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Last reviewed: Fri 29 March 2024, 2.17pm
Applies from Tue 26 Mar 2024, 7.23am.
Last reviewed: Fri 29 Mar 2024, 2.17pm.
Hazard reduction burns: RED HANDS CAVE BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 26/03/2024. The fire is called RED HANDS CAVE BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK. 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: Thu 28 Mar 2024, 4.37pm.
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
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk
- Federal Pass between Scenic World and Golden Stairs is closed due to a landslide.
- Golden Stairs walking track will be closed Wednesday 3 to Friday 5 April and Wednesday 10 to Friday 12 April 2024 to allow for walking track upgrades. Further closure dates to June 2024 to be advised.
- Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
- Prince Henry Cliff 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.
- Mt Solitary eastern access is effected by Kedumba Valley Road closures below.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
- The Six Foot Track will be closed from Katoomba (Explorer's Tree) to Alum Creek, from 8 April to 12 April 2024 for Local Land Services to undertake aerial pest management.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls or Wentworth Falls from Valley of the Waters.
- Charles Darwin walk (part of the 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 major landslide.
- Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to landslide.
- Kedumba Valley Road and campground will be closed until late April 2024 for road repairs. Open to pedestrians over Easter Long weekend and weekends.
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the western end. You can walk into Ingar campground via Andersons or Bedford Roads.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
- Williams Track (Govetts descent) and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Entry is not permitted due to serious risk of injury or death. Alternative entry into the Grose Valley to Acacia Flat is from the Horse Track, via the Grand Canyon track.
- 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).
Canyons and rock climbing
- Climbing and canyoning areas in the Blue Mountains are open unless the access road or track is closed, or the site is listed in this alert.
- Malaita Point and Wall abseil routes are open, exit through Scenic World to Furber Stairs (no exit via Golden Stairs due to a landslide).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 28 Mar 2024, 10.08am
to Fri 5 Apr 2024, 10.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 28 Mar 2024, 11.30am.
Closed areas: Glenbrook precinct - partial closures due to hazard reduction
Please note precinct closures due to the Red Hands Cave hazard reduction burn:
- Red Hands Cave will be closed until Friday 5 April;
- Red Hands Cave walking track (aka Campfire Creek track and Loop track) will be closed until Friday 5 April;
- The Singles Track cycleway is partially open: The front section from Glenbrook entry to Euroka turnoff is now open. The back section from Euroka turnoff to Red Hands Cave is currently closed until Friday 5 April.
- Woodford Oaks trail will remain closed to all vehicles until further notice.
- Woodford Oaks trail will reopen late Thursday 28 March to cyclists only.
The following areas are now open:
Euroka campground, Mt Portal Lookout, Tunnel View Lookout, Jellybean Pool, Blue Pool and Glenbrook Gorge walking track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Sat 4 Mar 2023, 9.52am.
Last reviewed: Tue 26 Mar 2024, 7.28am.
Hazard reduction burns: Red Hand Cave HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 04/03/2023. The fire is called Red Hand Cave HR. 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.
Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 4.56pm.
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
Applies from Thu 23 Feb 2023, 4.32pm
to Fri 31 May 2024, 4.49pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 10.22am.
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.
Applies from Wed 21 Feb 2024, 12.50pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 26 Feb 2024, 4.42pm.
Closed areas: Closed areas due to roadworks
Murphys Glen and Ingar campgrounds will be closed on Monday 26 February 2024 and from Monday 4 March to Friday 22 March 2024 for road repairs. The following areas will also be closed during this period:
- Bedford Road and Murphys Roads
- Bedford Creek trail
- Andersons mountain bike exit to Woodford
Walkers and cyclists are permitted past locked gates on weekends. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 2 Feb 2024, 8.36am
to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 8.37am.
Last reviewed: Mon 5 Feb 2024, 1.03pm.
Closed areas: Kedumba River campground and Kedumba Pass
Kedumba River campground and Kedumba Valley Road on Kedumba Pass will be closed until the end of April 2024.
This closure is due to major road maintenance on Kedumba Valley Road (Kedumba Pass). For further information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Wed 16 Aug 2023, 3.39pm
to Fri 31 May 2024, 10.00pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 5 Mar 2024, 9.41am.
Closed areas: Red Hands Cave walking track - Partial opening
Red Hands Cave walking track (also known as Campfire Creek walking track) is undergoing a partial closure until May 2024, for extensive flood damage repairs.
Repairs are underway for the lower section between Link track and Red Hands Cave through the gully. This pathway will be closed until May 2024.
The rest of Link track and Red Hands Cave/Campfire Creek walking track is open, with access now available all the way from Red Hands Cave through to the causeway.
Red Hands Cave remains open to the public during this time, with vehicle access via the roadway and carpark.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 21 Mar 2023, 11.53am.
Last reviewed: Sat 17 Feb 2024, 6.43pm.
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 May 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 Nov 2023, 9.25am
to Thu 2 May 2024, 9.00am.
Last reviewed: Wed 28 Feb 2024, 6.07pm.
