Nearby alerts
Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 1.59pm
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
- Federal Pass between Leura Forest and Dardanelles Pass junction below the Three Sisters is closed due to track maintenance.
- Gordon Falls track and lookout are closed due to major upgrades.
- Mt Hay Rd will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists from Monday 28th November to Tuesday 29th November 2022 inclusive, for essential road maintenance. Fortress Canyon, Lockleys Pylon, Mount Hay and Butterbox Canyon will not be accessible. No access to the Grose Valley.
- Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to major subsidence. Detour in place.
- Lyrebird Dell walking track is closed due to track maintenance.
- Lillian's Bridge track is closed from Inspiration Point track to Lillians Bridge due to major upgrades.
- Lady Carrington lookout is closed for a major upgrade.
- 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.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Echo Point and Cliff View lookout due to major upgrades.
- Lady Darley track is closed due to major upgrades on Prince Henry.
- Amphitheatre track is closed due to track repairs.
- Glenraphael Drive is closed due to major subsidence. Narrow Neck and Golden Stairs are accessible to pedestrians and cyclists from Narrow Neck lookout on Cliff Drive.
- Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary walking routes are closed due to subsidence.
- Six Foot Track is closed from Nellies Glen to Megalong Valley.
- Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout.
Wentworth Falls
- McMahons Fire trail will be closed to all traffic on weekdays, from Thursday 1st December until Wednesday 14th December to allow for road improvements. Red Ridge, W5, Centre and Kedumba Walls Centre Fire trails are also included in this closure. The area will re-open for weekends only.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conservation Hut, carpark and Valley of Waters picnic area are closed due to major upgrades. (opening late November)
- Kedumba Valley Road is closed south of the Sublime Point Fire Trail due to major subsidence.
- Kedumba River campground closed due to subsidence on the access road.
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the west end. Ingar campers must walk in via Anderson's or Bedford Roads.
Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Megalong Valley, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
- Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area are closed for major upgrade work. (opening February 2023)
- Evans lookout is closed to vehicles for major upgrade work with detours in place. (opening early December)
- Grand Canyon car park closed, limited parking at Neates Glen and along Evans Lookout Road. (opening mid December)
- Grose Valley and Govetts Gorge access routes are closed including Horse track, and Rodriguez Pass (Bridal Veil Falls) due to landslides.
- Grose River track is closed from Blue Gum Forest to Victoria Falls. (opening mid December)
- Pulpit walking track and Pulpit Rock lookout are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Perrys Lookdown camping area is closed.
- No Access to Perry's Lookdown Walking track via Hat Hill rd from Tuesday 29th November and Wednesday 28th November due to heavy vehicle movements.
- Limited parking at Perry's Lookdown day use area from Thursday 1st December until Monday 5th December.
- Peery's Lookdown walking track and day use area is will be closed on Tuesday 6th December for helicopter operations.
Woodford, Lawson
- Bedford Road and Murphy's Glen camping area are closed to vehicles due to slippery conditions and to protect road surface.
- Empire Pass is closed for track maintenance.
- Echo Bluff and Frederica Falls closed for a helicopter operation from Wednesday 30 November to Friday 1 December 2022.
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.
If you plan on embarking on Grade 5 tracks or undertaking off-trail activities, please be aware of the likelihood of changed conditions and consider current safety advice.
Grade 5 tracks and off-trail areas are open, excluding those listed below. Grade 5 tracks are for very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills such as advanced navigation and emergency first aid. Please visit this page for further information on track grades.
Closed Grade 5 tracks:
- Vera Falls and Hippocrene Falls walking tracks
- Horse track
- Rodriguez Pass
- Govetts Descent
- Mount Solitary loop due to landslides near Ruined Castle
- Open: K2K (Kanangra to Katoomba) access available via Narrow Neck lookout track, Dunphy's campground, and from Kanangra Walls. Due to the ongoing wet conditions, Coxs River can flood at short notice and may be impassable. Walkers should check conditions before departing.
Applies from Tue 29 Nov 2022, 11.17am to Tue 6 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 11.54am
Safety alerts: Awaba Bay section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
The area east of The Ridgeway between Bolton Point and Marmong Point at Awaba Bay Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area has been assessed after the Hazard Reduction burn, please be aware of tree hazards in and around the area.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Tue 29 Nov 2022, 10.54am to Mon 12 Dec 2022, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 11.13am
Safety alerts: Tingira Heights Nature Reserve
Roadworks will be occurring on all Fire trails in Tingira Heights Nature Reserve from Tuesday 29 November to Tuesday 12 December 2022. Signage will be in place
For more information, contact the NPWS Lower Hunter Area office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Tue 29 Nov 2022, 9.30am to Sat 10 Dec 2022, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 9.53am
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel road closed at Galah Mountain Rd intersection
The Glow Worm Tunnel Road on the Newnes Plateau is closed from the Galah Mountain Rd intersection until December 10 to allow for upgrade works at the Glow Worm Tunnel car park.
