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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.50am
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
- Furber Steps, Round walk and Underfalls track are closed from Wednesday 24 May 2023 for upgrade works.
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
- Honeymoon Point lookout is closed due to upgrade works.
- Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
- Lyrebird Dell walking track is closed due to track maintenance.
- Leura Cascades/Fern Bower Circuit has a minor detour due to a landslide on Prince Henry Cliff walk. You must return via Leura Cascades track.
- 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.
- Leura Cascades picnic area is closed to vehicles. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Wollumai lookout between Cliff View lookout and Echo Point, Katoomba is closed for upgrade works.
- Glenraphael Drive is closed due to major subsidence. Narrow Neck, Ruined Castle and Golden Stairs are accessible to pedestrians and cyclists from Narrow Neck lookout on Cliff Drive.
- Tallawalla lookout is closed for upgrade works.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout.
- Mt Hay Road closed to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists from Monday 22 May to Friday 9 June 2023 to allow for roadworks. This prevents access to Lockleys Pylon, Fortress Ridge, Butterbox Point and Mt Hay. Access available on weekends.
Wentworth Falls
- Conservation Hut is closed for renovations and is due to open late 2023.
- 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.
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the western end. You can walk in to Ingar campground via Andersons or Bedford Roads.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
- Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area are closed for major upgrade work (opening end of May 2023).
- Govetts Creek access routes including Horse track, Govetts Leap descent and Rodriguez Pass (Bridal Veil Falls) are closed due to landslides.
- Pulpit walking track is closed from Cripps lookout to Pulpit Rock lookout. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for further information.
- Perrys Lookdown campground is closed.
- Horse track and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rock falls and landslides. Entry is not permitted due to serious risk of injury or death. Entry is not permitted into the Grose Valley from Govetts Leap, Evans lookout, Grand Canyon track, or South of Acacia Flat.
- Medlow Airstrip trail is closed to walkers and cyclists from Thursday 11 May to Friday 16 June 2023 due to fire trail maintenance works.
Woodford, Lawson, Springwood
Empire Pass is closed for track maintenance.
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.
Applies from Sat 27 May 2023, 9.06am to Fri 14 Jul 2023, 9.07am. Last reviewed: Sat 27 May 2023, 9.12am
Other planned events: Roadworks Little Forest Plateau
Expect short delays on Little Forest Plateau. Roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, contractors and NPWS staff.
The road may be uneven and slippery during this time.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sun 28 May 2023, 8.38am to Wed 31 May 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 8.49am
Closed areas: West Rim track closed for maintenance
The West Rim walking track will be closed for track maintenance on Monday 29 May and Tuesday 30 May 2023.
For more information, please email FitzroyFalls.VisitorCentre@environment.nsw.gov.au or call Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre on 02 4887 7270.
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Applies from Tue 11 Apr 2023, 2.16pm to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 9.00am
Closed parks: Park Closed
Abercrombie River National Park is closed for trail repairs until Friday 23 June 2023. Bummaroo Ford Campground remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
Applies from Thu 20 Apr 2023, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 7.59am
Closed areas: Pest animal control (goat)
The following areas in Morton National Park will be closed from Monday 22nd May until Friday 2nd June 2023 (6am to 6pm) due to a ground pest control operation:
- Walking track to Mt Carrialoo from Jacks Corner Road
- McPhail's fire trial
- Area surrounding Mt Carrialoo in Morton National Park
Signage will be displayed on days when the operations is active.
No pedestrian access is permitted to this area during the operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local park office on npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 5 May 2023, 2.48pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 May 2023, 2.53pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Blue Mountains NP, Gardens of Stone NP, Jenolan Karst Conservation Area (KCA), Kanangra-Boyd NP, Mares Forest NP, Turon NP and Wollemi NP from Monday 22nd May 2023 to Friday 2nd June 2023.
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 NPWS Oberon office for more information on 02 6336 6200
Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2023, 3.43pm
Closed areas: Gulp Road at Wingello closed
The Gulp Road section of Morton National Park is closed due to ongoing wet weather, it will be re-opened after it has been assessed as suitable for vehicle access.
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Applies from Mon 24 Apr 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Apr 2023, 3.24pm
Closed areas: Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre - Cafe closed
The cafe at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. Light refreshments, including drinks, snacks and ice creams, are available to purchase from the visitor centre.
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Applies from Sun 23 Apr 2023, 4.00pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 9.19am
Closed areas: Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track closed
Some parts of this park are closed from Sunday afternoon 23 April to Friday 30 June 2023 for track maintenance and heli-operations.
The closed areas are:
- Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track
- Pigeon House Mountain Didthul picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.47am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between Thursday 21 October 2021 to Friday 1 September 2023 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 May 2023, 9.37am
Closed areas: Toorooroo campground closed due to damage
Toorooroo campground is closed due to fire and flood damage. Please check back for updates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 17 Apr 2023, 5.37pm to Fri 29 Sep 2023, 5.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 May 2023, 7.15pm
Closed areas: Twelve Mile Road Closed
The Twelve Mile Road in Morton National Park will be closed from Monday 17th April 2023 till Friday 27th October 2023 for urgent fire trail repairs and upgrade works. The closed visitor areas include:
- George Boyd Lookout
- George Boyd Picnic Area
- George Boyd Rainforest Walking Track
- Granite Falls Walking Track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.48pm to Wed 31 May 2023, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2023, 6.46pm
Other planned events: Roadworks on Endrick River Fire Trail, Red Ground Track, Round Mountain Fire Trail, Square Top FT and Alum Creek FT
Roadworks will be underway on Endrick River Fire Trail, Red Ground Track, Round Mountain Fire Trail, Square Top Fire Trail, Sheepstation Creek FT and Alum Creek FT
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Applies from Mon 13 Mar 2023, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 7.59am
Closed areas: Beehive Point Road and campground closed
Beehive Point Road is closed to allow for campground redevelopment, drainage and trail safety repair works to take place, as a result of ongoing landslide events. No access, including pedestrian is permitted at this time. Lower Beehive is still accessible for toilet access and day use only. For further information please send an email to the local office.
