Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Feb 2023, 5.04pm

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 causing subsidence hazards, major landslides or infrastructure upgrades. 

The following areas are closed:

Katoomba and Leura

• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
• Honeymoon Point lookout is closed from Thursday 19 January 2023 due to upgrade works.
• Federal Pass between Leura Forest and Dardanelles Pass junction, below the Three Sisters is closed due to track maintenance.
• Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
• Lyrebird Dell walking track is closed due to track maintenance. 
• Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Cliff View lookout and Echo Point from Monday 6 February 2022 for upgrade works.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Lady Darley track is closed due to track maintenance.
• Glenraphael Drive is closed due to major subsidence. Narrow Neck, Ruined Castle and Golden Stairs are accessible to pedestrians and cyclists from Narrow Neck lookout on Cliff Drive.
• Mount Solitary Route and Ruined Castle campground are closed due to subsidence.
• Tallawalla lookout is closed from Wednesday 8 February 2022 until further notice, for upgrade works.
• Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. 

Wentworth Falls

• Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls or Wentworth Falls from Valley of the Waters.
• Queen Victoria and Empress lookouts are closed from Monday 30 January 2022 until further notice, for upgrade works.
• Charles Darwin walk is closed where it traverses council-managed land due to upgrades. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• National Pass is closed due to landslide.
• Wentworth Pass is closed due to landslide.
• Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the western end. You can walk in to Ingar campground via Andersons or Bedford Roads.
• The track connecting Rocket Point loop to Chester and Little Switzerland trails will be closed from 8am, Wednesday 8 February 2023 to Friday 17 February 2023 due to track works.  

Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road

• Victoria Falls walking track and picnic area will be closed on Friday 10 February 2023 for helicopter operations.  
• Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area are closed for major upgrade work (opening March 2023).
• Govetts Creek access routes including Horse track, Govetts Leap Descent and Rodriguez Pass (Bridal Veil Falls) are closed due to landslides.
• Pulpit walking track is open to Cripps lookout. Track remains closed to Pulpit Rock lookout (Govetts Leap to Cripps lookout is open). Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for further information.
• Pulpit Rock Track and Popes Glen track to Boyds Beach from Govettts Leap will be closed on Friday 10 February 2023 to allow for helicopter operations.  
• Fairfax Heritage walking track will be closed from 10th February 2023 from 12pm to allow for helicopter operations.
• Perrys Lookdown campground is closed.
• Horse Track and Rodriguez Pass are closed for geotechnical works (Rock blasting) from Monday 13th February to Friday 17th February. No entry - serious risk of injury or death. No entry into the Grose Valley from Govetts Leap, Evans Lookout, Grand Canyon Track, or South of Acacia Flat.

Woodford, Lawson, Springwood

• Empire Pass is closed for track maintenance.
• Lawson Ridge fire trail is closed to all vehicles including pedestrians from Monday 30 January until Friday 17th February 2023 to allow for road repairs.  

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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

Applies from Thu 9 Feb 2023, 4.00pm to Fri 14 Apr 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Feb 2023, 4.21pm

Closed areas: Closed areas: Long Gully campground and Long Gully picnic area

Long Gully campground and Long Gully picnic area of Budawang National Park are closed for maintenance and construction until early April 2023.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Budawang National Park
  • Long Gully campground
  • Long Gully picnic area

Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 9.37am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.38am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Feb 2023, 10.53am

Safety alerts: River crossing to access Big Hole walking track - extreme caution advised

Access to The Big Hole walking track requires a river crossing of the Shoalhaven River. 

During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossing may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly.

NPWS advises walkers to plan ahead and check the river levels in real time at NSW Office of Water - Real Time Water Data (waternsw.com.au) before setting out.

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• Deua National Park
  • The Big Hole walking track

Applies from Fri 3 Feb 2023, 5.00pm to Fri 2 Feb 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Feb 2023, 3.27pm

Other planned events: Brundee Swamp Nature Reserve: Wild Dog Trapping

Local Land Services (LLS) is conducting a wild dog trapping program in Brundee Swamp Nature Reserve from Monday 23rd January 2023 to Friday 2nd February 2024.

Signs will be placed at access points to trapping locations.

