Applies from Wed 27 Nov 2019, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 11.36pm

Fires - Advice: Ruined Castle

There is a fire in this park called Ruined Castle. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

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

Applies from Wed 27 Nov 2019, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 10.25pm

Fires - Advice: Paddock Run

There is a fire in this park called Paddock Run. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

Applies from Mon 25 Nov 2019, 6.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 10.16pm

Fires - Advice: Little L Complex

There is a fire in this park called Little L Complex. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

Applies from Sat 26 Oct 2019, 1.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 9.22pm

Fires - Advice: Gospers Mountain

There is a fire in this park called Gospers Mountain. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Greater Blue Mountains drive

Applies from Wed 27 Nov 2019, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 9.16pm

Fires - Advice: Green Wattle Creek

There is a fire in this park called Green Wattle Creek. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 7 parks and 14 locations nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • 4WD Oberon Colong historic stock route
  • Greater Blue Mountains drive
  • Mount Werong campground
• Burragorang State Conservation Area
  • Burragorang lookout and picnic area
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  • Boyd River campground
  • Boyd River loop
  • Kanangra-Boyd lookout
  • Kanangra Waterfall walk
  • Mount Emperor loop
• Nattai National Park
• Nattai State Conservation Area
• Yerranderie Regional Park
  • Post Office Lodge
  • Private Town campground
  • Slippery Norris Cottage
  • The Bank Room
  • Yerranderie Private Town
• Yerranderie State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 3 Dec 2019, 1.52pm to Fri 20 Dec 2019, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 2.57pm

Closed areas: Multiple areas in Blue Mountains National Park closed due to fire conditions

Multiple tracks and areas of Blue Mountains National Park are closed from Tuesday 3 December 2019 until further notice due to dangerous fire conditions. The closed areas include:

• Mount Solitary, Ruined Castle track, Narrow Neck, Glenraphael Drive and some southern Katoomba and Leura tracks
• Mount Hay, Point Pilcher, Perrys (Hat Hill), Victoria Falls, Mount Banks, Pierces Pass, McMahons lookout and Bedford roads
• Burramoko, Kedumba Valley and Mount Banks trails
• Dunphys, Perrys, Ingar and Murphys and remote campgrounds
• Glenbrook precinct, including Nepean fire trail and lookout, Red Hands Cave fire trail and track, Jack Evans track, Jelly Bean Pool and the Oaks fire trail
• Euroka campground (to be reviewed Friday 13 December 2019) and Burralow campground
• Six Foot track
• All remote walking tracks, canyons and rock climbing descending below cliffs out of Mount Wilson, Bell, Green Gully, south of Katoomba to Woodford and into the Grose Valley (excluding Grand Canyon).

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

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • 4WD Oberon Colong historic stock route
  • Acacia Flat campground
  • Andersons trail
  • Blackheath lookouts driving route
  • Blue Gum Forest
  • Blue Pool walking track
  • Burralow Creek campground and picnic area
  • Burramoko Ridge (Hanging Rock) trail
  • Charles Darwin walk
  • Dardanelles Pass loop walking track
  • Den Fenella walking track
  • Dunphys campground
  • Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway
  • Euroka campground
  • Federal Pass
  • Furber Steps-Scenic Railway walking track
  • Glenbrook Gorge track
  • Govetts Leap descent
  • Jack Evans walking track
  • Jellybean track
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower
  • Lockleys Pylon walking track
  • Lyrebird Dell walking track
  • Mount Banks Road cycle route
  • Mount Banks Summit walk
  • Mount Hay Road - Leura
  • Mount Portal lookout
  • Mount Solitary walking track
  • Mount Werong campground
  • Murphys Glen campground
  • Narrow Neck trail
  • Nature track
  • Nepean lookout
  • Nepean River walking track
  • Overcliff-Undercliff track
  • Perrys lookdown
  • Perrys lookdown campground
  • Perrys lookdown to Blue Gum Forest walking track
  • Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest walking track
  • Princes Rock walking track
  • Red Hands Cave
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Blue Mountains National Park
  • Rocket Point lookout track
  • Rodriguez Pass walking track
  • Round walking track
  • Ruined Castle walking track
  • Six Foot track
  • Tunnel View lookout
  • Valley of the Waters picnic area
  • Wentworth Falls to McMahons Point
  • Wentworth Falls to Woodford via Ingar campground
  • Wentworth Falls track
  • Wentworth Pass loop walking track
  • Woodford – Oaks trail
  • Woodford Station to Murphys Glen campground

