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Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Sep 2024, 6.13am
Hazard reduction burns: Blue Pool Hazard Reduction
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 03/09/2024. The fire is called Blue Pool Hazard Reduction. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 11 Sep 2024, 6.40am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Sep 2024, 3.52am
Hazard reduction burns: Blackheath Catchment South
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 11/09/2024. The fire is called Blackheath Catchment South. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 3 Sep 2024, 12.41pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Sep 2024, 1.30am
Hazard reduction burns: BOOKER RD, HAWKESBURY HEIGHTS
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 03/09/2024. The fire is called BOOKER RD, HAWKESBURY HEIGHTS. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Sep 2024, 10.46am
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks within Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
The following areas are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Giant Stairway is closed between Lady Game lookout and Dardanelles Pass from Thursday 29 August to the end of September 2024. Access out of the valley is via Furber Steps or Amphitheatre track.
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
- Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk (Grand Cliff Top walk) and the Amphitheatre track is closed due to multiple landslides. The Amphitheatre Track is Open.
- Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Solitary loop and Federal Pass, west of Scenic World are closed due to multiple landslides.
- Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
- Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- Valley of the Waters track is closed below Nature track junction due to trackwork. There is no access to Empress Canyon, Empress Falls, Sylvia Falls, Roberts Pass, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls or Wentworth Falls from Valley of the Waters.
- Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
- Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides.
- Bedford Creek and Andersons fire trail will be closed Monday to Friday until Friday 27 September 2024 to allow for roadworks. There is no access to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists from Anderson fire trail or Murphys Road to Ingar campground. There is also no exit to Woodford from Andersons fire trail. Trails and campgrounds will be open on Saturday and Sunday. Ingar campground is open on Saturday night only.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
- Point Pilcher Road will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists on Wednesday 11th September for helicopter operations.
- Juggler canyon will be closed on Wednesday 11th September due to hazard reduction burn in the area.
- Horse Track will be closed on Wednesday 11th September for helicopter operations. Alternative access to Acacia flat is available via Perrys Lookdown or Lockley Pylon.
- Williams track (Govetts descent) and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides.
- Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
Some adventure recreation areas and routes are specifically closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 47878877.
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2024, 1.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 5.49pm
Closed areas: Mt Hay Road closed from Lockley Pylon
Mt Hay Road is closed to pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles from Lockley Pylon on Tuesday 10 September 2024 for helicopter operations.
There is no access to Mt Hay walking track, Butterbox walking track or Butterbox Canyon. Lockley Pylon walking track remains open.
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2024, 7.00am to Fri 27 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Sep 2024, 8.06am
Closed areas: Southern section of park closed for aerial pest control operation
The southern section of Blue Mountains National Park is closed from 7am, Monday 9 September to 5pm, Friday 13 September 2024 and from 7am, Monday 23 September to 5pm, Friday 27 September 2024 for an aerial pest control operation.
The Oberon-Colong Stock Route and Yerranderie Regional Park remain open.
The closed areas closed include:
- Mt Werong campground
- Ruby Creek walking track and Ruby Creek mine area
- All areas north and south of the Oberon-Colong Stock Route.
- Scotts Main Range.
- Cox's River Corridor
- Kedumba Valley - Schedule 1 WaterNSW lands
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 15 Mar 2024, 3.25pm to Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 10.03am
Other incidents: Access from Mittagong closed
There is no access to Wombeyan Caves from Mittagong/Bowral, as this section of Wombeyan Caves Road remains closed until further notice. Visitors are advised to access the caves via the Goulburn-Oberon Road only.
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2024, 1.46pm to Mon 23 Sep 2024, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Sep 2024, 4.09pm
Closed areas: Six Foot track closed for fire trail maintenance works
A section of Six Foot track in the Blue Mountains National Park is closed from Monday 9 September to Monday 23 September 2024, for fire trail maintenance works.
The closed area is on Nellies Glen Road, between the Katoomba track head and Mitchells Creek trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Blackheath on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Thu 29 Aug 2024, 6.00am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Sep 2024, 4.04pm
Closed areas: Giant Stairway
Giant Stairway is closed between Lady Game lookout and Dardanelles Pass from Thursday 29 August 2024 to the end of September 2024.
Access out of the valley is via Furber Steps or Amphitheatre track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 6 Aug 2024, 6.00am to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Sep 2024, 4.02pm
Closed areas: Valley of the Waters and Empress Canyon
Valley of the Waters is closed below Nature track junction until the end of September 2024 for track repairs. There is no access to Empress Canyon and Sylvia Falls.
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 11.45am to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2024, 4.57pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Blue Mountains National Park from Monday 26 August 2024 to Sunday 8 September 2024.
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 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 area office for more information:
Blackheath 02 4787 8877
Oberon 02 6336 6200
Glenbrook 02 4720 6200
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2024, 7.00am to Fri 27 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Sep 2024, 8.08am
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
The following reserves are closed from 7am, Monday 9 September to 5pm, Friday 13 September 2024 AND 7am, Monday 23 September to 5pm, Friday 27 September 2024 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
- Mares Forest National Park
- Yerranderie State Conservation Area
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Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2024, 8.37am
Closed parks: Park closed for major road repairs
Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve is closed until 2026 while Transport for NSW repairs flood-damaged roads and landslips.
