Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 2.03pm
Applies from Sat 25 Apr 2026, 4.19pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 2.03pm.
Safety alerts: Elevated Shark Risk Due to Marine Carcass – Beach Closures in Effect
Beaches between Garie and Burning Palms are currently closed due to increased shark activity.
A large deceased whale has washed ashore within Royal National Park and is in a state of decomposition. This has resulted in heightened shark activity along the coastline, with large sharks sighted in the area. Visitors are strongly advised not to enter the water along the Royal National Park coastline between Garie and Burning Palms due to increased shark activity.
NPWS is actively monitoring the situation and closures will remain in place until the risk has reduced. For more information, please contact Royal National Park Visitor Centre 02 9542 0648, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Wed 22 Apr 2026, 7.00am
to Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Sun 19 Apr 2026, 9.56pm.
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur from Wednesday 29 April to Sunday 3 May 2026 in Royal National Park.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Please don’t touch baits.
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 this reserve is aimed at improving the eco-health of the reserve by reducing predation of ground dwelling mammals and small birds, and specifically targeting fox control along the Hacking River to assist the successful re-introduction of platypus into Royal National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Thu 14 May 2026, 9.27am to Fri 29 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 10.32am
Closed areas: Closed Area: Walumarra Track
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is currently undertaking repair work to the Bola Creek Crossing on the Walumarra track. During construction from 14 May 2026 access to the Walumarra track from Lady Carrington Drive will be closed. Access to Walumurra track from Sir Bertram Stevens Drive is limited with no thoroughfare to Lady Carrington Drive. The track will re-open on Weekends and public holidays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2026, 7.00am to Wed 27 May 2026, 4.40pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 4.49pm
Safety alerts: Track surface works - Royal Coast Track
Track surface works are currently underway on the Royal Coast Track between Wedding Cake Rock and Big Marley beach. Visitors may need to be stopped briefly to allow for machinery movements. Please take care and follow instructions from staff on site.
For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648
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Applies from Thu 7 May 2026, 7.00am to Fri 22 May 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 1.16pm
Closed areas: Toilets closed at Wattamolla - temporary toilets in place
The toilets at Wattamolla are closed for maintenance for approximately two weeks. Temporary toilets are in place in the nearby carpark, however the nearest disabled facilities will be at Bundeena.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648.
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Applies from Sat 25 Apr 2026, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 2.03pm
Safety alerts: Elevated Shark Risk Due to Marine Carcass – Beach Closures in Effect
Beaches between Garie and Burning Palms are currently closed due to increased shark activity.
A large deceased whale has washed ashore within Royal National Park and is in a state of decomposition. This has resulted in heightened shark activity along the coastline, with large sharks sighted in the area. Visitors are strongly advised not to enter the water along the Royal National Park coastline between Garie and Burning Palms due to increased shark activity.
NPWS is actively monitoring the situation and closures will remain in place until the risk has reduced. For more information, please contact Royal National Park Visitor Centre 02 9542 0648, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 22 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Apr 2026, 9.56pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur from Wednesday 29 April to Sunday 3 May 2026 in Royal National Park.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Please don’t touch baits.
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 this reserve is aimed at improving the eco-health of the reserve by reducing predation of ground dwelling mammals and small birds, and specifically targeting fox control along the Hacking River to assist the successful re-introduction of platypus into Royal National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 19 May 2026, 9.12am
Closed areas: Toilets closed for upgrade, Beachcomber Ave, Bundeena
The toilets at Beachcomber Ave, Bundeena (start of the Coast Track) will be closed for an upgrade from 20 April 2026. Portable toilets will be available nearby while the works are taking place, and construction is expected to take six weeks. Walkers will be able pass the worksite to access the Coast Track.
For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 10.04am
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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