Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 1.56pm

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

The following tracks are closed:

Katoomba and Leura  

• Federal Pass is closed between Cooks Crossing (Kedumba River) and Dardanelles Pass due to elevated landslide risk following heavy rains earlier this week. 
• Giant Stairway is closed for repairs from Monday 28 April 2025 until further notice.
• Leura Cascades track (bottom section) is closed until the end of 2025 for track upgrade works. There is no access to Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Clifftop walk) between the top of Leura Cascades and the Amphitheatre junction. Short detour via Cliff Drive.
• Leura Cascades parking area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides and associated repairs. 
• Glenrapheal Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers and cyclists permitted.
• Part of Grand Cliff Top walk will be closed intermittently east of Fairmont Resort for a helicopter operation on Thursday 26 June 2025. Please follow the directions of NPWS staff and contractors including Stop/go signage. Please expect delays. 
• Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
• Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

• Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
• Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. No access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls. 
• Valley of the Waters is closed for repairs below Nature track junction from Wednesday 21 May to Friday 4 July 2025. There is no access to Empress Falls and Sylvia Falls. 
• Kings Tableland Road (south of Kedumba Valley Road instersection) will be closed for roadworks from Tuesday 20 May to Friday 4 July 2025. As a result, there's no access to Andersons mountain bike route and McMahons lookout. It also affects one access point to Ingar campground. Vehicle access will only be permitted to residents for this period. Access to cyclists, runners and walkers will be permitted on weekends only.

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

• Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
• Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. 

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

• Empress Canyon is closed from Wednesday 21 May 2025 to Monday 5 July 2025 due to track repairs. 
• Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
• Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

Affects 1 park and 19 locations nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Andersons trail
  • Darwins walk
  • Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway
  • Empress Canyon
  • Federal Pass
  • Giant Stairway
  • Golden Stairs walking track
  • Govetts Leap descent
  • Grand Cliff Top Walk
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit
  • Leura Cascades picnic area
  • Narrow Neck trail
  • National Pass
  • Pulpit Rock lookout
  • Rodriguez Pass walking track
  • Six Foot track
  • Three Sisters walk
  • Wentworth Falls to McMahons Point
  • Wentworth Pass loop walking track

Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.10pm to Mon 4 Aug 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 1.47pm

Closed areas: Marley walking track partial closure

The section of Marley walking track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until Monday 4 August 2025. The carpark will also be closed for repairs during this time.

Big Marley and Little Marley fire trails remain open.

For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Bundeena Drive to Marley walk

Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.23am

Closed areas: George Boyd Picnic Area Toilet Closed due to storm damage

The Toilet at George Boyd Picnic area is closed, due to damage from storms.

The picnic area, lookout and walking tracks remain open

For more information contact the local NPWS office: 44549500

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • George Boyd picnic area

Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 10.29am

Closed areas: Minnamurra Falls walk is temporarily closed

Minnamurra Falls walk is temporarily closed due to recent heavy rainfall. The walk will re-open as soon as it is safe.

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

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• Budderoo National Park
  • Minnamurra Falls walk

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 3.25pm to Mon 7 Jul 2025, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.42am

Closed areas: Erith Coal Mine Walking Track and Waterfall Closed

Erith Coal Mine walking track is closed due to dangerous high water levels at Erith Creek Crossing. 

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.04am to Wed 15 Jul 2026, 8.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.42am

Closed areas: Nicholas Pass track partly closed

Nicholas Pass track is closed from its junction with the base of Fairy Bower Falls walking track to Ampitheatre Lookout until further notice due to a landslide and rock fall event.

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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• Morton National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 3.21pm to Mon 7 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.41am

Closed areas: East Rim Wildflower walk closed

East Rim Wildflower Walking Track closed due to high water levels. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • East Rim and Wildflower walking tracks

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.01am to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 3.30pm

Closed areas: Single-track mountain bike trails closed due to wet weather

All single-track mountain bike trails in Royal National Park are closed from Tuesday 1 July to Friday 4 July 2025 due to wet and muddy trail conditions and forecast strong winds.