There is no access to Six Foot track via Jenolan Caves.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 9.53am to Mon 23 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2024, 7.24am
Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until Monday 23 December 2024, due to ongoing flood repairs.
The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, caves and trails.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.
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Applies from Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.55am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Aug 2024, 2.58pm
Closed areas: Alert Title Firetrail Closure
Kowmung River Firetrail, Banshea Firetrail and Morong Trail in Kanangra Boyd National Park is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall. Repair works will begin on 19 August 2024, heavy plant will be in use. No public access.
This includes Dingo Dell Campground. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 2.48pm to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.42am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP and Turon NP from Monday 26th August 2024 – Sunday 8th September 2024.
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 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 Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 11.48am to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.42am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Bangadilly National Park (NP), Bargo State Conservation Area (SCA), Burragorang SCA, Guula Ngurra NP, Joadja Nature Reserve (NR), Nattai NP, Upper Nepean SCA and Upper Nepean SCA Stage 2 lands managed by NPWS from Monday 26th August 2024 – Sunday 8th September 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place in
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 Glenbrook NPWS area office for more information on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 21 Mar 2023, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Sep 2024, 2.50pm
Closed areas: Six Foot track - Bowtells Bridge closure
Bowtells swing bridge on Six Foot track is closed to protect public safety. An upgrade is being planned and the bridge is expected to reopen in mid August 2024. Signs and barriers are in place to prevent access onto the bridge.
Crown Lands, which manages the bridge, is advising track users not to attempt to cross Coxs River. Any attempts to cross the river are at your own risk and are discouraged due to the potential for slips or falls, rainfall and risk of flash flooding.
For further information visit the Six Foot track website.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 8.59am to Sat 2 Nov 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 2.20pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Friday 1 November 2024 in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 23 Jul 2024, 12.56pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Jul 2024, 1.33pm
Closed areas: Eastern section of Tugalong area closed for nesting season
The eastern section of Tugalong area in Guula Ngurra National Park will be temporarily closed until 30 September 2024.
- No access, including hiking and bushwalking, will be permitted to the eastern section of Tugalong as part of wildlife protection during nesting season.
- Closed sections include the area from the Mandari Lookout to the Wingecarribee River.
- The closure will remain in place until 30 September 2024.
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Applies from Thu 18 Apr 2024, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 6.31am
Closed areas: Six Foot track partial closure
Six Foot track is closed past Binda Bush cabins while Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve is closed for repairs to flood-damaged roads and landslips.
There is no access to Jenolan Caves.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Thu 18 Apr 2024, 12.38pm to Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 8.40am
Closed areas: Woodford-Oaks trail closure
Woodford-Oaks trail is closed on weekdays to all cyclists and pedestrians due to heavy machinery in operation.
The Oaks and Single tracks will be open to cyclists on weekends, and will fully reopen as soon as works are complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jun 2024, 1.11pm to Mon 13 Jan 2025, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Jun 2024, 1.11pm
Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Tue 12 Dec 2023, 12.00am to Wed 30 Oct 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 1.54pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operation
Some areas in this park are closed from 12am, December 18 2023 to 12am, October 30 2024 for a ground pest control operation.
The closed areas are:
- Warrells Trail off Obrien's Road
- The area between Warrells Trail and Basket Creek
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office: (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 18 Apr 2024, 12.48pm to Tue 15 Oct 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Aug 2024, 6.32am
Closed areas: Glenbrook precinct closure
The Glenbrook precinct will be closed on weekdays for major roadworks, from Monday 29 April to Tuesday 15 October 2024.
Heavy machinery and vehicles will be in operation from Mondays to Fridays during this period. Access beyond the entry gate will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
The closed areas (Mondays to Fridays) include:
- Woodford - The Oaks trail
- The Single track
- Euroka campground
- Red Hands Cave
- Red Hands Cave walking track
- Jack Evans track
- Nepean lookout
- Nepean River walking track
- Pisgah Rock
- Mount Portal lookout
- Tunnel View lookout
- Jellybean Pool
- Blue Pool
- Glenbrook Gorge walking track
The precinct will open on weekends, with most areas accessible.
The following areas will be open on weekends:
- Euroka picnic area
- Woodford - The Oaks trail
- The Single track
- Mt Portal and Tunnel View lookouts
- Jellybean Pool
- Blue Pool
- Glenbrook Gorge walking track
Other sections, including Red Hands Cave and Euroka campground, will remain closed over the weekend. The precinct will fully reopen as soon as works are complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.46pm
Safety alerts: Wingecarribee River walking trail impacted by flood damage
Some sections of the Wingecarribee River walking track have been severely damaged by recent floods.
Pedestrian access is still open, however please take care when walking these sections of the track.
For more information, please contact your local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Aug 2024, 6.31am
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.04pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.08pm
Closed areas: Kanangra-Boyd management trail closures
The following fire trails in Kanangra-Boyd National Park are closed due to flood events and current track conditions:
- Mini Mini/Waterfall Creek
- Beefsteak Creek
- Gilbraltar
- Budthingaroo
- Mumbedah
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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