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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 4.20pm
Closed areas: Access to rock shelves closed due to dangerous conditions
Access to all rock shelves in Kamay Botany Bay National Park is closed due to dangerous weather and surf conditions.
The affected areas include (but not limited to):
- Bare Island
- Browns Rock
- Cape Banks
- Inscription Point
- The Leap
- Yena
- Cape Solander (rock shelves)
- Potter Point (rock shelves
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.48am
Closed areas: North Head partial closure
Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:
- Bluefish Point
- Old Man's Hat
- Cannae Point
- Quarantine Head
- Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency access road
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 9.10am
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.
- NSWRA Schools Practice and Competition Week, Tuesday 15 July 2025 to Friday 18 July 2025 (4 days).
- Service Rifle championships Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of October 2025.
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 2 Jul 2025, 2.16pm to Wed 9 Jul 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 2.20pm
Other planned events: Girrawheen Toilet Block Closed
Girrahween Toilet Block is closed for repairs until further notice.
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Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 5.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.50am
Other planned events: High visitation and limited parking
Kamay Botany Bay National Park at Kurnell is experiencing very high visitation on weekends as it is a popular location to watch the northern whale migration. If planning to visit on the weekend, please expect large crowds, traffic delays and be aware that carparks can reach capacity by mid-morning and tend to stay full for the day. Please drive safely and watch for pedestrians. Park in marked bays only.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 3.58pm to Wed 16 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8.02am
Other planned events: Quarry Trail maintenance
Surface and vegetation works will be carried out on the Quarry Trail from Wednesday 25 June until Wednesday 16 July 2025, weather permitting.
Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 24 Jun 2025, 3.59pm to Wed 9 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8.02am
Other planned events: Fire Trail vegetation works
Vegetation works will be carried out from Wednesday 25 June to Wednesday 9 July 2025 on the following fire trails in Berowra Valley National & Regional Park:
- Lyrebird Gully Fire Trail
Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.52pm to Mon 15 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.13am
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 15 September 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.
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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 3.25pm
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 parking, will be fenced off and work crews will be on site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.
Parking and toilets will be available at Commemoration Flat.
To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 3.22pm
Closed areas: Works at Commemoration Flat
Services and pathways at Commemoration Flat are being upgraded from October 2024 to 2026. The picnic area remains open with limited closures, as work areas are fenced off and work crews are on site.
The toilets and carpark will remain open, with a reduced number of parking spaces available. 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 Tue 19 Nov 2024, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 3.12pm
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 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 9.01am
Closed areas: Fort Denison closed
Service upgrades and extensive conservation works on the fort are ongoing throughout 2025. Fort Denison – Muddawahnyuh remains closed to visitors during this time.
Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
- 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
- 8am to 1pm on Saturday
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, visit the project webpage or email the Sydney South office. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.59am
Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times
The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
- AEDT From 7 October 2024 to 6 April 2025 - 5am to 8.30pm
- AEST From 7 April 2025 to 5 October 2025 - 6am to 6pm
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.14pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.15am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.42am
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 is continuous and ongoing between Saturday 1 February 2025 and Thursday 31 July 2025 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Please don’t touch baits or ejector devices. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 or the Lane Cove area office on 02 8448 0400 (business hours). Alternatively, call the NPWS after-hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.14am
Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Wed 11 Jun 2025, 9.30am to Sun 14 Sep 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.13am
Other planned events: Muogamarra Nature Reserve open season 2025
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time for pre-booked tours only. The dates for the 2025 Open Season are from Saturday 9 August to Sunday 14 September.
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.
For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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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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Applies from Thu 15 May 2025, 4.27pm to Mon 3 Nov 2025, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.44am
Closed areas: Bedlam Bay Eastern Beach Closure
The Eastern Beach at Bedlam Bay within Parramatta River Regional Park will be closed to the public from Monday 21 January until early November 2025, while Hunters Hill Council construct a swimming enclosure. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Hunters Hill Council on (02) 9879 9400 or the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 9.51am
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)
Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.10pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 9.16am
Closed areas: Sugarloaf carpark closed
Sugarloaf carpark in Lane Cove National Park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood Area office on 02 8448 0400. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.07pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.10am
Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 9.18am
Closed areas: Flat Rock track partial closure
The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed as the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
Please note:
- Walkers heading west should exit Flat Rock track at the eastern end of Killarney Drive and use Killarney Drive until you reach Downpatrick Street. Then walk down the street and re-enter Flat Rock track from the Downpatrick Street fire trail.
- Walkers heading east should exit Flat Rock track at the Downpatrick Street fire trail and use Downpatrick Street, then Killarney Drive until you reach the end of Killarney Drive. Re-enter Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.23pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 1.00pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits. 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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.19pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 1.00pm
Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management’
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 is continuous and ongoing between1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Garigal National Park. 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:
Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 1.35pm
Safety alerts: 1080 pest management program
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 2024 and 31 March 2025 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.
Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Sydney South Area office on 02 9337 5511 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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