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Applies from Sat 25 Mar 2023, 12.04pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 7.59am
Safety alerts: Bungonia roadworks
Some roads of Bungonia NP and Bungonia SCA will have machinery and trucks operating but will remain open from Monday 27 March to 7 April 2023. These areas include:
- Jerrara Creek Trail
- Green/Red Track (from David Reid towards Mass Cave)
- Green Track (from De Kerrileau to Mt Ayre intersection
Take care and obey signage in these areas.
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Applies from Mon 27 Mar 2023, 11.48am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2023, 9.32am
Closed areas: Adams Lookout Road closed for maintenance
Adams Lookout Road of Bungonia NP is closed from Monday 27 March to Friday 7 April 2023 for Roadworks.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 16 Mar 2023, 9.00am to Fri 15 Sep 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Mar 2023, 1.27pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program, using meat baits, manufactured baits and Ejectors-CPE's containing 1080 in Morton National Park- 12 Mile Road section, Kingiman/Croobyar section and Little Forest Plateau section from 20/3/23 to 15/9/23 .
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.
Do not touch or interfere with baits or CPE's
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Please contact the local NPWS Ulladulla office for more information on 44549500.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.29pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 10.29am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 bait disposal pit
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is disposing of used 1080 baits and baiting products in an approved disposal pit on NPWS National Parks land within the Fitzroy Falls area.
The burial of used baits and products will happen from Tuesday 14 March to Monday 31 July 2023. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, and clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways. This is in accordance with the Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products) 2019.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to the disposal pit site.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted in national parks or reserves.
For more information, email or call the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Wed 1 Mar 2023, 5.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 May 2023, 8.30am
Closed areas: Dimocks Ck Carpark to Glow Worm Glen
Walking track from Dimocks Creek Carpark on Mark Morton Road through to Glow Worm Glen in the Bundanoon Precinct of Morton National Park is closed until further notice as track repairs and infrastructure replacement works following the 2019/20 wildfires are in the final stages. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Glow Worm Glen can be alternatively accessed from Council Land at the end of William Street, Bundanoon.
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Applies from Sun 17 Jul 2022, 7.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 8.43am
Closed areas: Access to the base of Erith Coal Mine closed
Access to the base of Erith Coal Mine is closed until further notice, due to a landslide.
Access is blocked at the creek crossing and from the creek down the metal staircase to the bottom of the falls is closed.
The Erith Coal Mine loop part of the walking track is open from the Camping Ground to the Erith Coal Mine carpark.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 7 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Tue 29 Aug 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 8.51am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting Program
A ground baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison to control wild dogs will be conducted between Tuesday the 7th of March and Tuesday the 29th of August 2023 in the Sassafras and Nerriga areas of Morton National Park.
1080 warning signage will be placed at the entrances into the baiting locations.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Neighbouring property owners should restrain any domestic pets to prevent them from entering the baiting locations.
In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 4454 9500.
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Applies from Tue 7 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Tue 29 Aug 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 8.52am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Ground Baiting Program
A ground baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison to control wild dogs will be conducted between Tuesday the 7th of March and Tuesday the 29th of August 2023 in Bees Nest Nature Reserve.
1080 warning signage will be placed at the entrances into the baiting locations.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Neighbouring property owners should restrain any domestic pets to prevent them from entering the baiting locations.
In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 4454 9500.
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Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 11.40am
Closed areas: Camping closed due to flood and fire damage
Camping is closed at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only):
- Pauls Point
- Sundeck
- Sawyers
- Burrawang
Please not that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.
Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 14 Mar 2022, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 11.40am
Closed areas: Nicholas Pass track partly closed
Nicholas Pass track is closed from its junction with the base of Fairy Bower Falls walking track to Ampitheatre Lookout until further notice due to a landslide and rock fall event.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 9.08am
Other planned events: Roadworks, Morton NP (12 Mile Rd/Jerrawangala section)
Delays on roads in the area including Luncheon Creek Road, 12 Mile, Deodar, Burnt Ridge, Whalebone, Messmate Rd, Vandean, Spotted Gum Rd
Expect short delays. Roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
The roads may be uneven and slippery during this time.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2020, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2023, 9.32am
Closed areas: Spring Creek Canyon closed due to rockfalls
Spring Creek Canyon in Bungonia State Conservation Area is closed due to rockfalls in the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 18 Sep 2021, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 May 2023, 9.06am
Closed areas: 12 Mile Road closed
The 12 Mile Road from Tin Mine Rd to Main Road 92 is closed due to flood damage and land slips
No access to George Boyd Lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 10.29am
Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited
All access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed, including from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookouts and picnic areas.
Access is also closed to the top of Belmore Falls, including from the Belmore Falls Road causeway. This closure is to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Apr 2023, 11.02am
Other planned events: Notice of herbicide treatment program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and WaterNSW will be conducting a herbicide treatment program between Tuesday 3 August 2021 and Wednesday 2 February 2022.
This treatment will mainly affect Lake Yarrunga foreshore areas along the Kangaroo River. The program involves the use of garlon 3A for the control of the weed ludwigia longifolia.
For further information, please email the NPWS Illawarra Highlands area office or call 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 May 2023, 9.06am
Closed areas: Tianjara fire trail
Tianjara fire trail is closed. Please do not enter the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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