites. For further information please call the NPWS Royal National Park area office on (02) 9542 0632.
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Applies from Tue 19 Jun 2018, 10.00am to Sat 23 Jun 2018, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Jun 2018, 9.37am
Safety alerts: Figure Eight Pools - high risk
- It’s too dangerous to visit Figure Eight Pools now
- You can't access the rock platform because it is covered in water and breaking waves
- You won't be able to see the pools or take a photo
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Applies from Fri 8 Sep 2017, 11.59am to Wed 4 Jul 2018, 11.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 May 2018, 10.17am
Closed areas: Change in access to Wattamolla Beach and lagoon
NPWS is upgrading the track to Wattamolla Beach and lagoon. The works are part of a broader upgrade of the Coast track from Bundeena to Garie Beach. The track upgrade will be happening between September 2017 and Jul 2018. Access to the beach and lagoon during this time will be via a pontoon across the lagoon. Local Track closures will be in place where works are being undertaken.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Royal National Park Visitor Centre on (02) 9542 0648.
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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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