School excursion
Budderoo National Park
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Last reviewed: Mon 30 June 2025, 8.46pm
Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 6.50pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 6.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.46pm.
Minnamurra Rainforest is closed on Tuesday 1 July 2025 due to the extreme weather forecast expected for the local area. Minnamurra Rainforest will reopen when it is safe to do so. For further information please call local office on 02 4236 0469.
Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.01am.
Lyrebird Loop walk is partially closed until further notice due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop walk, which restricts wheelchair access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.59am.
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 9.27am.
Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity.
NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 7.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8.10am
Nellies Glen and Carrington Falls Picnic Areas - also known as Thomas Place, are closed due to predicted high rainfall and winds. They will re-open once it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non- compliance.
Please contact the Fitzroy Falls NPWS office for more information on (02) 4887 8244
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 6.50pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 6.51pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.46pm
Minnamurra Rainforest is closed on Tuesday 1 July 2025 due to the extreme weather forecast expected for the local area. Minnamurra Rainforest will reopen when it is safe to do so. For further information please call local office on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.44pm
Drawing Room Rocks and Hoddles Track walking tracks are closed due to predicted high rainfall and rockfall/landslip risk. The tracks will remain closed to the public until NPWS staff have conducted an inspection and it is safe to open. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 4.40pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Thursday 12 December 2024 to Friday 8 August 2025.
The program targets target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Bait stations are located on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions. Both buried baits and Canid Pest Ejectors are used in this program.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, particularly the threatened species within these areas.
1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Thu 17 Apr 2025, 11.04am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.00am
Killalea Campground will be closed from Tuesday 28 January 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025. Construction works will be underway during this time to replace the campground amenities block.
For more information, contact the Illawarra NPWS office 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.01am
Lyrebird Loop walk is partially closed until further notice due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop walk, which restricts wheelchair access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Fri 10 Feb 2023, 9.21pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 12.04pm
Due to rockfall risk, the unsanctioned walking track from the end of Clover Hill Road at Macquarie Rivulet to Clover Hill Falls is closed.
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Applies from Mon 14 Dec 2020, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 7.14am
Access to Macquarie Rivulet (also known as 'Jump Rock') is not permitted. The track is steep and eroded, and contains unstable surfaces, cliffs and drop offs.
There is a high risk of injury from falls from heights. Do not enter the closed areas of this park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2019, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 7.14am
There is no access to Macquarie Rivulet from Mount Murray, at the top of Macquarie Pass. If you access the rivulet from the top of the escarpment, you will be trespassing on private property. Access to Macquarie Rivulet is only permitted via Clover Hill Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Fri 1 Mar 2024, 3.12pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.19am
The beaches at Killalea Regional Park are unpatrolled. There is no lifesaving service. There may be strong currents, shallow water, unexpected large waves, rips and sudden drop offs.
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Applies from Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 9.19am
Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.
The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 9.27am
Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity.
NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
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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-4-science-survival-in-the-rainforest-minnamurra/local-alerts
Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.
Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day only in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Bus or taxi: $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child.
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