NSW National Parks
and Wildlife Service
Marramarra National Park
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Marramarra National Park
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Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 3.57pm to Wed 6 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 4.01pm
Apple Tree Bay boat ramp and jetty will be closed on Wednesday 6 August 2025 for operational reasons. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 22 Jul 2025, 10.09am to Wed 6 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jul 2025, 11.07am
Ryland trail and Cooyong/Neverfail trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closed weekdays from Wednesday 23 July until Tuesday 5 August 2025 inclusive for essential maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Fri 18 Jul 2025, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 3.14pm
Vegetation and surface works will be carried out from Monday 21 July to Monday 18 August 2025 on the following trails in Berowra Valley National Park:
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 Thu 17 Jul 2025, 8.54am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 9.17am
The Basin campground and picnic area will be closed on Wednesday 30 July and Thursday 31 July 2025 for weed spraying.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 4.00pm
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed until 30 June 2026 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 Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 2.32pm
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.
Applies from Wed 9 Jul 2025, 1.12pm to Fri 26 Sep 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 8.32am
Mitchell Park is closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Wed 9 Jul 2025, 12.15pm to Fri 26 Sep 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 8.32am
All of Scheyville National Park excluding Long Neck Lagoon are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Wed 11 Jun 2025, 2.04pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Jul 2025, 7.41am
Heartbreak Hill campground in Parr State Conservation Area is closed from Friday 6 June 2025 to Thursday 31st July 2025 due to facility upgrade.
For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.11pm to Fri 10 Oct 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.16pm
Somersby Falls walking track, including access to the middle and bottom waterfalls will be closed from 30 June to 10 October 2025 while the track is upgraded.
The picnic area and carpark will remain open during the works.
Consider visiting the nearby Girrakool picnic area less than 5 minutes away which also has waterfalls, walking tracks and a well established picnic area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.52pm to Mon 15 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 9.31am
Lane Cove Depot Road and part of Max Allen Road, along with the adjacent picnic areas, 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.
Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.14pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.15am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.42am
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 Saturday 1 February 2025 and Thursday 31 July 2025 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Please 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 area office on 02 9451 3479 or the Lane Cove area office on 02 8448 0400 (business hours). Alternatively, call the NPWS after-hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 9.31am
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.
Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt 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 11 Jun 2025, 9.30am to Sun 14 Sep 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 9.32am
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time for pre-booked tours only. The dates for the 2025 Open Season are from Saturday 9 August to Sunday 14 September.
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 Thu 29 May 2025, 7.48am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.13am
Roads in Yengo National Park are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles, 4WD is highly recommended. Roads are rough and eroded due to recent May flooding event. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 2.47pm
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 31 March to Friday 29 August 2025 while conservation works are being undertaken on Devine's Hill. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Signage installed on closed section. For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 4.00pm
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, 8.03am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 10.09am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Spectacle 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 Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.09am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 10.09am
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 Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.14am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 10.09am
Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Maroota Historic Site 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 Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.15am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 10.09am
Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Wisemans Ferry Historic Site 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, 12.07pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 10.09am
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 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 8.33am
Longneck Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage. The rest of Longneck walking track is open.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 4.00pm
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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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/marramarra-adventurous-journeys-youthadvance/local-alerts
Marramarra National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.