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Last reviewed: Wed 9 October 2024, 4.09pm
Applies from Thu 3 Oct 2024, 12.12pm
to Fri 11 Oct 2024, 12.12pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 4.09pm.
Closed areas: Fletcher Street and Flat Rock vehicle trail closure
Fletcher Street and Flat Rock vehicle trail in Helensburgh will be closed on weekdays from Monday 2 September 2024 to Wednesday 2 October 2024 to allow trail surface repair works to take place. The trails will be open on weekends.
Heavy machinery will be operating on both vehicle trails. Please do not enter closed areas. Please follow instructions and signage of NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0632.
Applies from Mon 23 Sep 2024, 11.37am
to Fri 11 Oct 2024, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 2 Oct 2024, 4.28pm.
Closed areas: Florence Parade trail closure
Florence Parade trail is closed on weekdays until Friday 11 October 2024 for fire trail maintenance works. Please do not enter closed areas and follow instructions of NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0632.
Applies from Tue 24 Oct 2023, 10.56am
to Sun 1 Dec 2024, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 2 Oct 2024, 4.27pm.
Closed areas: The Coast track partial closure
Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
Please note the following closures:
- Palm Jungle Loop track between Burning Palms, Werrong lookout is closed for track upgrades and storm impact remediation until December 2024.
- The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion.
- North Era campground is closed until further notice.
- Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track.
Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
- South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
- North bound access - is via Garawarra Farm Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track to North Era and return, during track upgrades.
- Figure 8 Pools access - Access via Garawarra Farm only to Garawarra Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track.
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 10 Sep 2024, 9.03pm
to Mon 21 Oct 2024, 9.06pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 10 Sep 2024, 9.18pm.
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur from Tuesday 17 September to Saturday 21 September 2024 in Royal National Park.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Please don’t touch baits.
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 this reserve is aimed at improving the eco-health of the reserve by reducing predation of ground dwelling mammals and small birds, and specifically targeting fox control along the Hacking River to assist the successful re-introduction of platypus into Royal National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Wed 28 Aug 2024, 12.28pm
to Fri 18 Oct 2024, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 8.08am.
Closed areas: Toilets closed due to damage
The toilets at Reids Flat picnic area are currently closed due to damage from a fallen tree. The closest alternative facilities can be found at Bus Stop Flat picnic area.
For more information, call Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 13 May 2024, 4.58pm
to Tue 31 Dec 2024, 4.58pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 7 Oct 2024, 10.41pm.
Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Wednesday 30 May to Friday 29 December 2024 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
The affected areas include:
- All picnic areas in the Audley precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and picnic area.
These closures will be signposted at entry points to the closed areas. If you have approved bookings to camp you can still access campsites during these times.
Ground shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am.
Last reviewed: Fri 13 Sep 2024, 9.08am.
Closed areas: Werrong Beach track
Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 15 Jul 2024, 10.42am.
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am.
Last reviewed: Thu 3 Oct 2024, 8.12am.
Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition
Sections of Curra Moors loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 3 Oct 2024, 8.12am.
Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
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Applies from Thu 3 Oct 2024, 12.12pm to Fri 11 Oct 2024, 12.12pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 4.09pm
Closed areas: Fletcher Street and Flat Rock vehicle trail closure
Fletcher Street and Flat Rock vehicle trail in Helensburgh will be closed on weekdays from Monday 2 September 2024 to Wednesday 2 October 2024 to allow trail surface repair works to take place. The trails will be open on weekends.
Heavy machinery will be operating on both vehicle trails. Please do not enter closed areas. Please follow instructions and signage of NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11.58am to Wed 18 Mar 2026, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 12.00pm
Closed areas: Closed areas: Works at Commemoration Flat
Applies from October 2024 to 2026
Upgrades to services and pathways are underway at Commemoration Flat. The picnic area remains open with limited closures as work areas are fenced off and work crews are on site.
The toilets and carpark will remain open with a reduced number of parking spaces available. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project or email the local area office (phone 02 9668 2010)
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Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11.40am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11.57am
Closed areas: Closed areas: Cricket Pitch Carpark and Amenities
Applies from October 2024 to February 2025
Contractors will be demolishing and replacing the amenities block at Cricket Pitch and upgrading the carpark. During these construction works the precinct will be fenced off and work crews will be on site.
