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Ben Bullen trail

Sydney and surrounds

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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8.55am

Safety alerts: Heavy rain predicted. Roads and walking tracks could be flooded and impassable.

Heavy rain and strong winds have been experienced over the last few days.  All Grose, Jamison and Kedumba valley access routes are closed due to the increased risk of treefall and landslides. This includes: Grand Canyon, Giant Stairs, Furber Steps, Federal Pass, Golden Stairs, Kedumba Pass, Amphitheatre, Fern Bower, Mt Solitary, Ruined Castle, Victoria Falls, Horse Track, Shortridge (Lockley's Pylon to Blue Gum), Pierces Pass & Perry's Lookdown Tracks. All associated campsites are also closed (Kedumba Valley, Acacia Flat, Burra Korain and Ruined Castle). Other roads and walking tracks could be slippery, flooded and impassable. 

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.29am

Closed areas: Deep Pass Canyon Closure

Deep Pass Canyon is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall. Closure will remain in place until conditions have been assessed as safe. 

 

Deep Pass Campground will remain open and available for bookings. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on (02) 6336 6200

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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.26am

Closed areas: Pipeline Track Closure

Pipeline Walking Track is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall. Closure will remain in place until conditions have been assessed as safe. 

 

Newnes Campgrounds will remain open and available for bookings. Walk-in access only from Old Coach Road. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on (02) 6336 6200.

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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 7.00am to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.38am

Safety alerts: Glow Worm Tunnel walking track to Newnes

Work has commenced on the upgrade of the Newnes to Four Ways walking track – part of the Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track. Please be aware of workers and materials on the walking track and take care around all work sites. Please follow any directions from staff onsite.

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Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 1.14pm

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track closed due to heavy rainfall

The section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Glow Worm Tunnel exit to the 'four ways' intersection, Wolgan Valley will remain closed until further notice.

Recent heavy rainfall has caused landslips along this section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track.

The Glow Worm Tunnel can still be accessed via the Glow Worm Tunnel carpark. Newnes Industrial Ruins and the Newnes Campgrounds can only be accessed via the Pipeline Track from Glen Davis or by Old Coach Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.

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Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 9.18am

Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed

The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.

For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.

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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.09pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 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 Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.15pm

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage

The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:

  • California trail - closed until late July 2025

Visitor areas that are currently closed include:

  • California Hut - closed until late July 2025

Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.

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

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Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 2.00pm

Closed areas: Road Closed- Lost City North Road

Lost City North Road is closed from Friday 16th May 2025 for improvement works including road upgrades and visitor facilities.

Lost City Walking Track is accessible via Lost City Road (previously known as Lost City South Road).

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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.52am

Closed areas: Tramway trail closed to vehicles due to rockfall

Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.

A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken.  Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.

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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.32am

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/4wd-touring-routes/ben-bullen-trail/local-alerts

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