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Applies from Fri 17 Sep 2021, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Sep 2021, 5.33pm
Fires - Advice: Fiddletown Creek HR
There is a fire in this park called Fiddletown Creek 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 3 Aug 2021, 1.07pm to Mon 1 Nov 2021, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Sep 2021, 11.29am
Closed areas: The Basin campground and picnic area closed
The Basin campground and picnic area are closed until Monday 1 November 2021 for maintenance. The Basin Engravings and Mackerel service trails are accessible. The Basin trail is closed past the Mackerel service trail intersection.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 16 Aug 2021, 10.43am to Fri 1 Oct 2021, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Sep 2021, 4.34pm
Closed areas: Camping and accommodation closed due to COVID-19 restrictions
NPWS campgrounds and accommodation are closed in this area until further notice as a result of the NSW Government’s stay-at-home restrictions. Find out more on our COVID-19 update webpage.
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Applies from Fri 17 Sep 2021, 1.42pm to Tue 21 Sep 2021, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Sep 2021, 4.05pm
Other planned events: Bobbin Head Marina carpark closure
The Bobbin Head Marina carpark will be closed to all parking and deliveries from 6am, Monday 20 September 2021 for 24 hours due to essential asphalt repairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Applies from Fri 10 Sep 2021, 7.07am to Fri 1 Oct 2021, 11.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Sep 2021, 11.25am
Closed areas: Western trail closed
Western trail in Berowra Valley National Park is closed from Monday 13 September to Friday 1 October 2021 while the track is being upgraded.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email or call the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 10 Sep 2021, 4.37pm to Tue 21 Sep 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Sep 2021, 11.12am
Closed areas: Maintenance works on Ulolo trail
From Monday 6 September 2021 maintenance work will be carried out along Ulolo trail in Berowra Valley National Park. The trail will be closed between 7am and 4pm on weekdays. It will be open on weekends. The work will be completed by Tuesday 21 September 2021.
Penalties apply for non compliance. For more information call the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 10 Sep 2021, 4.41pm to Fri 24 Sep 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Sep 2021, 11.10am
Closed areas: Maintenance works on Simon trail
Simon trail is closed between 7am and 4pm on weekdays from Monday 30 August to Friday 24 September 2021.
The trail will be open on weekends. This closure may be extended.
Penalties apply for non compliance. For more information call the Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 17 Sep 2021, 10.48am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Sep 2021, 10.59am
Other planned events: Barbecue closures at Bobbin Head
The barbecues at The Pavilion and The Station, both at Bobbin Head, will remain closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information please contact the local area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 16 Sep 2021, 8.47pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Sep 2021, 11.15am
Closed areas: Marramarra and Smugglers Ridge trails closed for hazard reduction burn
Marramarra Ridge trail and Smugglers Ridge trail are closed for hazard reduction burning from Saturday 18 September 2021. They will remain closed until safety assessments have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Fiddletown HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 15 Sep 2021, 12.04am to Wed 22 Sep 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Sep 2021, 2.24pm
Other planned events: Bobbin Head partial power outage
Parts of Bobbin Head will be affected by a power outage on Wednesday 22 September 2021 for urgent works to the powerline network.
The power outage is expected to last a few hours and will impact the Bobbin Inn Cafe and Bobbin Head Information Centre.
For further information, please contact the North Western Sydney Area Office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 2 Sep 2021, 1.40pm to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Sep 2021, 4.42pm
Closed areas: Bobbin Head Information Centre closed
NPWS campgrounds, accommodation, visitor centres, guided tours and high-visitation areas like Bobbin Head Information Centre are closed in this area until further notice as a result of the NSW Government’s stay-at-home restrictions. Find out more on our COVID-19 update webpage.
For more information please call 02 9472 8949 or send an email.
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Applies from Fri 3 Sep 2021, 9.28am to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Sep 2021, 9.36am
Closed areas: Centre Trail closed for upgrading
Centre trail is closed for upgrade works from Monday 24 May to Friday 1 October 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm from Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Thu 2 Sep 2021, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Sep 2021, 10.30am
Closed areas: Kalkari Discovery Centre closed
Kalkari Discovery Centre is closed from Saturday 19 June 2021 until further notice to protect the health and safety of our volunteers, visitors and staff, in-line with current NSW Health orders.
