Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 1.57pm

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

The following tracks are closed:

Katoomba and Leura  

• Giant Stairway is closed from Monday 28 April for maintenance. There is no access in or out of the valley via Giant Stairway. Alternate access is via Furber Steps or Amphitheatre track.  
• Valley Tracks including Federal Pass, Dandanelles Pass, Duncan's Pass and links to the STP Trail are very slippery and muddy after wet weather and heavy use during events. Visitors should exercise caution and be prepared for conditions and delays.     
• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
• Leura Cascades Parking Area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides. Access to Leura Forest and Jamison Valley is via Amphitheatre track.
• Golden Stairs walking track is closed due to landslides and rock fall. There is no access from Glenraphael Drive to Ruined Castle, Federal Pass or Scenic World. Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary can be accessed from Federal Pass (via Furber Steps) or Kedumba Pass.    
• Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
• Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

• Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Kings Tableland Road will be closed for road works from 20 May to the 27 June, 2025. This effectively closes access to Andersons mountain bike route and McMahons Lookout. It also affects one access to Ingar camping area. Vehicle access will only be permitted to residents for this period. Cycling, runners and walkers will be permitted on weekends only. 
• Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
• Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides. No access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls. Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls. 
• Valley of the Waters is closed for maintenance below Nature track junction from Wednesday 21 May to 30 June 2025.  No access to Empress Falls and Sylvia Falls. 
• Empress Canyon is closed from Wednesday 21 May to Monday 30 June 2025.

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

• Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
• Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Blackheath via Perrys Lookdown or the Horse track.
• Pierces Pass Road will be closed for road maintenance from May 12th-23rd 2025. No vehicle access to Pierces Pass or Walls Lookout Day use areas during this time. All Grose Valley walking routes remain open; however, no parking at Pierces Pass or Walls Lookout is available during the closure period.
• Braeside fire trail and walking track will be closed for road maintenance from Wednesday 14 May to Friday 30 May 2025. 
• Walkers using Duncan's Pass be aware of increase risk of trips, slips and falls due to degradation in track surface.  

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

• Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
• Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Andersons trail
  • Dardanelles Pass loop walking track
  • Darwins walk
  • Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway
  • Federal Pass
  • Giant Stairway
  • Golden Stairs walking track
  • Govetts Leap descent
  • Grand Cliff Top Walk
  • Ingar campground
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit
  • Leura Cascades picnic area
  • Mount Solitary walking track
  • National Pass
  • Prince Henry Cliff walk
  • Pulpit Rock lookout
  • Pulpit walking track
  • Rodriguez Pass walking track
  • Six Foot track
  • Three Sisters walk
  • Wentworth Falls to McMahons Point
  • Wentworth Pass loop walking track

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Wed 28 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 11.25am

Closed areas: Burralow Creek Campground closed

Burralow Creek campground and picnic area will be closed from 28 April to 28 May 2025 for upgrade works to Bulcamatta Falls walking track. 

The following connecting fire trails will also be closed: 

• Paterson Range fire trail
• Tabaraga Ridge fire trail
• Burralow fire trail

There will be no public access during this time including walkers, bike riders, horse riders and vehicles. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Burralow Creek campground and picnic area

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 3.30pm to Fri 18 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 3.38pm

Closed areas: Track Closures for Blue Mountains National Park from 26th May 2025 - 18th July 2025

Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails in Blue Mountains National Park will be closed to all park users for repairs and maintenance on weekdays from Monday 26 May 2025 until Friday 18 July 2025 inclusive. Areas affected will include:

• Woodford Oaks trail from Taylor Rd at Woodford to the intersection of the Oaks/Nepean Lookout trails
• Saint Helena trail

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Woodford – Oaks trail

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 1.40pm to Sat 14 Jun 2025, 1.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 1.50pm

Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation

The Park will be closed from Monday 2 June to Friday 13 June 2025 for an aerial pest control operation. Excludes public holidays and weekends. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 4720-6200.

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• Bangadilly National Park
• Burragorang State Conservation Area
• Guula Ngurra National Park
• Jellore Flora Reserve
• Joadja Nature Reserve
• Nattai National Park
• Upper Nepean State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 1.02pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 1.06pm

Closed areas: Giant Stairway - Katoomba

Giant Stairway is closed from Monday 28 April for maintenance. There is no access in or out of the valley via Giant Stairway. Alternate access is via Furber Steps or Amphitheatre track.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Giant Stairway

Applies from Mon 16 Dec 2024, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 1.25pm

Closed areas: Fern Bower walking track closed

Fern Bower walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to multiple landslides. There's no access to Leura Forest and Leura Cascades via Fern Bower. Alternative access is via Amphitheatre track.

