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Applies from Tue 9 Aug 2022, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Aug 2022, 4.42pm
Closed areas: Empress Canyon closed due to track repairs
Empress Canyon of Blue Mountains National Park is closed Monday to Friday from Wednesday 10 August until Friday 19 August 2022 to allow for track repairs.
Empress Canyon is open during weekends. Access is via West Street only.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Tue 9 Aug 2022, 2.38pm to Fri 12 Aug 2022, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Aug 2022, 2.41pm
Closed areas: Byarong Park closed
Byarong Park will be closed for hazardous tree maintenance on Friday 12 August 2022 from 7am to 5pm.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Aug 2022, 2.17pm
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, subsequent geological instability or infrastructure upgrades. As sites are opened, we remind visitors that these areas have been subject to long periods of high rainfall, and landslides, rockfall and treefall can occur without notice.
Please check which areas are closed before travelling.
The following areas are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Giant Stairway
- Dardanelles Pass
- No access to Scenic World from Echo Point via Giant Stairs and Dardanelles Pass
- Federal Pass (west of Furber Stairs)
- Sublime Point fire trail
- Gordon Falls track and lookout closed due to trackwork
- Lone Lyrebird track between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to a major washout
- Lillian's Bridge track - closure at junction of Inspiration Point track. No through access to Valley of the Waters and the Conservation Hut due to a major landslide.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk between Lady Darley lookout and Cliff View lookout due to trackwork
- Amphitheatre track
- Bridal Veil lookout (west of Leura Cascades) is closed until the end of August 2022 for upgrade works
- Golf Links lookout to Carleton Road, Leura, is closed Monday to Friday for trackwork
- Golden Stairs
- Glenraphael Road and Narrow Neck trail due to major landslide
- Ruined Castle walking track
- Six Foot Track - Nellies Glen to Megalong Valley
Wentworth Falls
- Nature track closed between Edinburgh Castle Rock and Lillian's Bridge due to landslide
- Valley of the Waters closed below Roberts Pass
- Charles Darwin walk
- National Pass
- Wentworth Pass
- No access to Conservation Hut parking area or visitor facilities
- Kedumba Pass Fire Trail
- Kedumba River Crossing campground
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the west end. Ingar campers must walk in via Anderson's or Bedford Roads
- Little Switzerland Drive and Chester Road Fire trails will be closed from the 8th August until the 16th September to allow for road works. No through access to Rocket Point and Wentworth Falls.
- Empress Canyon is closed from Wednesday 10th August until Friday19th August to allow for track repairs. Empress Canyon remains open on weekends.
Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Megalong Valley, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
- Govetts Leap Lookout will be closed from Thursday11th August 2022 to February 2023 for major refurbishment
- Govetts Descent
- Horse track
- Rodriguez Pass
- Braeside walking track due to track work (Braeside Road is open to cyclists and walkers)
- Evans lookout due to upgrade work
- Perrys Lookdown campground
- Base of Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest and Burra Korain Flat along Grose River
- Victoria Falls walking track
- Pulpit walking track and Pulpit Rock lookout
- Walls Cave walking track due to trackwork
- Green Gully and Dunphy's Campground are closed until 31st August with no access for all vehicles, cyclists and walkers due to land slips
Lawson, Woodford, Hazelbrook
- Murphys Glen Road closed to all vehicles (open to walkers and cyclists - weekends only) until 19th August to allow for flood repair works.
- Murphys Glen campground closed until 31 August 2022 to allow for roadworks and campground improvements
- Bedford Creek Fire Trail is closed to all vehicles and pedestrians until Friday 19th August to allow for flood repairs. Walkers and cyclists permitted on the weekends.
Faulconbridge, Springwood, Glenbrook
- Martins Lookout track to Glenbrook Creek is closed for walking track works until Friday 30 September 2022
- Euroka campground closed until Thursday 11th August 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
- Empress Canyon - Access via West St only. Exit via Valley of the Waters to Conservation Hut.
Grade 5 tracks and off-trail areas
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.
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.