This closure is to prevent damage to recently upgraded trails. The closure will be reassessed on the Friday 4 July 2025 and may be extended if trail conditions remain wet.

Riding on fire management (4WD) tracks is still permitted, but please take care as they may be wet and slippery.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Royal National Park
  • Loftus loop trail

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.41am to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 9.18am

Closed areas: Part closure of Glenbrook precinct 1/7/2025 - 4/7/2025

Parts of the Glenbrook Precinct within Blue Mountains National Park is closed from Tuesday 01 July to Friday 04 July 2025 inclusive.

Closed areas are:
 

Jack Evans walking track

Nepean lookout

Nepean River walking track

Red Hands Cave

Woodford Oaks trail

The Oaks Single track

Euroka Campground is closed for Camping

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4720 6200.

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Euroka campground
  • Jack Evans walking track
  • Nepean lookout
  • Nepean River walking track
  • Red Hands Cave
  • Woodford – Oaks trail

Applies from Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 9.04am

Closed areas: Closure to Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre due to significant weather event

Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre and visitor precinct and walking tracks are currently closed due to the weather event bringing heavy rain and minor flooding. 

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

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • East Rim and Wildflower walking tracks
  • Fitzroy Falls picnic area
  • Fitzroy Falls riverside picnic huts
  • Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.21pm

Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions

Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.

In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.

If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).

Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.

For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.56am to Sat 12 Jul 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00am

Closed areas: Lake Couridjah toilet block closed for upgrades until Saturday 12 July 2025

Lake Couridjah toilet block will be closed for upgrade works until Saturday 12 July 2025.

• Please use Lake Werri Berri toilet block during this time as an alternate facility.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Thirlmere Lakes National Park
  • Heritage Pump Station
  • Thirlmere Lakes walking track
  • Werri Berri picnic area

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.52am to Mon 14 Jul 2025, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.05am

Closed parks: Comerong Island Nature Reserve Closed

Comerong Island Nature Reserve is closed due to widespread flooding and strong winds. Access will be reviewed on Tuesday 14 July 2025.

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

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• Comerong Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.29am

Closed areas: Mt Kembla Ring track closed

The Mt Kembla Ring track is closed from Tuesday 1 July until further notice due to heavy rainfall. Mt Kembla Ring track track will re-open once it has been assessed and safe to do so.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4224 4188

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Mount Kembla Ring track

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.22am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.25am

Closed areas: Mount Keira Ring track closed

The Mt Keira Ring track is closed from Tuesday 1 July until further notice due to heavy rainfall. Mt Keira Ring track track will re-open once it has been assessed and safe to do so.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4224 4188

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Mount Keira Ring track

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.22am

Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closed

The Sublime Point walking track is closed from Tuesday 1 July until further notice due to heavy rainfall. The walking track will re-open once it has been assessed and safe to do so.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4224 4188

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Forest walk to Sublime Point track
  • Sublime Point walking track

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 7.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8.10am

Closed areas: Nellies Glen and Carrington Falls Picnic Areas closed due to predicted high rainfall and winds

Nellies Glen and Carrington Falls Picnic Areas - also known as Thomas Place, are closed due to predicted high rainfall and winds. They will re-open once it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non- compliance. 

Please contact the Fitzroy Falls NPWS office for more information on (02) 4887 8244

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• Budderoo National Park
  • Carrington Falls picnic area
  • Nellies Glen picnic area

Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 8.56am

Closed areas: Drawing Room Rocks and Hoddles Track walking tracks closed due to high rainfall and rockfall/landslip risk

Drawing Room Rocks and Hoddles Track walking tracks are closed due to predicted high rainfall and rockfall/landslip risk. The tracks will remain closed to the public until NPWS staff have conducted an inspection and it is safe to open. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Barren Grounds Nature Reserve

Applies from Sun 29 Jun 2025, 10.00am to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.32pm

Closed areas: Kedumba River Crossing campground closed for pest management

Kedumba River Crossing campground in the Blue Mountains National Park is closed from 10am, Sunday 29 June to 10am, Friday 4 July 2025 for vertebrate pest management operations.