Please contact the local NPWS area office or LLS office for more information.

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• Brundee Swamp Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Feb 2023, 1.15pm

Closed parks: Five Islands NR is closed to public access

There is no public access to Five Islands Nature Reserve. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page. 

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• Five Islands Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 6 Feb 2023, 11.44am to Mon 20 Feb 2023, 5.44pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Feb 2023, 12.11pm

Closed areas: Stanwell Dam and Coalcliff Fire Trails closed for road works

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 6 February to Monday 20 February while fire trails are being upgraded. The closed areas are:

• Stanwell Dam Fire Trail
• Coalcliff Fire Trail
• Boomerang Fire Trail (northern sections)

There will be heavy machinery travelling along surrounding Fire Trails and reduced public access along these trails.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 6 Feb 2023, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Feb 2023, 11.34am

Closed areas: Oaky Beach campground closed

Oaky Beach campground closed for upgrade works until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

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• Murramarang National Park
  • Oaky Beach campground

Applies from Wed 1 Feb 2023, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Feb 2023, 11.16am

Closed parks: Park closed due to flood damage

Abercrombie River National Park and State Conservation Area are closed until Friday 3 March 2023 due to construction work on damaged river crossing and campgrounds.

Bummaroo Ford campground remains open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. This park will reopen as soon as works are complete.

Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.01am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Feb 2023, 9.08am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 1 July 2022 to Saturday 30 June 2023.

The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:

• Araleun Nature Reserve 
• Badja Swamps Nature reserve
• Beowa National Park, formerly Ben Boyd National Park
• Deua National Park
• Eurobodalla National Park
• Gulaga National Park
• Kooraban National Park
• Majors Creek State Conservation Area
• Mimosa Rocks National Park
• Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
• South East Forest National Park 
• Wadbilliga National Park

There will be signs at all baiting locations.

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 in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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• Araluen Nature Reserve
• Deua National Park
• Majors Creek State Conservation Area
• Monga National Park
• Monga State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 3.17pm

Closed areas: Camping closed due to flood and fire damage

Camping is closed at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only): 

• Pauls Point
• Sundeck 
• Sawyers 
• Burrawang

Please not that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.

Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

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• Morton National Park
  • Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Kangaroo River
  • Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Shoalhaven River

Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 3.15pm

Closed parks: Berkeley Nature Reserve closed

Berkeley Nature Reserve is closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

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• Berkeley Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 22 Nov 2021, 12.25pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Feb 2023, 9.18am

Safety alerts: Poor road conditions due to wet weather

Please be aware that the following publicly open roads and tracks in Parma Creek Nature Reserve and Jerrawangala National Park are in poor condition:

Parma Creek Nature Reserve

• Parma Creek Fire Trail (a short section between Sandy Creek Fire Trail and Hell Hole Fire Trail)
• Hell Hole Fire Trail
• Hell Hole Trail
• Blackbutt Range Road (between Turpentine Road and Parma Fire Trail)

Jerrawangala National Park

• Yarran Road (between Cottonwood Road and Bollerang Creek crossing)
• Deans Gap Road (a short rough/muddy section 700m west of Braidwood Rd)

A 4WD vehicle is recommended and some roads may be impassable. Works will be undertaken to repair roads when resources and weather conditions allow.

For more information contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Jerrawangala National Park
  • Jerrawangala lookout
• Parma Creek Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 28 Oct 2022, 12.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Feb 2023, 9.17am

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage

The following roads in Monga National Park are currently closed due to significant flood damage causing dangerous conditions after recent heavy rains:

• Bolaro Road
• Buckenbowra River crossing on No Name Mountain Road

These roads will be re-opened for access once they have been fully assessed and any remedial woks completed. Please follow signage and do not enter closed areas.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office.

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• Monga National Park

Applies from Thu 24 Feb 2022, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Feb 2023, 10.35am

Closed areas: Araluen Road closure affecting access to Deua River campgrounds

Araluen Road is undergoing a lengthy schedule or remediation roadworks by Eurobodalla Shire Council to rectify multiple landslips along the road. This may result in periodic closures of the road, impacting access to campgrounds along Deua River in Deua National Park. An indefinite closure is in place at the 43km mark at Merricumbene, meaning access in to the campgrounds from the western approach is not available.

