Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 8 December 2023, 4.26pm
Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 12.01am
to Sat 9 Dec 2023, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 4.26pm.
Closed areas: Tracks Trails and Remote Campgrounds closed due to Extreme Fire Conditions and Total Fire Ban
Due to Extreme Fire Conditions a Total Fire Ban is in place in the Greater Sydney Region on Saturday 9th December 2023
During total fire ban periods:
- All NPWS walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
- All NPWS Mountain bike tracks and trails are closed
- All remote campgrounds are closed
Royal National Park
- All main visitor areas will remain open
- Bonnie Vale campground will remain open
- North Era campground is closed
- All walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
Heathcote National Park
- All tracks and trails are closed
- Remote Campgrounds are closed
Georges River National Park
- All tracks and trails closed
- All main visitor areas will remain open
During Total Fire Bans all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Provided Barbecues at NPWS visitor precincts can be used.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about Total Fire Bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 12.00am
to Sat 9 Dec 2023, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 4.04pm.
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 4 Oct 2023, 11.45am.
Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed
Mirang Campground is closed for the foreseeable future due to facilities maintenance and upgrades. Please check the website for updates on re-opening.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 12.01am to Sat 9 Dec 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 4.26pm
Closed areas: Tracks Trails and Remote Campgrounds closed due to Extreme Fire Conditions and Total Fire Ban
Due to Extreme Fire Conditions a Total Fire Ban is in place in the Greater Sydney Region on Saturday 9th December 2023
During total fire ban periods:
- All NPWS walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
- All NPWS Mountain bike tracks and trails are closed
- All remote campgrounds are closed
Royal National Park
- All main visitor areas will remain open
- Bonnie Vale campground will remain open
- North Era campground is closed
- All walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
Heathcote National Park
- All tracks and trails are closed
- Remote Campgrounds are closed
Georges River National Park
- All tracks and trails closed
- All main visitor areas will remain open
During Total Fire Bans all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Provided Barbecues at NPWS visitor precincts can be used.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about Total Fire Bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 12.00am to Sat 9 Dec 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 4.04pm
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Applies from Fri 8 Dec 2023, 11.59pm to Sat 9 Dec 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 3.17pm
Closed areas: Tracks Trails and Remote Campgrounds closed due to Extreme Fire Conditions and Total Fire Ban
Due to Extreme Fire Conditions a Total Fire Ban is in place in the Greater Sydney Region on Saturday 9th December 2023.
During total fire ban periods:
- All NPWS walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
- All NPWS Mountain bike tracks and trails are closed
- All remote campgrounds are closed
Royal National Park
- All main visitor areas will remain open
- Bonnie Vale campground will remain open
- North Era campground is closed
- All tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
Heathcote National Park
- All tracks and trails are closed
- Remote Campgrounds are closed
Georges River National Park
- All tracks and trails closed
- All main visitor areas will remain open
During Total Fire Bans all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Provided Barbecues at NPWS visitor precincts can be used.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about Total Fire Bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Wed 29 Nov 2023, 12.33pm to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Dec 2023, 10.00am
Closed areas: Triangle Carpark, Audley closed for maintenance
Triangle Carpark, Audley in Royal National Park will be closed for maintenance from Monday 11 December until Friday 15 December, weather permitting. Alternative parking is available onsite at Ironbark Flat and Currawong Flat. The Royal National Park Visitor Centre and Weir Cafe will be open for business as usual. For more information, please call the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Tue 24 Oct 2023, 10.56am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Dec 2023, 9.59am
Closed areas: The Coast track partial closure
Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible. This is due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion and to allow rockfall and ongoing track upgrade works.
Please note the following closures:
- Palm Jungle Loop track between Burning Palms and Werrong lookout is closed from Tuesday 16 January 2023 to Sunday 30 June 2024 for track upgrades.
- The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion.
- North Era campground is closed until further notice
- Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice. This is due to damage and subsidence to the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track.
Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
- South bound access- Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
- North bound access - Available via North Era and return only. Access is via Garawarra Farm Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track during track upgrades.
- Figure 8 Pools access via Garawarra Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track via Garawarra Farm only.
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 1 Dec 2023, 7.45am to Fri 15 Dec 2023, 7.45am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 8.24am
Other planned events: Toilet blocks closed for upgrade works
Three toilet blocks in Georges River National Park will be closed for upgrades from Monday 14 August to early December 2023. Temporary toilets will be available during the construction period.
Picnic areas will remain open during the works.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 23 Oct 2023, 7.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Nov 2023, 3.35pm
Other planned events: Aquatic weed treatments in Hacking River
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a weed spraying operation at Audley, along the Hacking River, above Audley Weir.
The program will take place from Monday 23 October 2023 to Tuesday 30 April 2024, and involve the use of the herbicide metsulfuron-methyl, which treats senegal tea (a class 1 aquatic weed), and clipper tablets (active ingredient flumioxazin) to treat yellow water poppy.
Signs will be displayed during times of herbicide application.
For more information, contact the NPWS Royal National Park area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 10.53am
Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition
Sections of Curra Moors loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Oct 2023, 3.21pm
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 13 Sep 2023, 3.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Sep 2023, 11.21am
Safety alerts: Werrong Beach access track damaged
The Werrong Beach access track has been severely eroded at the beach access point. There are steep and uneven surfaces.
The track is recommended only for very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.
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Applies from Tue 28 Mar 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Oct 2023, 11.42am
Closed areas: Lake Toolooma Fire Trail Closed due to sink hole
Lake Toolooma Fire Trail is closed to Pedestrians and Vehicles North of Tooloma Dam due to a large sink hole.
Visitors are reminded not to continue walking past Tooloma dam.
The section of the track will reopen when it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Dec 2023, 1.01pm
Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
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