Applies from Thu 26 Sep 2019, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 2.37pm

Other incidents: Access to Dunphys campground restricted - Galong Creek bridge, Megalong Road, gross load limit

The Gross Load Limit on the timber bridge over Galong Creek in Blue Mountains National Park is 2.5 tonne. This will restrict access to Dunphys campground. For more information call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Dunphys campground

Applies from Mon 18 Nov 2019, 9.32am to Mon 16 Dec 2019, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2019, 8.55am

Closed parks: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve closed due to high fire danger

This park is closed up to and including Monday 16 December 2019 due to forecast high fire danger conditions. This closure will be extended if high fire danger conditions continue. 

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

Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2019, 12.16pm to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 3.20pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020. 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2019, 9.42am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 3.19pm

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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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.

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• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Yerranderie Regional Park
• Yerranderie State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 13 Sep 2019, 11.44am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2019, 12.22pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park from Sunday 1 September 2019 and remains in effect until Tuesday 31 March 2020.

Mill Creek and Ten Mile Hollow campgrounds are exempt.

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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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 14 Nov 2019, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2019, 2.51pm

Closed areas: Avoid remote areas of park until fire conditions improve

NSW National Parks advises visitors to avoid remote areas of all parks in this area until fire conditions improve. For further information contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 12 parks nearby. Show list

• Bangadilly National Park
• Bargo River State Conservation Area
• Bargo State Conservation Area
• Burragorang State Conservation Area
• Joadja Nature Reserve
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Nattai National Park
• Nattai State Conservation Area
• Thirlmere Lakes National Park
• Upper Nepean State Conservation Area
• Yerranderie Regional Park
• Yerranderie State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2019, 4.53pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to dangerous fire conditions

This park is closed due to current fire danger conditions and the bushfire situation. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information contact the local NPWS office.

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• Burragorang State Conservation Area
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Yerranderie Regional Park
• Yerranderie State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.54am to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 2.16pm

Closed areas: Partial closure - Echo Point lookout

Part of the Echo Point lookout in Katoomba is closed until August 2020 due to upgrades. The Visitor Information Centre remains open 9am to 5pm, seven days a week (except on Christmas Day). For more information visit Echo Point upgrades or contact the Blue Mountains City Council on 02 4780 5000.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Fri 4 Oct 2019, 7.59am to Mon 30 Dec 2019, 7.57am. Last reviewed: Wed 20 Nov 2019, 2.54pm

Safety alerts: Kanangra to Katoomba walk - water availability alert

Walkers undertaking the Kanangra to Katoomba walk need to be aware that current water availability is very low at Dexs and Mobbs Swamp campgrounds. It is expected that water at these sites will dry up completely within the next couple of weeks. Walkers should not rely on these sites for replenishment of water supplies. The only reliable water on the K2K walk is located on the Coxes River.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Thu 3 Oct 2019, 10.41am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Oct 2019, 11.09am

Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of foxes in Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve and the northern section of Kanangra-Boyd National Park.

This baiting program will run from Thursday 3 October 2019 to Tuesday 31 March 2020. It will reduce the impacts of foxes on native animals including the threatened brush-tailed rock wallaby.

There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don't touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure that they don't enter the baiting areas. If you need your dogs to work in the baiting area, we suggest muzzling them. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary advice.

