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Applies from Tue 21 Sep 2021, 1.03pm to Sun 26 Sep 2021, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Sep 2021, 3.37pm
Closed areas: La Perouse Precinct closed for hazard reduction burning
La Perouse precinct is closed on Thursday 23 September and Friday 24 September 2021 for hazard reduction burning.
This closure includes all roads and walking tracks.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Fri 27 Aug 2021, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Sep 2021, 4.10pm
Closed areas: The Coast track closed between Garie and Little Garie
The Coast track is currently closed between Garie Beach and Little Garie. This area is extremely dangerous, because recent weather damage has made the hillside unstable, and large rocks have fallen to the track below. Further rockfalls could occur at any time.
Do not attempt to cross this section of track. NPWS is seeking specialist advice for stabilisation and safe pedestrian access.
Please note:
- The Coast track to Bundeena can be accessed from Garie Beach.
- The Coast track to Otford can be accessed from Garawarra Farm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. The track from Otford will be closed from Monday to Thursday for track upgrades from Monday 6 September to early December 2021.
- There is no formal pedestrian access between Garawarra Farm and Garie Beach.
For more information email or call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 3 Sep 2021, 1.30pm to Mon 13 Dec 2021, 1.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Sep 2021, 1.37pm
Closed areas: Royal Coast Track closed at Otford, Monday to Thursday
The Royal Coast Track will be closed Monday to Thursday for upgrade works near Otford lookout from 6 September to early December 2021. The track will remain open Friday to Sunday. When closed, visitors will not be able to access Figure 8 Pools, the Werrong Beach Track or the Palm Jungle Loop Track from the Otford lookout. When closed, Coast Track walkers will have to exit the track at Garawarra Farm. Visitors can still access Figure 8 Pools from Garawarra Farm at any time.
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Applies from Thu 2 Sep 2021, 10.10am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 10.11am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Sep 2021, 2.02pm
Other incidents: Toilets closed
The following toilets in this park are closed until further notice as a result of the NSW Government's stay-at-home restrictions:
- Mid Burrawang
- West Burrawang
- Cattle Duffers
Find out more about NSW national parks closures on our COVID-19 webpage.
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Applies from Wed 1 Sep 2021, 9.58am to Fri 1 Oct 2021, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Sep 2021, 10.46am
Closed areas: Picnic areas closed due to COVID-19 restrictions
William Howe Regional Park picnic areas are closed until further notice due to COVID restrictions.
Due to the COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
A number of NPWS campgrounds have been closed due to the COVID restrictions. Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 1 Sep 2021, 9.55am to Fri 1 Oct 2021, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Sep 2021, 10.46am
Closed areas: Picnic areas closed due to COVID-19 restrictions
Leacock Regional Park picnic areas are closed until further notice due to COVID restrictions.
Due to the COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
A number of NPWS campgrounds have been closed due to the COVID restrictions. Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 1 Sep 2021, 9.50am to Fri 1 Oct 2021, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Sep 2021, 4.29pm
Closed areas: Picnic areas closed due to COVID-19 restrictions
Edmondson Park Regional Park picnic areas are closed until further notice due to COVID restrictions.
Due to the COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
A number of NPWS campgrounds have been closed due to the COVID restrictions. Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 24 Aug 2021, 10.17am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Aug 2021, 12.16pm
Other incidents: COVID-19 closures
Georges River National Park remains open for exercise.
NPWS barbecue and picnic facilities and some toilets are closed until further notice as a result of the NSW Government’s stay-at-home restrictions.
Only the following toilet facilities are open:
- Morgans Creek - boatramp
- Burrawang Reach - only the toilet at the barbecues
- Fitzpatrick Park
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Applies from Tue 31 Aug 2021, 7.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Aug 2021, 12.01pm
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 Tuesday 31 August 2021 and Thursday 31 March 2022 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 Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Aug 2021, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Area closures for rifle range operations
All shooting activities have been suspended until Friday 27 August 2021. This suspension may be extended, pending NSW Government COVID-19 restrictions.
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed for rifle range operations on the following days:
Further closures may occur with little or no notice.
