Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.22pm
Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 11.44am to Thu 22 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.22pm.
Bobbin Head playground will be closed on Thursday 22 May 2025 for essential maintenance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 11.44am to Thu 22 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.22pm
Bobbin Head playground will be closed on Thursday 22 May 2025 for essential maintenance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.07pm to Fri 23 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.10pm
Jerusalem Bay fire trail is closed until Friday 23 May 2025 for essential maintenance, weather permitting.
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 Tue 20 May 2025, 1.58pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.02pm
Surface works will be carried out on the Brooklyn Dam trail and Brooklyn Dam South trail until Friday 6 June 2025, weather permitting.
Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
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 21 Apr 2025, 9.00am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 1.55pm
Surface and vegetation works will be carried out on the Simon Trail from Monday 28 April until Friday 6 June 2025, weather permitting.
Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
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 Wed 7 May 2025, 3.08pm to Wed 28 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 4.18pm
The section of the Great North Walk (Benowie walking track) between Crosslands, Hornsby and Tunks Ridge campground, Dural from Monday 12 May to Wednesday 28 May 2024. The track closure will allow Crown Lands to upgrade creek crossings within that section of the walk. The work will involve a helicopter lift on Tuesday 20 May. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 5.00am to Thu 22 May 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.16pm
The Resolute picnic area and nearby tracks are closed on Thursday 22 May 2025 while helicopter operations are undertaken. The closed areas are:
These areas remain open:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 17 May 2025, 6.00pm to Sat 24 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.07pm
The following sections of the Great North Walk are closed from 6pm Saturday 17 May to 8am Saturday 24 May 2025 due to forecast flooding:
Creek crossings may become impassable with fast flowing water and increased water levels following heavy rainfall.
People planning to visit Brisbane Water National Park are urged to check for closures, emergency warnings and severe weather updates from the Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service before heading out.
Remember, it’s never safe to walk, ride or drive 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 Sat 17 May 2025, 6.00pm to Sat 24 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.03pm
Piles Creek Loop walking track is closed from 6pm Saturday 17 May to 8am Saturday 24 May 2025 due to forecast flooding:
Creek crossings may become impassable with fast flowing water and increased water levels following heavy rainfall.
People planning to visit Brisbane Water National Park are urged to check for closures, emergency warnings and severe weather updates from the Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service before heading out.
Remember, it’s never safe to walk, ride or drive 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 Sat 17 May 2025, 6.00pm to Sat 24 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 2.47pm
Forecast heavy rainfall may cause flooding of areas in Watagans, Brisbane Water and Wyrrabalong National Parks and Munmorah and Jilliby State Conservation Areas.
Creek crossings may become impassable with fast flowing water and increased water levels following heavy rainfall.
People planning to visit these parks are urged to check for closures, emergency warnings and severe weather updates from the Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service before heading out.
Remember, it’s never safe to walk, ride or drive 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 on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 3.12pm
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:
Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 4.17pm to Mon 2 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 9.16am
Access to Resolute Beach is closed from Friday 2 May to Saturday 31 May 2025 while the stairs are upgraded. During this period access to Resolute Beach is not possible using the walking track. The beach may still be accessed from the water.
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 Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 10.03am
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
The Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai is open for use.
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 Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.52pm to Mon 15 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 9.07am
Lane Cove Depot Road and part of Max Allen Road will be closed from 31 March 2025 to 15 September 2025 due to essential geotechnical works. Weather events may extend these works.
The following areas will be closed to ALL pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles:
Please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.30pm
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track is closed while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.
The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.
Areas that will remain open are:
Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am
The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.
Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.09am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.19am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Long Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.10pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.59am
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 Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.13am
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 Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 9.18am
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 31 Jan 2025, 10.23pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 1.00pm
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 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits. 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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.19pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 1.00pm
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 between1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 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 Mon 23 Sep 2024, 2.24pm to Tue 2 Sep 2025, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 8.40am
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.
For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 8.35am
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.
The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 15 Dec 2022, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.30am
North Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.
The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.
Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:
Please be aware of the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.
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/ku-ring-gai-chase-electric-hydrofoil-experience/local-alerts
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day).
Other fees:
A $3 per adult, $2 per child landing fee may apply for day visitors to The Basin campground. Please pay at the campground wharf. Landing fees are included in your camping fees.
Group bookings:
Under the Plan of Management for this park, prior written approval is required for organised groups of 40 or more people planning to visit this park. Contact the park office before your visit.
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