Please comply with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local national park during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Wed 1 Sep 2021, 11.00am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Sep 2021, 10.30am
Closed areas: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - COVID-19 safety
Please plan ahead before coming to this park. Popular precincts may be closed at short notice to ensure visitation levels do not exceed COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
We encourage you to:
- plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 3pm
- check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
- be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to park your vehicle or maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
For further information please email or phone the local office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Wed 1 Sep 2021, 9.26am to Fri 1 Oct 2021, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Sep 2021, 4.28pm
Closed areas: Picnic areas closed due to COVID-19 restrictions
Scheyville National Park picnic areas are closed until further notice due to COVID restrictions.
Due to the COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
A number of NPWS campgrounds have been closed due to the COVID restrictions. Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 1 Sep 2021, 9.34am to Fri 1 Oct 2021, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Sep 2021, 11.56am
Closed parks: Cattai National Park - Partially closed, Mitchell Park open for walking.
Cattai National Park closed due to infrastructure works and flood repairs; Mitchell Park open for walkers only. Due to the NSW Government’s public health orders for COVID-19, all NPWS picnic areas, shelters, campgrounds and accommodation in are closed until further notice. Greater Sydney includes areas like the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour. Read more on our COVID-19 update webpage
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Sep 2021, 4.14pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to damage
The following campgrounds are closed due to fire and/or flood damage:
- Heartbreak Hill campground
- Colo Meroo campground
- Dingo Dell
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Sat 26 Jun 2021, 5.24pm to Fri 1 Oct 2021, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Sep 2021, 4.12pm
Closed areas: Camping and accommodation in Greater Sydney closed due to COVID restrictions
Due to the developing COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
A number of NPWS campgrounds have been closed due to the COVID restrictions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Sun 22 Aug 2021, 6.45pm to Tue 5 Oct 2021, 6.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Aug 2021, 2.04pm
Other planned events: Forestville office closed to visitors
Forestville office is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You can still email or call us on 02 9451 3479.
Annual passes can be purchased online or phone:
Online:
- NPWS website
- Service NSW when renewing your NSW vehicle registration. This includes $15 discount on a 1 year All Parks Pass or 1 year Multi Parks Pass
Phone: National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Aug 2021, 12.19pm
Closed areas: Barbecue and picnic facilities closed due to COVID-19 restrictions
NPWS campgrounds, accommodation, visitor centres, guided tours and high-visitation areas like barbecue and picnic facilities are closed in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park until further notice as a result of the NSW Government’s stay-at-home restrictions. Find out more on our COVID-19 update webpage.
Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 for further information.
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Applies from Fri 21 May 2021, 1.11pm to Sun 30 Jan 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Aug 2021, 7.28pm
Other planned events: West Head lookout - temporary fencing
West Head lookout is open to visitors, and temporary fencing has been installed at the lookout for public safety. Upgrades will take place in 2021-2022.
Please do not enter the fenced area.
Nearby walking tracks remain open.
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Applies from Sat 31 Jul 2021, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Aug 2021, 9.50am
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to COVID restrictions
Due to the developing COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
A number of NPWS campgrounds have been closed due to the COVID restrictions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Tue 23 Mar 2021, 11.13am to Mon 18 Oct 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Aug 2021, 2.43pm
Closed areas: Gibberagong boardwalk closed
Gibberagong boardwalk will be closed to all visitors from Tuesday 6 April to Monday 18 October 2021, while the boardwalk is replaced. During this time there will be no access to Gibberagong track from Bobbin Head.
Walkers along Gibberagong track who have entered from Murrua Road, North Turramurra or Grosvenor Street, North Wahroonga will be turned around at Gibberagong boardwalk and will not be able to access Bobbin Head picnic areas. Signage and security fencing will be in placed around closed areas.
