Applies from Fri 21 May 2021, 1.11pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Dec 2022, 12.14pm

Other planned events: Temporary fencing at West Head lookout

West Head lookout is open to visitors, and temporary fencing has been installed at the lookout for public safety. Upgrades will take place from January to June 2023.

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 Tue 15 Nov 2022, 10.33am to Thu 8 Dec 2022, 6.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Dec 2022, 12.05pm

Closed areas: Basin campground access affected by trail upgrade works

The Basin trail will be closed 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, from Wednesday 16 November to Friday 9 December 2022. This is so upgrade works can be completed. During this time, visitors can only access the Basin campground and picnic area by ferry or private vessels.

The Basin trail will be open and the campground and picnic area accessible on weekends, and after 5pm on weekdays.

The following areas will also be closed 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, but will be open on weekends:

• The Basin Aboriginal engraving site
• The Mackerel trail

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

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Basin Aboriginal art site
  • The Basin campground
  • The Basin picnic area
  • The Basin track and Mackerel track

Applies from Tue 22 Nov 2022, 9.31am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Dec 2022, 9.06am

Closed areas: Elvina Trail closed for upgrade works

Elvina trail will be closed 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, from Wednesday 16 November to Friday 9 December 2022. The trail will be open after 5pm and on weekends. This is so upgrade works can be completed.

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

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Elvina trail

Applies from Tue 6 Dec 2022, 3.25pm to Sat 17 Dec 2022, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Dec 2022, 4.20pm

Other planned events: Bobbin Head bridge closure

The Bobbin Head bridge will be closed to vehicles from Monday 12 December 2022 to Friday 16 December 2022 for mandatory bridge repairs by Transport for NSW. There will be pedestrian only access across the bridge, as weight restrictions apply. Traffic control will be in place.

• For access to Apple Tree Bay (ATB) enter via the Mount Colah entrance.
• For access to Empire Marina enter via the North Turramurra entrance.
• Empire Marina, Bobbin Inn Cafe, Gibberagong playground, ATB boat ramp and kiosk will remain open.

For more information, contact the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on (02) 8448 0400.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Bobbin Head
  • Empire Marina Bobbin Head

Applies from Tue 15 Nov 2022, 4.16pm to Fri 23 Dec 2022, 4.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Dec 2022, 3.32pm

Closed areas: Temporary closure and delays along Apple Tree Bay Road

Some parts of this park are partially closed from Wednesday 16 November to Friday 23 December 2022 while slope stability works are being undertaken. There may be temporary closures and delays along Apple Tree Bay Road whilst works are completed.

• Traffic Control will be in place.
• You can still access Apple Tree Bay Boat Ramp

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Empire Marina Bobbin Head

Applies from Mon 5 Dec 2022, 10.07am to Fri 3 Feb 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 10.10am

Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles

Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles until further notice due to damage from ongoing rainfall events.

The road has a tendency to develop deep ruts and boggy sections, making it unsafe and impassable for vehicles.

The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists. However, please take care when traversing wet sections as they may be slippery.

Alternate pedestrian access to Warrah lookout is available via Pearl Beach to Patonga fire trail.

The road will be re-opened as soon as it is safe and repair work has been completed.

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

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• Brisbane Water National Park
  • Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park
  • Patonga to Pearl Beach walking track
  • Warrah lookout
  • Warrah Trig cycling loop
  • Wondabyne to Patonga walking track

Applies from Fri 2 Dec 2022, 1.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 4.12pm

Safety alerts: North Mackerel track closed and Mackerel trail partially closed

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/from the south end of Great Mackerel Beach via The Basin or Mackerel Trail.

Due to land instability and risk to personal safety there is NO THROUGH or RETURN ACCESS to/from the west of Great Mackerel Beach via the North Mackerel track which is closed.

Please remember 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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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • The Basin track and Mackerel track

Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 8.41am to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 8.29am

Closed areas: Bobbin Head toilet blocks closed for upgrades

The toilet blocks at Orchard Park and Gibberagong will be closed for upgrades and will reopen in early 2023 (weather dependant). There will be temporary toilets in place while the works are being carried out.

For more information, please contact the local office on 02 8448 0400.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Wed 16 Nov 2022, 9.43am to Fri 23 Dec 2022, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Dec 2022, 8.07am

Other planned events: Piles Creek Loop Walking Track Maintenance

Expect short delays on the eastern side of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track from Monday 21 November to Friday 23 December 2022 while maintenance work is underway.

Follow the directions of contractors and NPWS staff.

For more information, contact the Central Coast Area Office on 4320 4200.

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• Brisbane Water National Park
  • Girrakool picnic area
  • Piles Creek loop

Applies from Mon 23 May 2022, 1.55pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2022, 9.01am

Closed areas: Great North walk partial closure

The section of Great North walk between Reservoir Road, Somersby and Karool Road, Mooney Mooney Creek is closed until further notice due to a flood damaged bridge.

This area will reopen as soon as it is safe.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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

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• Brisbane Water National Park
  • Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park

Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2022, 9.00am

Closed areas: Brieses fire trail partial closure

The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until Sunday 4 December 2022 due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.

Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.

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

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• Brisbane Water National Park

Applies from Mon 19 Sep 2022, 7.00am to Sun 5 Mar 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.21pm

Other planned events: Notice of fire trail maintenance program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking fire trail maintenance works in Brisbane Water National Park from Monday 19 September 2022 for a period of up to 6 months (pending suitable weather conditions).

The maintenance work will repair damaged drainage assets and infrastructure that supports and is essential to the ongoing operation of the trails.

Trails will remain open for the duration of the construction works, with adequate signage and diversions (if required) in place.

Please contact the the local Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200 for more information.

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• Brisbane Water National Park
  • Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park
  • Patonga to Pearl Beach walking track
  • Tommos loop and Rocky Ponds cycling loop
  • Warrah lookout
  • Warrah Trig cycling loop
  • Wondabyne to Patonga walking track

Applies from Tue 25 Jan 2022, 4.10pm to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 11.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.05am

Closed areas: Berowra walking track closure

Berowra walking track, from Berowra to Apple Tree bay, including the Mount Ku-ring-gai access track, is closed until further notice.

There is a significant threat of rockfalls due to slope instability, caused by recent weather events. NPWS will further assess the track and carry out necessary repair works.

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

Applies from Sun 31 Jul 2022, 10.39pm to Wed 1 Feb 2023, 2.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 7.16am

Other planned events: 1080 pest management

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 2022 and 31 January 2023 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 local park office on 02 9451 3479 or 02 8448 0440.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park