For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877. 

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit

Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 10.14am

Closed areas: Kanangra-Boyd management trail closures

The following fire trails in Kanangra-Boyd National Park are closed to the public due to maintenance work on flood damaged fire trails. Heavy plant will be operating in the area: 

• Beefsteak Creek
• Moorara Boss 

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

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• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 9.45am to Sat 21 Jun 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 9.49am

Closed areas: Tugalong section of Guula Ngurra NP closed for ground pest control program

The Tugalong section of Guula Ngurra National Park will be closed for a ground feral pig control program, from Sunday 18 May - Friday 20 June 2025 inclusive.

During this period firearms will be used in the park.

• Closure applies to the first Open weekend of June (7th June).
• Please note that Little Forest and Mt Penang areas remain open to the public during this period.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.

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• Guula Ngurra National Park

Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 7.00am to Fri 30 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 9.27am

Closed areas: Fire Trails Closed

Roadworks will be underway on fire trails in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area from Tuesday 14 January to Friday 30 May 2025.

The trails to be closed include;

• Boomerang Fire Trail
• Stanwell Dam Fire Trail
• Dam Wall Fire Trail
• Hargraves Fire Trail
• Bendena Gardens Fire Trail
• Upper Escarpment Fire Trail

Please follow the directions of roadwork signs, contractors and NPWS staff.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 May 2025, 9.36am

Closed areas: Bowtells Swing Bridge on the Six Foot Track closed for maintenance

Bowtells Swing Bridge on the Six Foot Track at Katoomba is closed for bridge maintenance works from 19th May to 20th May 2025 inclusive.

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

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Six Foot track

Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 1.41pm

Closed areas: Link Walking Track temporarily closed

The following areas and walking tracks are closed from 9 May 2025 until further notice:

• the Link walking track

This is to allow for ongoing track works. For your safety, please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Red Hands Cave
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 11.12am to Fri 30 May 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 7.35am

Other planned events: Park Closed: Aerial Pest Control Operation

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial shooting program targeting feral deer and other feral animals in part of Dharawal National Park and Dharawal Nature Reserve between Tuesday 27th May to Thursday 29th May 2025.

To ensure the safety of members of the public and NPWS operational staff, the following locations will temporarily be closed to the public while the aerial shooting operation is undertaken:

• 10B Management Trail - between Bulli-Appin Rd and its junction with 10C Management Trail
• 10, 10A, 10Q,10R, 10U and 10Z Management Trails; and
• Maddens Falls Visitor precinct – including Maddens Falls Walking Track, Lookout and picnic area.

Penalties apply for non- compliance. Please contact the Illawarra Highlands Office on 4224 4188  or via email at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au for further details.

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• Dharawal National Park
  • 10B cycling trail
  • Jingga walking track
  • Maddens Falls
  • Minerva Pool walking track
  • O'Hares Creek lookout
  • O’Hares Creek lookout walking track

Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 1.44pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2nd May 2025 to Friday 1st May 2026 in the following areas:

• Abercrombie River National Park
• Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
• Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
• Turon National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park

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 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.

For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 3.49pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.41pm

Closed areas: Lake Couridjah toilet block closed for upgrades from 5 May 2025- 30 June 2025.

Lake Couridjah toilet block will be closed for upgrade works, from Monday 5 May 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025. 

• Please use Lake Werri Berri toilet block during this time as an alternate facility.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200

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• Thirlmere Lakes National Park
  • Thirlmere Lakes walking track
  • Werri Berri picnic area

Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 11.12am

Closed areas: Woodward track is closed due to storm damage

Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events. Repair works are currently underway and is scheduled to reopen in September 2025 (weather permitting).

For more information, contact the local park office.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 11.45am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.50am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Blue Mountains National Park from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.

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 NPWS area office for more information:

Blackheath 02 4787 8877

Oberon 02 6336 6200

Glenbrook 02 4720 6200

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.11am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.