The following campgrounds must be accessed from the Eastern (Moruya end of Araluen Road):

• Bakers Flat campground
• Deua River campground
• Dry Creek campground

 For more information and updates regarding closures, please visit the Eurobodalla Shire Council website.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Deua National Park
  • Bakers Flat campground
  • Deua River campgrounds
  • Dry Creek campground

Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 9.58am

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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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Sublime Point walking track

Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 12.00pm to Fri 2 Feb 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 12.52pm

Other planned events: Other planned event: wild dog trapping

Local Land Services (LLS) is conducting a wild dog trapping program in Parma Creek Nature Reserve from Monday 23rd January 2023 to Friday 2nd February 2024.

Signs will be placed at access points to trapping locations.

Please contact the local NPWS area office or LLS office for more information.

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• Parma Creek Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 8.45am

Safety alerts: Bendethera Valley Campground - Safety Alert

Please use extreme caution if traversing the river crossings and check weather conditions regularly prior to your trip in this area.

During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossings in to the Bendethera Valley campgrounds may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river in vehicles to access the campgrounds during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly. It is never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. You should check the weather forecast and NPWS website for advice prior to setting out to this remote campground, and if severe weather is forecast, reconsider your trip.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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• Deua National Park
  • Bendethera Valley campground

Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jan 2023, 2.54pm

Safety alerts: Trailer access prohibited on some fire trails

Within Deua National Park some trails are not suitable for trailer access. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has had advisory signs in place for some time to encourage people towing 4WD trailers to avoid some of the steeper, harder-to-maintain trails in the park. However, inappropriate use of signposted trails by 4WDs towing trailers is continuing, and is causing ongoing damage. Therefore, NPWS is now prohibiting the use of trailers on the following trails in Deua National Park:

• Dampier Mountain trail
• Oulla Creek trail
• Minuma Range trail
• Merricumbene trail
• Mongamula trail
• Dry Creek trail

It is now an offence to tow trailers on these trails. The penalty for towing trailers on these trails is a $300 penalty infringement notice, or higher if the matter is taken to court. 

By keeping trailers away from these identified trails, you benefit everyone by reducing:

• the safety risk to yourself and others
• damage to the park environment and your assets
• park maintenance costs. 

Trailer access to Bendethera is still available from Moruya via Little Sugarloaf Road and Bendethera trail. From Braidwood, this increases travel time by about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

For more information, please contact NPWS Narooma on 02 4476 0800.

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• Deua National Park

Applies from Sun 13 Jun 2021, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Jan 2023, 9.06am

Closed areas: Road closures due to trail conditions

Due to the ongoing wet weather and deterioration of trail conditions, a number of fire trails in the northern precinct of Tallaganda National Park and State Conservation Area are closed. These include:

• Butmaroo fire trail
• North Black Range fire trail
• Bombay fire trail
• Jinglemoney fire trail (between Bald Hill and Palerang fire trails)

Trail conditions have become unsafe for vehicle access and repairs will be prioritised as conditions dry out. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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• Tallaganda National Park
• Tallaganda State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.50pm

Closed areas: Partial Closure to Forest Walk

The Forest Walk is affected by the closure of Sublime Point walking track until further notice. There is no access between Sublime Point and Austinmer. Sublime Point 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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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Forest walk to Sublime Point track
  • Sublime Point walking track

Applies from Mon 20 Dec 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Feb 2023, 4.25pm

Closed areas: Middle Mountain Road closed due to flood damage

Middle Mountain Road is closed until further notice due to flood damage.

There is currently no access to Bendethera Valley campground from the western approach.

Please follow all safety signage and directions from staff and authorised contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Deua National Park
  • Bendethera Valley campground

Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jan 2023, 8.55am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damage and recovery works

Areas of Monga National Park remain closed due to significant bushfire damage and recovery works. The closed areas include:

• Mongarlowe River picnic area
• Woodleigh fire trail

Do not enter areas where road barriers are in place. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Monga National Park
  • Mongarlowe River picnic area

Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 8.45am

Closed areas: Bendethera Caves Walking Track and Caves Access is Closed

Bendethera Caves walking track and caves access is closed until further notice due to ongoing bushfire and flood recovery works - all track markers were destroyed by fire. It's dangerous to walk off designated tracks in Karst areas. Please do not enter this area.

