Nearby alerts
Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 4.02pm
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
- Amphitheatre Track, Fern Bower, Dardanelles Pass and Leura Forest are closed for a helicopter operation on Wednesday 7 June 2023.
- Federal Pass between Leura Forest and Dardanelles Pass junction below the Three Sisters is closed for a helicopter operation on Wednesday 7 June 2023.
- Please expect delays along the Federal Pass between Malatia Point and Ruined Castle on Thursday 8th June 2023 to allow for helicopter operations.
- Furber Steps, Round walk and Underfalls track are closed until Friday 1 September 2023 for maintenance works. The tracks will be open during this period for school holidays, Saturday 1 July to Sunday 16 July.
- 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
- 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
- No vehicle access to Pt Pilcher Lookout/ fire trail or Juggler canyon on Wednesday 7th June 2023 to allow for helicopter operations. Walk-in access remains open for Juggler Canyon.
- Please expect delays along the Braeside Fire Trail on Thursday 8th June 2023 to allow for helicopter operations.
- Braeside Fire Trail will be closed on Thursday 8th June 2023 to allow for helicopter operations.
- Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area are closed for major upgrade work (opening early June 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 Mon 29 May 2023, 8.00am to Fri 29 Dec 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 3.23pm
Closed areas: Somersby Falls picnic area and walking track closed
Somersby Falls picnic area and walking track, including access to the waterfalls will be closed from Tuesday 13th June 2023 to 31 December 2023 while the picnic area is being upgraded.
The proposed upgrade will improve visitor safety, accessibility and protect sensitive cultural heritage.
Consider visiting the nearby Girrakool picnic area less than 5 minutes away which also has waterfalls, walking tracks and a well established picnic area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2023, 1.36pm to Sat 30 Sep 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 2.03pm
Closed areas: Roads and walking track closures
The following areas are closed for walking track upgrade works from May to the end of September 2023:
- Glow Worm Tunnel Road from the gate near Galah Mountain intersection
- Glow Worm Tunnel carpark
- Glow Worm Tunnel walking tracks
- Old Coach Road carpark
- Old Coach Road
- Dry Canyon
- Tiger Snake Canyon access track
There is no access to Glow Worm Tunnel walking tracks during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jun 2022, 3.56pm to Sat 30 Sep 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 2.50pm
Closed areas: Big Yango precinct closure
The Big Yango precinct in Yengo National Park is closed from Thursday 2 June 2022 to Saturday 30 September 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 Thu 1 Jun 2023, 1.06pm to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 1.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 1.09pm
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 Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm
Safety alerts: Use caution for beach front driving
Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.
Please remember to:
- Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
- Avoid driving through sea water, foam 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.
- Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.
Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
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Applies from Sat 3 Jun 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 12.02pm
Hazard reduction burns: Ashdale Creek East HR
There is a fire in this park called Ashdale Creek East HR. 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 Tue 30 May 2023, 9.58am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 10.11am
Closed areas: Dudley Beach Road
Dudley Beach Rd will be closed for re seal works on the following dates
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Wed. 14.06.23 - Fri. 16.06.23
Commence/complete prep. works vis. edge/verge/mitre drain delineation.
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Mon. 19.06.23 - Thurs. 22.06.23
Commence/complete AC installation
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Fri. 23.06.23 - Fri. 23.06.23
Commence/complete Pavement Marking
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Sun 28 May 2023, 4.01pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.56am
Closed areas: Terilbah Island temporarily closed for pest control operations
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting various scheduled pest control operations between the hours of 7pm to 5:30am from Monday 12th June 2023 through until Monday 31st July 2023.
This program will target foxes. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals, including threatened species and recreational areas.