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

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Kedumba River Crossing campground

Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 7.00am to Tue 15 Jul 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 1.02pm

Closed areas: Mt Kembla Ring Management Trail

Mt Kembla Ring Management Trail is closed from Monday 26 May to Friday 11 July 2025 while roadworks is underway. Please follow all roadwork signs and directions of NPWS staff.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollongong NPWS office on 02 4224 4188.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Mount Kembla Ring track

Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 12.58pm

Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail Closed

The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is closed while roadworks are underway. Please follow all roadwork signs and directions of NPWS staff.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollongong NPWS office on 02 4224 4188.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 6.37am

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 August 01 2024 to August 01 2025 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 Thu 26 Jun 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 24 Jul 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 12.04pm

Other planned events: Helicopter operations - Waterfall Oval

Waterfall Oval and Helipad will be used for periodic helicopter operations on weekends and some weekdays between 26th June and 24t July 2025 to support a Sydney Trains rail upgrade program . The oval will be used to store equipment and materials and the helipad will be used for slung loads to be flown into the rail corridor south of Waterfall Township. 

Park visitors seeking to use the Uloola falls Fire Trail or Walking track from Waterfall Train station may be asked by crews working on the project to wait for short periods whilst slung loads are flown across the tracks. Delays will be minimal.

For more information please contact the Royal National Park visitor centre on 02 9542 0632.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Uloola walking track

Applies from Mon 23 Jun 2025, 12.12pm to Tue 30 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 10.05am

Closed areas: Castle walking track and campground

The access from Morton National Park to Castle walking track and campground in the Budawang Wilderness Area is closed from Monday 23 June 2025 until Tuesday 30 December 2025 due to track maintenance. This closure may be extended or removed. 

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

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 4.01pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Jun 2025, 11.08pm

Closed areas: The Coast track - partial closure

Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.

Please note the following closures:

• The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion
• North Era campground is closed until further notice
• Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track. Walkers approaching from the south can Exit to Garawarra Farm via the Burgh Ridge Track.

Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:

• South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
• North bound access - Otford to Thelma Ridge Via Burning Palms and Era and return only. No access to Garie Beach. 

For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • Governor Game lookout
  • North Era campground
  • Palm Jungle loop track
  • The Coast track

Applies from Mon 23 Jun 2025, 12.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 2.13pm

Other planned events: Special Areas Catchment Pig Control Program 23/6/2025 - 31/8/2025

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Hawkesbury-Nattai Area will be conducting a Special Areas Catchment Pig Control Program in the following areas below.

- Nattai National Park  

- Nattai State Conservation Area, 

 including the following Trails - W4I, W4H, Valley Roads and Burragorang Valley

The operation consists of the following Control Methods

*The Use of Hoggone (Sodium Nitrite) bait

Hoggone contains peanuts. Anyone with a Peanut allergy is advised not to handle bait product.

Hoggone is lethal to pets and domestic animals, so it is recommended that you contain any livestock or animals during the program.

*Pig trapping through Nattai NP and SCA and Burragorang SCA during this period through the W4I, W4H, Valley Roads and Burragorang Valley.

This will involve the use of firearms to shoot pigs in traps.

Signage and a site assessment will be undertaken before any firearms are discharged; however, staff and contractors should be aware.

A contractor will also be used for pig trapping in the Southern section of our program.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.

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• Nattai National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 3.30pm

Closed areas: Link walking track temporary closure

The Link walking track is closed from Friday 9 May 2025 until further notice.

This is to allow for ongoing track works. For your safety, please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Red Hands Cave
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.09pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:

• Abercrombie River National Park
• Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
• Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
• Gardens of Stone National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
• Turon National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 10.30am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.06pm

Closed areas: Narrow Neck - Glenraphael Drive closed due to landslide

Glenraphael Drive at Narrow Neck is closed to all vehicles until further notice. This road has been impacted by a landslide. Walkers and cyclists are permitted. Please follow directions of park signage and NPWS staff.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877. 

