Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 15 August 2022, 2.15pm
Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 2.41pm
to Fri 28 Oct 2022, 7.00pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 15 Aug 2022, 2.15pm.
Closed areas: Entry to Burralow Creek campground via Tabaraga Ridge fire trail closed
The only access currently open to Burralow campground is via Paterson Range fire trail. Enter near the Bilpin Fruitbowl, via Bells Line of Road. 4WD access only.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 12.56pm.
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Many walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather, subsequent geological instability or infrastructure upgrades. As sites are opened, we remind visitors that these areas have been subject to long periods of high rainfall, and landslides, rockfall and treefall can occur without notice.
Please check which areas are closed before travelling.
The following areas are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Giant Stairway
- Dardanelles Pass
- No access to Scenic World from Echo Point via Giant Stairs and Dardanelles Pass
- Federal Pass (west of Furber Stairs)
- Sublime Point fire trail
- Gordon Falls track and lookout closed due to trackwork
- Lone Lyrebird track between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to a major washout
- Lillian's Bridge track - closure at junction of Inspiration Point track. No through access to Valley of the Waters and the Conservation Hut due to a major landslide.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk between Lady Darley lookout and Cliff View lookout due to trackwork
- Amphitheatre track
- Bridal Veil lookout (west of Leura Cascades) is closed until the end of August 2022 for upgrade works
- Golf Links lookout to Carleton Road, Leura, is closed Monday to Friday for trackwork
- Golden Stairs
- Glenraphael Road and Narrow Neck trail due to major landslide
- Ruined Castle walking track
- Six Foot Track - Nellies Glen to Megalong Valley
Wentworth Falls
- Nature track closed between Edinburgh Castle Rock and Lillian's Bridge due to landslide
- Valley of the Waters closed below Roberts Pass
- Charles Darwin walk
- National Pass
- Wentworth Pass
- Conservation Hut
- Valley of Waters Picnic Area
- Kedumba Pass Fire Trail
- Kedumba River Crossing campground
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the west end. Ingar campers must walk in via Anderson's or Bedford Roads
- Little Switzerland Drive and Chester Road Fire trails will be closed from the 8th August until the 16th September to allow for road works. No through access to Rocket Point and Wentworth Falls.
- Empress Canyon until Friday 19 August to allow for track repairs. Empress Canyon remains open on weekends.
Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Megalong Valley, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
- Govetts Leap Lookout and Picnic Area
- Govetts Descent
- Horse track
- Rodriguez Pass
- Braeside walking track due to track work (Braeside Road is open to cyclists and walkers)
- Evans lookout due to upgrade work
- Perrys Lookdown campground
- Base of Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest and Burra Korain Flat along Grose River
- Victoria Falls walking track
- Pulpit walking track and Pulpit Rock lookout
- Walls Cave walking track due to trackwork
- Green Gully and Dunphy's Campground are closed until 31st August with no access for all vehicles, cyclists and walkers due to land slips
- Popes Glen walking track will be closed from 15th to 16th August 2022 for helicopter operations. No access from Govetts Leap.
Lawson, Woodford, Hazelbrook
- Murphys Glen Road closed to all vehicles (open to walkers and cyclists - weekends only) until 19th August to allow for flood repair works.
- Murphys Glen campground closed until 31 August 2022 to allow for roadworks and campground improvements
- Bedford Creek Fire Trail is closed to all vehicles and pedestrians until Friday 19th August to allow for flood repairs. Walkers and cyclists permitted on the weekends.
Faulconbridge, Springwood, Glenbrook
- Martins Lookout track to Glenbrook Creek is closed for walking track works until Friday 30 September 2022
- Euroka campground closed until Thursday 11th August 2022
Canyons and rock climbing
- Climbing and canyoning areas in the Blue Mountains are open unless the access road is closed or the site is listed in this alert
- Empress Canyon - Access via West St only. Exit via Valley of the Waters to Conservation Hut.
Grade 5 tracks and off-trail areas
Grade 5 tracks and off-trail areas are open, excluding those listed below. Grade 5 tracks are for very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills such as advanced navigation and emergency first aid. Please visit this page for further information on track grades.
