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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 3.33pm
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
th Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
The following tracks are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Jamison & Kedumba Valley walks are closed due to elevated landslide risk associated with recent rain. This includes: Dardanelles, Giant Stairs, Ampthitheatre, Federal Pass, Furber Steps, Ruined Castle, Mt Solitary, Lindeman's Pass & Katoomba Falls Round Walk.
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs.)
- Leura Cascades track (bottom section) is closed until the end of 2025 for track upgrade works. There is no access to Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Clifftop walk) between the top of Leura Cascades and the Amphitheatre junction. Short detour via Cliff Drive.
- Leura Cascades parking area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides and associated repairs.
- Glenrapheal Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers & cyclists are permitted however delays may be experienced from Monday 25th August to Wednessday 27th August to allow for road work investigations.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
- Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
- Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. There's no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
- Valley of the Waters is closed below Nature Track until Monday 25 Aug due to elevated landslide risk associated with recent rain. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
- Kedumba Pass, Kedumba Camping Area and Mt Solitary are closed until Monday 25 Aug due to elevated landslide risk associated with recent rain.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
- Grand Canyon, Old Pt Pilcher and Walls Caves Tracks are closed until Monday 25 August due to elevated landslide risk associated with recent rain.
- Grose Valley routes and camping areas are all closed until Monday 25 August due to elevated landslide risk associated with recent rain. This includes Victoria Falls Track, Pierces Pass, Perry's Lookdown, Horse Track, Shortridge Pass (off Lockleys Pylon), Acacia Flat and Burra Korain camping areas.
- Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
- Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides.
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.
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Applies from Thu 21 Aug 2025, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 3.42pm
Closed areas: Coorongooba Campground Closed due to Wet Weather/Flooding
Coorongooba Campground is closed due to the wet weather and expected flooding.
For more information please contact the Mudgee Area Office on 02 6370 9000
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Applies from Fri 22 Aug 2025, 6.00am to Sat 23 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Aug 2025, 1.07pm
Closed areas: Bob Turner walking track temporary closure
Bob Turner walking track is closed for a helicopter operation from Friday 22 to Saturday 23 August 2025.
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Applies from Thu 21 Aug 2025, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 5.42pm
Closed areas: Closure: Pipeline Walking Track
The Pipeline Track between Newnes and Glen Davis is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall. This area will reopen as soon as it is safe.
Due to the closure, there will be no access to Newnes Campgrounds or Newnes Industrial Ruins.
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 Wed 20 Aug 2025, 9.47am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Aug 2025, 9.55am
Closed areas: Lost City Walking Track - Closed
The Lost City Walking Track will be closed from 4pm, Wednesday 20 August, due to forecast heavy rainfall. The track will reopen once conditions are assessed as safe.
For further information, please contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office: npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au or ph (02) 6336 6200
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Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road - Closed
Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area. Closure is in place for all vehicles due to wet slippery road conditions.
As a result, there will be no access to the following areas via Glow Worm Tunnel Road:
- Glow Worm Tunnel
- Newnes Campground
- Deep Pass Campground
- Rocky and Twister Canyon
The road will reopen when conditions are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph. 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.54pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Wollemi National Park from Monday 25 August to Sunday 7 September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce the 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.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:
- Mudgee - 02 6370 9000
- Oberon - 02 6336 6200
- Bulga - 02 6574 5555
- Glenbrook - 02 4720 6200
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.43pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce the 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.
Please contact the local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.
Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Aug 2025, 12.34pm
Closed areas: Closure: Rocky Creek and Twister Canyons
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions. There will be no access to Rocky Creek and Twister Canyons during this closure. The closure will remain in place until conditions have been assessed as safe.
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 Sun 27 Jul 2025, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Aug 2025, 12.35pm
Closed areas: Closure: Deep Pass Campground and Canyon
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions. There will be no access to Deep Pass Campground and Canyon during this closure. These areas will reopen as soon as they are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sun 27 Jul 2025, 11.26am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 5.42pm
Closed areas: Closure: Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions. There will be no access to Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Tracks during this closure. These areas will reopen as soon as they are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 7.00am to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 8.43am
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 Thu 24 Jul 2025, 1.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 1.39pm
Closed areas: Forest Campground precinct closure
The area west of Glowworm Tunnel Road from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1 will be closed from Monday 28 July 2025 for construction of visitor infrastructure works. The closure will be in place for at least 12 months while works continue.
During the closure, there is no public access to:
- Western Boundary Road
- Red Hill Road
- Camp Road
- Newnes Afforestation Camp
- Any roads within the closed area including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon
Closures are in place to enable the construction of:
- Forest Campground (at the old Newnes Afforestation Camp Ruins) which will include 50 bookable sites, group campground and picnic area
- Upgrading roads for 2WD access
- Rehabilitation of damaged and eroded areas
Information for camping:
Bush camping is allowed at sites further than 200 metres from park infrastructure such as roads, walking tracks and lookouts.
For information on the access strategy for Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Road Access Strategy
For information on the long-term plan for the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Master Plan
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 2.41pm
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 29 Aug 2025
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
- California Hut - closed until 29 Aug 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 Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 10.06am
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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Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.18pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am
Other planned events: Lost City Walking Track Carpark Closure
Lost City Walking Track Carpark is currently closed for improvement works.
The improvement works at Lost City Walking Track Carpark will include a accessible footpaths, visitor information signage, seating, carparking and accessible double stall toilet. Revegetation work and planting of native species are also proposed.
Lost City Walking Track will remain open and accessible to visitors via Lost City Road. Visitors are advised to stay alert and follow the signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 9.18am
Safety alerts: Haulage trucks using Old Bells Line of Rd
Haulage trucks are in operation along Old Bells Line of Rd between the park entrance near Chifley Road (Zig Zag Railway) and Clarence Sands during the following times:
• Monday to Friday: 04.00 to 18.00
• Saturday: 04.00 to 13.00
During these times road users are reminded to:
• drive with caution
• adhere to the speed limit of 40 km/hr
• listen for truck movements via UHF-11
If a UHF radio is unavailable, NPWS recommends to access the reserve via State Mine Gully Rd. For more information contact the 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 Fri 16 May 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am
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 Thu 4 Jul 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Aug 2025, 9.19am
Closed areas: North Ridge Rd closure
North Ridge Road is now closed for works as part of the Gardens of Stone Multi-Day Walk. The closure will be in place until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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