Last reviewed: Wed 18 September 2024, 4.53pm
Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 12.01am to Thu 19 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Sep 2024, 4.53pm.
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 Wed 18 Sep 2024, 6.05pm to Sat 5 Oct 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Sep 2024, 6.15pm
Mackerel Trail and a section of Basin trail are partially closed from Monday 23 September to Friday 4 October 2024 while trail maintenance is undertaken. The closed section of the Basin trail is between West Head Road and Mackerel trail.
Walkers should follow signage and use caution due to heavy machinery on the trail.
The Basin campground and picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 19 Sep 2024, 12.01am to Thu 19 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Sep 2024, 4.53pm
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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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 11.59pm to Thu 19 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Sep 2024, 3.29pm
All tracks and trails in the following parks are closed on Thursday 19 September 2024 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger Rating:
Campgrounds in Berowra Valley National Park and Marramarra National Park are also closed, including:
Picnic areas and boat ramps will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400 or the NPWS contact centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Check the Rural Fire Service Fires Near Me web page for up-to-date information and warnings.
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.40pm to Fri 20 Sep 2024, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Sep 2024, 3.20pm
All tracks and trails in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are closed on Thursday 19 September 2024 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.
The following areas are closed:
These areas will remain open:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bobbin Head Visitor Centre on 02 9472 8949.
Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 4.00pm to Fri 20 Sep 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.57pm
Some parts of this park are closed due to a bushfire. The closed areas are:
- Ironbark picnic area
- Mount Olive trail
- informal walking track linking Glenworth Valley to Mount Olive trail
- Mount Olive lookout
- Hominey Creek walking track
- Emerald Pool
- 248 trail
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
This fire is called Popran Rd. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.50pm to Sun 22 Sep 2024, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.54pm
Central Coast Council has advised that visitors should not swim or make contact with water in Piles Creek as it may be detrimental to your health.
Water quality has been impacted by a recent pollution event, resulting in high bacterial levels.
Please contact Central Coast Council on 4306 7900 or email ask@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au for further information and updates.
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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2024, 1.08pm to Fri 25 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 1.17pm
Devines Hill, Old Great North Road will be closed from 06:00am Tuesday 22 October to 5:00pm Friday 25 October 2024 while conservation works are being undertaken.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 13 Aug 2024, 9.16am to Fri 18 Oct 2024, 9.17am. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Sep 2024, 7.38am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur between Wednesday 18 and Friday 20 September 2024 in West Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Do not touch baits. 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). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Fox baiting in this reserve is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Forestville: 02 9451 3479 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Wed 14 Aug 2024, 1.32pm to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 1.33pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Aug 2024, 2.02pm
A section of Perimeter trail is closed from Monday 19 August to Thursday 31 October 2024 while a causeway is constructed and culverts replaced. The closed section is between Nerang track and the Perimeter trail entrance off Booralie Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 2.31pm to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 8.42am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Dharug National Park (NP), Koolewong Flora Reserve (FR), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Wollemi SCA, Yengo NP from Monday 26th August 2024 – Sunday 8th September 2024.
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 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 Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555
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Applies from Fri 28 Jun 2024, 10.08am to Sun 22 Sep 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Sep 2024, 3.42pm
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time for pre-booked tours only. The dates for the 2024 Open Season are from Saturday 17 August to Sunday 22 September.
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.
For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 4 Jul 2024, 9.33am to Thu 31 Oct 2024, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Jul 2024, 11.07am
Barrenjoey access road is closed on weekdays from Monday 8 July 2024 to Thursday 31 October 2024 due to construction works. Pedestrian access to Barrenjoey Lighthouse will be via Smugglers track.
The Smugglers track is a grade 3 walking track – mostly stairs. It is a steeper and more challenging walk to the top of the headland. Please consider your ability prior to ascent.
For further information please call the local area office.
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Applies from Wed 31 Jul 2024, 10.58pm to Sat 1 Feb 2025, 2.04am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jul 2024, 12.09pm
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 August 2024 and 31 January 2025 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. 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:
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 29 Jun 2024, 3.18pm to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Sep 2024, 8.27am
Berowra walking track is partially closed until further notice from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
The Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai is open for use.
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 Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 7.45pm
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to a recent 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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Applies from Wed 8 May 2024, 2.09pm to Sun 6 Oct 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Sep 2024, 8.51am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 20th May 2024 to Sunday 6th October 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place in Dharug National Park (NP), Koolewong Flora Reserve (FR), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Wollemi NP, Wollemi SCA, Yengo NP.
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 Wollemi Yengo NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 15 Dec 2022, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Aug 2024, 6.07pm
North Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.
The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.
Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:
Please be aware of the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 31 Jan 2024, 8.00am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Aug 2024, 8.23am
The last 850m of Ironbark Road (Crown Road) to access Ironbark picnic area is currently limited to 4WD vehicles only.
This section is not suitable for conventional 2WD vehicles due to a severely eroded hill along the Crown Road.
Visitors to this section of the park travelling by conventional 2WD vehicles will need to walk the last 850 metres to access the park and Ironbark picnic area.
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Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm to Mon 11 Aug 2025, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Jun 2024, 2.54pm
There is no public access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property. Signs show where public access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200.
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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/tommos-loop-and-rocky-ponds-cycling-loop/local-alerts
Two picnic areas in this park – Girrakool picnic area and Somersby Falls picnic area – are closed in the evening. They are open 7am to 8pm during daylight savings and 7am to 6pm at other times.
Other areas of Brisbane Water National Park will be open at all times, however may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept both card and coins, or you can pay via the Park'nPay app.
Other fees:
You will need a permit to hold a wedding or undertake commercial photography within the park.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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