If you plan on embarking on Grade 5 tracks or undertaking off-trail activities, please be aware of the likelihood of changed conditions and consider current safety advice.
Closed Grade 5 tracks:
- Mount Solitary loop due to landslides near Ruined Castle
- K2K (Kanangra to Katoomba) access only available from Kanangra Walls. Green Gully, Dunphy's Campground and Narrow Neck trail are closed. Also note: Due to the ongoing wet conditions, Coxs River can flood at short notice and may be impassable. Walkers should check conditions before departing.
- Rodriguez Pass
- Govetts Descent
- Horse track
- Vera Falls and Hippocrene Falls walking tracks
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 3.01pm
to Fri 9 Sep 2022, 3.02pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 11 Aug 2022, 7.49am.
Closed areas: Conservation Hut and Evans lookout visitor precinct upgrades - Areas closed
The following areas are closed for upgrades until late September 2022:
- Evans lookout, Blackheath
- Conservation Hut
- Valley of the Waters picnic area, Wentworth Falls
The works include construction of new accessible toilet blocks, pathways and improvements to the lookouts and carparks.
The carparks, toilets and lookouts will be closed during construction.
Walking track access will be provided to walking tracks that are open. Track closures are updated regularly, check the NPWS alerts page for updates.
The upgrades are part of the NSW government infrastructure investment. More detail can be found on this web page or by calling the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Wed 10 Aug 2022, 4.24pm
to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 4.24pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 10 Aug 2022, 6.07pm.
Closed areas: Govetts Leap lookout
The visitor precinct at Govetts Leap lookout in Blue Mountains National Park, Blackheath is closed for upgrades from Thursday 11 August 2022 to February 2023.
The carpark and lookout will be closed during construction.
Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and the toilets at Govetts Leap lookout will remain open.
Access to walking tracks will be provided to tracks that are open. Track closures are updated regularly. Check the NPWS alerts page for updates.
The works include improvements to the lookout and carpark, and construction of new accessible pathways in the area.
The upgrades are part of the NSW government infrastructure investment. More detail can be found on this webpage or by calling Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Thu 28 Jul 2022, 3.21pm
to Fri 26 Aug 2022, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 10 Aug 2022, 11.11am.
Closed areas: Woodford Oaks trail closure
Woodford Oaks trail is closed between Woodford and Glenbrook on weekdays from Monday 1 August to Friday 26 August 2022 for fire trail maintenance.
The trail will remain open on Saturday and Sunday.
Heavy earthmoving equipment including trucks will be in operation. There is no visitor access during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 9 Aug 2022, 12.17pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 9 Aug 2022, 4.42pm.
Closed areas: Empress Canyon closed due to track repairs
Empress Canyon of Blue Mountains National Park is closed Monday to Friday from Wednesday 10 August until Friday 19 August 2022 to allow for track repairs.
Empress Canyon is open during weekends. Access is via West Street only.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Thu 28 Jul 2022, 3.10pm
to Fri 26 Aug 2022, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 4.59pm.
Closed areas: Fire trails closed for works
The following trails in Blue Mountains National Park will be closed on weekdays from Thursday 28 July to Friday 26 August 2022 for maintenance works:
- Shaws Ridge
- Blue Gum Swamp
- Bees Nest Hill
- Springwood Ridge
The trails will remain open on Saturday and Sunday.
Heavy earthmoving equipment including trucks will be in operation. There is no visitor access during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
Applies from Sat 16 Jul 2022, 1.30pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 12.51pm.
Safety alerts: Grose Valley walking tracks - Experienced walkers only
Walking tracks that are open in the Grose Valley (Blue Mountains National Park) may become indistinct with fallen trees and wash outs due to recent flood events. Experienced walkers only.
For more information, contact the NPWS Blackheath Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 1.22pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 12.51pm.
Closed areas: Dunphys campground closed due to landslip
Access along Megalong Valley Road to Dunphys campground is closed due to landslides. Blue Mountains City Council are working on the road with an expected completion date of Wednesday 31 August 2022. This closure may be extended, depending on conditions.
For more information, contact the Blackheath Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 7.42am.
Last reviewed: Mon 25 Jul 2022, 3.55pm.