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 November 2023 to Wednesday 1 May 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 (Wolgan Valley area)
- 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.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 26 Mar 2024, 5.10am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Mar 2024, 4.11pm
Hazard reduction burns: Nepean East HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 26/03/2024. The fire is called Nepean East HR. 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 Mon 18 Mar 2024, 2.54pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Mar 2024, 1.20pm
Closed areas: Sections of park closed for ground pest control program
A ground pest control program will be undertaken in Upper Nepean State Conservation Area between 6pm and 6am every day, between 29 April and 30 Sep 2024. The Upper Nepean State Conservation Area is entirely within the Sydney Catchment Authority Special Area (Water Catchment). In order to protect the area, the Upper Nepean State Conservation Area is closed to public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai Area Office at (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jan 2024, 3.30pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 3.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Mar 2024, 11.07am
Closed parks: Partial Park Closure - Bents Basin SCA
The park will be open from 2pm to 8pm Fridays and 8am to 8pm Saturdays & Sundays for day use & camping. Camping Booking is essential. Park is closed from Sundays at 8pm until Fridays at 2pm due to flood repair works in progress.
Note:- Bents Basin SCA will be open 8am -8pm Easter Friday 29 March 2024, 8am -8pm Sat 30 March 2024, 8am- 8pm Sunday 31 March 2024 & 8am -8pm Easter Monday 1 April 2024.
Use Wolstenholme Avenue (Greendale) gate for access to Bents Basin SCA campground, picnic area and for Gulguer Nature Reserve.
Bents Basin Road Picnic Area and Bents Basin Road (Silverdale) gate remains CLOSED; access closed to pedestrian & vehicular traffic; NO ENTRY. Caley Lookout CLOSED.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Mon 11 Mar 2024, 7.00am to Fri 5 Apr 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 1.28pm
Other planned events: Delays on Finchley Track
Expect short delays on Finchley Track from Monday 11 March to Friday 5 April 2024. Council roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and Council staff.
For more information, contact Cessnock City Council.
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Applies from Tue 7 Nov 2023, 5.26pm to Fri 28 Jun 2024, 5.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Mar 2024, 2.17pm
Other planned events: Cattai campground flood repair works
Camping at Cattai is open but there are limited riverside camp sites until flood repair works are completed. There is no access to the river from the campground.
Access to the river is via the wharf or the temporary canoe access located approximately 500m from the campground.
Occasional remediation works may occur Monday to Friday with minor noise disturbance resulting.
Please call the Area office on (02) 4580 2750 for further information.
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Applies from Fri 15 Mar 2024, 3.25pm to Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Mar 2024, 3.04pm
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 26 Feb 2024, 9.00am to Fri 21 Jun 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 4.52pm
Closed areas: Areas of the Illawarra Escarpment SCA closed for Ground Shooting Operations
Areas of the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area are closed between 6:00pm Monday 26th February and 09:00am Friday 21st June, 2024 for a pest animal ground shooting operation. These areas may include:
- Rhododendron Gardens
- Maddens Plains
- Kembla Ridge Track
- Kembla Ring Track
- Staffords Management Trail
- O'Briens Management Trail
- Mt Keira Girl Guides
- Mt Keira Scouts
This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes and feral cats will be targeted if observed during the operation.
This operation will involve night time ground shooting only. The park closure is between 6pm - 9am.
Ground Shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Illawarra-Highlands park office.
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Applies from Tue 12 Dec 2023, 12.00am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Mar 2024, 7.22am
Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operation
Some areas in this park are closed from 12am, December 18 2023 to 12am, March 18 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 Fri 8 Mar 2024, 3.40pm to Sat 30 Mar 2024, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Mar 2024, 3.44pm
Fire bans: Wollemi NP Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
The following campgrounds are exempt:
- Coorongooba, Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp, Newnes campgrounds in Wollemi National Park.
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jun 2022, 3.56pm to Mon 8 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Mar 2024, 10.45am
Closed areas: Big Yango precinct closure (except Big Yango House, Haddens Hall and Mountain Arm campground)
The Big Yango precinct in Yengo National Park including Blue Gums campground, the Yango Loop trail and Yango walking track are closed from Thursday 2 June 2022 to Tuesday 9 April 2024 for repair and maintenance work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Wollemi/Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 22 Feb 2024, 2.43pm to Mon 22 Apr 2024, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Mar 2024, 7.22am
Closed areas: Sections of parks closed for ground pest control program
Sections of the parks are closed from 22 Feb 2024 to 22nd April 2024 for ground pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200 .
Closed areas:
Nattai National Park
- Russel's Needle Trail
- Wanganderry Lookout trail
Upper Nepean State Conservation Area
- Fire Road 2b & 3
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Applies from Fri 1 Mar 2024, 12.01am to Sat 31 Aug 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Feb 2024, 9.46am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The 1080 bating program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between 01 February 2024 and 31 August 2024 within Winburndale Nature Reserve. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.
