Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Oct 2022, 5.26pm

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather causing subsidence hazards, major landslides or infrastructure upgrades. 

The following areas are closed:

Katoomba and Leura

• Furber Steps to Scenic World and Federal Pass due to rainfall
• Federal Pass - from Leura Forest to Golden Stairs due to rainfall 
• Leura Forest - Fern Bower - Federal Pass due to rainfall 
• Giant Stairs - due to rainfall 
• Dardanelles Pass - due to rainfall
• Golden Stairs - due to rainfall
• Mt Hay Road is closed to vehicles due to slippery conditions and to protect the road surface.
• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk
• Gordon Falls track and lookout are closed due to major upgrades.
• Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to major subsidence.  Detour in place.
• Lillian's Bridge track is closure from Inspiration Point track to Lillians Bridge due to major upgrades. 
• Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Honeymoon lookout and Solitary Restaurant on Monday 10 October, Tuesday 11 October and Friday 14 October 2022 for a helicopter operation.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Echo Point and Cliff View lookout due to major upgrades.
• Lady Darley track is closed due to major upgrades on Prince Henry.
• Amphitheatre track is closed due to track repairs.
• Glenraphael Drive is closed due to major subsidence. Narrow Neck and Golden Stairs are accessible to pedestrians and cyclists from Narrow Neck lookout on Cliff Drive.
• Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary walking routes are closed due to subsidence.
• Six Foot Track is closed from Nellies Glen to Megalong Valley. 
• Linderman's Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. 

Wentworth Falls

• McMahons Lookout Road is closed to vehicles due to slippery conditions and to protect the road surface.
• Valley of the Waters track is closed. No access to Empress and Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls or Wentworth Falls from Valley of the Waters.
• Empress Canyon is closed weekdays only from Wednesday 5 October to Thursday 27 October 2022 while repair and stabilisation work is being undertaken on Lilian's track, above the canyon.
• Charles Darwin walk is closed where it traverses Council-managed land due to upgrades. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• National Pass is closed due to landslide.
• Wentworth Pass is closed due to landslide.
• Conservation Hut, carpark and Valley of Waters picnic area is closed due to major upgrades (opening late October). Detours in place. 
• Kedumba Valley Road is closed south of the intersection with Sublime Point fire trail due to subsidence. 
• Kedumba River campground closed due to subsidence on the access road.
• Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the west end. Ingar campers must walk in via Anderson's or Bedford Roads.

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

• Grand Canyon walking tack will be closed from 9am on Saturday 8 October 2022 due to the forecast rainfall.  
• Braeside, Point Pilcher, Hathill, Victoria Falls, Mt Banks and Pierces Pass Roads are closed to vehicles due to slippery conditions and to protect the road surface.
• Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area are closed for major upgrade work (opening February 2023)
• Evans lookout is closed for major upgrade work (opening late October 2022)
• Grose Valley and Govetts Gorge access routes are closed including Horse track, Rodriguez Pass (Bridal Veil Falls) and Burra Korain to Acacia Flat due to landslides. 
• Braeside walking track is closed due to upgrades.
• Grose River track is closed from Blue Gum Forest to Victoria Falls.  
• Pulpit walking track and Pulpit Rock lookout are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Perrys Lookdown camping area is closed.
• Acacia Flat camping area is closed to Monday 10 October 2022 due to heavy rainfall

Woodford

• Bedford Road and Murphy's Glen camping area are closed to vehicles due to slippery conditions and to protect road surface.

Faulconbridge, Springwood, Glenbrook

• Martins Lookout track to Glenbrook Creek is closed for walking track works until Friday 28 October 2022.

Canyons and rock climbing

• Climbing and canyoning areas in the Blue Mountains are open unless the access road is closed or the site is listed in this alert.
• Due to the walking track closures there is no access to the Juggler Canyon and Empress Canyon. 