Other incidents: Oaks Singles track undergoing maintenance
Maintenance works are underway on Oaks Singles track from Friday 28 January 2022, due to erosion issues and major safety concerns.
The track will undergo vegetation maintenance followed by the addition of sandstone surface. The works are to stabilise some sections and rock armouring in poorly drained sections.
For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2022, 4.48pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jul 2022, 5.00pm.
Closed areas: Ingar Road Closed
Ingar Road is closed to all access where it traverses through private property at the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive. There is no vehicle access to Ingar campground. Campers must hike in via a publicly accessible route (via Andersons fire trail or Bedford Road).
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Applies from Thu 28 Apr 2022, 1.16pm
to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 3 May 2022, 2.20pm.
Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Blue Mountains National Park from Monday 2nd May to Wednesday 2nd 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 Kanangra NPWS area office at Oberon on 6336 6200 for more information.
Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 4.26pm.
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 12 Aug 2022, 5.08pm to Fri 19 Aug 2022, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Aug 2022, 2.21pm
Closed areas: Wianamatta Nature Reserve partial closure due to hazard reduction burn
Wianamatta Nature Reserve is partially closed on Thursday 18 August 2022 due to a hazard reduction burn.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 2.41pm to Fri 28 Oct 2022, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Aug 2022, 2.15pm
Closed areas: Entry to Burralow Creek campground via Tabaraga Ridge fire trail closed
The only access currently open to Burralow campground is via Paterson Range fire trail. Enter near the Bilpin Fruitbowl, via Bells Line of Road. 4WD access only.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Fri 12 Aug 2022, 5.00pm to Thu 18 Aug 2022, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Aug 2022, 9.36am
Closed areas: Scheyville National Park partial closure due to hazard reduction burn
Scheyville horse riding trails are closed on Wednesday 17 August 2022 due to a hazard reduction burn. Please be mindful of smoke and increased traffic in the area.
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Applies from Fri 12 Aug 2022, 4.53pm to Wed 17 Aug 2022, 7.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Aug 2022, 9.30am
Closed areas: Rouse Hill Estate walk closure due to hazard reduction burn
Rouse Hill Estate walk is closed on Tuesday 16 August 2022 due to a hazard reduction burn. Please be mindful of smoke in the area and increased traffic.
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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 12.56pm
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Many walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather, subsequent geological instability or infrastructure upgrades. As sites are opened, we remind visitors that these areas have been subject to long periods of high rainfall, and landslides, rockfall and treefall can occur without notice.
Please check which areas are closed before travelling.
The following areas are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Giant Stairway
- Dardanelles Pass
- No access to Scenic World from Echo Point via Giant Stairs and Dardanelles Pass
- Federal Pass (west of Furber Stairs)
- Sublime Point fire trail
- Gordon Falls track and lookout closed due to trackwork
- Lone Lyrebird track between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to a major washout
- Lillian's Bridge track - closure at junction of Inspiration Point track. No through access to Valley of the Waters and the Conservation Hut due to a major landslide.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk between Lady Darley lookout and Cliff View lookout due to trackwork
- Amphitheatre track
- Bridal Veil lookout (west of Leura Cascades) is closed until the end of August 2022 for upgrade works
- Golf Links lookout to Carleton Road, Leura, is closed Monday to Friday for trackwork
- Golden Stairs
- Glenraphael Road and Narrow Neck trail due to major landslide
- Ruined Castle walking track
- Six Foot Track - Nellies Glen to Megalong Valley
Wentworth Falls
- Nature track closed between Edinburgh Castle Rock and Lillian's Bridge due to landslide
- Valley of the Waters closed below Roberts Pass
- Charles Darwin walk
- National Pass
- Wentworth Pass
- Conservation Hut
- Valley of Waters Picnic Area
- Kedumba Pass Fire Trail
- Kedumba River Crossing campground
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the west end. Ingar campers must walk in via Anderson's or Bedford Roads
- Little Switzerland Drive and Chester Road Fire trails will be closed from the 8th August until the 16th September to allow for road works. No through access to Rocket Point and Wentworth Falls.
- Empress Canyon until Friday 19 August to allow for track repairs. Empress Canyon remains open on weekends.
Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Megalong Valley, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
- Govetts Leap Lookout and Picnic Area
- Govetts Descent
- Horse track
- Rodriguez Pass
- Braeside walking track due to track work (Braeside Road is open to cyclists and walkers)
- Evans lookout due to upgrade work
- Perrys Lookdown campground
- Base of Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest and Burra Korain Flat along Grose River
- Victoria Falls walking track
- Pulpit walking track and Pulpit Rock lookout
- Walls Cave walking track due to trackwork
- Green Gully and Dunphy's Campground are closed until 31st August with no access for all vehicles, cyclists and walkers due to land slips
- Popes Glen walking track will be closed from 15th to 16th August 2022 for helicopter operations. No access from Govetts Leap.
Lawson, Woodford, Hazelbrook
- Murphys Glen Road closed to all vehicles (open to walkers and cyclists - weekends only) until 19th August to allow for flood repair works.
- Murphys Glen campground closed until 31 August 2022 to allow for roadworks and campground improvements
- Bedford Creek Fire Trail is closed to all vehicles and pedestrians until Friday 19th August to allow for flood repairs. Walkers and cyclists permitted on the weekends.
Faulconbridge, Springwood, Glenbrook
- Martins Lookout track to Glenbrook Creek is closed for walking track works until Friday 30 September 2022
- Euroka campground closed until Thursday 11th August 2022
Canyons and rock climbing
- Climbing and canyoning areas in the Blue Mountains are open unless the access road is closed or the site is listed in this alert
- Empress Canyon - Access via West St only. Exit via Valley of the Waters to Conservation Hut.
Grade 5 tracks and off-trail areas
Grade 5 tracks and off-trail areas are open, excluding those listed below. Grade 5 tracks are for very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills such as advanced navigation and emergency first aid. Please visit this page for further information on track grades.
If you plan on embarking on Grade 5 tracks or undertaking off-trail activities, please be aware of the likelihood of changed conditions and consider current safety advice.
Closed Grade 5 tracks:
- Mount Solitary loop due to landslides near Ruined Castle
- K2K (Kanangra to Katoomba) access only available from Kanangra Walls. Green Gully, Dunphy's Campground and Narrow Neck trail are closed. Also note: Due to the ongoing wet conditions, Coxs River can flood at short notice and may be impassable. Walkers should check conditions before departing.
- Rodriguez Pass
- Govetts Descent
- Horse track
- Vera Falls and Hippocrene Falls walking tracks
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 9 Jun 2022, 2.01pm to Mon 10 Oct 2022, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 11.31am
Closed areas: Hard roof accommodation closed for maintenance
The following areas in Yerranderie National Park are closed for maintenance:
- Slippery Norris Cottage and The Bank Room will be closed until 18 August 2022
- Post Office Lodge will be closed until October 2022.
For further information please contact the NPWS Oberon area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 21 Jul 2022, 4.35pm to Fri 19 Aug 2022, 10.17am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Aug 2022, 4.51pm
Closed areas: Coorongooba campground closed due to roadworks
Coorongooba campground is closed from Monday 25 July 2022 until Friday 19 August 2022.
This is due to urgent roadworks required to repair several water crossings, which were damaged by recent flooding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 2 Feb 2022, 9.20am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Aug 2022, 3.14pm
Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
- California trail - closed until late December 2022
- Martindale trail - closed until late January 2022
- Hunter Main trail:
- Sheepskin Hut trail to Raspberry Junction - closed until late December 2022
- Raspberry Junction to Three Ways - closed until late December 2022
- Mellong Range trail - closed until late November 2022
- Commission Road - Open
- Bulga Trail - closed until late November 2022
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
- California Hut - closed until late December 2022
- Sheepskin Hut - closed until 1 November 2022.
Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Thu 11 Aug 2022, 2.50pm to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 2.53pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Aug 2022, 2.54pm
Safety alerts: Portion of Lower Pipeline Fire Trail washed away
There is a large portion of the Lower Pipeline Fire Trail at Adina Gully that has eroded away due to the recent rainfall events. Bushwalkers and cyclists are urged to stick close to the eastern side of the eroded sections.
Contact Royal Area office for any feedback: 9542 0632.
