Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 25 November 2025, 5.20pm
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 12.00am
to Wed 26 Nov 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 5.20pm.
Closed areas: Areas closed due to Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service due to Extreme Fire Conditions. A Total Fire Ban is in place in the Greater Sydney and Illawarra Regions on Wednesday 26th November 2025 and applies for the entire 24-hour period Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended.
During total fire ban periods:
- All NPWS walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
- All NPWS mountain bike tracks and trails are closed
- All remote campgrounds are closed
Royal National Park
- All walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
- Garrawarra Farm is closed
- All main visitor areas will remain open (Wattamolla, Garie, Bonnie Vale and Audley)
- The Audley Cafe is open
- Uloola Falls and the North Era campgrounds are closed
- Bonnie Vale campground will remain open
Heathcote National Park
- All tracks and trails are closed
- Remote campgrounds are closed
Georges River National Park
- All tracks and trails closed
- All main visitor areas will remain open
During Total Fire Bans all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Provided barbecues at NPWS visitor precincts can be used.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about Total Fire Bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 12.01am
to Wed 26 Nov 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 2.56pm.
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.
Applies from Mon 7 Jul 2025, 8.38am
to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8.43am.
Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 8.43am.
Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 7 July 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
The closed areas include:
- All picnic areas in the Audley Precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 12.00am to Wed 26 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 5.20pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service due to Extreme Fire Conditions. A Total Fire Ban is in place in the Greater Sydney and Illawarra Regions on Wednesday 26th November 2025 and applies for the entire 24-hour period Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended.
During total fire ban periods:
- All NPWS walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
- All NPWS mountain bike tracks and trails are closed
- All remote campgrounds are closed
Royal National Park
- All walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
- Garrawarra Farm is closed
- All main visitor areas will remain open (Wattamolla, Garie, Bonnie Vale and Audley)
- The Audley Cafe is open
- Uloola Falls and the North Era campgrounds are closed
- Bonnie Vale campground will remain open
Heathcote National Park
- All tracks and trails are closed
- Remote campgrounds are closed
Georges River National Park
- All tracks and trails closed
- All main visitor areas will remain open
During Total Fire Bans all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Provided barbecues at NPWS visitor precincts can be used.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about Total Fire Bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Affects 5 parks and 49 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Wed 26 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 2.56pm
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.
Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 12.39pm
Other planned events: Cawleys Bridge works
Please be advised that Transport for NSW will be undertaking bridge decking maintenance and upgrades to Cawleys Bridge between 29th September 2025 and February 2026.
Cawleys bridge connects Cawleys Road between Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area.
Works will be intermittent during this time.
Vehicle and public access will remain largely unaffected, with select days, being restricted access. Please follow the signs and direction of staff and contractors onsite.
NPWS will post specific information as it becomes available.
Enquiries: Transport for NSW Project Information Line on 1800 684 490.
Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 12.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 12.35pm
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 will take place between 30 August 2025 and 31 March 2026 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.
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:
Sydney South Area 02 9337 5511 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 7 Jul 2025, 8.38am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 8.43am
Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 7 July 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
The closed areas include:
- All picnic areas in the Audley Precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Affects 1 park and 31 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.20pm
Safety alerts: Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park
A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.
Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.
There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.
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