Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 16 April 2024, 12.03pm
Applies from Sat 6 Apr 2024, 9.03am
to Thu 18 Apr 2024, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 16 Apr 2024, 12.03pm.
Closed areas: Royal National Park impacted by flooding
Royal National Park has been impacted by heavy rain and flooding. It will take several days to assess the full extent of damage.
Road access into the park is open however, please check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures before travelling though Royal National Park.
Please note:
All areas open with the exception of :
- Wattamolla precinct is closed with flood damage to infrastructure and will remain closed until repairs are undertaken and assessed as safe
- Uloola Falls Campground is closed.
- All tracks and trails are open however, not all have inspected.
This page will be updated as damage assessments are completed.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Sat 6 Apr 2024, 9.03am to Thu 18 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Apr 2024, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Royal National Park impacted by flooding
Royal National Park has been impacted by heavy rain and flooding. It will take several days to assess the full extent of damage.
Road access into the park is open however, please check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures before travelling though Royal National Park.
Please note:
All areas open with the exception of :
- Wattamolla precinct is closed with flood damage to infrastructure and will remain closed until repairs are undertaken and assessed as safe
- Uloola Falls Campground is closed.
- All tracks and trails are open however, not all have inspected.
This page will be updated as damage assessments are completed.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 12.07pm to Wed 17 Apr 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Apr 2024, 9.27am
Closed parks: Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area - Flood Affected. Kingfisher Pool Campground Closed
Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area have been impacted by heavy rain and flooding. It will take several days to assess the full extent of damage.
- All Tracks and Trails are open, however, suggest caution as current conditions and hazards have not been fully assessed.
- Kingfisher Pools Campground is closed due to the affects of flooding and will remain closed until assessed as safe.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 2 Apr 2024, 7.00am to Fri 19 Apr 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Apr 2024, 2.35pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to roadworks on Warumbul Road
Warumbul picnic area and Weemalah Cottage will be closed from Tuesday 2 April 2024 to Friday 19 April 2024. The closure is to allow repair works to take place on the unsealed section of Warumbul Road in Royal National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 24 Oct 2023, 10.56am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 12.44pm
Closed areas: The Coast track partial closure
Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible. This is due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion and rockfall risk, and to allow ongoing track upgrade works.
Please note the following closures:
- Palm Jungle Loop track between Burning Palms and Werrong lookout is closed from Tuesday 16 January to Sunday 30 June 2024 for track upgrades.
- The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion.
- North Era campground is closed until further notice
- Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice. This is due to damage and subsidence to the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track.
Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
- South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
- North bound access - Available via North Era and return only. Access is via Garawarra Farm Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track during track upgrades.
- Figure 8 Pools access - Available via Garawarra Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track via Garawarra Farm only.
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 28 Mar 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jan 2024, 10.44am
Closed areas: Lake Toolooma Fire Trail Closed due to sink hole
Lake Toolooma Fire Trail is closed to Pedestrians and Vehicles, north of Tooloma Dam due to a large sink hole at Waterfall Gully.
Visitors are reminded not to continue walking past Tooloma Dam.
The section of the track will reopen when it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jan 2024, 10.39am
Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed
Mirang Campground is now closed. The site has become a day-use ONLY picnic spot. No overnight stays permitted.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Apr 2024, 8.14am
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Apr 2024, 8.33am
Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition
Sections of Curra Moors loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Apr 2024, 12.15pm
Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
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