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Applies from Thu 11 Aug 2022, 2.42pm to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 2.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Aug 2022, 2.50pm
Safety alerts: Portion of Pipeline Fire Trail washed away
There is a large portion of the Pipeline Fire Trail between Girronba Picnic Area and Goanna Track intersection that has eroded away due to the recent rainfall events. Bushwalkers and cyclists are urged to stick close to the eastern side of the eroded sections.
Contact Royal Area office for any feedback: 9542 0632.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 3.01pm to Fri 9 Sep 2022, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Aug 2022, 7.49am
Closed areas: Conservation Hut and Evans lookout visitor precinct upgrades - Areas closed
The following areas are closed for upgrades until late September 2022:
- Evans lookout, Blackheath
- Conservation Hut
- Valley of the Waters picnic area, Wentworth Falls
The works include construction of new accessible toilet blocks, pathways and improvements to the lookouts and carparks.
The carparks, toilets and lookouts will be closed during construction.
Walking track access will be provided to walking tracks that are open. Track closures are updated regularly, check the NPWS alerts page for updates.
The upgrades are part of the NSW government infrastructure investment. More detail can be found on this web page or by calling the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Wed 10 Aug 2022, 4.24pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Aug 2022, 6.07pm
Closed areas: Govetts Leap lookout
The visitor precinct at Govetts Leap lookout in Blue Mountains National Park, Blackheath is closed for upgrades from Thursday 11 August 2022 to February 2023.
The carpark and lookout will be closed during construction.
Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and the toilets at Govetts Leap lookout will remain open.
Access to walking tracks will be provided to tracks that are open. Track closures are updated regularly. Check the NPWS alerts page for updates.
The works include improvements to the lookout and carpark, and construction of new accessible pathways in the area.
The upgrades are part of the NSW government infrastructure investment. More detail can be found on this webpage or by calling Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Wed 10 Aug 2022, 11.43am to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Aug 2022, 5.21pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 fox ground baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in this park from Thursday 1 September 2022 to Tuesday 28 February 2023.
The operation will involve the use of CPE's containing 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Some red meat may also be used.
The program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
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 baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst for more information on 02 6332 7640 or send an email.
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Applies from Thu 28 Jul 2022, 3.21pm to Fri 26 Aug 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Aug 2022, 11.11am
Closed areas: Woodford Oaks trail closure
Woodford Oaks trail is closed between Woodford and Glenbrook on weekdays from Monday 1 August to Friday 26 August 2022 for fire trail maintenance.
The trail will remain open on Saturday and Sunday.
Heavy earthmoving equipment including trucks will be in operation. There is no visitor access during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 9 Aug 2022, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Aug 2022, 4.42pm
Closed areas: Empress Canyon closed due to track repairs
Empress Canyon of Blue Mountains National Park is closed Monday to Friday from Wednesday 10 August until Friday 19 August 2022 to allow for track repairs.
Empress Canyon is open during weekends. Access is via West Street only.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Thu 28 Jul 2022, 3.10pm to Fri 26 Aug 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 4.59pm
Closed areas: Fire trails closed for works
The following trails in Blue Mountains National Park will be closed on weekdays from Thursday 28 July to Friday 26 August 2022 for maintenance works:
- Shaws Ridge
- Blue Gum Swamp
- Bees Nest Hill
- Springwood Ridge
The trails will remain open on Saturday and Sunday.
Heavy earthmoving equipment including trucks will be in operation. There is no visitor access during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Sat 16 Jul 2022, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 12.51pm
Safety alerts: Grose Valley walking tracks - Experienced walkers only
Walking tracks that are open in the Grose Valley (Blue Mountains National Park) may become indistinct with fallen trees and wash outs due to recent flood events. Experienced walkers only.
For more information, contact the NPWS Blackheath Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 1.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 12.51pm
Closed areas: Dunphys campground closed due to landslip
Access along Megalong Valley Road to Dunphys campground is closed due to landslides. Blue Mountains City Council are working on the road with an expected completion date of Wednesday 31 August 2022. This closure may be extended, depending on conditions.