Closed Grade 5 tracks:
- Mount Solitary loop due to landslides near Ruined Castle
- K2K (Kanangra to Katoomba) access only available from Kanangra Walls. Green Gully, Dunphy's Campground and Narrow Neck trail are closed. Also note: Due to the ongoing wet conditions, Coxs River can flood at short notice and may be impassable. Walkers should check conditions before departing.
- Rodriguez Pass
- Govetts Descent
- Horse track
- Vera Falls and Hippocrene Falls walking tracks
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 28 Jul 2022, 3.21pm to Fri 12 Aug 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 5.21pm
Closed areas: Woodford Oaks trail closure
Woodford Oaks trail is closed between Woodford and Glenbrook on weekdays from Monday 1 August to Friday 12 August 2022 for fire trail maintenance.
The trail will remain open on Saturday and Sunday.
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 office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 28 Jul 2022, 3.10pm to Fri 26 Aug 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Aug 2022, 4.59pm
Closed areas: Fire trails closed for works
The following trails in Blue Mountains National Park will be closed on weekdays from Thursday 28 July to Friday 26 August 2022 for maintenance works:
- Shaws Ridge
- Blue Gum Swamp
- Bees Nest Hill
- Springwood Ridge
The trails will remain open on Saturday and Sunday.
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 office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Sat 16 Jul 2022, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 6.41pm
Safety alerts: Grose Valley walking tracks - Experienced walkers only
Walking tracks that are open in the Grose Valley (Blue Mountains National Park) may become indistinct with fallen trees and wash outs due to recent flood events. Experienced walkers only.
For more information, contact the NPWS Blackheath Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Tue 26 Jul 2022, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 3.09pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to storm and flood damage
The following areas are closed until further notice due to flood and storm damage:
- Fitzpatrick Park foreshore road
- Fitzpatrick Park barbeque facilities
Access to Fitzpatrick park front carpark and toilet amenities are open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 9.36am
Closed areas: Royal Coast Track closed at Otford
The Coast Track is closed at Otford due to landslips. There is no alternative route from this point.
The area at Otford will remain closed until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 1.22pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Aug 2022, 9.33am
Closed areas: Dunphys campground closed due to landslip
Access along Megalong Valley Road to Dunphys campground is closed due to landslides. Blue Mountains City Council are working on the road with an expected completion date of Wednesday 31 August 2022. This closure may be extended, depending on conditions.
For more information, contact the Blackheath Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Thu 14 Jul 2022, 4.10pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Aug 2022, 2.53pm
Other planned events: Govetts Leap lookout closed Early August 2022 to February 2023
Govetts Leap lookout and car park will be closed in early August until expected completion in February 2023.
The works include improvements to the lookout and car park. The Blue Mountains Heritage Centre will remain open. Access to walking tracks will be provided to tracks that are open. The Govetts Leap lookout toilets will also be open during construction. The upgrades are part of the NSW government's Improving Access to National Parks program. More detail can be found on this web page or by contacting the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877. Track closures are updated regularly, check the Blue Mountains National Park alerts web page.
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Applies from Wed 20 Jul 2022, 3.32pm to Thu 11 Aug 2022, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Aug 2022, 8.42am
Closed areas: Euroka campground closed due to flooding
Euroka campground is closed until Thursday 11 August 2022, as a result of recent rainfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Wed 10 Aug 2022, 12.01am to Wed 10 Aug 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Aug 2022, 12.02am
Closed areas: Areas around Garie and Burning Palms closed for pest animal program
The following areas in this park are closed on Wednesday 10 August 2022 for a pest control operation:
- The Royal Coast Track between Garie North Head and Palm Jungle
- Curra Moors Track
- Garie Road
- Little Garie
- North Era campground and Valley
- Era Valley
- Burgh Ridge Track
- Burning Palms
- Garawarra Farm Road
- Garawarra Ridge Track
- All bushland areas bounded by Palm Jungle, Garawarra Ridge Track, Garawarra Road and Garie Road
Major roads (Sir Bertram Stevens Drive, Bundeena Drive, Maianbar Road, Lady Wakehurst Drive and McKell Avenue) will remain open on these dates.