Please follow the directions on closure signs and do not enter any cordoned-off areas.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.

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• Deua National Park

Applies from Mon 28 Mar 2022, 3.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Feb 2023, 7.20am

Closed areas: Trails closed in Illawarra Escarpment

The following areas are closed until further notice, due to damage from recent severe weather:

• Mount Pleasant 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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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 9.12am

Safety alerts: Bungonia Red walking track - Occasional high water

Whilst there is continuing rainfall periodically in Bungonia National Park, the Bungonia Creek water level may at times be higher than normal.

If you're planning to undertake the Red walking track, please assess water levels before continuing through the Bungonia Slot. If in doubt, turn back. Do not enter flood waters. Report conditions via the park register book on-site.

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• Bungonia National Park

Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Jan 2023, 4.54pm

Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed

Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.

For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.

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• Budderoo National Park
  • Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
  • Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings

Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 9.29am

Closed areas: Minnamurra Falls walk closed

Minnamurra Falls walk is temporarily closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. The Falls walk will re-open as soon as it is safe.

The Visitor Information Centre and Lyrebird Loop walk remain open, however may close at short notice.

For further information call the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.

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• Budderoo National Park
  • Minnamurra Falls walk
  • Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
  • Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings

Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Dec 2022, 3.59pm

Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice

Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity. 

NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm. 

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Budderoo National Park
  • Lyrebird loop walk
  • Minnamurra Falls walk
  • Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
  • Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings
  • Minnamurra Rainforest picnic area

Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.07am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Feb 2023, 9.03am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 1 July to Saturday 30 June 2023.

The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:

• Conjola National Park
• Meroo National Park
• Murramarang National Park
• Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve

There will be signs at all baiting locations.

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 in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Conjola National Park
• Meroo National Park
• Murramarang National Park
• Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 8.41am

Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail partial closure

The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is open to walkers, bicycles and light 4WD vehicles only. No access with heavy vehicles larger than cat 9 due to hazardous track conditions. As soon as the remainder of 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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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 14 Dec 2020, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jan 2023, 7.52am

Closed areas: Macquarie Rivulet - Jump Rock track closed

Access to Macquarie Rivulet (also known as 'Jump Rock') is not permitted. The track is steep and eroded, and contains unstable surfaces, cliffs and drop offs.

There is a high risk of injury from falls from heights. Do not enter the closed areas of this park.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call 1300 072 757.

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• Macquarie Pass National Park

Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2019, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 3.05pm

Closed areas: Restricted access to Macquarie Rivulet

There is no access to Macquarie Rivulet from Mount Murray, at the top of Macquarie Pass. If you access the rivulet from the top of the escarpment, you will be trespassing on private property. Access to Macquarie Rivulet is only permitted via Clover Hill Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188.

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• Macquarie Pass National Park

Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.56pm to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 9.11am

Closed areas: Seasonal Cave Closure for Bats

Drum Cave (B13), Bungonia National Park, is closed from 1 November to 1 April to protect breeding and roosting populations of the threatened Large Bent-wing Bat (Miniopteris orianae oceanensis).

The bats have specific habitat requirements and any disturbance of the closed caves mentioned could cause the loss of large numbers of these animals. These animals are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au 

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• Bungonia National Park

Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jan 2023, 8.40am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between Thursday 21 October 2021 to Friday 1 September 2023 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Bugong National Park
• Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
• Kangaroo River Nature Reserve
• Morton National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 4.10pm

Closed areas: Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks

Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks are closed due to bushfire and storm damage. These areas are currently undergoing repairs. Do not enter the closed areas.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Conjola National Park
  • Berrara Creek
  • Heath Circuit

Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Mon 20 Mar 2023, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jan 2023, 7.52am

Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Wednesday 21 September 2022 to Monday 20 March 2023 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.

The operation will target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate, private property and Crown road reserves with permissions.

There are 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.

1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.

