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Applies from Wed 28 Jan 2026, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Feb 2026, 4.31pm
Closed areas: Somersby Falls walking track closed for upgrade
Somersby Falls walking track is closed for upgrade works.
The picnic area and carpark will remain open during this time.
Barrier mesh and signage will be in place around the closed area to ensure visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 9.35am
Closed areas: Hawke Head Drive and Tallow Beach campground closed for roadworks
Hawke Head Drive in Bouddi National Park will be closed for roadworks from the week starting 16 February 2026 for 8 weeks (weather permitting). Contractors will be working from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
It will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists for this time, including weekends. Tallow Beach campground will also be closed to campers for the duration of the works. This is to ensure visitor safety around machinery and active work zones.
The works are focused on improving the road surface conditions, drainage and sealing the visitor carpark.
Take note of the access information for areas that remain open.
- Flannel Flower walking track, Box Head track and Tallow Beach trail will remain open during the roadworks. However, you will need to access these trails via the Lobster Beach Track.
- Private property access for residents on Hawke Head Drive will not be affected. Residents should drive carefully as there will be increased vehicle movements and traffic control in place on select days.
For more information, email the local NPWS office or call on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Sat 31 Jan 2026, 10.52pm to Sat 1 Aug 2026, 2.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jan 2026, 8.51am
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 February and 31 July 2026 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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 Sat 6 Dec 2025, 4.23pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 2.15pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damage
The section of the park south of Bambara Road, east of Woy Woy Road and north of Brisbane Water is closed due to recent bushfire impacts. Closed areas include:
- Koolewong Fire Trail
- All informal access tracks off Glenrock Parade, Koolewong
- All tracks and trails leading from Woy Woy Bay, Waterfall Bay and Parks Bay into the park
The area will reopen after risk assessments and mitigation works are complete.
Do not enter the closed areas - Penalties apply for non-compliance
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 11.16am
Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mount 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 to undertake essential repair works.
Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mount 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 Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Dec 2025, 8.54am
Closed areas: Upper Gledhill Falls access 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 14 Feb 2025, 8.10am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jan 2026, 9.00am
Closed parks: Lion Island Nature Reserve closed
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Lion Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research 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 Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 10.51am
Closed areas: Partial closure Piles Creek Loop Walking Track
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed until 30 June 2026 while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.
The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.
Areas that will remain open are:
- Piles Creek Loop Walking Track on the eastern side of Piles Creek
- Access to the Great North Walk from Girrakool Picnic Area
- Bundilla Lookout
Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 9.07am
Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.
The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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