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La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 30 September 2025, 8.49am

Applies from Mon 11 Aug 2025, 2.04pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.16pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.49am.

Closed areas: Maintenance works on Fire trails

Fire trails across Kamay Botany Bay NP (Kurnell Area) will be closed on weekdays from 25/08/2025 until late October (weather depending) due to maintenance works. Trail will be open on weekends.

Cape Baily walking track will remain open. Please always follow directions of staff and contractors to ensure your safety.

 

Potter Point Road will be closed between 20th October and 22nd October 2025 due to vegetation maintenance works. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access to Potter Point via this road during this time.

Potter Point will still be accessible from Cape Baily walking track.

 

Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email or call the local area office on 02 9337 5511.

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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 6.00am to Tue 30 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Sep 2025, 8.40am.

Closed areas: Works along Botany Bay Foreshore, Kurnell

A new revetment (seawall) along the Botany Bay foreshore will replace the temporary sandbags which have been in place since 2018. A revetment is a permanent structure which protects the foreshore from storm surges and tides.

A works compound is established at Beach Park and access to the works site will be along Monument Track. Some closures and restrictions to access will take place as materials are moved to the foreshore.

Please be mindful of site fencing and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.

To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, send an email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.

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Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2024, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Sep 2025, 10.28am.

Closed areas: Skylight Cave permanently closed

Skylight cave is permanently closed to visitors due to serious safety risks. The cave is midway down an unstable cliff, and the risk of falling off the cliff edge while trying to reach it makes it very dangerous. 

There is no approved public access walking track to Skylight cave. Please do not risk your safety trying to reach this location. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 28 Jul 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 5.56pm.

Closed areas: Commemoration Flat carpark

The Commemoration Flat carpark is being upgraded and will be closed from 28 July 2025 until early 2026. Alternate parking is available at the Cricket Pitch carpark.

Commemoration Flat toilets and picnic area remain open, however there will be limited short-term closures as new BBQ and picnic facilities are installed. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to on-site signage.

To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, send an email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.

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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 5.49pm.

Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed

Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed and will remain closed until 2026. A new visitor centre is under construction.

During construction works, the precinct, including the carpark, will be fenced off and work crews will be on-site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to on-site signage.

Parking and toilets are available at the Cricket Pitch precinct.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Projectemail or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Oct 2025, 2.42pm

Closed areas: Closed areas due to rifle range operations

The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:

  • Every Saturday, 8am to 5pm.
  • The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am to 5pm.

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

  • Red flags are flying above the range
  • The 'rifle range in use' warning signs are displayed at the park entry (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark).
  • Park entry gates are closed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.

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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 1.52pm to Mon 13 Oct 2025, 8.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 1.58pm

Other planned events: Triathlon event at North Head Scenic Drive

Triathlon club annual duathlon event taking place on Sunday13 October 2025 between 06:00 - 09:00. Please be mindful of runners and cyclists on North Head Scenic Drive during the event. For more information please contact 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).

Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2025, 3.57pm to Tue 14 Oct 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 4.10pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for maintenance works

Some parts of Audley precinct are closed from Thursday 9 October to Monday 13 October, inclusive, for maintenance works. The closed areas are:

  • Temptation Creek
  • Florence Parade
  • Anana Hill fire trails

The tracks will remain available for use on weekends.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0632.

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Applies from Sun 5 Oct 2025, 2.05pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Oct 2025, 2.20pm

Closed areas: Currawong Flat toilet block closed for repair

Currawong Flat toilet block closed due to repairs. Alternative amenities at Ironbark Flat and Wattle Forest.

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Applies from Sat 30 Aug 2025, 7.01pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.50am

Closed areas: Curra Moors fire trail weekday closure

Curra Moors fire trail in Royal National Park is closed on weekdays between Monday 28 July and Friday 31 October 2025 due to maintenance works.

Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park area office on 02 9542 0632.

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Applies from Sat 30 Aug 2025, 7.01pm to Fri 17 Oct 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.49am

Closed areas: Curra Moors loop track weekday closure

Access to Royal Coast track from Curra Moors loop track in Royal National Park will be closed on weekdays from Monday 28 July to 17 October 2025 due to maintenance works on Curra Moors vehicle trail.

Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park area office on 02 9542 0632.

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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Sep 2025, 2.59pm

Closed areas: North Era campground closed

North Era campground is closed until further notice. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Tue 29 Jul 2025, 6.00am to Fri 17 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Oct 2025, 9.25am

Closed areas: Honeymoon Track closed for repairs

The Honeymoon Track within the Audley precinct of Royal National Park will be closed for repairs on weekdays only until approximately 17 October 2025. The track will remain available for use on weekends. 

For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 9542 0648.

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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.52pm to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.53am

Closed areas: Road and picnic area closures

Lane Cove Depot Road and part of Max Allen Road, along with the adjacent picnic areas, will be closed from 31 March 2025 to 24 October 2025 due to essential geotechnical works. Weather events may extend these works. 

The following areas will be closed to all pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles:

  • Lane Cove Depot Road 
  • Max Allen Road will have no public access beyond Lane Cove Cafe and area office.
  • Turrumburra, Bakers Flat, Casuarina Point, Cormorant Corner, Haynes Flat and Thistlethwaites picnic areas.

Please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.

Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 12.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 12.35pm

Other planned events: 1080 pest management operation

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 30 August 2025 and 31 March 2026 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.

Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance

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.

For more information, contact the local park office on:

Sydney South Area 02 9337 5511 (business hours)

NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294.

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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 8.54am

Other planned events: Toilet closures in Lane Cove National Park

Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:

  • Carters Creek (Area 9)
  • Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
  • Haynes Flat (Area 32)

This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be open.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.

Applies from Mon 7 Jul 2025, 8.38am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 8.44am

Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program

Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 7 July 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.

The closed areas include:

  • All picnic areas in the Audley Precinct
  • Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
  • Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
  • North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
  • Garrawarra Farm
  • Lady Carrington Drive
  • Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.

These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.

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

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Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 4.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 4.35pm

Closed areas: Artillery Track Closed

The Artillery Track of Malabar Headland National Park is closed due to safety concerns.

This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of visitors while we assess and address potential hazards.

 

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

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Park info

  • in the La Perouse area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
  • 7am–8.30pm November to March. 

    7am–7.30pm April to October.

    La Perouse park entry gate closed to vehicles between 7pm and 5am all year.

    Areas may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • There are no park entry fees in La Perouse area but you'll need to pay to tour Bare Island. Park entry fees apply in the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, only.

    Buy annual pass
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