Affects 2 parks and 14 locations nearby. Show list

• Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
  • Barren Grounds picnic area
  • Cooks Nose walking track
  • Griffiths walking track
  • Illawarra lookout walking track
  • Illawarra tourism route
• Budderoo National Park
  • Budderoo track
  • Carrington Falls campground
  • Carrington Falls picnic area
  • Carrington Falls walking track
  • Izzards lookout track
  • Jamberoo lookout
  • Missingham lookout track
  • Nellies Glen picnic area
  • Warris Chair lookout track

Applies from Mon 12 Sep 2022, 4.12pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 9.38am

Safety alerts: Night-time fox control along beaches

Please be aware night shooting of foxes may occur in the following beaches in the coming months to protect nesting shorebirds:

• Seven Mile Beach (Seven Mile Beach National Park)
• Commerong Island (Commerong Island Nature Reserve)
• Lake Wollumboola/ Warrain Beach (Jervis Bay National Park)
• Berrara Beach (Conjola National Park)
• Monument Beach (Conjola National Park)
• Flat Rock Beach (Conjola National Park)
• Conjola Beach (Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve)
• Buckley’s Beach (Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve)
• Pot Holes Beach (Meroo National Park)
• Wario Beach (Meroo National Park)
• Tabourie Beach (Meroo National Park)
• Termeil Beach (Meroo National Park)
• Pretty Beach (Murramarang National Park)
• Island Beach (Murramarang National Park)
• Pebbly Beach (Murramarang National Park)
• Depot Beach (Murramarang National Park)
• Durras Beach (Murramarang National Park)

Fox control is undertaken by qualified shooters in accordance to shot plans between August and March to protect endangered nesting shorebirds.

Access tracks and beach entrances will be closed and signposted prior to shooting operations. Please look out for signage stating the beach is closed if accessing these beaches after dark.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Comerong Island Nature Reserve
• Conjola National Park
• Jervis Bay National Park
• Meroo National Park
• Murramarang National Park
• Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve
• Seven Mile Beach National Park

Applies from Tue 29 Mar 2022, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 8.39am

Other planned events: Flood damage and roadworks

Due to ongoing wet weather, roads and tracks in Conjola National Park are in very poor condition. As a result, some roads may be impassable and a 4WD vehicle is recommended for open roads. 

The closed​​ roads include:

• Grasstree Road
• Berrara Road
• Fishermans Rock road
• Boundary road

Roadworks will commence in October 2022 and be ongoing into 2023. Expect short delays and road closures across the parks' road network due to these roadworks. 

Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Conjola National Park

Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jan 2023, 12.06pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing until Monday 20 March 2023 in the following areas:

• Tallaganda National Park
• Tallaganda State Conservation Area
• Gourock 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 NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.

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• Tallaganda National Park
• Tallaganda State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 26 Aug 2022, 12.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 9.37am

Closed areas: Closed trail - Hammerhead Point picnic area

The access trail to the beach from Hammerhead Point picnic area is closed until further notice due to dangerous cliff edge caused by dune erosion. 

The carpark, picnic area and viewing platform remain open. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Jervis Bay National Park
  • Hammerhead Point picnic area

Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 8.01am

Safety alerts: Wet and muddy roads

Due to ongoing wet weather, unsealed roads and vehicle tracks in Murramarang National Park may have significant erosion and muddy sections. A high clearance vehicle and/or 4WD may be required.

North Head Road and the Old Coast Road remain suitable for 2WD vehicles. Road conditions may change at short notice. Take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Murramarang National Park

Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 8.02am

Closed parks: Comerong Island Nature Reserve closed

Comerong Island Nature Reserve is closed due to widespread flooding, forecast rain events, impacts on access tracks and closure of the council ferry service. The reserve will re-open after tracks dry out and and are made safe for general access.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office.

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• Comerong Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 2.22pm

Other planned events: Notice of herbicide treatment program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and WaterNSW will be conducting a herbicide treatment program between Tuesday 3 August 2021 and Wednesday 2 February 2022.

This treatment will mainly affect Lake Yarrunga foreshore areas along the Kangaroo River. The program involves the use of garlon 3A for the control of the weed ludwigia longifolia.

For further information, please email the NPWS Illawarra Highlands area office or call 02 4887 8244. 

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• Morton National Park
  • Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Kangaroo River