Applies from Thu 25 Feb 2021, 3.55pm to Wed 17 Mar 2021, 3.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Feb 2021, 3.16pm

Closed areas: W4I fire trail closed

W4I fire trail is closed for fire trail maintenance from Thursday 26 February to Monday 8 March 2021.

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

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• Nattai National Park

Applies from Fri 26 Feb 2021, 9.44am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Feb 2021, 10.13am

Closed areas: Erskine Range (W5) Trail Closed

Erskine Range (W5) Trail is closed for road maintenance works from McMahons Lookout Road to the Warragamba Dam.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2019, 8.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Feb 2021, 9.37am

Closed areas: Blue Mountains National Park - closed areas

All campgrounds and campsites listed on our website require a booking to be made before you visit. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to bushfire, track works and/or flood damage:

Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls

• National Pass from Valley of Waters to Slacks Stairs, due to ongoing rockfall risk.
• Golden Stairs, due to rockfall (track repair works in progress).
• Part of Amphitheatre track from the base of Bridal Veil falls to Fern Bower, due to ongoing rockfall risk.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk between Millamurra lookout and Tarpeian Rock track from Thursday 25 February to Friday 26 February 2021. The closure is due to a helicopter lifting in materials for track maintenance. 
• Dardanelles Pass from Thursday 25 February to Friday 26 February 2021 (as above).
• Prince Henry Cliff walk between Leura Cascades round walk and Leura Cascades picnic area, and between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Detours in place. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Bridal Veil View (east) track is closed for track maintenance.
• Part of Charles Darwin walk north of Weeping Rock circuit. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Ingar campground can only be accessed via Andersons or Bedford Creek trails on foot, not via Ingar Road. 

Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line

• Govetts Leap descent and Rodriguez Pass walking track, due to fire damage.
• Perrys lookdown campground, due to dangerous trees.
• Walls Cave, Popes Glen and Pulpit Rock, due to fire and flood damage.
• Wollangambe One Canyon, due to a dangerous whirlpool.

Rock climbing areas

• Pulpit Rock and all areas that require access along closed walking tracks.

If you arrive at your local national park or other public space and it is too crowded to practice social distancing, it's your responsibility to leave the area. 

To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Blue Mountains National Park page alert.

For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Charles Darwin walk
  • Federal Pass
  • Govetts Leap descent
  • Ingar campground
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit
  • National Pass
  • Perrys lookdown campground
  • Pulpit Rock lookout
  • Pulpit walking track
  • Rodriguez Pass walking track
  • Wentworth Falls to Woodford via Ingar campground

Applies from Fri 26 Feb 2021, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Feb 2021, 9.06am

Closed areas: Giant Stairs Closed

Giant Stairs is closed below Honeymoon Bridge to Dardanelles Pass due to treefall, debris and damage to safety fences.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Heritage Information Centre on 47878877

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Dardanelles Pass loop walking track
  • Echo Point lookout (Three Sisters)
  • Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway
  • Federal Pass
  • Furber Steps-Scenic Railway walking track

Applies from Wed 29 Jul 2020, 12.48pm to Fri 26 Mar 2021, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Feb 2021, 4.22pm

Closed areas: Golden Stairs closed due to major landslide

Golden Stairs is closed due to a major landslide. Federal Pass and Ruined Castle cannot be accessed. 

Rock removal, scaling and site remediation has occurred and NPWS crews have commenced construction work. The work involves track repair and installation of handrailing, which is due for completion in March 2021. Site assessments have determined that further rock falls are possible. Please do not enter this area, as it could be life threatening.

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

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Federal Pass
  • Mount Solitary walking track
  • Ruined Castle walking track

Applies from Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.54pm to Tue 1 Jun 2021, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Feb 2021, 2.02pm

Closed areas: Cave Creek picnic area and walking track closed

Cave Creek picnic area and walking track are closed until June 2021, while maintenance works are completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 02 4588 2400.

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• Bargo River State Conservation Area
• Bargo State Conservation Area
  • Greater Blue Mountains drive – Wollondilly trail

Applies from Sun 7 Feb 2021, 6.00pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Feb 2021, 10.34am

Closed areas: Table Rock trail closed for maintenance

Table Rock fire trail in Kanangra-Boyd National Park is closed for maintenance from Sunday 7 February to Sunday 14 February 2021.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

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• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Mon 18 Jan 2021, 11.36am to Sun 7 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Feb 2021, 12.43pm

Closed areas: Mountain Avenue fire trail closed

Mountain Avenue fire trail is closed to pedestrians and vehicles from Monday 18 January to Sunday 7 March 2021, due to routine fire trail maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Feb 2021, 1.53pm

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 area office on 02 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Thu 28 Jan 2021, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Feb 2021, 3.15pm

Closed areas: Murphys Glen campground closed to vehicles due to wet weather

Due to wet weather, the road to Murphys Glen campground and picnic area is closed to vehicles until further notice. 