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 Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  • Boyd River campground
  • Boyd River loop
  • Kalang Falls walk
  • Kanangra-Boyd lookout
  • Mount Emperor loop

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 8.00am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.06am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Bangadilly National Park (NP), Bargo State Conservation Area (SCA), Burragorang SCA, Guula Ngurra NP, Joadja Nature Reserve (NR), Nattai NP, Upper Nepean SCA and Upper Nepean SCA Stage 2 lands managed by NPWS from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place in

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 Glenbrook NPWS area office for more information on 02 4720 6200.

Affects 7 parks and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Bangadilly National Park
• Bargo State Conservation Area
• Burragorang State Conservation Area
  • Burragorang lookout and picnic area
• Guula Ngurra National Park
  • Mount Penang loop walk
• Joadja Nature Reserve
• Nattai National Park
  • Starlights trail
  • Wollondilly lookout
• Upper Nepean State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.41pm

Closed areas: Mt Penang Part 11 lands addition of Guula Ngurra National Park closed for deer control program

Mt Penang Part 11 lands addition of Guula Ngurra National Park will be closed between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025, for a feral deer management program.

This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.

• The control method will involve use of firearms by qualified and experienced contractors and staff.
• Closures will not apply on weekends or public holidays during this period.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200

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• Guula Ngurra National Park

Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.48am

Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail closured

The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is closed while roadworks are underway. Please follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

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

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.52am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 8.11am

Closed areas: IESCA Kembla Heights area is closed for the construction of the Kembla Stage 1 Mountain Bike Network

Construction works have commenced on the first stage of the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project at Kembla Heights. 

Construction is being carried out in accordance with rigorous environmental and cultural heritage planning approvals, the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Strategy and our Cycling Strategy.

People are reminded that the area is a closed construction site. Please stay off the tracks until they are opened in mid-2025 for your safety and to allow the network to be completed.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 9 Jun 2022, 2.01pm to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.37am

Closed areas: Post Office Lodge closed for restoration works

Post Office Lodge in Yerranderie Regional Park is closed for restoration works until October 2026.

For further information please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.

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• Yerranderie Regional Park
  • Post Office Lodge

Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.22pm to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 2.39pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 23rd September 2024 to Tuesday 23rd September 2025. The operation will use a Felixer containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats, and approved meat baits, meat bait products, and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) for the control of foxes and wild dogs.

The program will be conducted in Nattai National Park.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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 Hawkesbury-Nattai NPWS area office on (02) 4720 6200 for more information.

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• Nattai National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 9.46am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.40pm

Closed areas: End section of Gap Creek Walk in Jellore Flora Reserve closed for track construction

The end section of Gap Creek Walk, leading to Gap Creek, is currently closed for track construction.

• Please note there will be no pedestrian access during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200

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• Jellore Flora Reserve

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.41pm

Closed areas: Deer control program in Upper Nepean State Conservation Area from 24 March - 30 June 2025

Upper Nepean State Conservation Area (UNSCA) will be conducting a feral deer management program between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025.

This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.

• The control method will involve use of firearms by qualified and experienced contractors and staff.

Please note, UNSCA is entirely within the WaterNSW Special Area and is permanently closed to public access.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200

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• Upper Nepean State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.41pm

Closed areas: Burragorang SCA partly closed for deer control program

Burragorang State Conservation Area will be closed between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025, for a feral deer management program. 

This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.

• The control method will involve use of firearms by qualified and experienced contractors and staff.
• Closures will not apply on weekends or public holidays during this period.   

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200

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• Burragorang State Conservation Area
  • Burragorang lookout and picnic area

Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 7.32am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.51am

Closed areas: Euroka walking track closed for repairs

Euroka walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed for track repairs from Monday 1 February to Monday 30 June 2025.

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

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 9.19am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 11.02am

Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations

Bents Basin SCA and Gulguer NR are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations. Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.

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• Gulguer Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Wed 11 Jun 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 8.41am

Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Thursday 12 December 2024 to Wednesday 11 June 2025.

The program targets target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Bait stations are located on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions. Both buried baits and Canid Pest Ejectors are used in this program.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, particularly the threatened species within these areas.

1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. 

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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.

Applies from Thu 20 Jun 2024, 1.11pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 6.11pm

Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions

Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.

In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.

If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).

Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.

For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.15am

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 Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.46pm

Safety alerts: Wingecarribee River walking trail impacted by flood damage

Some sections of the Wingecarribee River walking track have been severely damaged by recent floods. 

Pedestrian access is still open, however please take care when walking these sections of the track. 

For more information, please contact your local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

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• Bangadilly National Park

Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.51am

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-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park