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Narrow Neck trail

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 3.30pm to Fri 18 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.03pm

Closed areas: Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails - Weekday closure

Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails in Blue Mountains National Park will be closed for maintenance and repairs on weekdays from Monday 26 May 2025 to Friday 18 July 2025 inclusive. The affected areas include:

• Woodford Oaks trail from Taylor Road at Woodford to the intersection of the Oaks/Nepean lookout trails
• Saint Helena trail.

Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4720 6200.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Woodford – Oaks trail

Applies from Mon 23 Jun 2025, 12.58pm to Tue 30 Dec 2025, 12.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 12.24pm

Closed areas: Byangee Wall Walking Track Closed

Byangee Walls Walking Track in Morton National Park is closed due to  Capital repairs and maintenance. 

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 7.46am

Other planned events: Kellys Cottage Area at Minnamurra closed for weed control

The area surrounding Kellys Cottage at the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre is closed for weed control activities until further notice. 

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• Budderoo National Park

Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 7.49am

Closed areas: Coal Wharf toilet - damaged

The toilet facilities located at Coal Wharf have been damaged by the recent weather and are currently closed.

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

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• Comerong Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 4.40pm

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 Thursday 12 December 2024 to Friday 8 August 2025.

The program targets target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Bait stations are located on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions. Both buried baits and Canid Pest Ejectors are used in this program.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, particularly the threatened species within these areas.

1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. 

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls 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 Fri 14 Jun 2024, 12.04pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 4.40pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 bait disposal pit

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is disposing of used 1080 baits and baiting products in an approved disposal pit on NPWS National Parks land within the Fitzroy Falls area.

The burial of used baits and products will occur from Thursday 12 December 2024 to Friday 8 August 2025. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, and clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways. This is in accordance with the current Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products).

There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to the disposal pit site.

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.

For more information, email or call the NPWS Fitzroy Falls Office on 02 4887 8244.

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 6.08pm

Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited

All access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed as there is a risk of falling from the cliff edge and severe injury or death. This includes access from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookouts and picnic areas.

Access is also closed to the top of Belmore Falls, including from the Belmore Falls Road causeway. 

There is limited mobile phone reception in this area. You may not be able to call for help if you need it and access for emergency services is difficult. 

The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Belmore Falls walking track

Applies from Mon 16 Dec 2024, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 1.25pm

Closed areas: Fern Bower walking track closed

Fern Bower walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to multiple landslides. There's no access to Leura Forest and Leura Cascades via Fern Bower. Alternative access is via Amphitheatre track.

For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877. 

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit

Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.40am

Closed areas: Woodward track is closed due to storm damage

Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events. Repair works are currently underway and is scheduled to reopen in September 2025 (weather permitting).

For more information, contact the local park office.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 17 Apr 2025, 11.04am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.00am

Closed areas: Killalea Campground closed for maintenance work

Killalea Campground will be closed from Tuesday 28 January 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025. Construction works will be underway during this time to replace the campground amenities block.

For more information, contact the Illawarra NPWS office 02 4224 4188.

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• Killalea Regional Park
  • Killalea campground

Applies from Sun 17 Sep 2023, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 12.01pm

Closed areas: 12 Mile Road Closed

12 Mile road between George Boyd Lookout and Braidwood Road in Morton National Park is closed due to recent storm damage. Culverts have been washed out and the road is untrafficable.

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

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 12.00pm

Closed areas: Tianjara fire trail

Tianjara fire trail is closed. Please do not enter the closed area.

A review of access arrangements, the UXO area and permit system is being undertaken

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

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.22pm to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 2.39pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 23rd September 2024 to Tuesday 23rd September 2025. The operation will use a Felixer containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats, and approved meat baits, meat bait products, and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) for the control of foxes and wild dogs.

The program will be conducted in Nattai National Park.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.

Please contact the local Hawkesbury-Nattai NPWS area office on (02) 4720 6200 for more information.