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

Applies from Fri 7 Oct 2022, 6.36am to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Oct 2022, 12.11pm

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground closed

Wheeny Creek campground is closed from Friday 7 October to Friday 14 October 2022 inclusive, due to a forecast significant rain event.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Wheeny Creek campground

Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 2.08pm to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 2.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 4.45pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to severe weather and flooding

The following areas are closed from 3pm Thursday 6 October to 12am Friday 14 October due to severe weather and forecasted widespread flooding:

• Deep Pass walking track and campground
• Glow Worm Tunnel walking track
• Old Coach Road/ Pagoda Track
• All canyons

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Deep Pass campground
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track
  • Twister and Rocky Creek canyons

Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 9.54am to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 3.55pm

Closed areas: Newnes campground closed due to landslide

Newnes campground is closed from 9am Thursday 6 October to 12pm Friday 14 October 2022 as Wolgan road is closed due to a landslide at Wolgan Gap.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 6354 9999. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Newnes campground

Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 12.00am to Thu 13 Oct 2022, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 5.25pm

Closed areas: Coorongooba campground closed due to flooding

Coorongooba Campsite is closed from 4pm Wednesday 5 October until Thursday 13 October due to flooding, which will prevent access across the river. 

This closure may be extended depending on river levels. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000 for more information.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Coorongooba campground

Applies from Mon 23 May 2022, 10.55am to Tue 1 Nov 2022, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 10.19am

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel walking track closed north of tunnel

Glow Worm tunnel walking track is closed until further notice from the Four Ways intersection with the Old Coach Road on the north side of the tunnel.

The closure is due to landslips and continuing slope instability. You can still access the tunnel from Wolgan Road by using the Old Coach Road and Pagoda track that leads to the south side of the tunnel.

Access to the tunnel is currently open via Glow Worm Tunnel Road on the Newnes Plateau. This road is currently accessible by 4WD vehicles only.

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track

Applies from Mon 3 Oct 2022, 11.12am to Tue 10 Oct 2023, 11.15am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Oct 2022, 11.18am

Safety alerts: River crossings to campgrounds

Vehicle access to the following camping areas is via natural river bed crossings that require 4WD capability, and are subject to flooding:

• Wollemi National Park - Newnes (Cricket Pitch camping area only)
• Turon National Park - all camping areas
• Marrangaroo National Park - main camping area
• Abercrombie River National Park - all camping areas
• Kanangra Boyd National Park - Kowmung river crossing

River levels can rise rapidly with heavy rain falling upstream. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Newnes campground
  • Newnes Industrial Ruins walk

Applies from Tue 23 Aug 2022, 3.37pm to Mon 24 Oct 2022, 3.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Oct 2022, 11.20am

Closed areas: Deep Pass access road closed (north side)

The Deep Pass road that leads to Deep Pass campground and Natural Bridge is closed due to damage caused by wet weather.  It will reopen when conditions and resources allow for repair works to be completed. 

The Deep Pass campground remains open and can be accessed via the southern access road and connecting walking track, which includes a short, steep, rough section.

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Deep Pass campground

Applies from Sat 1 Oct 2022, 1.47pm to Thu 20 Oct 2022, 1.50pm. Last reviewed: Sat 1 Oct 2022, 2.06pm

Closed areas: Cricket Pitch campground closed

The following areas are closed until further notice due to damaged to the road which provides access to the eastern side of the Wolgan River caused by wet weather:

• Cricket Pitch campground
• Newnes Ruins carpark

Little Capertee campground remains open. The river crossing will be opened when weather and road conditions allow for repair work to be undertaken.

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Newnes campground

Applies from Thu 2 Jun 2022, 3.56pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Sep 2022, 12.12pm

Closed areas: Big Yango precinct closure

The Big Yango precinct in Yengo National Park is closed from Thursday 2 June 2022 to Wednesday 1 March 2023 for repair and maintenance work.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Wollemi/Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Yengo National Park
  • Big Yango House
  • Big Yango loop trail
  • Blue Gums campground
  • Mountain Arm campground
  • Yango walking track

Applies from Fri 23 Sep 2022, 4.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Sep 2022, 4.22pm

Closed areas: Tootie Creek fire trail closed due to landslide

Tootie Creek fire trail in Wollemi National Park is closed to all persons from Friday 23 September 2022 until further notice due to landslide.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Tue 21 Dec 2021, 1.20pm to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Sep 2022, 9.26am

Closed areas: Sheepskin Hut campground and picnic area closed

Sheepskin Hut campground and picnic area are closed for toilet repairs from Tuesday 21 December 2021 to Monday 31 October 2022. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Sheepskin Hut campground

