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Devines Hill loop

Dharug National Park

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 23 April 2025, 9.30am

Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.08am to Sat 17 May 2025, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.52am.

Safety alerts: Vegetation removal Old Great North Road

Vegetation removal works occurring along Old Great North Road between West Commission Trail and Devines Hill Monday 31 March 2025 to Friday 16 May 2025. Machinery may be operation along Old Great North Road during works.

For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 9.30am.

Closed areas: Area closed for conservation works

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 31 March to Friday 29 August 2025 while conservation works are being undertaken on Devine's Hill. The closed areas are:

Devine's Hill section of the Old Great North Walk

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Signage installed on closed section. For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date	Event	Title
1 May 2025	Other planned events	Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program	Details
Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.31pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.47am W National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Dharug National Park (NP), Koolewong Flora Reserve (FR), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Wollemi SCA, Yengo NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025. 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 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 Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555 Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Apr 2025, 10.21am

Closed areas: Area closed for maintenance

Some parts of this park are closed for essential track and trail maintenance from Wednesday 5 March to 30 June 2025. The closed areas are:

- Emerald Pool

- Mount Olive lookout

- Mount Olive trail

- Ironbark picnic area

- Hominy Creek walking track

- 248 trail

- Pipeline trail

- informal walking tracks leading into Popran National Park west of Popran Creek. Includes Glenworth South Horse Track and Mailmans Walking Track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4320 4200.

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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.14am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 2.38pm

Closed parks: Maroota Historic site closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Maroota Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.15am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 2.37pm

Closed parks: Wisemans Ferry Historic Site closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Wisemans Ferry Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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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/cycling-trails/devines-hill-loop/local-alerts

Park info

in Dharug National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Dharug National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Emergency services

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