Warning closure signs will be placed at entry points to areas of the island that will be closed during these operations. Please do not enter closed areas during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information phone the National Parks local area office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Sun 28 May 2023, 2.06pm to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 2.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Jun 2023, 10.28am
Other incidents: Beached vessel at Birdie Beach
A large private vessel has beached at Birdie Beach. Salvage operations are underway. Disruptions and closures may take place, limiting access and parking at Birdie Beach. Please comply with safety signage and exclusion zones. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local area office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Sat 27 May 2023, 4.45pm to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 27 May 2023, 5.19pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control operation
Some areas in this park are closed from 7am, Tuesday 13 June to 6pm, Friday 16 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. The closed areas are:
- Manobalai NR
- Wollemi NP
- Commission Road between Winters Run and Appletree Flat and remote areas to the east
- Box Tree Clearing area including Wollemi Creek
- Mellong Swamps area including Kings Waterhole Trail and Putty Creek
- Parr SCA
- Womerah Range Trail
- Mellong Swamps area
- Yengo NP
- Remote area east of Bulga Trail
- Remote area north of Old Settlers Trail
- Big Yengo visitor areas
- Remote areas around MacDonald River
- Mellong Swamps area including all trails off Putty Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 8.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 1.49pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Wollemi National Park and Manobalai Nature Reserve from Monday 29th May 2023 to Friday 30th 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 Bulga NPWS area office for more information on (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Wed 2 Feb 2022, 9.20am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 1.40pm
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 2023
- Martindale trail - closed until November 2023
- Hunter Main trail:
- Sheepskin Hut trail to Raspberry Junction - OPEN
- Raspberry Junction to Three Ways - closed until August 2023
- Mellong Range trail - OPEN
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
- California Hut - closed until late August 2023
- Sheepskin Hut - OPEN
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 Mon 15 May 2023, 9.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 1.13pm
Closed areas: Deer and Pig Thermal Control Program
Nullo Mountain area of Wollemi National Park and Capertee National Park will have remote areas closed from 8pm to 4am each night for thermal pest control.
Each closed area will have closure signs placed at each public entry point. There is no entry into the closed areas.
This program does not affect campground or hard roofed accommodation bookings in Capertee NP.
For more information please call the Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000
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Applies from Thu 25 May 2023, 11.02am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.00am
Closed areas: Marramarra Ridge and Marramarra Creek trail closures
Trail work on both the Marramarra Ridge and Marramarra Creek trails will commence form Monday 29 May 2023 until Friday 30 June 2023. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access to these trails on weekdays. The trails will be open for weekend access only during these dates. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
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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 Mon 5 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 1.06pm
Closed areas: Wollemi NP Pest Management Closures
Dunns Swamp Ganguddy and remote areas of Wollemi National Park are closed from 7am, Monday 5 June to 6pm, Friday 9 June 2022 for an aerial pest control operation:
- This program will be conducted in the Nullo Mountain and Bylong Valley areas of Wollemi National Park and does not affect Coorongooba Campground.
- The following fire trails are within the area of operations and are closed Nullo East, Nullo West, Myrtle, Deweys 40 and Bylong Trails.
- This program will target pigs. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species
- Other pest animals, including deer, goats, foxes and wild dogs will be targeted if observed during the operation
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000
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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 7.00am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 10.51am
Closed parks: Capertee Valley Reserve Pest Management Operation
Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area Gardens of Stone and Capertee National Parks are closed from 8am, Monday 5 June to 6pm, Friday 9 June 2023 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Applies from Wed 22 Mar 2023, 9.48am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 12.57pm
Closed areas: Sugarloaf North Management Trail
The Sugarloaf North Management Trail in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area is closed due to Mine Subsidence planned Road and Vegetation Maintenance will commence from Tuesday 23 May 2023 until Friday 9 June 2023
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 49464100.
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Applies from Thu 18 May 2023, 12.26pm to Fri 25 Aug 2023, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 12.29pm
Closed areas: Mt Cameron Trail Closure Bypass
Mount Cameron Trail access is available via Deep Pass North bypass.
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Applies from Thu 18 May 2023, 7.26am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 7.27am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 7.31am
Closed areas: Part Koolewong Flora Reserve closed for ground pest control operation
Some areas in this Flora Reserve are closed from 8am Friday, Thursday 1 June to 8am, Friday 16 June 2023 for a ground pest control operation. The closed areas are:
- part of the Old Great North Road
- Blue Door Point Fire Trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Wollemi/Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Fri 28 Apr 2023, 11.53am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Jun 2023, 3.18pm
Closed areas: Somersby Falls Walking Track - partial closure
Part of the walking track leading to the bottom waterfall off Somersby Falls Picnic Area is closed while essential maintenance work is undertaken. The closed areas are:
- Bottom Falls Walking Track (closed beyond the middle waterfall walking track)
- Bottom Waterfall
Access from the picnic area to the middle waterfall will remain open.
Signage and barricades are in place around closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 May 2023, 8.31am
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 further notice 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 15 May 2023, 11.17am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 8.43am
Safety alerts: Area closed for Aerial Shooting Pest Control Operation
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an Aerial Pest Control Operation between Thursday 8th June 2023 and Friday 9th June 2023 in Werakata National Park and Werakata State Conservation Area.
This program will primarily target deer as part of a state-wide conservation program and to address biosecurity obligations. It aims to reduce the significant impact deer have on threatened species and to reduce the economic impacts of deer on neighbouring vineyards.
