Applies from Fri 29 Mar 2024, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Mar 2024, 11.06am.
Closed areas: Wattamolla carpark full
Wattamolla carpark is full. Wattamolla Road is closed at Sir Bertram Stevens Dr
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Last reviewed: Fri 29 March 2024, 11.06am
Applies from Fri 29 Mar 2024, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Mar 2024, 11.06am.
Wattamolla carpark is full. Wattamolla Road is closed at Sir Bertram Stevens Dr
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Applies from Tue 24 Oct 2023, 10.56am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 12.44pm.
Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible. This is due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion and rockfall risk, and to allow ongoing track upgrade works.
Please note the following closures:
Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 5 Mar 2024, 1.36pm to Mon 22 Apr 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 12.42pm.
The following fire trails are closed on weekdays from Tuesday 5 March to Friday Monday 22 April 2024 for upgrade works:
Do not enter the closed area. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Royal National Park area office on 02 9542 0632.
Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Mar 2024, 3.06pm.
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 8 Jan 2024, 2.18pm.
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: Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.05am.
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: Mon 19 Feb 2024, 9.51am.
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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2 April 2024 | Closed areas | Closed areas due to roadworks on Warumbul Road | Details |
Applies from Tue 2 Apr 2024, 7.00am to Fri 12 Apr 2024, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2024, 1.45pm Warumbul picnic area and Weemalah Cottage will be closed from Tuesday 2 April 2024 to Friday 12 April 2024. The closure is to allow repair works to take place on the unsealed section of Warumbul Road in Royal National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 02 9542 0648. Affects 2 locations in this park: Show list |
Applies from Thu 15 Feb 2024, 5.04pm to Wed 15 May 2024, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Mar 2024, 1.20pm
Artillery track is currently closed to allow for safety inspection and repairs to be undertaken. Boora Point walking track remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 26 Feb 2024, 9.00am to Fri 21 Jun 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Mar 2024, 4.52pm
Areas of the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area are closed between 6:00pm Monday 26th February and 09:00am Friday 21st June, 2024 for a pest animal ground shooting operation. These areas may include:
This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Other pest animals, including pigs, goats, foxes and feral cats will be targeted if observed during the operation.
This operation will involve night time ground shooting only. The park closure is between 6pm - 9am.
Ground Shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Illawarra-Highlands park office.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Mar 2024, 6.07pm
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:
Do not enter the eastern section of the national park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
The western section of the national park (Western Escarpment walking track) remains open when the rifle range is in use.
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 Mon 4 Mar 2024, 11.34am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Mar 2024, 2.48pm
From March to June 2024, contractors will be demolishing and replacing the amenities block at Commemoration Flat and upgrading the associated services. During these construction works, the northern part of Commemoration Flat carpark and the amenities block will be fenced off and occupied, and work crews will be on site.
Toilets will remain available at the visitors centre and cricket pitch area. The surrounding picnic areas and barbecue facilities will continue to be accessible during construction.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, email or call the NPWS Sydney South office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Mar 2024, 8.18am
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 Tue 28 Mar 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jan 2024, 10.44am
Lake Toolooma Fire Trail is closed to Pedestrians and Vehicles, north of Tooloma Dam due to a large sink hole at Waterfall Gully.
Visitors are reminded not to continue walking past Tooloma Dam.
The section of the track will reopen when it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jan 2024, 10.39am
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: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 1.56pm
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 Wed 5 Apr 2023, 3.46pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Feb 2024, 1.40pm
The Wodi Wodi track is closed due to landslides and risk of tree fall until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact you local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Mar 2024, 8.19am
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 Thu 2 Nov 2023, 12.03pm to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 12.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 1.57pm
The Forest Walk is closed for track upgrade and repair work. The construction work will be occurring until April 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Illawarra Highlands NPWS Wollongong Office ph 4224 4188 and npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.auAffects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 21 Jun 2023, 9.07am to Fri 29 Nov 2024, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Feb 2024, 4.25pm
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 Wed 30 Aug 2023, 12.10pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Dec 2023, 1.33pm
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 Wednesday 30 August 2023 and Sunday 31 March 2024 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 Kurnell area office on 02 9668 2000 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Feb 2024, 11.22am
Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. The site is being prepared for a new visitor centre as part of the Kamay 2020 Project.
Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project or email the local area office.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Feb 2024, 11.13am
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/coast-track-adventurous-journey-for-youth/local-alerts
Royal National Park is open 7am to 8.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day. Payment options include Audley Visitor Centre, vehicle entry stations, pay machines and the Park’nPay app.
Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).
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