- This closure includes access to the Glow Worm Tunnel car park and the Old Coach Rd car park.
- There is no walker access to Glow Worm Tunnel during this time.
- Glow Worm Tunnel car park is expected to open from December 10 at this stage.
- Galah Mountain Rd and access to Rocky Creek canyon is open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 8.41am to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 3.50pm
Closed areas: Bobbin Head toilet blocks closed for upgrades
The toilet blocks at Orchard Park and Gibberagong will be closed for upgrades from Monday 7 March until December 2022 (weather dependant). There will be temporary toilets in place while the works are being carried out.
For more information, please contact the local office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 15 Nov 2022, 4.16pm to Fri 23 Dec 2022, 4.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 2.34pm
Closed areas: Temporary closures and delays along Apple Tree Bay Road, Empire Marina Road and Carpark and Warrimoo Walking Track
Some parts of this park are partially closed from Wednesday 16 November to Friday 23 December 2022 while slope stability works are being undertaken. There may be temporary closures and delays along Apple Tree Bay Road, Empire Marina Road and Carpark and Warrimoo Walking Track whilst works are completed.
- Traffic Control will be in place.
- You can still access Empire Marina and Apple Tree Bay Boat Ramp
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 23 May 2022, 10.55am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 11.06am
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel walking track closed - No access from Wolgan Valley
Glow Worm tunnel walking track is closed until further notice. There is no access from the Wolgan Valley to Glow Worm tunnel due to the Wolgan Road closure.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Oberon area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 9.54am to Wed 1 Feb 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 1.56pm
Closed areas: Newnes campground closed due to landslide at Wolgan Gap
Newnes campground is closed until further notice due to road collapse and continuing land slip risk at Wolgan Gap following recent heavy rain.
This road is managed by Lithgow Council. Information updates will be posted when available.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Lithgow Council on 02 6354 9999.
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Applies from Wed 2 Feb 2022, 9.20am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 10.26am
Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
- California trail - closed until late December 2022
- Martindale trail - closed until late January 2022
- Hunter Main trail:
- Sheepskin Hut trail to Raspberry Junction - closed until late December 2022
- Raspberry Junction to Three Ways - closed until late December 2022
- Mellong Range trail - closed until late November 2022
- Commission Road - Open
- Bulga Trail - closed until late December 2022
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
- California Hut - closed until late December 2022
- Sheepskin Hut - closed until 31 December 2022.
Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Tue 21 Dec 2021, 1.20pm to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 10.10am
Closed areas: Sheepskin Hut campground and picnic area closed
Sheepskin Hut campground and picnic area are closed for toilet repairs from Tuesday 21 December 2021 to Monday 31 December 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga office.
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Applies from Fri 25 Nov 2022, 9.02am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 9.05am
Closed areas: Wybung Road closed for essential maintenance works
Wybung Road is closed for essential maintenance works.
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Applies from Sun 20 Nov 2022, 12.00pm to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 8.11am
Closed areas: Area closed for campground upgrade
Finchley campground is closed for an upgrade from 12pm, Sunday 13 November until 2pm, Friday 9 December 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 11.40am
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section closed
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has closed due to flood damage. Please note that the rest of Wheeny Creek precinct remains open for bookings. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Thu 24 Nov 2022, 11.11am to Sat 3 Dec 2022, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 11.21am
Closed areas: McMahons fire trail closed for flood repairs
McMahons fire trail in Wollemi National Park will be closed for flood repairs from Monday 28 November to Saturday 3 December 2022. Please note, heavy earthmoving equipment including trucks will be in operation. There is no visitor access during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS area office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 22 Nov 2022, 2.39pm to Fri 2 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 2.50pm
Closed areas: Moonee Beach Trail Closed
The Moonee Beach access trail between Snapper Point and Moonee Beach will be closed from Tuesday 8 November to Friday 2 December 2022. This closure is in place while essential maintenance works are being undertaken to repair storm damage. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 5.00am to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 9.58am
Closed areas: Areas closed for track upgrade
The Bouddi Coastal walk is closed between Mount Bouddi track and Old Quarry trail from Tuesday 20 September until Friday 16 December 2022 for track works. There is no access to this part of Bouddi Coastal walk during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Girrakool area office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Tue 22 Nov 2022, 9.31am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.32am. Last reviewed: Sat 26 Nov 2022, 9.01am
Closed areas: Elvina Trail closed for upgrade works
Elvina trail will be closed 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, from Wednesday 16 November to Friday 9 December 2022. The trail will be open after 5pm and on weekends. This is so upgrade works can be completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 21 Nov 2022, 9.27am to Tue 20 Dec 2022, 9.28am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 11.02am
Closed parks: Cattai National Park closed due to flood damage
Cattai National Park, including Cattai Picnic Area, Cattai Campground and Mitchell Park are currently closed due to flood damage
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Applies from Mon 10 Oct 2022, 9.00am to Mon 5 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Nov 2022, 6.11pm
Closed areas: Access closed
Access to Deep Pass will be closed from 10 October – 5 December due to road works to restore access to the area.
