Applies from Mon 25 Oct 2021, 11.02am to Wed 1 Dec 2021, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Oct 2021, 12.32pm

Closed areas: Ryland and Cooyong Neverfail trails closed

Ryland and Cooyong Neverfail trails are closed from Monday 1 November to Friday 19 November 2021 while they're being upgraded.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Fri 22 Oct 2021, 7.50am to Fri 29 Oct 2021, 7.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Oct 2021, 10.27am

Closed areas: Apple Tree Bay maintenance works

Maintenance works are happening on Apple Tree Bay Road between Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2021. Traffic control will be in place, allowing motorists to access Apple Tree Bay, but please expect delays.

For more information email or call the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Apple Tree picnic area
  • Bobbin Head

Applies from Tue 23 Mar 2021, 11.13am to Fri 26 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 4.14pm

Closed areas: Gibberagong boardwalk closed

Gibberagong boardwalk is closed from Tuesday 6 April to the end of November 2021 while the boardwalk is replaced.

• There is no access to Gibberagong track from Bobbin Head during this time.
• There is no access to Bobbin Head picnic areas for walkers who enter Gibberagong track from Murrua Road or Grosvenor Street.

Signage and security fencing will be in placed around closed areas.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience while we create a safe and enjoyable walking track for the future.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the local office on 02 8448 0400 or 1300 072 757.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Bobbin Head
  • Gibberagong walking track

Applies from Thu 14 Oct 2021, 11.09am to Thu 9 Dec 2021, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Oct 2021, 8.48am

Closed areas: Restricted access to Cowan courtesy moorings

The NPWS courtesy moorings in Cowan waters are undergoing annual maintenance. Access to moorings maybe restricted temporarily while works are completed.

Works are due to commence the week beginning Monday 18 October 2021, and will take approximately 2 months to complete (subject to weather conditions).

Please follow all safety signs and directions from staff.

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

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Oct 2021, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Oct 2021, 4.38pm

Closed areas: Park visitation - COVID-19 requirements

This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

We encourage you to:

• Plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 3pm
• Check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park.
• Be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to park your vehicle or maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.

Group size restrictions for specific national parks apply. Visitors are still expected to maintain social distancing and good hygiene.

The closure of toilets and other facilities will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Necessary site assessments will take place to consider the management of health and safety risk to visitors and staff, and available resourcing to maintain facilities. Access to sanitation products and running water cannot be guaranteed. We recommend bringing hand soap, hand wipes and toilet paper with you to maintain good hygiene as advised by the NSW Government.

For more information about closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757, or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for further information.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Aboriginal Heritage walk
  • Akuna Bay
  • America Bay walking track
  • Apple Tree picnic area
  • Bairne walking track
  • Barrenjoey Lighthouse
  • Basin Aboriginal art site
  • Beechwood Cottage
  • Berowra track to Apple Tree Bay
  • Birrawanna walking track
  • Bobbin Head
  • Bobbin Head Information Centre
  • Centre trail
  • d'Albora Marinas at Akuna Bay
  • Elvina trail
  • Empire Marina Bobbin Head
  • Gibberagong walking track
  • Great North walk – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Kalkari Discovery Centre
  • Mount Colah Station to Pymble Station cycle route
  • Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station
  • Perimeter trail
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Resolute picnic area
  • Salvation loop trail
  • Sphinx Memorial
  • Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head loop track
  • The Basin campground
  • The Basin picnic area
  • The Basin track and Mackerel track
  • The Pavillion picnic shelter
  • The Station picnic shelter
  • Topham walking track
  • Wallaroo walking track
  • Waratah walking track
  • West Head army track
  • West Head lookout
  • Willunga Trig walking track

Applies from Sun 25 Apr 2021, 11.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Oct 2021, 4.09pm

Other planned events: Orchard Park shelter restoration

The shelters in Orchard Park at Bobbin Head will be undergoing restoration works from Monday 26 April 2021. As the work is complex, it is unsure when the shelters will reopen. 

Signage and security fencing will be erected around closed shelters as they are progressively repaired. Not all shelters will be closed at once, so you can use the remaining shelters while construction works are completed. 

For more information about closures, 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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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Bobbin Head

Applies from Thu 15 Jul 2021, 2.03pm to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Oct 2021, 2.21pm

Closed areas: Maitland Bay Information Centre closed due to COVID-19

Maitland Bay Information Centre is closed from Thursday 15 July until further notice, to protect health and safety of our visitors and staff.

Please comply with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting the local national park during this time.

For more information, please visit our COVID-19 update webpage.

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• Bouddi National Park
  • Maitland Bay Information Centre

Applies from Thu 2 Sep 2021, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Oct 2021, 12.40pm

Closed areas: Kalkari Discovery Centre closed

Kalkari Discovery Centre is closed from Saturday 19 June 2021 until further notice to protect the health and safety of our volunteers, visitors and staff.