Toilets and parking will remain available at Commemoration Flat.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project or email the local area office (phone 02 9668 2010)
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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm to Wed 14 Oct 2026, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11.57am
Closed areas: Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre
Applies from October 2024 to 2026:
Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed. A new Visitor Centre is under construction. During these construction works the precinct including parking will be fenced off and work crews will be on site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.
Parking and toilets will be available from Commemoration Flat.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project or email the local area office (phone 02 9668 2010)
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Oct 2024, 2.43pm
Closed areas: Cape Banks Firetrail closed for maintenance
Cape Banks Fire Trail will be closed for maintenance on Tuesday 15 October 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Sydney South Area office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 1.58pm. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Oct 2024, 2.02pm
Closed areas: Congwong Fire Trail closed for maintenance
Congwong Fire Trail will be closed for maintenance on Wednesday, 16 October 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Sydney South Area office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Sun 22 Sep 2024, 8.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Walking track closed for repairs
The Western Escarpment walking track has been damaged by fire and is closed for repairs from Sunday 22 September 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Nielsen Park NPWS office on 9337 5511.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Oct 2024, 1.56pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to rifle range operations
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:
- Every Saturday, 8am to 5pm
- The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am to 5pm
- Service Rifle Championships - Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October 2024, 8am to 5pm (both days)
- Tuesday 10 and Thursday 12 December 2024 (7am to 12.30 pm)
- NSW Kings - Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 January 2025 (5 days)
Do not enter the eastern section of the national park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
- Red flags are flying above the range
- The 'rifle range in use' warning signs are displayed at the park entry (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark).
- Park entry gates are closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 1.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Oct 2024, 8.12am
Closed areas: Wodi Wodi Track Closed due to track damage
Wodi Wodi walking track is closed until further notice due to repairs and upgrades.
The walking track will re-open as soon as it safe to do so.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 9.56am to Fri 11 Oct 2024, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Oct 2024, 10.40pm
Other planned events: Fire trail works in Heathcote National Park
Flood damage repair works will be take place on some sections of Pipeline and Lower Pipeline fire trails. The works will be carried out between Monday and Friday, from Monday 2 September 2024, and last for approximately 30 days, depending on conditions.
Vehicle and public access may be restricted during this time. For more information, call 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Sep 2024, 1.32pm
Safety alerts: 1080 pest management 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 will take place between 30 August 2024 and 31 March 2025 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.
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 NPWS Sydney South Area office on 02 9337 5511 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Oct 2024, 10.41pm
Safety alerts: Lower Pipeline fire trail
Lower Pipeline fire trail has suffered some damage from the April 2024 flood event, resulting in a minor landslide, taking out part of the fire trail itself.
Authorised Vehicles should avoid the area.
A landslip has occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off this trail. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.
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Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2023, 9.07am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 1.36pm
Closed areas: Kurnell foreshore partial closure
Transport for NSW is constructing ferry wharves at Kurnell and La Perouse. Closures will be in place until late 2024. There will be no public access to the foreshore area between Prince Charles Parade and the wharf along Monument walking track. Alternative pedestrian pathways will be in place to allow public access into Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
For more information visit the Kamay Ferry Wharves project webpage.
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Applies from Mon 27 May 2024, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Sep 2024, 9.08am
Closed areas: Lookout Track closed for track works
Lookout Track from Panorama House to Sublime Point is closed for ongoing track works. For further information please contact the local office on (02) 4224 4188.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Oct 2024, 10.41pm
Safety alerts: Pipeline fire trail flood damage
Pipeline fire trail has suffered some damage from the April 2024 flood event, resulting in deep rutting to the trail surface in some locations.
Pedestrians and Cyclists should use caution when tracking over these surfaces.
Care should be taken after heavy rain at all creek crossing and causeway points along this trail as water flows very fast and deep.
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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 9.45am
Closed areas: Woodward track
Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events.
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Aug 2024, 10.31am
Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed
Mirang Campground is now closed. The site has become a day-use ONLY picnic spot. No overnight stays permitted.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Oct 2024, 8.12am
Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closed
Sublime Point walking track is closed until further notice. The track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 10.08am
Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail partial closure
The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is open to walkers, bicycles and light 4WD vehicles only. No access with heavy vehicles larger than cat 9 due to hazardous track conditions. As soon as the remainder of the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS Alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 9.45am
Closed areas: Partial Closure to Forest Walk
The Forest Walk is affected by the closure of Sublime Point walking track until further notice. There is no access between Sublime Point and Austinmer. Sublime Point walking track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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