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Applies from Thu 27 Nov 2025, 5.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Dec 2025, 6.18pm
There is a fire in this park called Milsons Gully. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Thu 11 Dec 2025, 2.36pm to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Dec 2025, 8.13am
The carpark to the Royal National Park Coast Track at Beachcomber Avenue (Bundeena) will be closed from 3pm on Sunday 14 December to 5pm Friday 19 December due to maintenance works. Vehicle access to the carpark will not be permitted.
Pedestrians can still access walking trails from this location.
For your safety, please follow all signage and directions from staff when visiting the area. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 8.00am to Sun 18 Jan 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Dec 2025, 8.15am
Harry Graham Drive will be open to traffic for the Christmas break from Saturday 20 December 2025.
The road will close for works to continue from Monday 19 January 2026.
After this time the road will be closed in both directions between Wollongong Motorcycle Club and Kembla Village until mid-late 2026 (weather permitting), to allow Wollongong City Council to carry out essential road maintenance and upgrades.
For more information read the City of Wollongong webpage.
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Applies from Wed 3 Dec 2025, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Dec 2025, 12.09pm
There is a fire in this park called ST, BULLI. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 9.20am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 9.42am
Parkview to Transgrid & Burns Rd to Henry Lawson Vehicle Trails at Picnic Point in Georges River National Park will be closed on weekdays between 26th November and 19th December 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 Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 18 Aug 2025, 12.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Nov 2025, 8.14am
The Sublime Point Walking Track is closed for major upgrades from Monday 18 August 2025 to Monday 31 August 2026.
Alternative walking tracks include the Lookout Track to Panorama House, Wodi Wodi Track, Gibson Walking Track, the Woodward Loop Track and the Mount Keira Ring Track.
The upgrade is supported by the NSW and Australian Government’s Infrastructure Betterment Fund to repair and rebuild public assets directly impacted by natural disasters since 2019.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For information on alternative walks, contact the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 5.00am to Tue 23 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 2.03pm
Parts of the Forest Walk within the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area will be closed for essential track upgrades from Wednesday 26 November 2025 until further notice.
Signs will be in place around closed areas
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 11 Oct 2025, 8.00am to Mon 22 Dec 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 3.45pm
Bents Basin SCA and Gulguer NR are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations. Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays, Does not affect camping bookings. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.16am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 4.45pm
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
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.
Applies from Thu 2 Oct 2025, 9.28am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 12.04pm
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
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.
Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.24am
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:
Yellomundee Regional Park
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
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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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.19am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.22am
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
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.
Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.12am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.16am
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
Dharug National Park
Mount Royal National Park
Yengo National Park
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
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.
Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.05am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.11am
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
Capertee National Park
Goulburn River National Park
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
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.
Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 12.39pm
Please be advised that Transport for NSW will be undertaking bridge decking maintenance and upgrades to Cawleys Bridge between 29th September 2025 and February 2026.
Cawleys bridge connects Cawleys Road between Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area.
Works will be intermittent during this time.
Vehicle and public access will remain largely unaffected, with select days, being restricted access. Please follow the signs and direction of staff and contractors onsite.
NPWS will post specific information as it becomes available.
Enquiries: Transport for NSW Project Information Line on 1800 684 490.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Sep 2025, 2.59pm
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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Applies from Fri 5 Sep 2025, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Dec 2025, 3.33pm
Recent heavy rain has created hazardous track conditions on the Wodi Wodi Walking Track between the Forest Walk and Stanwell Park Train Station. The track is currently experiencing erosion, fallen trees and landslips. It is not suitable for most walkers.
Please consider alternative walking tracks in the area.
Contact the local NPWS Area Office for more information.
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Applies from Fri 22 Aug 2025, 12.12pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Dec 2025, 3.33pm
The Forest Walk terminates at Sublime Point due to major upgrades on the Sublime Point Walking Track which is closed from Monday 18 August 2025 to Monday 31 August 2026.
There is no walking access to Austinmer or Austinmer Train Station.
The upgrade is supported by the NSW and Australian Government’s Infrastructure Betterment Fund to repair and rebuild public assets directly impacted by natural disasters since 2019.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For information on alternative walks, contact the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Tue 12 Aug 2025, 7.00am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Dec 2025, 10.47am
Thirlmere Lakes National Park will be closed to all visitors (pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and vehicles) from Tuesday 12 August 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 including weekends. Areas affected will include:
Alternative locations to consider:
Full closure of Thirlmere Lakes National Park is required to allow for roads and car parks upgrade project within the precinct.
To arrange authorised access into the Park or Warragamba Catchment, please contact the local park office on 02 4720 6200.
Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.20pm
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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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/ohares-creek-lookout/local-alerts
Dharawal National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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