For more information, contact the Blackheath Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Aug 2022, 7.09am
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 20 Jul 2022, 10.28am to Fri 26 Aug 2022, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Aug 2022, 11.03am
Closed parks: Parks closed due to flood damage
The following parks are closed from Friday 29 July to Friday 26 August 2022 due to flood damage:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
Bummaroo Ford campground remains open.
The park will re-open once assessment and remediation has occurred to ensure park user safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 27 Jul 2022, 11.54am to Mon 5 Sep 2022, 5.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Aug 2022, 2.08pm
Closed parks: Cattai National Park
Cattai National Park is completely closed until further notice due to flood damage. The closed areas include:
- Mitchell Park picnic area and walking tracks
- Cattai campground
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 1 Mar 2022, 10.58am to Mon 5 Sep 2022, 10.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 9.40am
Closed parks: Bents Basin State Conservation Area closed
Bents Basin State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to severe weather conditions and localised flooding.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel to 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, please contact the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Tue 1 Mar 2022, 11.01am to Mon 5 Sep 2022, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 9.40am
Closed parks: Gulguer Nature Reserve closed
Gulguer Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to severe weather conditions and the closure of Bents Basin State Conservation Area. There is no access to this park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 3 Mar 2022, 8.05am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Jul 2022, 10.10am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flood damage
The following areas are closed from Thursday 3 March to Wednesday 31 August 2022 due to flood damage:
- Thirlmere Lakes walking track
- Slades Road is closed between West Parade and Dry Lakes Road.
Werri Berri and Lake Couridjah picnic areas are now open.
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 NPWS office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Fri 17 Dec 2021, 3.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Aug 2022, 2.07pm
Closed areas: Rouse Hill Regional Park - planned playground closure
The Rouse Hill Regional Park playground, carpark and picnic area will be closed from Thursday 10 February 2022, due to demolition of the existing playground, construction of a new playground and carpark refurbishments. This is expected to be completed by end of August 2022, weather permitting. The oval and other picnic shelters will remain open.
For further information email or call the Cumberland area office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jun 2022, 3.56pm to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Aug 2022, 2.44pm
Closed areas: Big Yango precinct closure
The Big Yango precinct in Yengo National Park is closed from Thursday 2 June 2022 to Monday 31 October 2022 for repair and maintenance work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Wollemi/Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 21 Dec 2021, 1.20pm to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 9.20am
Closed areas: Sheepskin Hut campground and picnic area closed
Sheepskin Hut campground and picnic area are closed for toilet repairs from Tuesday 21 December 2021 to Monday 31 October 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga office.
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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 7.42am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Jul 2022, 3.55pm
Other incidents: Oaks Singles track undergoing maintenance
Maintenance works are underway on Oaks Singles track from Friday 28 January 2022, due to erosion issues and major safety concerns.
The track will undergo vegetation maintenance followed by the addition of sandstone surface. The works are to stabilise some sections and rock armouring in poorly drained sections.
For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jul 2022, 4.42pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 4.43pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jul 2022, 11.06am
Safety alerts: Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) access
K2K (Kanangra to Katoomba) access is only available from Kanangra Walls. Access is not possible via Green Gully, Dunphys campground or Narrow Neck.
Due to the ongoing wet conditions, Coxs River can flood at short notice and may be impassable. Please check conditions before embarking on your walk.
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Applies from Fri 15 Jul 2022, 10.18am to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jul 2022, 10.24am
Closed areas: Kowmung River fire trail closed
Kowmung River fire trail is closed until further notice due to heavy rainfall and rising rivers.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jun 2022, 11.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jul 2022, 9.35am
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel road closed due to damage
Glow Worm Tunnel road is closed from the intersection of Waratah Ridge and Glow Worm Tunnel Road due to damage.
This road will re-open when safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200
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Applies from Mon 6 Jun 2022, 7.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Jul 2022, 6.59am
Safety alerts: All Trails 4WD only
All trails in this park are 4WD only. Trails are not suitable for 2WD.
The trails are rough, have bog holes and some are steep in sections due to erosion caused by the recent rainfall and flooding. Roadworks are currently underway take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Jul 2022, 4.24pm
Safety alerts: Colong-Oberon Stock Route - 4WD access only
Oberon-Colong stock route to Yerranderie is 4WD only. Recent wet weather has caused slippery conditions with large muddy sections.
