Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Nov 2025, 3.52pm

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.

The following tracks are closed:

Katoomba and Leura

• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs.)
• Part of Prince Henry Cliff Walk (& Grand Cliff Top Walk) is closed between Leura Cascades and Kiah Lookout. Short detour via Cliff Drive.
• Federal Pass is closed between Dardanelles Pass and Furber Steps mid week (Tues-Fri) for repair works. There is no valley access from Giant Stairs to Scenic World Valley Stations at these times. 
• Grand Cliff Top Walk will have a stop/go closure implemented between Lillians Bridge and Fairmont Resort on 18 November for a helicopter operation. Walkers should expect short delays.  
• Amphitheatre Track is closed due to a landslide & upgrade works. Access to valley is via Fern Bower. 
• Katoomba Falls Round walk (west) is closed for track upgrade works from Wednesday 5 November to Wednesday 31 December 2025. Scenic World Valley Stations and Federal Pass can be accessed via Furber steps.
• Leura Cascades parking area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers and cyclists are permitted.
• 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 affected by closures at Jenolan Caves and between Katoomba (Explorer's Tree) to Alum Creek for aerial pest control works (Tuesday 25 to Thursday 27 November 2025)
• Kedumba Valley Road is closed from Kedumba Campground through to Lake Burragorang from Monday 17 November to Monday 1 December 2025. Kedumba Valley Campground will remain open.

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

• 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.

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

• 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.
• Dunphys campground and Green Gully Road are closed for maintenance and upgrades from Monday 13 October to Monday 22 December. No pedestrian or vehicle access during this time. Hiking access to the Wild Dog Mountains and Cox's River corridor is available from the Narrowneck Plateau.

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

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.

Affects 1 park and 22 locations nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Dunphys campground
  • Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway
  • Federal Pass
  • Galong cabins
  • Golden Stairs walking track
  • Gordon Falls to Katoomba walk
  • Govetts Leap descent
  • Grand Cliff Top Walk
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit
  • Leura Cascades picnic area
  • Mount Solitary walking track
  • Narrow Neck trail
  • National Pass
  • Prince Henry Cliff walk
  • Pulpit Rock lookout
  • Pulpit walking track
  • Rodriguez Pass walking track
  • Round walking track
  • Ruined Castle walking track
  • Six Foot track
  • Wentworth Falls to Leura walk
  • Wentworth Pass loop walking track

Applies from Sun 16 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sun 16 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Nov 2025, 3.48pm

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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• Blue Mountains National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Wed 5 Nov 2025, 6.00am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 9.45am

Closed areas: Round Walk (west) Katoomba - closed

Round walk (west) Katoomba is closed for track upgrade works from Wednesday 5 November to Wednesday 31 December 2025.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Round walking track

Applies from Mon 13 Oct 2025, 11.15am to Mon 22 Dec 2025, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Nov 2025, 9.28am

Closed areas: Dunphys Campground closed for road upgrade

Dunphys Campground and Green Gully Road are closed from Monday 13 October to Monday 22 December 2025 while Green Gully Road is upgraded.

There will be no access to the campground from Carlon Creek Track, Bellbird Ridge Firetrail, Ironmonger Track or Ironpot Track. Walkers will need to exit via Narrowneck Trail.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4787 8877.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Dunphys campground
  • Galong cabins

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.16am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 4.45pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Blue Mountains National Park

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

• Galon Cabins
• Murphy's Campground
• Dunphy's Campground
• Burralow Creek Campground
• Euroka Campground

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Wed 22 Oct 2025, 1.13pm to Mon 17 Nov 2025, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 4.31pm

Other planned events: Major cycling event – Bells Line of Road and Darling Causeway closures

Expect closures and delays for a major cycling event on Bells Line of Road (westbound) and Darling Causeway on Sunday 16 November 2025. Avoid the area and follow the directions of road signage.

For specific closure information, see website VIC100 - Go For Broke

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Burralow Creek campground and picnic area
  • Claustral Canyon
  • Mount Banks Summit walk
  • Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest walking track
  • Wollangambe Canyon 1

Applies from Thu 2 Oct 2025, 7.29am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Oct 2025, 7.31am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 9.52am

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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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Oct 2025, 7.28am

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 10.24am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:

• Abercrombie River National Park
• Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
• Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
• Turon National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park

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 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.

For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 10.30am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.06pm

Closed areas: Narrow Neck - Glenraphael Drive closed due to landslide

Glenraphael Drive at Narrow Neck is closed to all vehicles until further notice. This road has been impacted by a landslide. Walkers and cyclists are permitted. Please follow directions of park signage and NPWS staff.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877. 

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Narrow Neck trail

Applies from Mon 16 Dec 2024, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 1.25pm

Closed areas: Fern Bower walking track closed

Fern Bower walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to multiple landslides. There's no access to Leura Forest and Leura Cascades via Fern Bower. Alternative access is via Amphitheatre track.

For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877. 

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit

Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 3.11pm

Closed parks: Park closed for major road repairs

Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve is closed until 2026 while Transport for NSW repairs flood-damaged roads and landslips.

There is no access to Six Foot track via Jenolan Caves.

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

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve