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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jun 2022, 11.52am
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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Applies from Mon 27 Jun 2022, 5.35am to Mon 27 Jun 2022, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jun 2022, 3.36pm
Closed areas: Audley (South) -Area Closed
Audley precincts south and West of Varney Bridge, including Willow Tree, Figtree Flats, Currawong and Wattle Forrest picnic areas, will be closed to vehicles whilst emergency maintenance is undertaken. Controlled pedestrian access will be permitted. work is expected to take approximately 4 hours. The area will reopen to vehicles at the completion of the work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Visitor Centre on 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jun 2022, 11.07am
Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to rain damage
The following walking tracks are closed until further notice due to damage from heavy rain that has caused dangerous conditions, including eroded creek crossings, potential rockfalls and landslips:
- Mount Keira Ring track
- Mount Kembla Ring track
- Sublime track
These areas will be re-opened when safe to do so.
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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Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jun 2022, 9.37am
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: Wed 22 Jun 2022, 9.37am
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 Mon 28 Mar 2022, 3.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jun 2022, 9.35am
Closed areas: Trails closed in Illawarra Escarpment
The following areas are closed until further notice, due to damage from recent severe weather:
- Mount Kembla Ring track
- Lower Escarpment fire trail
- Upper Escarpment fire trail
- Mount Pleasant management trail
- O’Briens management trail
- Staffords management trail
This closure maybe extended further, if rain occurs.
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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Applies from Mon 27 Jun 2022, 8.00am to Tue 28 Jun 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jun 2022, 5.07pm
Closed areas: Cabbage Tree Basin footbridge - daytime closures for maintenance
Cabbage Tree Basin footbridge (between the townships of Bundeena and Maianbar) will be closed between 8am and 4pm on Monday 27 June and Tuesday 28 June 2022. The bridge will remain open outside these times.
The main scope of works involve removing the bridge decking and welding cross bracing to the frame to increase stability. Improvements will also be made to the bridge supports to reduce restraint of the footbridge fixings, and address erosion around the abutments. These works are essential and will improve the structural performance of the bridge.
NPWS appreciates your patience while this important work takes place and apologises for the inconvenience caused.
For further information call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jun 2022, 9.08am to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jun 2022, 2.38pm
Safety alerts: Machinery on trails
Maintenance is currently underway on a number of fire trails within Royal National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area and machinery may be operating. Please follow instructions from NPWS staff on site.
For further information, please contact the local NPWS Office
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Applies from Mon 20 Jun 2022, 8.55am to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jun 2022, 2.34pm
Safety alerts: Machinery on trails
Maintenance is currently underway on a number of fire trails within Royal National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area and machinery may be operating. Please follow instructions from NPWS staff on site.
For further information, please contact the local NPWS Office
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jun 2022, 4.28pm
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 rifle range operations:
- Every Saturday, 8am to 5pm
- Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month, 8am to 5pm
- Extra Sunday Shooting has been scheduled for Sunday 31 July 2022
- Schools shooting practice and competition week Monday 11 July to Friday 15 July 2022 (inclusive)
Do not enter the eastern section of the 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
The western section of the park (Western Escarpment walking track) is open when the rifle range is in use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.
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Applies from Wed 9 Mar 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 2.47pm
Closed areas: Jingga walking track closed due to landslide
Jingga walking track is closed until further notice due to a landslip.
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 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 12.08pm
Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closed
Sublime Point walking track is closed until further notice.
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 Mon 28 Mar 2022, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jun 2022, 12.07pm
Closed areas: Mount Keira Ring track closed
Mt Keira Ring track is closed until further notice due to damage caused by severe weather. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 12.08pm
Closed areas: Mount Kembla Ring track closed due to landslide
Mount Kembla Ring track is closed until further notice due to damage from landslips and rockfalls.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call 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 10 Jun 2022, 11.35am to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jun 2022, 11.51am
Closed areas: Royal Coast Track closed at Otford
The Coast Track will be closed Monday to Friday for upgrade works near Otford lookout from Tuesday 14 June to late September 2022. The track will remain open on weekends and public holidays.
When the track is closed:
- Visitors will not be able to access Figure 8 Pools, Werrong Beach track or the Palm Jungle loop track from Otford lookout
- 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 Wed 8 Jun 2022, 4.09pm to Sun 10 Jul 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 12.21pm
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to the effects of flooding and nearby closures of sections of Royal Coast track.
The area will re-open once it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 9.24am to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jun 2022, 1.12pm
Other planned events: Cape Bailey walking track - Detours in place
There are detours in place along the southern section of Cape Bailey walking track from Monday 4 April to Thursday 30 June 2022, to support track works.
For more information, call the NPWS Sydney South area office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jun 2022, 4.08pm
Safety alerts: Curra Moors track condition - be cautious
Sections of Curra Moors fire trail and walking loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please be cautious, and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 3.04pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 May 2022, 11.05am
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 attempting to drive to Garie Beach.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 May 2022, 11.05am
Closed areas: Partial Closure Coast Track Little Garie
The Coast Track is closed between Garie and Little Garie is closed until further notice due to rock falls and erosion.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 9.10am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.55am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Wollemi National Park on the following dates:
- Wollemi-Yengo and Mudgee areas: Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022
- Kanangra area: Monday 2 May to Wednesday 2 November 2022
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the local NPWS Area office for more information:
- Kanangra area at Oberon: 02 6336 6200
- Wollemi-Yengo area at Bulga: 02 6574 5555
- Mudgee area at Mudgee: 02 6370 9000
Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.50am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.54am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Goulburn River National Park from Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022.
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the local NPWS Mudgee Area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.29am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.54am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Gardens of Stone National Park on the following dates:
- Mudgee area from Monday 9 May 2022 to Wednesday 9 November 2022
- Kanangra area from Monday 2 May 2022 to Wednesday 2 November 2022
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the local NPWS Area office for more information:
- Kanangra area at Oberon: 02 6336 6200
- Mudgee area at Mudgee: 02 6370 9000.
Applies from Sun 1 May 2022, 11.59pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 9.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 May 2022, 2.54pm
Closed areas: Ironbark Flat toilets closed for upgrades
The Ironbark Flat toilets, next to Royal National Park Visitor Centre, are closed for upgrade works. There are temporary toilets on the northern side of the building, and the existing accessible restroom beside the Royal National Park Visitor Centre is open.
Visit the Audley Precinct upgrades web page for information about this project.
For more information, please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Sun 17 Apr 2022, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Apr 2022, 11.53am
Closed areas: Werrong Beach track closed
Werrong Beach track is closed due to a land slip. Further information will be available following a geotechnical assessment.
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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 4.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Apr 2022, 4.21pm
Closed areas: Allambie Flat Toilets are closed
The toilets at Allambie Flat picnic area are closed due to construction of new toilets at this site. Alternative toilets are available at Bus Stop Flat and Ironbark Flat.
Visit the Audley Precinct upgrades webpage For information about this project.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.a
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Applies from Fri 11 Mar 2022, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Mar 2022, 4.46pm
Closed areas: Monument Footpath damaged by flood waters, partially closed
A small section of Monument Footpath has been temporarily closed off due to flood water damage, about 650 metres from the start of the path at the intersection of Captain Cook Drive and Prince Charles Parade, Kurnell.
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Applies from Thu 29 Apr 2021, 11.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Feb 2022, 11.37am
Closed areas: Road closed for upgrades
Construction of a new whale watching platform is underway at Cape Solander. The road from Yena to Cape Solander is closed to vehicles. 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 Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Jan 2022, 10.43am
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 contact the local area office email.
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Applies from Wed 13 Jan 2021, 12.04pm to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Feb 2022, 12.39pm
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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