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Applies from Mon 7 Jul 2025, 8.38am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 9.49am
Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 7 July 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
The closed areas include:
- All picnic areas in the Audley Precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 28 Jul 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 5.56pm
Closed areas: Commemoration Flat carpark
The Commemoration Flat carpark is being upgraded and will be closed from 28 July 2025 until early 2026. Alternate parking is available at the Cricket Pitch carpark.
Commemoration Flat toilets and picnic area remain open, however there will be limited short-term closures as new BBQ and picnic facilities are installed. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to on-site signage.
To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, send an email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 5.49pm
Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed
Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed and will remain closed until 2026. A new visitor centre is under construction.
During construction works, the precinct, including the carpark, will be fenced off and work crews will be on-site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to on-site signage.
Parking and toilets are available at the Cricket Pitch precinct.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 6.00am to Tue 30 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 4.38pm
Closed areas: Works along Botany Bay Foreshore, Kurnell
A new revetment (seawall) along the Botany Bay foreshore will replace the temporary sandbags which have been in place since 2018. A revetment is a permanent structure which protects the foreshore from storm surges and tides.
A works compound is established at Beach Park and access to the works site will be along Monument Track. Some closures and restrictions to access will take place as materials are moved to the foreshore.
Please be mindful of site fencing and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, send an email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Tue 29 Jul 2025, 6.00am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 3.45pm
Closed areas: Honeymoon Track closed for repairs
The Honeymoon Track within the Audley precinct of Royal National Park will be closed for repairs on weekdays starting from 29 July 2025 for approximately four weeks. The track will remain available for use on weekends.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 28 Jul 2025, 3.48pm to Fri 3 Oct 2025, 3.48pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 11.08am
Closed areas: Curra Moors fire trail weekday closure
Curra Moors fire trail in Royal National Park is closed on weekdays between Monday 28 July and Friday 3 October 2025 due to maintenance works.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park area office on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Mon 28 Jul 2025, 3.42pm to Fri 19 Sep 2025, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 11.06am
Closed areas: Curra Moors loop track weekday closure
Access to Royal Coast track from Curra Moors loop track in Royal National Park will be closed on weekdays from Monday 28 July to Friday 19 September 2025 due to maintenance works on Curra Moors vehicle trail.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park area office on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 5.04pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 11.25am
Other planned events: High visitation and limited parking
Kamay Botany Bay National Park at Kurnell is experiencing very high visitation on weekends as it is a popular location to watch the northern whale migration.
If planning to visit on the weekend, please expect large crowds, traffic delays and be aware that carparks can reach capacity by mid-morning and tend to stay full for the day. Please drive safely and watch for pedestrians. Park in marked bays only.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
Garie Road is closed until further notice to allow for extensive repairs the road surface. Work is being undertaken by Transport for New South Wales.
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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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 9.10am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to rifle range operations
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:
- Every Saturday, 8am to 5pm.
- The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am to 5pm.
- NSWRA Schools Practice and Competition Week, Tuesday 15 July 2025 to Friday 18 July 2025 (4 days).
- Service Rifle championships Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of October 2025.
Do not enter the eastern section of the national park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
- Red flags are flying above the range
- The 'rifle range in use' warning signs are displayed at the park entry (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark).
- Park entry gates are closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.10pm to Mon 4 Aug 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10.44am
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.
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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
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Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2024, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 3.12pm
Closed areas: Skylight Cave permanently closed
Skylight cave is permanently closed to visitors due to serious safety risks. The cave is midway down an unstable cliff, and the risk of falling off the cliff edge while trying to reach it makes it very dangerous.
There is no approved public access walking track to Skylight cave. Please do not risk your safety trying to reach this location. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 4.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 4.35pm
Closed areas: Artillery Track Closed
The Artillery Track of Malabar Headland National Park is closed due to safety concerns.
This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of visitors while we assess and address potential hazards.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 10.41am
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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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 6.02pm
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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