For more information, contact the local park office on: 02 6336 6200 or 1300 072 757 after hours.

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• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Thu 12 Sep 2019, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Oct 2019, 8.07am

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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and 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.

Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Berkeley Nature Reserve
• Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve
• Dharawal National Park
• Dharawal State Conservation Area
• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 21 Aug 2019, 6.00am to Fri 13 Dec 2019, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Oct 2019, 8.42am

Closed areas: Overcliff track closed

Overcliff track will be closed for maintenance from Wednesday 21 August to Friday 13 December 2019. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre in Blackheath on 02 4787 8877.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Overcliff-Undercliff track

Applies from Sun 14 Jul 2019, 5.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2019, 10.58am

Closed areas: Amphitheatre track closed

Amphitheatre track is closed between Fern Bower and Leura Cascades Round walk due to a rockfall and the risk of further instability at the site. This closure means that the Leura Cascades and Fern Bower Circuit walk are not possible.  

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Blackheath Heritage Information Centre on 02 4787 8877.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower

Applies from Wed 3 Jul 2019, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Aug 2019, 11.22am

Safety alerts: Plateau walking track - detour around unsafe bridge

A short section of Plateau walking track is closed due to an unsafe bridge. Walkers can take a 25m detour across natural rock surfaces to avoid any danger. Please follow the directions of the signs in place and use the marked detour route.

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• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Mon 11 Feb 2019, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2019, 1.30pm

Other incidents: No canoeing in Thirlmere Lakes National Park

It's not possible to canoe in Thirlmere Lakes National Park due to low lake water levels.

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• Thirlmere Lakes National Park

Applies from Tue 2 Oct 2018, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Nov 2019, 10.09am

Closed areas: Ingar campground closed

Ingar campground and Ingar Road are closed to vehicle access due to private property building works. The closure is indefinite because it relates to access through the private property. No opening date can be advised. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Ingar Road and Ingar campground can still be accessed by walkers and cyclists.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Ingar campground
  • Wentworth Falls to Woodford via Ingar campground

Applies from Sun 22 Oct 2017, 12.36pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2019, 3.52pm

Closed areas: Prince Henry Cliff walking track - between Leura Cascades and Solitary restaurant 

Prince Henry Cliff walking track is closed between Leura Cascades and Solitary restaurant until further notice. This closure is due to a landslide that has completely blocked the track. An alternative track is available via Leura Cascades Round Walk. Visitors can also walk from Leura Cascades to Solitary restaurant adjacent Cliff Drive but should be wary of traffic.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Prince Henry Cliff walk

Applies from Wed 13 Dec 2017, 11.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Mar 2018, 4.22pm

Closed areas: Partial closure of Batsh camp

A section of Batsh camp is closed due to the risk of tree branches falling. Further assessment and removal of dangerous branches will take place in the coming weeks. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Oberon area office on (02) 6336 1972 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Dec 2017, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Nov 2019, 2.51pm

Closed areas: National Pass closed

National Pass remains closed between Valley of Waters and Slacks Stairs. The closure is indefinite following a serious rockfall in November 2017 which killed a worker and seriously injured two others. The area of the rockfall remains dangerous and the subject of external investigation. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is reviewing how such geological hazards and visitor access can be managed. Visitors can access the base of the Wentworth Falls below the Grand Stairs. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • National Pass

Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Oct 2016, 9.23am

Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed

Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed for maintenance. This includes the 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 Fri 26 Sep 2014, 8.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2016, 9.30am

Closed areas: No public access to areas located within the Sydney Catchment Area

Some areas of this park are closed as they are located within a Water Catchment Special Area.  These areas are closed to the public except with the consent of the Sydney Catchment Authority. Closed areas include the South Eastern section of the park, between the Southern Freeway and the Princes Highway. Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, please contact NPWS Illawarra Area Office on (02) 4223 3000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Dharawal National Park