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Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Mon 15 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 9.46am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Saturday 2 May 2026 to Saturday 16 May 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Watagans, Popran and Brisbane Water National Parks.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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.
Please contact the local Central Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 11.30am to Fri 5 Jun 2026, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 9.06am
Closed areas: Box Head track closed
Box Head track is closed from Thursday 21 May to Thursday 4 June 2026 so the safety fence at Box Head lookout can be replaced.
Tallow Beach campground will remain open.
Please respect these closures for your safety and to help ensure the works can be completed as efficiently as possible.
For more information, email the Central Coast NPWS office or call on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 9.35am to Fri 22 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 9.39am
Closed areas: Illawong Bay picnic area closed for carpark improvement works
Illawong Bay picnic area within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is closed from Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 22 May 2026 while the carpark asphalt surface and drainage is upgraded.
For more information, contact the Forestville park office on 02 9451 3479 in business hours.
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Applies from Wed 20 May 2026, 7.00am to Thu 21 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 8.58am
Closed areas: Gibberagong Bridge closed
The Gibberagong Bridge will be closed for maintenance works on Wednesday 20 May and Thursday 21 May 2026. There will be no access to Bobbin Head via the Gibberagong Walking Track.
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 Wed 22 Apr 2026, 3.31pm to Wed 1 Jul 2026, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 3.08pm
Closed areas: Somersby NPWS Office Temporarily Closed
The National Parks office at Somersby will be closed to the public from 22nd April for approximately 10 weeks while construction works are underway. Customer enquiries can still be made by phone or by visiting our Lake Munmorah office at 1 Blue Wren Dr, Wybung NSW 2259.
For further information please contact Central Coast Area Office on 4320 4200 and 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 5 Feb 2026, 8.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.19am
Closed areas: Part Somersby Falls walking track closed for upgrade
Part of Somersby Falls walking track will be closed until 6pm Friday 29 May 2026 for upgrade works.
The closure affects the section of the walking track between the Middle Falls and Bottom Falls.
The walking track to Middle Falls, the picnic area and the carpark will remain open during this time.
Fencing 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 Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 9.43am
Closed areas: Partial closure Piles Creek Loop Walking Track
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed 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 Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2026, 8.40am
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 Mon 16 Feb 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.19am
Other planned events: Notice of fire trail maintenance works - Pearl Beach to Patonga Fire Trail
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service are undertaking fire trail maintenance works on the Pearl Beach to Patonga Fire Trail.
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Maintenance will repair damaged surfaces, drainage assets and essential trail infrastructure, as well as maintain vegetation clearances.
The trail will remain open throughout the works, though short delays may occur. Please follow all safety signage and directions from roadwork personnel.
For more information, contact the Central Coast Area Office 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 30 Apr 2026, 11.06am
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 Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 6.16pm
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 Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.10am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.27am
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 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.18am
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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