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Applies from Sat 24 Jul 2021, 10.47am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 10.48am. Last reviewed: Sat 24 Jul 2021, 10.52am
Closed areas: Currawong and Bus Stop car park closures
Currawong Flat and Bus Stop car parks will be closed for essential maintenance from Mon 26/7/2021 to Thursday 22/7/2021 with no vehicle access, however the picnic grounds associated with these car parks are still accessible on foot. Wattle Forest picnic area will be impacted by this closure also.
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Applies from Mon 26 Jul 2021, 7.00am to Thu 29 Jul 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jul 2021, 3.39pm
Closed areas: Bus Stop Flat and Currawong Flat carparks closed for roadworks
In accordance with the current NSW Health Order, urgent works are currently being carried out to address environmental risks and the deterioration of partially completed works.
Traffic controllers will be onsite to manage traffic
If you have any enquires regarding these works, please contact NPWS on 1300 361 967 or info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 5.45pm
Closed areas: Area closures for rifle range operations
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed for rifle range operations on the following days:
- Saturday 31 July 2021
- Sunday 1 August 2021
- Wednesday 15 September to Sunday 19 September 2021
Further closures may occur with little or no notice.
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
The western section of the park (Western Escarpment walking track) remains open.
For more information, contact the local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.
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Applies from Mon 28 Jun 2021, 10.51am to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 5.39pm
Closed areas: Audley Visitor Centre closed due to COVID-19
Royal National Park Visitor Centre at Audley is closed until Saturday 31 July 2021 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff in line with current NSW Health orders.
Please ensure compliance with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local National Park during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Thu 15 Jul 2021, 12.50pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 5.06pm
Closed areas: Picnic areas closed due to COVID-19 lockdown
In line with current NSW Health orders, access to Malabar Headland National Park is available for exercise purposes only. Benches and picnic areas are closed. Please keep moving through the national park. Do not sit and stay.
Please ensure compliance with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local National Park during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information”.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 1.16pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 5.04pm
Closed areas: Picnic areas closed due to COVID-19
Edmondson Regional Park picnic area is closed from Sunday 27 June until Saturday 31 July 2021 to protect the health and safety of visitors and staff in line with current NSW Health orders.
Please comply with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local national park during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Thu 15 Jul 2021, 4.26pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 4.30pm
Closed areas: Picnic areas closed during COVID-19 lockdown
In line with current NSW Health orders, access to Kamay Botany Bay National Park is available for exercise purposes only. Benches and picnic areas are closed. Please ensure compliance with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local National Park during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Mon 28 Jun 2021, 10.46am to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 9.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 4.27pm
Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed
Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until Saturday 31 July 2021 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff in line with current NSW Health orders. Please ensure compliance with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local National Park during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Tue 29 Jun 2021, 11.54am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 2.41pm
Closed parks: Closed areas: Picnic areas closed during COVID-19 lockdown
In line with current NSW Health orders, access to Kamay Botany Bay National Park is available for exercise purposes only. Benches and picnic areas are closed. Please ensure compliance with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local National Park during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 1.05pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 12.57pm
Closed areas: Leacock picnic area and shelters closed
Leacock picnic area, including the shelters, is closed from Sunday 27 June to Saturday 17 July 2021 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff, in-line with current NSW Health Orders. Please comply with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local national park during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 6.00am to Thu 29 Jul 2021, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Jul 2021, 9.36am
Closed areas: The Coast track closed at Burning Palms
The Coast track at Burning Palms will be subject to closures due to a major upgrade taking place from Monday 22 March to 29 July 2021.
The track will be closed from 8am Monday to 4pm Thursday every week during the closure period. The track will remain open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
These works will affect access to:
- Figure 8 Pools
- Palm Jungle loop track
- The Coast track between Burning Palms and Otford lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please visit the Environment, Energy and Science website or contact the Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 5 May 2021, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 12.57pm
Closed areas: Walking tracks closed for upgrades
Various sections along the walking tracks in Malabar Headland National Park will close during May to September 2021 for upgrades:
- Access from the south is open to Boora Point only
- Access from the north is open to Magic Point only
Additional information will be posted as the work progresses.
Please note the entire Boora Point walking track (eastern sections of the national park) is closed when the ANZAC Rifle Range is in use.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 13 May 2021, 12.01am to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Jul 2021, 9.21am
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
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
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.
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Applies from Mon 26 Apr 2021, 1.23pm to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jun 2021, 6.35pm
Closed areas: Wattamolla lower loop carpark and picnic area closed
The Lower Loop carpark and picnic area are closed for upgrades until October 2021. Access through Wattamolla for the Royal Coast track will be available and signposted. Access to the beach, amenities building, upper carpark areas and Providential Point will remain open.
Large vehicles and buses over 8.8 metres cannot access Wattamolla. Buses should not enter Wattamolla Road from Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. There is no safe area to park or manoeuvre at Wattamolla or along Wattamolla Road. All other vehicles can enter Wattamolla and park in carparks numbers 2 to 5 (parking is limited during peak periods).
For more information, please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 8 Jun 2021, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jun 2021, 6.35pm
Closed areas: Bonnie Vale coastal repairs
Coastal protection works are underway to the western section of the Bonnie Vale picnic area (near campground entrance). The walking track between Maianbar and Bonnie Vale is open to pedestrians. Access to Deeban Spit will be impacted. Please stay on the track and avoid the fenced work area.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 5 May 2021, 11.20am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jun 2021, 1.03pm
Closed areas: Kurnell exhibition and theatre areas closed
The exhibition area of Kamay Botany National Park Visitor Centre is closed to ensure COVID-19 safety is appropriately managed for visitors. Please check the website for updated information.
You can still access Kurnell Visitor Centre for information, retail purchases and park pass sales. Signage is in place around the closed areas inside the building.
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Applies from Thu 29 Apr 2021, 11.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Apr 2021, 12.59pm
Closed areas: Road closed for upgrades
The road to Cape Solander and the whale watching platform will be closed from Monday 3 May to late July 2021. Learn more about the improvements being made at Cape Solander and find out about other top whale watching locations around Sydney.
For more information, contact the Kurnell office on 02 9968 2005.
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Applies from Wed 19 Sep 2018, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 1.35pm
Closed areas: Bonnie Vale campground
Bonnie Vale campground is currently closed to allow for the remediation of asbestos containing material surfacing onsite. It will remain closed until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please visit:
You can also visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Bonnie Vale picnic area and Bonnie Vale boat ramp are open and safe for visitors.
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Applies from Wed 13 Jan 2021, 12.04pm to Mon 31 Jan 2022, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Feb 2021, 3.51pm
Closed areas: Lake Eckersley campground
Lake Eckersley campground in Heathcote National Park is closed indefinitely. The nearest remote camp site is located at Kingfisher Pools.
For further information contact the Audley Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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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.
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