Please drive carefully and be aware of road conditions.
For more information, please call Wollondilly Shire Council on 02 4677 1100.
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Applies from Tue 5 Jul 2022, 1.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 4.13pm
Closed parks: Agnes Banks Nature Reserve closed due to severe weather conditions
Agnes Banks Nature Reserve is currently closed to all walking trails and access trails until further notice due to the current severe weather conditions which have caused localised flooding and dangerous trees. No pedestrian access permitted during this closure.
Remember it’s never safe to walk, ride or drive through flood waters so you will need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel to this park.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up to date information about road closures and the Alerts and Closures page on the National park website for up to date information on park closures https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For enquiries, please contact NPWS Cumberland Area office, telephone 4580 2750.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2022, 4.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jul 2022, 5.00pm
Closed areas: Ingar Road Closed
Ingar Road is closed to all access where it traverses through private property at the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive. There is no vehicle access to Ingar campground. Campers must hike in via a publicly accessible route (via Andersons fire trail or Bedford Road).
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Applies from Mon 8 Nov 2021, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jun 2022, 4.43pm
Closed areas: Six Foot track partial closure
The following sections of Six Foot track are closed until mid-October 2022:
- From Explorers Tree (Katoomba) to Megalong Road due to multiple landslips, fallen trees and dangerous trees along the track presenting poor and dangerous condition.
- Between Jenolan Caves cabins and Jenolan Caves
This closure may be extended. Additional major upgrade works will be required over the next 12 month which may also cause walker disruption.
Six Foot track from Megalong Road through to Cox’s River and Black Range remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.11am to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.15am
Closed areas: Kanangra Boyd National Park fire trail closures
The following fire trails In Kanangra Boyd National Park are closed from Thursday 30 June to Friday 30 September 2022 due to wet weather and track conditions:
- Morong Falls
- Gibraltar Rock
- Waterfall Creek
- Mini Mini
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 12.36pm
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 Mon 28 Mar 2022, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Aug 2022, 4.38pm
Closed areas: Mount Keira Ring track closed
Mt Keira Ring track is closed until further notice due to damage caused by severe weather. 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, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 9 Mar 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 11.54am
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 Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 11.53am
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. 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 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 18 Aug 2021, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Jul 2022, 4.53pm
Closed parks: Prospect Nature Reserve closed public
Prospect Nature Reserve is closed to the public indefinitely as it's part of a Special Water catchment area. There is no public access at any time.
If you wish to visit the Prospect Reservoir area, Andrew Campbell Reserve on William Lawson Drive has picnic tables, playground and toilet facilities.
For more information about visiting Andrew Campbell Reserve, please contact Sydney Water on 13 20 92.
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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Aug 2022, 2.07pm
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 Fri 24 Dec 2021, 11.32am to Tue 10 Jan 2023, 11.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jun 2022, 8.21am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Tuesday 28 June 2022 and Wednesday 28 December 2022 in Nattai National Park.
All baiting locations will be 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.
For further information please call the NPWS Glenbrook area office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 9.25am to Sat 27 Aug 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Jul 2022, 9.49am
Closed areas: Dunns Swamp - Ganguddy campground closed - will reopen 27 August 2022
Dunns Swamp - Ganguddy campground is closed from Monday 9 May for upgrades and will reopen Saturday 27 August 2022.
The access road will be closed to all vehicle traffic. All campsites and picnic areas will also be closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 10.55am
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 Mon 28 Mar 2022, 3.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jun 2022, 10.08am
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 6 Jun 2022, 7.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jun 2022, 2.19pm
Closed areas: Waratah Ridge Road closed
Waratah Ridge Road is closed to all traffic from 21 February 2022 until May 2023 as part of the Wartime Remnants Clean up Project.
Fore more information please contact wartime.remnants@defence.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 23 May 2022, 10.55am to Tue 1 Nov 2022, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Jun 2022, 1.22pm
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track closed
The Glow Worm Tunnel walking track is closed from the Tunnel north to the 'four ways' intersection with the Old Coach Rd due to landslips and flood damage. This section will remain closed until further notice due to continuing landslip risk and need for repair works. Visitors can still access the Tunnel from the Wolgan Valley Rd track head by walking up the Old Coach Rd and Pagoda track to the south side of the Tunnel.