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• Nattai National Park

Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 9.55am

Closed areas: Werrong Beach track

Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.

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

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• Royal National Park
  • Werrong Beach track

Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 11.15am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 11.36am

Closed areas: Pumphouse Road temporarily closed

Pumphouse Road in Thirlmere Lakes National Park has been temporarily closed to all visitors (pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and vehicles). An investigation into road stability is occurring.

• Please use Slades Rd as alternate access - all visitor areas will remain open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Thirlmere Lakes National Park

Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2025, 9.55am to Sat 4 Oct 2025, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 9.32am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd March 2025 to 3rd September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and/or foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock and will take place in:

Morton National Park (including: 12 Mile Road, Croobyar/Kingiman, Touga/Tolwong, Little Forest Plateau, Redground, Endrick and Sassafras)

Conjola National Park

Murramarang National Park

Parma Nature Reserve

Jerrawangala National Park

Colymea SCA

Bees Nest Nature Reserve

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.

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.

Please contact the local NPWS Nowra Office on 44286300 or NPWS Ulladulla on 44549500 for more information.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Colymea State Conservation Area
• Morton National Park

Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.36am

Closed areas: Gulp Road at Wingello closed

The Gulp Road section of Morton National Park is closed due to ongoing wet conditions, it will be re-opened after it has been assessed as suitable for vehicle access.

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.20pm

Safety alerts: Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park

A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.

Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.

There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.

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• Heathcote National Park

Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.01am

Closed areas: Lyrebird Loop walk partial closure

Lyrebird Loop walk is partially closed until further notice due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop walk, which restricts wheelchair access.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.

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

Applies from Fri 1 Mar 2024, 3.12pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.19am

Safety alerts: Beaches at Killalea Regional Park are unpatrolled

The beaches at Killalea Regional Park are unpatrolled.  There is no lifesaving service.  There may be strong currents, shallow water, unexpected large waves, rips and sudden drop offs.

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• Killalea Regional Park

Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1.44pm

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 Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.15am

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 Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 9.19am

Closed areas: Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited

Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.

The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Budderoo National Park
  • Budderoo track
  • Gerringong Falls

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 10.31am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 11.25am

Safety alerts: Potential difficulties for cyclists navigating Beehive Walking Track

Cyclists undertaking the Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route are advised that there may be difficulties riding Beehive Walking Track, which provides one of two access routes to Beehive Campground. The original track has been closed to vehicles with many large logs impeding access. Alternative riding access to Beehive Campground is possible via Jack's Corner Road and Beehive Point Road.

This closure only affects cyclists wishing to access Beehive Point Campground. Walkers are not impacted by this closure and cyclists may choose to walk the trail with their bikes, lifting them over logs when required.

For further information, contact the NPWS Illawarra-Highlands Area on 02 4887 8244 or via email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au

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• Morton National Park
  • Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route

Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.48am

Closed areas: Camping areas closed due to flood and fire damage

Camping is closed indefinitely 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 note 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 Tue 21 Nov 2023, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.39am

Safety alerts: Mount Tarn Navigational warning

Mt Tarn Walking Track is overgrown with vegetation between Mt Tarn and Mt Haughton which may cause navigation challenges.

Before you enter the bush, Think Before You TREK

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.46pm

Safety alerts: Wingecarribee River walking trail impacted by flood damage

Some sections of the Wingecarribee River walking track have been severely damaged by recent floods. 

Pedestrian access is still open, however please take care when walking these sections of the track. 

For more information, please contact your local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

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• Bangadilly National Park

Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 11.35am

Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed

Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 7.44am

Closed areas: Toorooroo campground closed due to damage

Toorooroo campground is closed due to fire and flood damage. Please check back for updates.

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

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 2.43pm

Closed areas: North Era campground closed

North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

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• Royal National Park
  • North Era campground

Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.59am

Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed

Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages 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 Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 9.27am

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. 

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

Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 1.58pm

Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage

Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.

This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.

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• Royal National Park
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • Governor Game lookout
  • North Era campground
  • The Coast track