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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 4.17pm
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
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.
Katoomba and Leura
- Katoomba Kiosk Reserve, Reids Plateau and Round Walk east are closed to due to Council upgrades. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs).
- Furber Steps walk and Round walking track (full loop) are closed from Wednesday 20 May to Tuesday 30 June 2026, for track upgrade works. There will be no access to Federal Pass from these tracks. Alternative access/exits are via Fern Bower, Giant Stairway, or Scenic World (costs apply). Visitors can also access Federal Pass from Golden Stairs however access via these routes is more adventurous and remote.
- Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. There is no vehicle access to Golden Stairs trackhead. Walkers and cyclists are permitted.
- Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck) south of Pumphouse Trail Golden Stairs, Federal Pass (from Golden Stairs to Scenic World Valley Stations), will be closed intermittently for a helicopter operation from 3 June to 4 June 2026. Delays should be expected.
- 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 closed at the boundary to the Jenolan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve. Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Caves Visitor Precinct) is closed until 31 December 2026. There is no access to the entire reserve during this time.
- Mt Hay Road will be closed from Tuesday 9 June to Thursday 17 December 2026 for Fire Trail upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- Temporary walking track closures are planned for a helicopter operation in the Wentworth Falls area on Monday 1 June 2026. In addition to other current closures in the area, the following tracks will be closed: Wentworth Falls top and mid crossings, Undercliff track, Rocket Point lookout walk, Chester Road fire trail and Little Switzerland fire trail.
- 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 is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls routes.
- Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
- Princes Rock walking track is closed for maintenance until 30 June 2026. Princes Rock lookout is however accessible from Overcliff/Undercliff track.
- Fletchers lookout is closed for maintenance until 30 June 2026.
- Lincolns Rock is closed. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
- Kings Tableland Road from the park gate out to McMahons Point will be closed to all traffic from Monday 1 June until Friday 12 June 2026 to allow for road works. Open to all traffic on weekends, including from Saturday 6 June to Monday 8 June.
- Winbourne fire trail (L6) in Woodford will be closed for maintenance from Monday 25 May to Friday 26 June 2026.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
- Green Gully precinct including Dunphys Campground and Galong Cabins is closed for road upgrade works until 15 June 2026 (weather dependent). This means there is no access to the K-2-K, Iron Pot Route, Breakfast Creek, Ironmonger Route or Bellbird Ridge Fire Trail.
- 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 parts of Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Valley access from Blackheath is via Horse Track.
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
Juggler (aka Point Pilcher) Canyon exit has been affected by a recent rockfall event. Canyoners should use caution and exit around the impact site.
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 Wed 27 May 2026, 12.05pm to Tue 2 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2026, 2.19pm
Closed areas: Paterson Range Trail Closed due to weather
Paterson Range Trail in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until Tuesday 2 June 2026 inclusive due to wet and slippery conditions.
Burralow campers can access via Tabaraga Ridge out of Kurrajong Heights.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Wed 20 May 2026, 7.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 2.00pm
Closed areas: Furber Steps walk and Round walking track - temporary closure
The following walking tracks will be closed from Wednesday 20 May to Tuesday 30 June 2026, to allow for track upgrade works:
- Furber Steps walk
- Round walking track – full loop
There is no access to Federal Pass via Furber Steps or the Round Walk. Alternative access is via Golden Stairs, Giant Stairway and Scenic World (costs apply).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 9.30am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.49am
Closed areas: Euroka walking track partial closure
Euroka walking track between Mount Portal Road and Euroka clearing is closed for maintenance until Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Tue 3 Feb 2026, 8.58am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.48am
Closed areas: Fletchers lookout
Fletchers lookout, Wentworth Falls, is closed for maintenance until Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Tue 3 Feb 2026, 8.55am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.48am
Closed areas: Princes Rock walking track temporary closure
Princes Rock walking track is closed until Tuesday 30 June 2026 for maintenance. Princes Rock lookout is accessible from the Overcliff-Undercliff track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.00pm to Tue 2 Jun 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 May 2026, 9.13am
Closed areas: Dunphys campground closed for road upgrade
Dunphys campground, Galong Cabins and Green Gully Road are closed until Tuesday 2 June 2026 while Green Gully Road is upgraded.
There will be no access to the campground from Carlon Creek Track, Bellbird Ridge Fire trail, Ironmonger Track or Ironpot Track. Walkers will need to exit via Narrow Neck Trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 10.43am
Closed areas: Juliet's Balcony closed for maintenance
Juliet's Balcony (short side walk off Round Walk - west) is closed for maintenance until Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Sat 14 Mar 2026, 9.30am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 8.42am
Closed areas: Galong Cabins closed
Galong Cabins are closed for 2026 due to maintenance upgrades.
For more information contact the Blue Mountains heritage Centre: (02) 4787 8877
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Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.04am
Closed parks: Park closed for major infrastructure repairs and upgrades
Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Visitor Precinct and walking tracks) is closed until 31st December 2026 while major infrastructure repairs and upgrades are underway.
There is no access to the Reserve or Jenolan Caves via the Six Foot Track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 3.41pm
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.04am
Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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