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Loftus loop trail

Royal National Park

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Current alerts in this area

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 12 Jun 2026, 2.26pm to Tue 16 Jun 2026, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 3.20pm

Other planned events: No vehicle access to Wattamolla

There will be no vehicle access to the Wattamolla precinct on Tuesday 16 June 2026 due to road closures for essential repairs to the entry station. Walkers can still access Wattamolla via The Coast Track. Please plan your visit accordingly, for more information contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 12.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 2.37pm

Closed areas: Lady Carrington Drive closed for maintenance

Lady Carrington Drive will be closed on weekdays between 9th and 19th June 2026 for maintenance works.

Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park area office on 02 9542 0632.

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Applies from Fri 12 Jun 2026, 6.49am to Sun 14 Jun 2026, 6.50am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 6.51am

Closed areas: Gunjulla Flat - Area Closed

Gunjulla Flat Picnic Area is closed for essential surface maintenance. The nearby Waterfall Flat Picnic Area and Visitor Parking Area are open.

  • Heavy machinery will be operating within the carpark. Please do not enter closed areas and follow directions and signage of NPWS staff and contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0632.

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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 6.00am to Fri 17 Jul 2026, 10.13am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 9.24am

Other planned events: Temporary toilet closures around Audley

Maintenance work will be underway at various locations throughout the Audley precinct from Tuesday 9 June to Friday 17 July 2026. These works will require temporary closure of toilet facilities across several site.

2026 closure schedule:

  • Reids Flat and Pool Flat (9 June to 12 June)
  • Ironbark Flat (15 June to 19 June)
  • Bus Stop (29 June to 3 July)
  • Allambie Flat (6 July to 10 July)
  • Currawong Flat (13 July to 17 July)

NPWS will install temporary toilet and accessible facilities located near the Commonwealth Pavillion and carpark entrance to Iron Bark Flat.  These Facilities will be in place for the duration of the works. Please plan ahead and use alternative facilities where available. All dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Updates will be provided if schedules change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648.

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Applies from Thu 14 May 2026, 7.00am to Thu 18 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 9.02am

Safety alerts: Track surface works - Royal Coast Track

Track surface works are currently underway on the Royal Coast Track between Wedding Cake Rock and Big Marley beach. Visitors may need to be stopped briefly to allow for machinery movements. Please take care and follow instructions from staff on site.

For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648

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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 9.02am

Closed areas: Toilets closed for upgrade, Beachcomber Ave, Bundeena

The toilets at Beachcomber Ave, Bundeena (start of the Coast Track) are currently closed for an upgrade. Portable toilets are available nearby while the works are taking place. Walkers will be able pass the worksite to access the Coast Track.

For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648.

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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 12.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.13am

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.

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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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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/loftus-loop-trail/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Royal National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and South Coast regions
  • Royal National Park is open 7am to 8.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $12 per vehicle per day. Payment options include Audley Visitor Centre, vehicle entry stations, pay machines and the Park’nPay app.

    Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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