Please comply with the current NSW Government COVID-19 rules if visiting your local national park during this time. Check our COVID-19 update page for more information.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Kalkari Discovery Centre

Applies from Thu 30 Sep 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Sep 2021, 4.15pm

Closed areas: Bouddi Coastal Walk part-closure for heli-lift operation

The Bouddi Coastal Walk will be partially closed from 8am until 4pm on Thursday 30 September 2021 for a helicopter operation. 

There will be no access from the eastern end on Maitland Bay Beach to the junction of Mount Bouddi walking track. There are no detours in place.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on  02 4320 4200.

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• Bouddi National Park
  • Bouddi coastal walk

Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 1.07pm to Mon 1 Nov 2021, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Sep 2021, 11.29am

Closed areas: The Basin campground and picnic area closed

The Basin campground and picnic area are closed until Monday 1 November 2021 for maintenance. The Basin Engravings and Mackerel service trails are accessible. The Basin trail is closed past the Mackerel service trail intersection.

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

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Beechwood Cottage
  • The Basin campground
  • The Basin picnic area

Applies from Tue 31 Aug 2021, 7.00am to Tue 9 Nov 2021, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Sep 2021, 7.58am

Closed areas: Bouddi coastal walk partially closed - track upgrade

From Tuesday 31 August to Tuesday 9 November 2021, Bouddi coastal walk will be closed between the eastern end of Maitland Bay beach and the junction of Mount Bouddi walking track.

This section of the walk is closed for construction works to upgrade it, and to ensure the safety of visitors and construction staff. There is no alternative route during this time. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Bouddi National Park
  • Bouddi coastal walk

Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Sep 2021, 9.52am

Closed areas: Barbecue and picnic facilities closed due to COVID-19 restrictions

NPWS campgrounds, accommodation, visitor centres, guided tours and high-visitation areas like barbecue and picnic facilities are closed in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park until further notice as a result of the NSW Government’s stay-at-home restrictions. Find out more on our COVID-19 update webpage.

Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 for further information. 

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Resolute picnic area

Applies from Fri 21 May 2021, 1.11pm to Sun 30 Jan 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Sep 2021, 9.50am

Other planned events: West Head lookout - temporary fencing

West Head lookout is open to visitors, and temporary fencing has been installed at the lookout for public safety. Upgrades will take place in 2021-2022.

Please do not enter the fenced area.

Nearby walking tracks remain open.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • West Head lookout

Applies from Sun 1 Aug 2021, 1.00am to Tue 1 Feb 2022, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 3.59pm

Other planned events: Notice of pest control program

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 Sunday 1 August 2021 and Monday 31 January 2022 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. 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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Forestville office 02 9451 3479 or Lane Cove office on 8448 0400.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 10.05am

Other incidents: COVID-19 safety advice

Please plan ahead when visiting this park. Popular precincts may be closed at short notice to ensure visitation levels do not exceed COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

Due to the developing COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.

We encourage you to:

• Plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 3pm.
• Check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park.
• Be prepared to move on if it's not possible to park your vehicle or to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Tue 15 Jun 2021, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 11.43am

Closed areas: Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station closure

The Whale Platform elevated walkway on Mt Ku-ring-gai walking track is closed due to serious safety concerns.

The platform will be barricaded and signage in place. No access will be permitted across the platform.

The following sections remain open:

• Walkers from Berowra Station can walk as far as the platform closure point (6.5km one way), before returning to Berowra Station. 
• Walkers can walk between Mt Ku-ring-gai Station and Apple Tree Bay (3.5km one way)
• Walkers from Apple Tree Bay or Mt Ku-ring-gai Station can also walk as far as the platform closure point (1km one way from Apple Tree Bay).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Apple Tree picnic area
  • Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station

Applies from Fri 31 Jul 2020, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Mar 2021, 2.03pm

Closed parks: Muogamarra Nature Reserve access

Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time. 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 closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for further information.

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• Muogamarra Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 30 Sep 2020, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Sep 2020, 4.00pm

Safety alerts: Ironbark Road access to picnic area - Last 850m 4WD only

The last 850m along Ironbark Road (Crown Road) to access Ironbark picnic area is currently limited to 4WD vehicles only. This section is not suitable to 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 have to walk the last 850 metres to access to the start of the park and Ironbark picnic area.

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• Popran National Park
  • 248 trail
  • Hominy Creek walking track
  • Ironbark picnic area
  • Mount Olive lookout
  • Mount Olive trail

Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 1.17pm

Closed areas: Old Wagstaffe trail - no access through private property

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 Hawkesbury North area office on 02 4320 4200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Bouddi National Park