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 1 Aug 2022, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Aug 2022, 7.09am
Closed areas: 10C management trail closed
The 10C management trail in Dharawal National Park is closed due to landslides until further notice, the trail will be re-opened when cleared and assessed as safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 20 Jul 2022, 10.28am to Fri 26 Aug 2022, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Jul 2022, 3.40pm
Closed parks: Parks closed due to flood damage
The following parks are closed from Friday 29 July to Friday 26 August 2022 due to flood damage:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
Bummaroo Ford campground remains open.
The park will re-open once assessment and remediation has occurred to ensure park user safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Applies from Tue 1 Mar 2022, 10.58am to Mon 5 Sep 2022, 10.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 9.38am
Closed parks: Bents Basin State Conservation Area closed
Bents Basin State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to severe weather conditions and localised flooding.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel to 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, please contact the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Tue 1 Mar 2022, 11.01am to Mon 5 Sep 2022, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 9.38am
Closed parks: Gulguer Nature Reserve closed
Gulguer Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to severe weather conditions and the closure of Bents Basin State Conservation Area. There is no access to this park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jul 2022, 6.34am to Thu 11 Aug 2022, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Aug 2022, 7.55am
Closed areas: Burralow Creek campground closed
Burralow Creek campground is closed from Friday 1 July to Thursday 11 August 2022, inclusive, due to significant 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 Thu 3 Mar 2022, 8.05am to Wed 31 Aug 2022, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Jul 2022, 10.10am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to flood damage
The following areas are closed from Thursday 3 March to Wednesday 31 August 2022 due to flood damage:
- Thirlmere Lakes walking track
- Slades Road is closed between West Parade and Dry Lakes Road.
Werri Berri and Lake Couridjah picnic areas are now open.
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 NPWS office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 7.42am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Jul 2022, 3.55pm
Other incidents: Oaks Singles track undergoing maintenance
Maintenance works are underway on Oaks Singles track from Friday 28 January 2022, due to erosion issues and major safety concerns.
The track will undergo vegetation maintenance followed by the addition of sandstone surface. The works are to stabilise some sections and rock armouring in poorly drained sections.
For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.42pm
Closed areas: Garie Road CLOSED
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs, A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before attempting to drive to Garie Beach.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Jul 2022, 10.07am
Safety alerts: Lady Carrington Drive - Landslip
Lady Carrington Drive has been impacted by the recent rain. The surface is eroded and waterlogged. Use caution on rough and slippery surfaces. A portion of the track has been impacted by a landslip, trail users should pass this section without stopping.
For more information contact the local area office.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2022, 4.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jul 2022, 5.00pm
Closed areas: Ingar Road Closed
Ingar Road is closed to all access where it traverses through private property at the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive. There is no vehicle access to Ingar campground. Campers must hike in via a publicly accessible route (via Andersons fire trail or Bedford Road).
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Applies from Wed 8 Jun 2022, 4.09pm to Fri 12 Aug 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Jul 2022, 1.34pm
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to the effects of flooding and nearby closures of sections of Royal Coast track.
The area will re-open once it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 12.36pm
Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closed
Sublime Point walking track is closed until further notice. The track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
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 28 Mar 2022, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Aug 2022, 4.38pm
Closed areas: Mount Keira Ring track closed
Mt Keira Ring track is closed until further notice due to damage caused by severe weather. The track is currently being repaired or upgraded.. As soon as the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS Alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 9 Mar 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 11.54am
Closed areas: Jingga walking track closed due to landslide
Jingga walking track is closed until further notice. The walking track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
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 Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 11.53am
Closed areas: Mount Kembla Ring track closed due to landslide
Mount Kembla Ring track is closed until further notice due to damage from landslips and rockfalls. The track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS Alerts will be updated
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call 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 Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jun 2022, 11.52am
Closed parks: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve closed
This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Fri 24 Dec 2021, 11.32am to Tue 10 Jan 2023, 11.35am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jun 2022, 8.21am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program using meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Tuesday 28 June 2022 and Wednesday 28 December 2022 in Nattai National Park.
All baiting locations will be 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.