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Murphys Glen campground

Applies from Wed 27 Jan 2021, 10.48am to Fri 26 Mar 2021, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Feb 2021, 3.34pm

Closed areas: Linden Ridge fire trail - Linden (north)

Linden Ridge fire trail will be closed from Wednesday 27 January to Friday 26 March 2021 while NPWS undertakes essential work to improve its fire trail network to provide safer access for firefighters.

Please note:

• The dates of the temporary closure are subject to change. Check this alert regularly.
• This area is closed to all activities
• Do not enter closed areas for safety reasons. Please adhere to all signage, barriers, and directions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4588 2400.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Wed 3 Feb 2021, 6.00am to Fri 5 Mar 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jan 2021, 3.56pm

Closed areas: Undercliff walking track closed

Undercliff walking track will be closed from the base of Princes Rock link track to Fletchers lookout from Wednesday 3 February to Friday 5 March 2021 for walking track maintenance.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Overcliff-Undercliff track

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jan 2021, 1.11pm

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed

NPWS is working to reopen all campgrounds and accommodations where possible. However, some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings, or for other reasons such as fire or flood damage.

From 1 June 2020, all reopened campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit.

The closed campgrounds are:

• Parr State Conservation Area
  • Heartbreak Hill campground
• Wollemi National Park
  • Colo Meroo campground
• Yengo National Park
  • Blue Gums campground
  • Mountain Arm campground
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  • Dingo Dell

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

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• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2020, 7.51am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 7.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Jan 2021, 11.46am

Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox control program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground and aerial baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The operations will involve the use of meat, manufactured products and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE’s) containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Thursday 31 December 2020 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:

• Abercrombie National Park and State Conservation Area
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Wollemi National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park
• Turon National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park
• Mares Forest National Park
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state focused biosecurity issues. All baiting locations will be signposted.

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.

For further information, call the NPWS Kanangra area on 02 6336 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 12.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Jan 2021, 2.16pm

Fire bans: Goulburn River National Park part 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)

Campfires are permitted in steel fireplaces in Spring Gully and Big River campgrounds.

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.

Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 9.20am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jan 2021, 12.19pm

Fire bans: Wollemi National Park part park fire ban

A part 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)

Campfires are permitted in the following campgrounds unless a Total Fire Ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service:

• Colo Meroo
• Coorongooba
• Dunn's Swamp Ganguddy
• Newnes
• Wheeny Creek

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the NSW Rural Fire Service or 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.

Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 12.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Jan 2021, 2.14pm

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.

Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Nov 2020, 10.40am

Closed parks: Berkeley Nature Reserve closed

Berkeley Nature Reserve is closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

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• Berkeley Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 27 Aug 2020, 4.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Oct 2020, 2.28pm

Closed parks: Guula Ngurra National Park closed

Guula Ngurra National Park is closed. NSW National Parks plans to open the park within 3 months, after building works and campground facilities are completed. This closure will be reviewed on Thursday 26 November 2020.

Only the Mount Penang section of Guula Ngurra is open, including Mount Penang loop walk, which was formerly part of Bangadilly National Park.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Guula Ngurra National Park

Applies from Fri 14 Aug 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2020, 1.24pm

Safety alerts: Diversion on Mount Keira Ring track

The staircase on the western side of Mount Keira Road at the junction of Mount Keira Road and Queen Elizabeth Drive has been closed off for repairs. Please follow the relevant signage for a slight detour to the ring track at the crossing of Queen Elizabeth Drive.

If completing the loop in a clockwise direction: head north uphill of the closed staircase for roughly 50m until you come to an opening by the road. Take care crossing the road at this point and re-join the track at the usual entry point to the eastern side of the loop.

If completing the loop in an anticlockwise direction: when you get to Queen Elizabeth Drive crossing head north for roughly 50m from the point of entry to the western side of the loop. Re-join the track at this point.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS office.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Mount Keira Ring track

Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2020, 5.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2020, 2.43pm

Other planned events: Six Foot Track - camping registration

If you're planning to stay at a campground managed by Crown Lands (e.g. on Six Foot Track) from 1 June 2020, you now need to fill out the Crown reserves camping registration form.

To register fill in the online form and submit.

This link can be emailed or sent by text message. The form can be submitted on a smartphone or computer.

This is requiered to comply with the Public Health Order and COVID-19 Safety Plans.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Six Foot track
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park