Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 25 January 2023, 8.35am
Applies from Mon 16 Jan 2023, 9.52am
to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 10.00am.
Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jan 2023, 11.19am.
Closed areas: Part of Palm Jungle loop track closed for upgrades
The eastern section of Palm Jungle loop track will be closed for 12 months, between 16 January 2023 to 31 January 2024.
This is because we are upgrading the track.
The section of Palm Jungle Loop track affected is between Burning Palms and Werrong Lookout.
- You can still walk this section of The Coast Track if you divert via Garawarra Farm and Burgh Ridge Trail.
- You can still walk to Figure 8 Pools along the beach from Burning Palms.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Applies from Fri 23 Dec 2022, 2.36pm
to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 2.36pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.35am.
Other planned events: Summer road closures
Royal National Park can be extremely busy in summer. Some parts of the park may be closed at short notice when carparks are full or for other public safety reasons.
Areas likely to be affected by carpark closures or access restrictions when precincts reach capacity are:
- Wattamolla picnic area and Wattamolla Road
- Garawarra Farm carpark and Garawarra Farm Road (Figure 8 Pools carpark)
- Bonnie Vale picnic area
- Audley precinct
Please note that, due to a landslide, Transport for NSW has closed Garie Road at the intersection with Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. Vehicles and pedestrians will not be able to use any part of Garie Road to access any part of Royal National Park. A reopening date for this road is not currently known, but is expected to be in mid to late 2023.
For up-to-the-minute closure information please check the Royal National Park Twitter account or the Live Traffic NSW website.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 28 Dec 2022, 1.35pm to Sat 28 Jan 2023, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jan 2023, 2.24pm
Closed areas: Potter Point Road and sections of Cape Bailey walking track closed for filming
A section of the Cape Bailey track and Potter Point carpark will be closed Wednesday 25 January 2023 due to filming commitments.
Potter Point car park will also be closed on Friday 27 January 2023 due to filming commitments.
Area above will be opened on weekends, public holidays and outside filming times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.50pm
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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Applies from Fri 23 Dec 2022, 2.36pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.35am
Other planned events: Summer road closures
Royal National Park can be extremely busy in summer. Some parts of the park may be closed at short notice when carparks are full or for other public safety reasons.
Areas likely to be affected by carpark closures or access restrictions when precincts reach capacity are:
- Wattamolla picnic area and Wattamolla Road
- Garawarra Farm carpark and Garawarra Farm Road (Figure 8 Pools carpark)
- Bonnie Vale picnic area
- Audley precinct
Please note that, due to a landslide, Transport for NSW has closed Garie Road at the intersection with Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. Vehicles and pedestrians will not be able to use any part of Garie Road to access any part of Royal National Park. A reopening date for this road is not currently known, but is expected to be in mid to late 2023.
For up-to-the-minute closure information please check the Royal National Park Twitter account or the Live Traffic NSW website.
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 9 Jan 2023, 8.00am to Wed 15 Feb 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Dec 2022, 1.40pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to helicopter operations
Helicopter operations will take place from 7am to 5pm on Wednesday 15 February 2023. During this time the following areas will be closed:
- Pool Flat picnic area
- Reids Flat picnic area
- Bus Stop Flat picnic area
- Honeymoon track
Please follow directions of NPWS staff in all affected areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 9 Mar 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 9.00am
Closed areas: Jingga walking track closed due to landslide
Jingga walking track is closed until further notice. The 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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Applies from Thu 25 Aug 2022, 9.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Dec 2022, 9.44am
Other planned events: 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 Thursday 25 August 2022 and Friday 31 March 2023 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: Tue 10 Jan 2023, 9.47am
Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed for upgrades
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 1 Aug 2022, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 9.36am
Closed areas: 10C management trail closed
The 10C management trail in Dharawal National Park is closed due to landslides until further notice, the trail will be re-opened when cleared and assessed as safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Dec 2022, 7.59am
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 Tue 12 Jul 2022, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.34am
Safety alerts: Landslip on Lady Carrington Drive
Lady Carrington Drive has been impacted by recent rain. The surface is eroded and waterlogged. Use caution on rough and slippery surfaces.
A portion of the track has been impacted by a landslip. Please travel through this section without stopping.
For more information contact the local area office.
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