Warning closure signs will be placed at authorised visitor entry points to areas of the park. Please do not enter closed areas during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area office on (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Fri 12 May 2023, 11.37am to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Fri 12 May 2023, 11.44am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Wollemi National Park 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 the 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 area office for more information:
Mudgee 02 6370 9000
Oberon 02 6336 6200
Bulga 02 6574 5555
Glenbrook 02 4720 6200
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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 9.54am to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 May 2023, 9.31am
Closed areas: Newnes campground closed due to landslide at Wolgan Gap
Newnes campground, including Newnes Industrial Ruins, 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 10 May 2023, 2.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 9.59am
Closed areas: Yuelarbah Walking Track
The Yuelarbah Walking Track will be closed from Leichhardt's Lookout to Glenrock/Burwood Beach from Wednesday 7th June to Friday 9th June 2023 and again Wednesday 14th June to Friday 16 June 2023 for track Maintenance.
Track will be open in between these dates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 - 4100.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 7.30am to Thu 2 Nov 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 10.27am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
From Tuesday 2 May 2023 to Thursday 2 November 2023 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolgan Valley area)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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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 Fri 5 May 2023, 2.31pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 May 2023, 2.35pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Dharug National Park (NP), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi NP, Wollemi SCA and Yengo 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 NPWS Bulga office for more information on 02 6574 5555
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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 6.00am to Fri 16 Jun 2023, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 11.51am
Closed parks: Parks closed for aerial pest control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial pest control program from Monday 5 June to Friday 16 June 2023. The following reserves will be closed during this period:
- Bangadilly National Park
- Burragorang State Conservation Area (including Burragorang lookout, which will reopen on public holidays and weekends)
- Guula Ngurra National Park
- Joadja Nature Reserve
- Jellore Flora Reserve
- Nattai National Park
- Nattai State Conservation Area
- Wollondilly River Nature Reserve
- Upper Nepean State Conservation Area (including Stage 2 lands north of Tourist Road)
- Barralier WaterNSW freehold lands
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4632 4500. Alternatively, visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Mon 23 May 2022, 10.55am to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Sun 28 May 2023, 7.13pm
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel access
There is no access to Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Wolgan Valley, Pagoda track or Old Coach Road carpark. This closure remains in place until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Oberon area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 21 Apr 2023, 2.57pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 8.52am
Closed areas: Blue Gum Hills Regional Park Playground
Areas within the Blue Gum Hills Regional Park playground will be closed for improvement and upgrade works from Monday 15th May 2023 with a scheduled completion date of 30th June 2023.
- All main visitor areas listed below will remain open
- Toilets
- picnic facilities
- roads
- walking tracks
- Tree Tops Adventure Park
- Signs will be in place around closed areas
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Sun 23 Apr 2023, 7.00am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 8.10am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Palm Grove Nature Reserve from Sunday 23 April 2023 to Friday 9 June 2023.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.
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 Girrakool NPWS area office for more information on (02) 43204200.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 6.00am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.36am
Closed areas: Park closed for ground pest control operation
Parts of Wollemi National Park between Comleroy Road and Mountain Lagoon Road will be closed from 6am Monday 19 June, to 10pm Friday 23 June 2023 for a ground pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 2 Feb 2023, 2.42pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jun 2023, 10.03am
Closed areas: Wangi Circuit Link Walking Track is closed
Wangi Circuit Link walking track will be intermittently closed for track maintenance from Friday 3 February 2023 to Monday 31 July 2023.
You can still access Wangi Circuit walking track from Reserve Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 23 Mar 2023, 4.26pm to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 4.27pm. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Jun 2023, 10.28am
Closed areas: Grass Tree walking track section of the Coast Walk closed
Grass Tree walking track will be closed for construction works from 18 April to 31 August 2023. Works will repair erosion damage throughout this section of walking track.
To continue on the Coast walking track a detour will be in place. Walkers will detour from Frazer Beach around National Park roads which include; Frazer Beach Road, Campbell Drive and Wybung Road, this will allow walkers to re-join the Coast walking track at Geebung walking track section.
Walkers are advised to be mindful of traffic and to keep off the roads and try to walk to the side if choosing to take these detours. Note that these are rough and not easy to traverse.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 8.28am
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 26 Feb 2020, 10.38am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.48am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 10.16am
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 City Council section.
There is no access from the cattle grid at the southern end of Heaton Road, Quorrobolong south, uphill to the Georges Road intersection in the Watagans NP.
This access road to Olney, Heaton State Forests and Watagans National Park is closed.
Work is currently underway way but will be complex, involve major earthworks and road realignment.