Do not enter the eastern section of the park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
- Red flags are flying above the range
- There are warning signs at the park's entry points (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark)
- Park entry gates are closed
The western section of the park (Western Escarpment walking track) remains open.
For more information, contact the local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.
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Applies from Wed 5 May 2021, 11.20am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Aug 2021, 4.21pm
Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed due to COVID-19
Kurnell Visitor Centre is closed to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Please check back for updated information.
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Applies from Wed 5 May 2021, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Jul 2021, 5.28pm
Closed areas: Walking tracks closed for upgrades
Various sections along the walking tracks in Malabar Headland National Park are closed during May to October 2021 for upgrades:
- Access from the south is open to Boora Point only
- Access from the north is closed
- The Western Escarpment remains open
For more information on this work, please see the project website or call the local NPWS office on 02 9337 5511.
Please note: The entire Boora Point walking track (eastern sections of the national park) is closed when the ANZAC Rifle Range is in use.
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Applies from Thu 29 Apr 2021, 11.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Jul 2021, 4.00pm
Closed areas: Road closed for upgrades
The road to Cape Solander, parking and the whale watching platform are closed until late September 2021. Walking tracks remain open.
Learn more about the improvements being made at Cape Solander and find out about other top whale watching locations around Sydney.
For more information, contact the Kurnell office on 02 9968 2005.
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Applies from Thu 13 May 2021, 12.01am to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Jul 2021, 9.21am
Closed areas: Closed areas for pest animal management program
Some areas of Royal National Park will be closed to the public between sunset and sunrise to enable pest animal management programs to be carried out.
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas.
The affected areas include:
- Audley Precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
Visitors who have approved bookings to camp can still access their campsites during these times.
For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 13 May 2021, 8.00am to Wed 17 Nov 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jun 2021, 3.37pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Monday 17 May to Wednesday 17 November 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock. This program is carried out as part of the following Blue Mountains Branch Pest Management Strategies: Western Hunter Wild Dog Management Plan, Central Hunter Wild Dog Management Plan & Post Fire Aerial Baiting Program.
All baiting locations will be identified 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please email or call the NPWS Bulga Office on (02) 6574 5555
Applies from Wed 19 Sep 2018, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 1.35pm
Closed areas: Bonnie Vale campground
Bonnie Vale campground is currently closed to allow for the remediation of asbestos containing material surfacing onsite. It will remain closed until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please visit:
You can also visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Bonnie Vale picnic area and Bonnie Vale boat ramp are open and safe for visitors.
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Applies from Wed 13 Jan 2021, 12.04pm to Mon 31 Jan 2022, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Feb 2021, 3.51pm
Closed areas: Lake Eckersley campground
Lake Eckersley campground in Heathcote National Park is closed indefinitely. The nearest remote camp site is located at Kingfisher Pools.
For further information contact the Audley Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 27 Oct 2020, 10.14am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Dec 2020, 10.03am
Closed areas: Lower track closed
Lower track in Wolli Creek Regional Park is temporarily closed while remediation is carried out on Lot 2.
Undercliffe track remains open through to Jackson track and Turrella Reserve.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Nov 2020, 10.40am
Closed parks: Berkeley Nature Reserve closed
Berkeley Nature Reserve is closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Nov 2020, 10.40am
Closed parks: Closed to public access
There is no public access to Five Islands Nature Reserve. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Fri 14 Aug 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2020, 1.24pm
Safety alerts: Diversion on Mount Keira Ring track
The staircase on the western side of Mount Keira Road at the junction of Mount Keira Road and Queen Elizabeth Drive has been closed off for repairs. Please follow the relevant signage for a slight detour to the ring track at the crossing of Queen Elizabeth Drive.
If completing the loop in a clockwise direction: head north uphill of the closed staircase for roughly 50m until you come to an opening by the road. Take care crossing the road at this point and re-join the track at the usual entry point to the eastern side of the loop.
If completing the loop in an anticlockwise direction: when you get to Queen Elizabeth Drive crossing head north for roughly 50m from the point of entry to the western side of the loop. Re-join the track at this point.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Dec 2018, 3.47pm
Closed parks: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve closed
This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.
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