Note also that access to the Glow Worm Tunnel from the Newnes Plateau may be affected by closure of the Glow Worm Tunnel Rd due to road conditions (see separate Alert).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 24 Mar 2022, 12.27pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jun 2022, 9.19am
Other planned events: 1080 Fox Baiting Program in the Capertee Valley
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh meat baits and/or Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between the 1st of April 2022 and the 30th September 2022 in Wollemi National Park. The program is to protect the endangered Brush Tail Rock Wallaby.
The following trails will be used as a part of this program:
- Capertee River Trail, downstream (East) of the Coorongooba Campground
- Canobla Gap Fire Trail
- Capertee River North Trail
All baiting locations will be 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.
For further information please call NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Fri 13 May 2022, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 Jul 2022, 11.36am
Closed areas: Scheyville National Park - areas closed for ground pest control operation
All of Scheyville National Park excluding Longneck Lagoon will be closed from between sunset to sunrise, Monday 16 May to Friday 1 July 2022, for ground pest control operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 3.34pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 4.45pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Marrangaroo National Park from 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 Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 3.36pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 4.14pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve from 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 NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 11.11am to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 12.51pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve from 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 NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 11.02am to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 12.50pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Kanangra Boyd National Park from 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 NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Wed 4 May 2022, 9.35am to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 10.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 May 2022, 12.49pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Mares Forest National Park from 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 NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Tue 3 May 2022, 2.20pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 May 2022, 2.29pm
Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Abercrombie River National Park and State Conservation Area from Monday 2nd May to Wednesday 2nd 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 Kanangra NPWS area office at Oberon on 6336 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Thu 28 Apr 2022, 1.16pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 May 2022, 2.20pm
Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Blue Mountains National Park from Monday 2nd May to Wednesday 2nd 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 Kanangra NPWS area office at Oberon on 6336 6200 for more information.
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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
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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.
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Applies from Tue 15 Feb 2022, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 May 2022, 8.40am
Closed areas: Shepherds Gully Road closed due to storm damage
Shepherds Gully Road and Sternbecks Line walking track are closed until further notice due to storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 19 Apr 2022, 2.40pm to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 May 2022, 3.13pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Dharug National Park, Manobalai Nature Reserve, Parr State Conservation Area, Wollemi State Conservation Area, and Yengo National Park from Monday 9th May 2022 to Wednesday 9th November 2022.
The operation will use 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 Bulga NPWS Office for more information on (020 6574 5555,
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 4.26pm
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jun 2022, 3.13pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 3.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jun 2022, 3.23pm
Closed parks: Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve planned closure
Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve will be closed from Wednesday 1 June 2022 to Tuesday 31 January 2023 for major upgrade works. There will be no public access to any of the reserve, including camping, cabins and caves during this period.
For further information contact Wombeyan Caves office on 02 4843 5976.
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Applies from Mon 31 Aug 2020, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Apr 2022, 2.14pm
Closed areas: Blue Lake and River walk closed for track works
The Blue Lake and Jenolan River walk in the Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve are closed for construction works. Please refer to the Jenolan Caves website for more information.
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Applies from Tue 1 Mar 2022, 9.28am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Mar 2022, 10.31am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Tuesday 1 March 2022 to Wednesday 31 August 2022 within Winburndale Nature Reserve.
All baiting locations will be 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.
For further information call NPWS Central West Area Office on 02 6332 7640.
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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 Thu 11 Nov 2021, 8.32am to Mon 3 Oct 2022, 8.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Dec 2021, 8.35am
Safety alerts: River crossings to campgrounds
Vehicle access to the following camping areas is via natural river bed crossings that require 4WD capability, and are subject to flooding:
- Wollemi National Park - Newnes (Cricket Pitch camping area only)
- Turon National Park - all camping areas
- Marrangaroo National Park - main camping area
- Abercrombie River National Park - all camping areas
- Kanangra Boyd National Park - Kowmung river crossing
River levels can rise rapidly with heavy rain falling upstream. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
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Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.51pm
Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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