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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Mar 2024, 8.18am
Closed areas: Woodward track
Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events.
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 28 Mar 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jan 2024, 10.44am
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 at Waterfall Gully.
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 NPWS on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jan 2024, 10.39am
Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed
Mirang Campground is now closed. The site has become a day-use ONLY picnic spot. No overnight stays permitted.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jan 2024, 12.00pm to Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Mar 2024, 10.49am
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
All of Scheyville National Park excluding Long Neck Lagoon are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Thu 25 Jan 2024, 1.21pm to Fri 12 Apr 2024, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.55am
Closed parks: Closed for ground pest control operation
Gulguer NR is closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Thu 25 Jan 2024, 2.07pm to Fri 12 Apr 2024, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.55am
Closed parks: Closed for ground pest control operations
Bents Basin SCA is closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Mon 29 Jan 2024, 11.54am to Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Mar 2024, 10.48am
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
Mitchell Park is closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Fri 1 Dec 2023, 9.00am to Mon 1 Apr 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 9.02am
Closed areas: Road works on Long Swamp Trail and Baal Bone Trail (Ben Bullen Trail)
Road works are currently in progress on Long Swamp Trail and Baal Bone Trail.
No through access from Long Swamp Trail and Baal Bone Trail to:
- Long Swamp
- Baal Bone Gap Picnic Area
- Bicentennial Trail
- Ben Bullen Mountain Top Lookout
- Cameron Point Trail
- Gardens of Stone National Park
This closure may be extended depending on conditions and progress of the works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.55am
Closed areas: Longneck Lagoon walking track partial closure, Scheyville National Park
Longneck Lagoon walking track open. Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 1.56pm
Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closed
Sublime Point walking track is closed until further notice. The track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 5 Apr 2023, 3.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Feb 2024, 1.40pm
Closed areas: Wodi Wodi Track closed due to landslide
The Wodi Wodi track is closed due to landslides and risk of tree fall until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact you local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Mar 2024, 8.19am
Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail partial closure
The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is open to walkers, bicycles and light 4WD vehicles only. No access with heavy vehicles larger than cat 9 due to hazardous track conditions. As soon as the remainder of the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS Alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 2 Nov 2023, 12.03pm to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 1.57pm
Closed areas: Forest Path closed due to construction work
The Forest Walk is closed for track upgrade and repair work. The construction work will be occurring until April 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Illawarra Highlands NPWS Wollongong Office ph 4224 4188 and npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 6 Oct 2023, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Mar 2024, 6.58pm
Closed parks: Yiraaldiya National Park closed during the establishment of feral predator-free area
Yiraaldiya National Park is a feral predator-free area. This means that feral predators, such as red foxes and feral cats, are being eradicated from the park. Locally extinct native wildlife are being reintroduced, including eastern bettongs, koalas and long-nosed bandicoots. For this reason, there is no access to the park while the feral predator-free area is being established. Once complete, the park will open for sustainable visitor access and enjoyment, and educational and research opportunities.
During the closure period visitors may not visit the park, and only NPWS staff and authorised contractors and volunteers are allowed entry to the park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local park office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.55am
Closed parks: Prospect Nature Reserve closed public
Prospect Nature Reserve is closed to the public indefinitely as it's part of a Special Water catchment area. There is no public access at any time.
If you wish to visit the Prospect Reservoir area, Andrew Campbell Reserve on William Lawson Drive has picnic tables, playground and toilet facilities.
For more information about visiting Andrew Campbell Reserve, please contact Sydney Water on 13 20 92.
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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Mar 2024, 9.44am
Closed parks: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve closed
This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Thu 2 Nov 2023, 9.25am to Thu 2 May 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Feb 2024, 6.07pm
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 November 2023 to Wednesday 1 May 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 (Wolgan Valley area)
- 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 Sun 1 Oct 2023, 3.42pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 12.15pm
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Mudgee Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:
Capertee National Park
- Capertee campground
- Honeyeater Homestead
- Capertee Homestead
- Caretakers Cottage
Goulburn River National Park
- Spring Gully campground
- Big River campground
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Thu 9 Jun 2022, 2.01pm to Sat 1 Jun 2024, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Mar 2024, 12.31pm
Closed areas: Post Office Lodge closed for restoration works
Post Office Lodge in Yerranderie Regional Park is closed for restoration works until June 2024.
For further information please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jan 2024, 2.11pm
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section closed
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. Please note that the rest of Wheeny Creek precinct remains open for bookings. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Mar 2024, 6.06pm
Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Thu 17 Aug 2023, 8.57am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Mar 2024, 9.04am
Closed areas: Jacks Track closed in Yengo National Park
Jacks Track in Yengo National Park is closed due to a dangerous landslip on private property. No access is permitted under any circumstances.
Walkers and mountain bike riders should use alternative trails.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Feb 2024, 11.13am
Closed areas: Partial Closure to Forest Walk
The Forest Walk is affected by the closure of Sublime Point walking track until further notice. There is no access between Sublime Point and Austinmer. Sublime Point walking track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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