Visitors are reminded to exercise caution on the roads, particularly following sustained periods of rainfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 15 Nov 2022, 10.33am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 10.35am. Last reviewed: Sat 26 Nov 2022, 9.01am
Closed areas: Basin campground access affected by trail upgrade works
The Basin trail will be closed 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, from Wednesday 16 November to Friday 9 December 2022. This is so upgrade works can be completed. During this time, visitors can only access the Basin campground and picnic area by ferry or private vessels.
The Basin trail will be open and the campground and picnic area accessible on weekends, and after 5pm on weekdays.
The following areas will also be closed 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, but will be open on weekends:
- The Basin Aboriginal engraving site
- The Mackerel trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 16 Nov 2022, 11.37am to Wed 11 Jan 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Nov 2022, 12.14pm
Safety alerts: 1080 Ground Baiting Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ground baiting programs in Tomago Wetlands and Hexham Swamp in Hunter Wetlands National Park from Wednesday 16 November to Wednesday 11 January 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will reduce the impacts of foxes on wildlife and threatened species in the park.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets including dogs, are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Do not remove or tamper with signs or baits or ejector devices if located, some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Please contact the local Lower Hunter NPWS area office for more information on 4946 4100 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
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Applies from Wed 16 Nov 2022, 9.43am to Fri 23 Dec 2022, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 10.38am
Other planned events: Piles Creek Loop Walking Track Maintenance
Expect short delays on the eastern side of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track from Monday 21 November to Friday 23 December 2022 while maintenance work is underway.
Follow the directions of contractors and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the Central Coast Area Office on 4320 4200.
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Applies from Sat 1 Oct 2022, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Nov 2022, 12.42pm
Safety alerts: Worimi Conservation Lands - Drive with care
Due to current conditions, please drive with caution on Worimi Conservation Lands between Gan Gan entry/exit and Lavis Lane entry/exit along the beach front at high tide.
Please note:
- Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs
- For safety, avoid driving through sea water or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. Several vehicles on this beach have ended up in the ocean or swamped by water
- If in doubt turn around and back track on the route you’ve driven to exit the park
- Check tides, forecast conditions and warnings before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day
- Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation. Fines apply
NPWS staff will monitor conditions.
For more information contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200, 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 27 Oct 2022, 9.38am to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 9.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 1.36pm
Safety alerts: Toxic algae bloom detected on NSW coastline
Toxic algae bloom has been detected on the NSW coastline. The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) advises people not to consume shellfish (including bivalves, crustaceans and gastropods) collected or caught in Broken Bay and Twofold Bay.
For more information, visit the NSW Food Authority website and refer to Hornsby Shire Council website for up-to-date information on water quality.
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Applies from Tue 8 Nov 2022, 12.38pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2022, 12.46pm
Safety alerts: Hickson Street walking track damaged - Proceed with caution
Hickson Street walking track has structural damage, at the beach interface, as a result of recent coastal erosion and weather events.
Please take care and proceed with caution when in the area. For more information, contact the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100
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Applies from Mon 23 May 2022, 1.55pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2022, 9.01am
Closed areas: Great North walk partial closure
The section of Great North walk between Reservoir Road, Somersby and Karool Road, Mooney Mooney Creek is closed until further notice due to a flood damaged bridge.
This area will reopen as soon as it is safe.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. 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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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2022, 9.00am
Closed areas: Brieses fire trail partial closure
The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until Sunday 4 December 2022 due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.
Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Nov 2022, 8.27am
Closed areas: Timber Beach Walking Track closed due to flood damage
The Timber Beach walking track is closed until further notice. The track is impassable due to recent severe storm damage causing hazardous conditions. For visitor safety this track is currently closed to the public. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Fri 21 May 2021, 1.11pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Nov 2022, 10.45am
Other planned events: Temporary fencing at West Head lookout
West Head lookout is open to visitors, and temporary fencing has been installed at the lookout for public safety. Upgrades will take place in late 2022 through to early 2023.
Please do not enter the fenced area. Nearby walking tracks remain open.
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Applies from Mon 21 Nov 2022, 7.00am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Nov 2022, 2.27pm
Closed parks: Capertee Valley Reserve Pest Management Operation
Capertee National Park, Gardens of Stone National Park and Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area are closed from 9am, Monday 21 November to 5pm, Friday 9 December 2022 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area Office on 02 6370 9000.
Applies from Wed 5 Oct 2022, 12.00am to Fri 2 Dec 2022, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 6.27pm
Closed areas: Coorongooba campground closed due to flooding
Coorongooba campground is closed until the 2nd of December 2022 due to flood damage.
This closure may be extended depending on river levels.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000 for more information.
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Applies from Thu 3 Nov 2022, 10.57am to Mon 1 May 2023, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 2.39pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
From Thursday 3 November 2022 to Monday 1 May 2023 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern sector)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolgan Valley area)
- 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.
Please contact the local Kanangra NPWS area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Wed 2 Nov 2022, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 11.14am
Safety alerts: Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area - 4WD only
Tattersalls Campground Road and the access road to Double Wharf picnic area are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles. The roads are rough and muddy due to erosion caused by recent heavy rain events.
Repairs are scheduled to begin soon. Please slow down and drive to the conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 1 Nov 2022, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Nov 2022, 3.49pm
Closed areas: Bob Turners walking track closed
Bob Turners walking track is closed from Tuesday 1 November 2022 until further notice due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 28 Oct 2022, 4.21pm to Fri 23 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 3.44pm
Safety alerts: Hazardous trail conditions in Marramarra National Park
Please be advised that there are hazardous trail surface conditions on the Canoelands Ridge trail and the Gentlemans Halt track in Marramarra National Park due to essential transmission line maintenance works. Please proceed with caution. For further information contact the local Area office on (02) 8448 0401.
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Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 1.45pm to Thu 15 Dec 2022, 1.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 3.43pm
Other planned events: Annual maintenance and inspection - NPWS Cowan courtesy moorings
NPWS public moorings in Cowan Creek are currently undergoing annual inspection and servicing. Individual moorings may be out of service temporarily while repairs and maintenance are completed.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 24 Oct 2022, 9.35am to Sun 4 Dec 2022, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Oct 2022, 9.40am
Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles until further notice due to damage from ongoing rainfall events.
The road has a tendency to develop deep ruts and boggy sections, making it unsafe and impassable for vehicles.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists. However, please take care when traversing wet sections as they may be slippery.
Alternate pedestrian access to Warrah lookout is available via Pearl Beach to Patonga fire trail.
The road will be re-opened as soon as it is safe and repair work has been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Wed 26 Feb 2020, 10.38am to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.48am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 7.38am
Safety alerts: Watagan Road/Heaton Road closed due to landslips
Watagan Road (also known as Heaton Road) is closed until further notice due to a major landslip on the Cessnock Council section.
There is no access from the cattle grid at the southern end of Heaton Road, Quorrobolong south, uphill to the second cattle grid at the Watagans National Park boundary.
This access to Olney, Heaton State Forests and Watagans National Park is closed.
For information about closures in nearby state forests, please refer to the Forestry Corporation of NSW website for closures and notices.
For more information, contact the local NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or Cessnock City Council on 02 4993 4100.
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Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm to Sun 11 Aug 2024, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 10.38am
Closed areas: Old Wagstaffe trail - no access through private property
There is no public access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property. Signs show where public access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area office on 02 4320 4200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 7 Oct 2022, 9.18am to Fri 23 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2022, 10.06am
Safety alerts: 1080 ground baiting
From Tuesday 11 October to Friday 23 December 2022, NSW National Parks is doing 1080 ground baiting of foxes in Hunter Wetlands National Park on Ash Island. The program will reduce the impacts of foxes on wildlife and threatened species in the park.
There will 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don't touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) baits are lethal to domestic dogs and cats. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100 or 1300 072 757 after hours.
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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Nov 2022, 10.31am
Closed areas: Moonee Beach access trail closure
The South Moonee beach access trail located at the northern end of the Moonee Beach fire trail will be closed indefinitely due to cultural heritage sensitivity.