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 Fri 4 Jan 2019, 1.28pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 10.19am
Closed areas: Morisset Picnic Area Closed
The Morisset section of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is closed from Thursday 20 December 2019. There is now no public access to the following areas:
- The Morisset Hospital site
- Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area foreshore
- Morisset picnic area.
Alternative picnic areas are located in the Lake Macquarie Council area in and around the Morisset and Bonnells Bay foreshores. There is no public access to view the kangaroos that frequent the hospital site. Members of the public can contact the hospital administrative office on 02 4973 0222.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.15am
Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed
Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites.
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Applies from Sat 31 Dec 2022, 9.57am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 10.14am
Closed areas: Roads and Trails Closed due to 4WD Damage
The following fire trails are closed due to illegal 4WD damage:
- Maculata fire trail west of Jilliby Road to Daniels Point fire trail
- Eastern section of Daniels Point fire trail to Jilliby Jilliby Creek
There is no vehicle access across Little Jilliby jilliby Creek in either direction. Locked gates are in place in several locations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 8 Oct 2022, 9.33am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 11.07am
Closed areas: Great North Walk - partial closure
The section of Great North Walk between the Cherry Lane track-head and Tooheys Road, Kulnura, is closed until further notice due to track and bridge damage from recent severe weather events.
For your safety, please avoid this area until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe for visitors.
Alternative bushwalking access is via Tooheys Road to Forest Road, then west to the intersection of Cherry Lane and Greta Road, Kulnura.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Wed 31 Aug 2022, 12.45pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 11.07am
Closed areas: Lemon Tree Road - Partial closure for roadworks
The section of Lemon Tree Road, between Prickly Ridge Road and Yambo Forest Road, is closed to all vehicles for reconstruction. This closure will remain in place due to severe erosion and 4WD vehicle damage. Rain has delayed the work again.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 10.14am
Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only
The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.
To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.
For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 29 Dec 2022, 2.25pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 10.47am
Closed areas: Kariong Brook Waterhole and Waterfall Closed
The waterhole and waterfall at Kariong Brook is closed until further notice due to risk of rockfall.
The adjacent Great North Walk will remain open.
Signs are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Central Coast NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 9 Mar 2023, 3.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 10.13am
Closed areas: Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge
Dead Mangrove Creek Bridge, off Cobbans Track on Ash Island is closed from Thursday 9 March 2023 until further notice due to the bridge needing maintenance
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.46am
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 Tue 7 Feb 2023, 3.58pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 8.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 9.48am
Safety alerts: Closed Areas: Areas temporarily closed for pest control operations
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting various scheduled pest control operations between the hours of 9pm to 5:30am from Tuesday 7th February 2023 through until Friday 30th June 2023.
This program will target rabbits and foxes. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals, including threatened species and recreational areas.
Warning closure signs will be placed at visitor entry points to areas of the park that will be closed during these operations. Please do not enter closed areas during this time, this includes beaches and rock platforms.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information phone the National Parks local area office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 May 2023, 8.57am
Closed areas: Crackneck Lookout precinct upgrade
Crackneck Lookout precinct in Wyrrabalong National Park will be closed during access upgrade works to 30 May 2023.
Hilltop Street from Yaruga Street to the lookout will be closed to the public (only open for residents). The Coast walking track will remain open with alternate routes in place throughout the works. This alternate route will change in location as works progress but will remain open with potentially very short temporary closures as the track route is altered.
For more information you can look at the Crackneck Lookout access upgrade website or call the local area office on 4972 9000.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 19 Sep 2022, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Jun 2023, 3.18pm
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 9 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 as well as maintaining vegetation clearances.
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 Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 9.41am
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 Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 11.07am
Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.
If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked.
For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Apr 2023, 9.19am
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 Wed 7 Dec 2022, 5.39pm to Mon 27 Jan 2025, 5.40pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.40am
Closed areas: Area closed - Pink Caves
Pink Caves are closed to visitors because they are extremely unsafe to visit.
The caves are filled with water at high tide. Even at low tide they can be dangerous, as ocean swell sends unpredictable waves sweeping into the caves and across the rock shelf. Sudden rogue waves can cause serious injury and may drag visitors across the rocks or out to sea.
There’s no lifeguard service in this area and access for emergency services is limited. There’s no approved walking track to this location. Access to the caves involves walking over a rock shelf which is slippery, uneven and dangerous.
Visitors should take care when traversing all rock shelves and coastal areas located within Munmorah State Conservation Area.
For further information call the NPWS Lake Munmorah office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 9.03am
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 Wed 30 Sep 2020, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 May 2023, 3.06pm
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 Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 9.24am
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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