Applies from Wed 2 Feb 2022, 9.20am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Sep 2022, 9.27am

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage

The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:

• California trail - closed until late December 2022
• Martindale trail - closed until late January 2022
• Hunter Main trail:
  • Sheepskin Hut trail to Raspberry Junction - closed until late December 2022
  • Raspberry Junction to Three Ways - closed until late December 2022
• Mellong Range trail - closed until late November 2022
• Commission Road - Open
• Bulga Trail - closed until late November 2022 

Visitor areas that are currently closed include:

• California Hut - closed until late December 2022
• Sheepskin Hut - closed until 1 November 2022.

Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Wollemi Flora Reserve
• Wollemi National Park
  • Sheepskin Hut campground

Applies from Tue 19 Apr 2022, 2.40pm to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Sep 2022, 9.06am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022 in the following parks:

• Dharug National Park
• Manobalai Nature Reserve
• Parr State Conservation Area
• Wollemi State Conservation Area
• Yengo National Park  

An aerial baiting program will also be conducted in these parks from Monday 5 September to Friday 16 September 2022. 

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Bulga NPWS office for more information on 02 6574 5555.

Affects 3 parks and 11 locations nearby. Show list

• Parr State Conservation Area
  • Heartbreak Hill campground
  • Womerah Range trail
• Wollemi State Conservation Area
• Yengo National Park
  • Big Yango House
  • Big Yango loop trail
  • Blue Gums campground
  • Circuit Flat walking track
  • Finchley lookout
  • Howes trail
  • Mogo campground
  • Mountain Arm campground
  • Yango walking track

Applies from Thu 18 Aug 2022, 3.02pm to Sun 16 Oct 2022, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.39am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Wollemi National Park from Monday 5 September 2022 to Friday 16 September 2022.

The operation will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, please contact the following local area offices:

• Kanangra Area- 02 6336 6200
• Hawkesbury-Nattai Area - 02 4632 4500
• Wollemi-Yengo Area - 02 6574 5555
• Mudgee Area - 02 6370 9000

Affects 1 park and 11 locations nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Colo Meroo campground
  • Coorongooba campground
  • Deep Pass campground
  • Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp campground
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track
  • Newnes campground
  • Newnes Industrial Ruins walk
  • Pagoda Lookout walking track
  • Sheepskin Hut campground
  • Twister and Rocky Creek canyons
  • Wheeny Creek campground

Applies from Thu 18 Aug 2022, 2.57pm to Sun 16 Oct 2022, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.40am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Goulburn River National Park from Monday 5 September 2022 to Friday 16 September 2022.

The operation will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local NPWS Mudgee Area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

Applies from Thu 18 Aug 2022, 2.53pm to Sun 16 Oct 2022, 2.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.41am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Gardens of Stone National Park from Monday 5 September 2022 to Friday 16 September 2022.

The operation will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, please contact the Kanangra Area office on 02 6336 6200 or the Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000.

Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 9.10am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.55am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Wollemi National Park on the following dates:

• Wollemi-Yengo and Mudgee areas: Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022
• Kanangra area: Monday 2 May to Wednesday 2 November 2022

The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local NPWS Area office for more information:

• Kanangra area at Oberon: 02 6336 6200
• Wollemi-Yengo area at Bulga: 02 6574 5555
• Mudgee area at Mudgee: 02 6370 9000

Affects 1 park and 8 locations nearby. Show list

• Wollemi National Park
  • Coorongooba campground
  • Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp campground
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track
  • Newnes campground
  • Newnes Industrial Ruins walk
  • Pagoda Lookout walking track
  • Sheepskin Hut campground
  • Twister and Rocky Creek canyons

Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.50am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.54am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Goulburn River National Park from Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022.

The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local NPWS Mudgee Area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.29am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.54am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Gardens of Stone National Park on the following dates:

• Mudgee area from Monday 9 May 2022 to Wednesday 9 November 2022
• Kanangra area from Monday 2 May 2022 to Wednesday 2 November 2022

The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local NPWS Area office for more information:

• Kanangra area at Oberon: 02 6336 6200
• Mudgee area at Mudgee: 02 6370 9000.