Alternate access to the beach is provided via Moonee Beach Trail, or, Hooey Street Catherine Hill Bay.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jun 2022, 4.55pm to Tue 20 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 6.04pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for road repairs
Parts of Wallaroo National Park are closed until further notice while damage to roads is being repaired. The closed area includes:
- Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Callaghans Trail
- The Common Picnic Area
- Callaghans Trail between Limeburners Creek Road and Lone Pine Road
Signs and barricades are in place around the closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 3 Oct 2022, 11.12am to Tue 10 Oct 2023, 11.15am. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Nov 2022, 9.20am
Safety alerts: River crossings to campgrounds
Vehicle access to the following camping areas is via natural river bed crossings that require 4WD capability, and are subject to flooding:
- Wollemi National Park - Newnes (Cricket Pitch camping area only)
- Turon National Park - all camping areas
- Marrangaroo National Park - main camping area
- Abercrombie River National Park - all camping areas
- Kanangra Boyd National Park - Kowmung river crossing
River levels can rise rapidly with heavy rain falling upstream. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jun 2022, 3.56pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Oct 2022, 7.32am
Closed areas: Big Yango precinct closure
The Big Yango precinct in Yengo National Park is closed from Thursday 2 June 2022 to Wednesday 1 March 2023 for repair and maintenance work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Wollemi/Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Fri 23 Sep 2022, 4.17pm. Last reviewed: Sun 27 Nov 2022, 10.42am
Closed areas: Tootie Creek fire trail closed due to landslide
Tootie Creek fire trail in Wollemi National Park is closed to all persons from Friday 23 September 2022 until further notice due to landslide.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Mon 19 Sep 2022, 7.00am to Sun 5 Mar 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.21pm
Other planned events: Notice of fire trail maintenance program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking fire trail maintenance works in Brisbane Water National Park from Monday 19 September 2022 for a period of up to 6 months (pending suitable weather conditions).
The maintenance work will repair damaged drainage assets and infrastructure that supports and is essential to the ongoing operation of the trails.
Trails will remain open for the duration of the construction works, with adequate signage and diversions (if required) in place.
Please contact the the local Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200 for more information.
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Applies from Mon 19 Sep 2022, 9.36am to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 3.43pm
Closed parks: Muogamarra Nature Reserve closed
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.
For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 11.06am
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while Little Mountain Road is being repaired. The road is impassable.
Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 30 Sep 2020, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Sep 2022, 8.16pm
Safety alerts: Ironbark Road access to picnic area - Last 850m 4WD only
The last 850m along Ironbark Road (Crown Road) to access Ironbark picnic area is currently limited to 4WD vehicles only. This section is not suitable to conventional 2WD vehicles due to a severely eroded hill along the Crown Road. Visitors to this section of the park travelling by conventional 2WD vehicles will have to walk the last 850 metres to access to the start of the park and Ironbark picnic area.
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Applies from Fri 15 Jul 2022, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Nov 2022, 12.13pm
Closed areas: Frazer Beach to Frazer campground access closed
The access track from the northern end of Frazer Beach to Frazer campground is currently closed due to damage caused in a recent flood event. Alternate access to Frazer Beach is available.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 25 Jan 2022, 4.10pm to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 11.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Nov 2022, 8.05am
Closed areas: Berowra walking track closure
Berowra walking track, from Berowra to Apple Tree bay, including the Mount Ku-ring-gai access track, is closed until further notice.
There is a significant threat of rockfalls due to slope instability, caused by recent weather events. NPWS will further assess the track and carry out necessary repair works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Tue 19 Apr 2022, 2.40pm to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Nov 2022, 8.47am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022 in the following parks:
- Dharug National Park
- Manobalai Nature Reserve
- Parr State Conservation Area
- Wollemi State Conservation Area
- Yengo National Park
An aerial baiting program will also be conducted in these parks from Monday 5 September to Friday 16 September 2022.
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.
Please contact the local Bulga NPWS office for more information on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 9.40am
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 9.39am
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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Applies from Sun 31 Jul 2022, 10.39pm to Wed 1 Feb 2023, 2.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Oct 2022, 7.15am
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
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 is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2022 and 31 January 2023 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. 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 local park office on 02 9451 3479 or 02 8448 0440.
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Applies from Tue 15 Feb 2022, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 May 2022, 8.40am
Closed areas: Shepherds Gully Road closed due to storm damage
Shepherds Gully Road and Sternbecks Line walking track are closed until further notice due to storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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