Last reviewed: Thu 9 April 2026, 12.53pm
Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2026, 8.57am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2026, 12.53pm.
Strickland Caretakers Cottage is closed from Monday 30 March 2026 while it is being restored.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 19 Mar 2026, 9.57am to Sat 20 Jun 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 11.01am.
A section of the Manly to Spit walk in the Castle Rock area near the Ogilvy Street step within Sydney Harbour National Park will be closed for essential upgrade works from 11 May to 10 June 2026.
The work will involve repair of boardwalk decking and railings. Alternate route signage will be in place.
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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Mar 2026, 2.07pm.
The Bluefish Point bushland area is closed for public safety and to protect the landscape and important plant and animal communities.
Access to rock pools is difficult and dangerous. Please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park for your safety and observe warning signs in the area.
Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Mar 2026, 12.10pm.
The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
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Applies from Sat 31 Jan 2026, 10.05pm to Sat 1 Aug 2026, 2.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jan 2026, 8.53am.
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 is continuous and ongoing between 1 February and 31 July 2026 in the following areas of Sydney Harbour National Park:
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 local park office on:
Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Feb 2026, 8.15am.
Service upgrades and extensive conservation works on the fort are ongoing throughout 2026. Fort Denison – Muddawahnyuh remains closed to visitors during this time.
Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email the Sydney South office. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.48am.
Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Sun 12 Apr 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 9.53pm
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 12/04/2026. The fire is called Cascades East HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 10 Apr 2026, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 5.12pm
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 10/04/2026. The fire is called Quarry Rd HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 14 Apr 2026, 2.29pm to Mon 20 Apr 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 2.34pm
Some parts of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Wednesday 15 April to Sunday 19 April 2026 or until the tracks are made safe. The burn is bounded by Mount Ku-ring-gai Walking Track to the South, Beaumont East Trail to the North, the M1 Freeway to the to the West.
To undertake this burn the following tracks and trails are closed:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called the Mt Kuring-gai North HR. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 8 Apr 2026, 5.02pm to Thu 16 Apr 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 9.05am
Some parts of Berowra Valley National Park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Friday 10 April 2026 to Thursday 16 April 2026 or until the tracks and trails are made safe . The burn is bounded by Hemers Rd and Quarry Rd, Dural to the south, Tunks Creek to the west, Berowra Creek to the east, and Galston Gorge to the north. . All tracks, trails, lookouts, and campgrounds within and approaching the burn area will be closed, including the Great North Walk.
To undertake this burn the following tracks, trails and campgrounds will be closed:
For walkers heading north along the Great North Walk they can detour via Ginger Meggs Trail, walk to Rosemead Park and walk up the convict stairs to Hornsby Station.
Go by train from Hornsby to Mt Kuringai and rejoin the Great North Walk at the Glenview St entrance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called the Quarry Rd HR. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 10.35am
The Girrahween Picnic Area in Wolli Creek Regional Park will be closed for upgrade works from May to July 2026.
Pedestrian access to walking tracks and toilets will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 11 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Tue 21 Apr 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Apr 2026, 5.46pm
Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Tuesday 14 April 2026. The burn is called the Cascades East HR.
The closed area/s are:
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire.
If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000).
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 Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 10.10am
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:
Do not enter the eastern section of the national park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.
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Applies from Wed 8 Apr 2026, 2.21pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 2.22pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 10.05am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is undertaking construction of a new DDA‑compliant boardwalk and lookout platform to improve visitor access to the whale sculpture at the foreshore.
The works include selective vegetation clearing, installation of footings, a stainless-steel substructure, balustrades and fibre‑reinforced polymer (FRP) decking to complete the boardwalk and lookout platform.
Once finished, the new structure will provide safer, more inclusive access for all visitors.
For your own safety, please do not access the fenced area and always follow directions from contractors and NPWS staffs.
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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.01am
The western foreshore of the Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine Complex is closed due to contamination, hazardous materials and structural conditions.
Do not enter the closed areas.
The Magazine Walking Track and eastern foreshore remain open to the public.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please visit Bantry Bay Explosives Magazine Complex project | Park management | Environment and Heritage or contact the the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 23 Mar 2026, 7.00am to Fri 1 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 8.58am
Works are being done to the heritage shelters at Bobbin Head. There should be minor impacts to visitation at times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney Area Office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2026, 8.40am
There is no safe location to park a vehicle on the side of McCarrs Creek Road to reach Upper Gledhills Falls. For your own safety, climbing and abseiling are prohibited here. Please visit Duckholes picnic area instead.
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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Feb 2026, 4.33pm
Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed and will remain closed until 2026. A new visitor centre is under construction.
During construction works, the precinct, including the carpark, will be fenced off and work crews will be on-site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to on-site signage.
Parking and toilets are available at the Cricket Pitch and Commemoration flat precincts.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Sat 31 Jan 2026, 10.01pm to Sat 1 Aug 2026, 2.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 1.36pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 February 2026 and 31 July 2026 in Lane Cove National Park.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Don’t touch baits. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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 more information, contact the local park office on:
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Applies from Sat 31 Jan 2026, 10.52pm to Sat 1 Aug 2026, 2.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jan 2026, 8.51am
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 is continuous and ongoing between 1 February and 31 July 2026 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
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Applies from Sat 31 Jan 2026, 10.58pm to Sat 1 Aug 2026, 2.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jan 2026, 3.01pm
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 is continuous and ongoing between 1 February 2026 and 31 July 2026 in Garigal National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2024, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.22pm
Skylight cave is permanently closed to visitors due to serious safety risks. The cave is midway down an unstable cliff, and the risk of falling off the cliff edge while trying to reach it makes it very dangerous.
There is no approved public access walking track to Skylight cave. Please do not risk your safety trying to reach this location. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2026, 11.08am
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mount Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There continues to be a threat of rockfalls and foreshore slumps due to slope instability caused by previous weather events. NPWS is updating detailed assessments to undertake essential repair works.
Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mount Ku-ring-gai remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 2.43pm
The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed as the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
Please note:
For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.26am
Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be open.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.10pm to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.27am
Sugarloaf carpark in Lane Cove National Park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.07pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Mar 2026, 10.39am
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 4.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 4.35pm
The Artillery Track of Malabar Headland National Park is closed due to safety concerns.
This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of visitors while we assess and address potential hazards.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/guided-kayak-tours-at-manly-beach/local-alerts
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
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