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Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.45pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.50pm
Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed – Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November 2025
All tracks and trails in the following parks are closed on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger Rating:
- Lane Cove National Park
- Berowra Valley National Park
- Berowra Valley Regional Park
- Marramarra National Park
- Wallumatta Nature Reserve
- Dalrymple Hay Nature Reserve
- Dural Nature Reserve
Campgrounds in Berowra Valley National Park and Marramarra National Park are also closed, including:
- Tunks Ridge campground
- Marramarra Creek campground
- Orchard campground
- Gentleman's Halt campground
Picnic areas and boat ramps will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400 or the NPWS contact centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
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Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.42pm to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.45pm
Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed in Garigal National Park - Saturday 29 November 2025
All tracks and trails in Garigal National Park are closed on Saturday 29 November 2025 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.
Davidson Boat Ramp and Picnic Area will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
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Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.28pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.44pm
Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park – Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November 2025
All tracks and trails in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are closed on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November 2025 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.
The following areas are closed:
- West Head road
- West Head lookout
- Salvation Creek picnic area
- Barrenjoey headland
- Sphinx memorial precinct
- Stringybark Ridge precinct
- Kalkari track
- All remote campgrounds (accessible by water only)
These areas will remain open:
- Apple Tree Bay picnic area
- Apple Tree Bay boat ramp
- Bobbin Head picnic areas
- Bobbin Head Marina
- Duckholes picnic area
- Illawong Bay picnic area
- Gibberagong Boardwalk
- Kalkari Discovery Centre (the walking track is closed)
- The Basin campground and picnic area (accessible by water only)
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bobbin Head Visitor Centre on 02 9472 8949.
Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
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Applies from Sat 29 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.35pm
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11.51am
Closed areas: Fort Denison closed
Service upgrades and extensive conservation works on the fort are ongoing throughout 2026. 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, email the Sydney South office. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 4.45pm to Sat 13 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.43am
Closed areas: Pest control operation
There will be closures in Lane Cove National Park for pest control operations targeting wild rabbits using firearms at the following times:
- 10pm Thursday 4 December to 2am Friday 5 December 2025
- 10pm Thursday 11 December to 2am Friday 12 December 2025
If operations are impacted by wet weather, they will continue from 10pm Monday 15 December to 2am Tuesday 16 December 2025.
The following areas will be closed:
- All picnic areas and walking tracks along Max Allen Drive.
- The Great North Walk between Lady Game Drive and Allen Park.
- All picnic areas along Riverside Drive (between Plassey Road and Fullers Bridge).
- Riverside Walking Track between Deburghs Entrance Station and Lane Cove River Weir.
- Riverside Drive Between Lane Cove Road and Lane Cove River Weir.
Do not enter the park under any circumstances. Signs will be placed at all entrances during the closure period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 30 Oct 2025, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 4.08pm
Closed areas: Swimming enclosure damaged, Nielsen Park
The swimming enclosure at Nielsen Park was damaged by large waves in August 2025. Nielsen Park remains open to visitors. However, be aware before swimming at Shark Beach, the damaged swimming enclosure nets do not provide a total barrier between sharks and swimmers.
A new steel support pile will be installed in the week commencing 8th December 2025. Once installed, the enclosure’s steel cable and netting panels will be re-attached.
For information and resources to help reduce the risk of an encounter with a shark at NSW beaches and estuaries, check out Shark Smart and the Bull Shark fact sheet
For updates, please check here or email or call the local NPWS office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.51pm
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 continues to be a threat of rockfalls and foreshore slumps due to slope instability caused by previous weather events. NPWS is updating detailed assessments in order to undertake essential 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 Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.42pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.42am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 9.43am
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 1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in the following areas of Sydney Harbour National Park:
- Chowder Bay
- Dobroyd Head
- Bradleys Head
- Georges Head
- Middle Head
- North Head (North Head includes the adjoining land of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Australian Institute of Police Management and Quarantine Station).
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 local park office on:
Middle Head: 02 9960 6266 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
North Head Sanctuary, Many (Harbour Trust Lands): 02 8969 2128 (business hours).
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Applies from Fri 14 Nov 2025, 1.28pm to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 9.16am
Closed areas: Duckholes picnic area car park closure
The carpark at Duckholes picnic area will be used to locate a Transport for NSW site compound for critical road safety works on McCarrs Creek Road. Works will take place between Sunday 23 November and Friday 19 December 2025.
There will be limited parking available during this time.
For more information contact ConnectSydney on 1800 735 563.
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Applies from Mon 17 Nov 2025, 8.51am to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 8.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Nov 2025, 8.59am
Closed areas: Track closure - Belvedere Lookout to Beehive Casemate
There will be a partial track closure of Gubbuh Gubbuh to Georges Head walking track between Belvedere Lookout and Beehive Casemate from Monday 17 November to Monday 1 December 2025. Please follow detour signage. For more information please contact the Sydney North Area 02 9960 6266.
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Applies from Thu 13 Nov 2025, 2.11pm to Fri 5 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.28am
Closed areas: Apple Tree Bay pontoon closed
Apple Tree Bay pontoon is closed for critical safety repair work. It will remain closed until 5th December 2025 or until repaired.
Apple Tree Bay boat ramp and canoe launch remain open. There is no alternative tie-off or loading facility at this location, please adjust your plans as needed.
Alternative boat ramps are available at:
- Bay Rd, Berowra Waters
- Peats Ferry Rd, Mooney Mooney
- Parsley Bay, Brooklyn
- Davidson Park, Killarney Heights
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 Mon 17 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 12 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.27am
Closed areas: Currie Road Fire Trail closed
The Currie Road Fire Trail in Garigal National Park will be closed during work hours 0700am - 1700pm until Friday 12th December 2025 inclusive for trail maintenance works.
The trail will be open on weekends.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Mon 20 Oct 2025, 11.40am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.28am
Closed areas: Showground Trail closed
Showground Trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is closed during work hours, from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday for essential trail works.
The trail will be open on weekends.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Fri 10 Oct 2025, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Nov 2025, 9.13am
Closed areas: Manly to Spit walk upgrade works - Castle Rock
A section of the Manly to Spit walk in the Castle Rock area within Sydney Harbour National Park will be closed for essential upgrade works from 13 October 2025 to 23 December 2025. The work will involve replacement of failing sections of boardwalk and handrails to improve public safety on this popular track. A detour will be in place and signs are installed advising the route.
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.31pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Oct 2025, 5.35pm
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 1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in Ku-ring-gai Chase 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 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.45am
Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times
The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
- AEDT From 6 October 2025 to 5 April 2026 - 5am to 8.30pm
- AEST From 6 April 2026 to 5 October 2026- 6am to 6pm
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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Bluefish Point closed
The Bluefish Point bushland area is closed for public safety and to protect the landscape and important plant and animal communities.
Access to rock pools is difficult and dangerous. Please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park for your safety and observe warning signs in the area.
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.38pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 4.50pm
Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management operation’
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 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 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 Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.42am
Closed areas: Upper Gledhill Falls - access is unsafe
There is no safe location to park a vehicle on the side of McCarrs Creek Road to reach Upper Gledhills Falls. For your own safety, climbing and abseiling are prohibited here. Please visit Duckholes picnic area instead.
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.55am
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)
This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be open.
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: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.55am
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 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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