Applies from Mon 17 Aug 2020, 12.02pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Oct 2020, 2.08pm

Closed areas: Altered access to The Coast track from Wattamolla - closed trail

The access trail from the 4th carpark at Wattamolla to The Coast track is currently being upgraded. The upgrade works are happening from Tuesday 4 August to late October 2020.

Although the existing trail from the top carpark to The Coast track is closed during this period, The Coast track will remain open. Visitor access to and from Wattamolla to The Coast track will be via Providential Point. Please follow the signs advising the alternate route.

Local traffic through the top carpark will be maintained, although with a reduced width due to construction works. For further information, please call the NPWS Royal Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648 or send an email.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • The Coast track
  • Wattamolla picnic area

Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Aug 2020, 11.03am

Closed areas: Malabar Headland Anzac Rifle Range

1. For public safety, the eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park is closed during ANZAC Rifle Range operations.

These closures may occur with little or no notice.

2. When is the eastern section of the park closed?

• Every Saturday from 7.30am
• Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month commencing Sunday 6 September 2020

3. Do not enter the eastern section of the park (including Boora Point walking track) when:

• Red flags are flying above the range
• There are warning signs at the park's entry points (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark)
• Park entry gates are closed

These closures apply to the eastern section of the park only (Boora Point walking track).

The western section of the park (Western Escarpment walking track) remains open.

The range operation schedule is provided by the NSW Rifle Association.

4. Contacts

To contact the ANZAC Rifle Range, call 02 9661 4532.

To contact the NPWS area office, call 02 9337 5511.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Malabar Headland National Park
  • Boora Point walking track

Applies from Thu 27 Aug 2020, 9.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 4.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Aug 2020, 1.37pm

Other planned events: 1080 pest management

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will take place between Thursday 27 August 2020 and Wednesday 31 March 2021 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.

Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.

Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kurnell area office on 02 9668 2000 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Towra Point Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 14 Aug 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2020, 1.24pm

Safety alerts: Diversion on Mount Keira Ring track

The staircase on the western side of Mount Keira Road at the junction of Mount Keira Road and Queen Elizabeth Drive has been closed off for repairs. Please follow the relevant signage for a slight detour to the ring track at the crossing of Queen Elizabeth Drive.

If completing the loop in a clockwise direction: head north uphill of the closed staircase for roughly 50m until you come to an opening by the road. Take care crossing the road at this point and re-join the track at the usual entry point to the eastern side of the loop.

If completing the loop in an anticlockwise direction: when you get to Queen Elizabeth Drive crossing head north for roughly 50m from the point of entry to the western side of the loop. Re-join the track at this point.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Mount Keira Ring track

Applies from Thu 30 Jul 2020, 8.03am to Tue 1 Dec 2020, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2020, 12.07pm

Closed areas: Access to Figure 8 Pools – Burgh Ridge track closed Mondays to Thursdays

Burgh Ridge track between Garawarra Farm and the Royal Coast track is closed during the week for major upgrade works from Saturday 1 August to Tuesday 1 December 2020:

• The track is closed Monday to Thursday
• The track is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

This closure will impact people visiting Figure 8 Pools. Visitors can access Figure 8 Pools from Garie Beach and Otford lookout along the Royal coast.

For more information call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Figure Eight Pools
  • North Era campground
  • Palm Jungle loop track
  • The Coast track

Applies from Mon 27 Jul 2020, 12.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Aug 2020, 2.28pm

Other incidents: Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell - Possible closure at short notice

The Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park may close to vehicles at short notice when visitation levels exceed safe capacity. This is particularly likely over weekends and public holidays.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Kamay Botany Bay National Park
  • Cape Solander
  • Commemoration Flat picnic area
  • Kurnell Visitor Centre
  • Yena picnic area

Applies from Sat 13 Jun 2020, 1.31pm to Thu 19 Nov 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jun 2020, 2.41pm

Closed areas: Closed areas for pest animal management program

Some areas of Royal National Park will be closed to the public between sunset and sunrise to enable pest animal management programs to be carried out.

These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas.

The affected areas include:

• Audley precinct and Lady Carrington Drive
• Artillery Hill and Warumbul Road
• Bonnie Vale campground and picnic area.
• Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote
• Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
• North Era campground
• Garrawarra Farm

Visitors who have approved bookings to camp can still access their campsites during these times.

For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park and 23 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Bonnie Vale campground
  • Bonnie Vale picnic area
  • Currawong Flat picnic area
  • Forest path
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • Governor Game lookout
  • Hilltop Cottage
  • Ironbark Flat picnic area
  • Lady Carrington Drive
  • North Era campground
  • Palm Jungle loop track
  • Red Cedar Flat picnic area
  • Reids Flat Cottage
  • Reids Flat picnic area
  • Royal National Park Visitor Centre
  • The Coast track
  • Uloola Falls campground
  • Uloola walking track
  • Upper Causeway picnic area
  • Warumbul picnic area
  • Wattamolla picnic area
  • Wattle Forest picnic area
  • Weemalah Cottage

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park