For further information please call the NPWS Glenbrook area office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 10.55am
Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to rain damage
The following walking tracks are closed until further notice due to damage from heavy rain that has caused dangerous conditions, including eroded creek crossings, potential rockfalls and landslips:
- Mount Keira Ring track
- Mount Kembla Ring track
- Sublime track
These areas will be re-opened when safe to do so.
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 Mon 28 Mar 2022, 3.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jun 2022, 10.08am
Closed areas: Trails closed in Illawarra Escarpment
The following areas are closed until further notice, due to damage from recent severe weather:
- Mount Kembla Ring track
- Lower Escarpment fire trail
- Upper Escarpment fire trail
- Mount Pleasant management trail
- O’Briens management trail
- Staffords management trail
This closure maybe extended further, if rain occurs.
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 Mon 2 May 2022, 3.01pm to Fri 9 Sep 2022, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jun 2022, 1.55pm
Closed areas: Conservation Hut and Evans lookout visitor precinct upgrades - areas closed
The visitor precincts at Evans lookout, Blackheath and Conservation Hut (Valley of the Waters), Wentworth Falls are closed for upgrades from Monday 2 May to early September 2022.
The works include construction of new accessible toilet blocks, pathways and improvements to the lookouts and car parks.
The carparks, toilets and lookouts will be closed during construction.
Walking track access will be provided to walking tracks that are open.
Track closures are updated regularly, check our alerts page for updates.
The upgrades are part of the NSW government infrastructure investment. More detail can be found on this web page or by calling the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jun 2022, 4.08pm
Safety alerts: Curra Moors track condition - be cautious
Sections of Curra Moors fire trail and walking loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please be cautious, and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 28 Apr 2022, 1.16pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 May 2022, 2.20pm
Other planned events: Notice of Ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Blue Mountains National Park from Monday 2nd May to Wednesday 2nd November 2022.
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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 6336 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 May 2022, 11.05am
Closed areas: Partial Closure Coast Track Little Garie
The Coast Track is closed between Garie and Little Garie is closed until further notice due to rock falls and erosion.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 9.10am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.55am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Wollemi National Park on the following dates:
- Wollemi-Yengo and Mudgee areas: Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022
- Kanangra area: Monday 2 May to Wednesday 2 November 2022
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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 Area office for more information:
- Kanangra area at Oberon: 02 6336 6200
- Wollemi-Yengo area at Bulga: 02 6574 5555
- Mudgee area at Mudgee: 02 6370 9000
Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.50am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.54am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Goulburn River National Park from Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022.
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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 Mudgee Area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.29am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.54am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Gardens of Stone National Park on the following dates:
- Mudgee area from Monday 9 May 2022 to Wednesday 9 November 2022
- Kanangra area from Monday 2 May 2022 to Wednesday 2 November 2022
The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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 Area office for more information:
- Kanangra area at Oberon: 02 6336 6200
- Mudgee area at Mudgee: 02 6370 9000.
Applies from Sun 1 May 2022, 11.59pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 9.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 May 2022, 2.54pm
Closed areas: Ironbark Flat toilets closed for upgrades
The Ironbark Flat toilets, next to Royal National Park Visitor Centre, are closed for upgrade works. There are temporary toilets on the northern side of the building, and the existing accessible restroom beside the Royal National Park Visitor Centre is open.
Visit the Audley Precinct upgrades web page for information about this project.
For more information, please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Sun 17 Apr 2022, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Apr 2022, 11.53am
Closed areas: Werrong Beach track closed
Werrong Beach track is closed due to a land slip. Further information will be available following a geotechnical assessment.
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 May 2022, 4.26pm
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 4.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Apr 2022, 4.21pm
Closed areas: Allambie Flat Toilets are closed
The toilets at Allambie Flat picnic area are closed due to construction of new toilets at this site. Alternative toilets are available at Bus Stop Flat and Ironbark Flat.
Visit the Audley Precinct upgrades webpage For information about this project.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.a
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Applies from Wed 13 Jan 2021, 12.04pm to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Feb 2022, 12.39pm
Closed areas: Lake Eckersley campground
Lake Eckersley campground in Heathcote National Park is closed indefinitely. The nearest remote camp site is located at Kingfisher Pools.
For further information contact the Audley Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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