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Applies from Thu 29 Apr 2021, 11.27am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 5.04pm
Closed areas: Cape Solander reopened - Whale watching platform opening November 2022
The smaller platforms have been completed at Cape Solander, and Cape Solander Road has been reopened to enable carparking at Cape Solander.
Work continues on the main whale watching platform and shelter, which is due for completion in November 2022.
Learn more about the improvements being made at Cape Solander and find out about other top whale watching locations around Sydney.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kurnell area office on 02 9968 2005.
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Applies from Mon 28 Nov 2022, 6.24am to Tue 29 Nov 2022, 5.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 6.27am
Other planned events: Walking track closure and delays
Helicopter operations will take place from 8am to 5pm on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 November 2022 in Royal National Park. The following areas will be affected:
- The Coast track - closed between Figure 8 Pools and Otford lookout
- Palm Jungle loop track closed
- Lilyvale track closed
- Figure 8 Pools - access to Figure 8 Pools will only be possible from the Garawarra Farm carpark.
Please follow directions of NPWS staff in all affected areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 28 Nov 2022, 3.40pm to Fri 2 Dec 2022, 3.41pm. Last reviewed: Sat 26 Nov 2022, 3.47pm
Other planned events: Aquatic Weed treatment
Stall will be weed spraying an Aquatic weed (Senegal Tea) along the upper reaches of the Hacking River using Metsulfuron methyl on Tues 29th, Wed 30th Nov, Thur 1st or Fri 2nd Dec
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Applies from Wed 16 Nov 2022, 11.30am to Sat 24 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 2.50pm
Closed areas: Little Marley trail closure
Little Marley trail is closed Monday to Friday, from Tuesday 17 November to Friday 23 December 2022 for upgrade works.
The trail will be accessible on Saturdays and Sundays during this period.
Signs will be in place around closed areas.
Access to Deer Pool from Bundeena Drive is not affected but you can't continue all the way to The Coast track.
Access along The Coast track between Wattamolla and Bundeena is not affected.
Works may be extended due to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Nov 2022, 1.33pm
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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Applies from Sat 13 Aug 2022, 12.00pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Nov 2022, 1.33pm
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to the effects of flooding and nearby closures of sections of Royal Coast track.
The area will re-open once it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 14 Nov 2022, 2.30pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Nov 2022, 9.20am
Closed areas: Amenities at Pool Flat picnic area closed
The amenities at Pool Flat picnic area will be closed until further notice due to damage caused by vandalism.
For further information please contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.14pm
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 rifle range operations:
- Every Saturday, 8am to 5pm
- Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month, 8am to 5pm
- Last shooting day for 2022 is Saturday, 17 December 2022
- First shooting day for 2023 is Saturday, 7 January 2022
Do not enter the eastern section of the 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.
The western section of the park (Western Escarpment walking track) is open when the rifle range is in use.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 3.13pm
Closed areas: The Coast track partial closure - Little Garie
The Coast track is closed between Garie and Little Garie until further notice due to rockfalls and erosion.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 10.06am
Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed for upgrades
Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. The site is being prepared for a new visitor centre as part of the Kamay 2020 Project.
Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project or contact the local area office email.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 12.28pm
Safety alerts: Landslip on Lady Carrington Drive
Lady Carrington Drive has been impacted by recent rain. The surface is eroded and waterlogged. Use caution on rough and slippery surfaces.
A portion of the track has been impacted by a landslip. Please travel through this section without stopping.
For more information contact the local area office.
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Applies from Thu 25 Aug 2022, 9.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Nov 2022, 10.09am
Other planned events: 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will take place between Thursday 25 August 2022 and Friday 31 March 2023 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.
Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kurnell area office on 02 9668 2000 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 9.39am
Closed areas: The Coast track closed at Otford
The Coast track is closed at Otford due to landslips. There is no alternative route from this point.
The area at Otford will remain closed until further notice.
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 Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jun 2022, 4.08pm
Safety alerts: Curra Moors track condition - be cautious
Sections of Curra Moors fire trail and walking loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please be cautious, and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sun 17 Apr 2022, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Apr 2022, 11.53am
Closed areas: Werrong Beach track closed
Werrong Beach track is closed due to a land slip. Further information will be available following a geotechnical assessment.
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