For more information about closures, 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 Sun 1 Aug 2021, 1.00am to Tue 1 Feb 2022, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 3.59pm
Other planned events: Notice of pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between Sunday 1 August 2021 and Monday 31 January 2022 in Ku-ring-gai Chase 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 Forestville office 02 9451 3479 or Lane Cove office on 8448 0400.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 10.05am
Other incidents: COVID-19 safety advice
Please plan ahead when visiting this park. Popular precincts may be closed at short notice to ensure visitation levels do not exceed COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
Due to the developing COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
We encourage you to:
- Plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 3pm.
- Check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park.
- Be prepared to move on if it's not possible to park your vehicle or to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Tue 15 Jun 2021, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 11.43am
Closed areas: Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station closure
The Whale Platform elevated walkway on Mt Ku-ring-gai walking track is closed due to serious safety concerns.
The platform will be barricaded and signage in place. No access will be permitted across the platform.
The following sections remain open:
- Walkers from Berowra Station can walk as far as the platform closure point (6.5km one way), before returning to Berowra Station.
- Walkers can walk between Mt Ku-ring-gai Station and Apple Tree Bay (3.5km one way)
- Walkers from Apple Tree Bay or Mt Ku-ring-gai Station can also walk as far as the platform closure point (1km one way from Apple Tree Bay).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 13 May 2021, 8.00am to Wed 17 Nov 2021, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jun 2021, 3.37pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing aerial and ground baiting program in this park from Monday 17 May to Wednesday 17 November 2021. The operation will involve the use of meat baits, meat bait products and ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
This program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, especially after the recent extensive bushfires, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock. This program is carried out as part of the following Blue Mountains Branch Pest Management Strategies: Western Hunter Wild Dog Management Plan, Central Hunter Wild Dog Management Plan & Post Fire Aerial Baiting Program.
All baiting locations will be identified by signs. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please email or call the NPWS Bulga Office on (02) 6574 5555
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Applies from Fri 14 May 2021, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 May 2021, 4.20pm
Other planned events: Berkely trail upgrades and maintenance
From Tuesday 18 May 2021 upgrade works will be happening on Berkely fire trail in Berowra Valley National Park, until further notice. The work is focused on improving accessibility for fire-fighting vehicles. During this time vegetation management works will also be happening on the side of the trail.
Please take care around moving machinery and tree crews, and wait for instructions from staff before passing.
For more information, contact the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Sun 25 Apr 2021, 11.48pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 9.25am
Other planned events: Orchard Park shelter restoration
The shelters in Orchard Park at Bobbin Head will be undergoing restoration works from Monday 26 April 2021 until mid July 2021.
Signage and security fencing will be erected around closed shelters as they are are progressively repaired. Not all shelters will be closed at once, so you can use the remaining shelters while construction works are completed.
For more information about closures, 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 29 Oct 2019, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Apr 2021, 7.39am
Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
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 Thu 14 Jan 2021, 11.10am to Tue 1 Mar 2022, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jan 2021, 2.20pm
Closed areas: Big Yango precinct closed
Some parts of Big Yengo National Park are closed for repair until Tuesday 1 March 2022 following significant storm and fire damage. Trails, fords, buildings and other infrastructure need to be repaired to ensure visitor safety and enjoyment.
The closed areas are:
- Big Yango House
- Blue Gums campground
- Mountain Arm campground
- Big Yango loop trail
- Yango walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 31 Jul 2020, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Mar 2021, 2.03pm
Closed parks: Muogamarra Nature Reserve access
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 closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for further information.
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Applies from Wed 30 Sep 2020, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Sep 2020, 4.00pm
Safety alerts: Ironbark Road access to picnic area - Last 850m 4WD only
The last 850m along Ironbark Road (Crown Road) to access Ironbark picnic area is currently limited to 4WD vehicles only. This section is not suitable to conventional 2WD vehicles due to a severely eroded hill along the Crown Road. Visitors to this section of the park travelling by conventional 2WD vehicles will have to walk the last 850 metres to access to the start of the park and Ironbark picnic area.
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