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Stage 2 (Years 3-4), History, Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Last reviewed: Wed 4 August 2021, 4.21pm
Applies from Wed 5 May 2021, 11.20am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Aug 2021, 4.21pm.
Kurnell Visitor Centre is closed to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Please check back for updated information.
Applies from Wed 4 Aug 2021, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Aug 2021, 10.56am.
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.
Applies from Wed 5 May 2021, 11.20am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Aug 2021, 4.21pm
Kurnell Visitor Centre is closed to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Please check back for updated information.
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Applies from Wed 4 Aug 2021, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Aug 2021, 10.56am
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 Tue 3 Aug 2021, 1.04pm to Sat 28 Aug 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Aug 2021, 1.09pm
Due to the NSW Government’s public health orders for COVID-19, all NPWS campgrounds and accommodation in are closed until further notice. Greater Sydney includes areas like the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour. Read more on our COVID-19 update webpage.
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Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 12.01am to Fri 6 Aug 2021, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Aug 2021, 11.00am
Wattamolla Beach precinct, including Wattamolla Road, is closed to vehicles from Tuesday 3 August and will re-open Friday 6 August 2021.
All other areas of Royal National Park remain open to vehicles. The Coast track remains open to walkers.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Fore more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 5 May 2021, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Jul 2021, 5.28pm
Various sections along the walking tracks in Malabar Headland National Park are closed during May to October 2021 for upgrades:
For more information on this work, please see the project website or call the local NPWS office on 02 9337 5511.
Please note: The entire Boora Point walking track (eastern sections of the national park) is closed when the ANZAC Rifle Range is in use.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Jul 2021, 4.58pm
All shooting activities have been suspended until Friday 27 August 2021.
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed for rifle range operations on the following days:
Further closures may occur with little or no notice.
Do not enter the eastern section of the park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
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 Thu 29 Apr 2021, 11.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Jul 2021, 4.00pm
The road to Cape Solander, parking and the whale watching platform are closed until late September 2021. Walking tracks remain open.
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 Thu 13 May 2021, 12.01am to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Jul 2021, 9.21am
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:
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
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 Wed 19 Sep 2018, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 1.35pm
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 Tue 27 Oct 2020, 10.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Dec 2020, 10.03am
Lower track in Wolli Creek Regional Park is temporarily closed while remediation is carried out on Lot 2.
Undercliffe track remains open through to Jackson track and Turrella Reserve.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/education/stage-2-history-first-contacts-kurnell/local-alerts
7am–7.30pm August to May. 7am–5.30pm June to July.
Areas may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day applies in the Kurnell area only. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins. The park also has credit card accepting payment facilities.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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