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Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2019, 8.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Apr 2021, 3.30pm
Closed areas: Blue Mountains National Park - closed areas
All campgrounds and campsites listed on our website require a booking to be made before you visit. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to bushfire or storm damage, road or track works:
Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls
- Part of National Pass from Valley of Waters to Slacks Stairs, due to ongoing rockfall risk.
- Golden Stairs, due to rockfall (track repair works in progress).
- Part of Amphitheatre track from the base of Bridal Veil falls to Fern Bower, due to ongoing rockfall risk.
- Part of Prince Henry Cliff walk between Leura Cascades and Tarpeian Rock track junction is closed Tuesdays to Fridays only, until Friday 28 May 2021, due to track maintenance. There is no pedestrian access between Katoomba and Leura within the national park. Walkers accessing Leura Cascades from the east must return by the same route.
- Part of Prince Henry Cliff Walk between Merriwa Street exit and Tallawalla lookout is closed due to a major landslide and track maintenance. Walkers can exit/enter via Silver Mist picnic area. (Note: Walkers can still access Fern Bower via Solitary Restaurant).
- Prince Henry Cliff walk between Leura Cascades round walk and Leura Cascades picnic area, and between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Detours in place. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Bridal Veil View (east) track is closed for track maintenance.
- Part of Charles Darwin walk north of Weeping Rock circuit. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Murphys Glen campground and picnic area is closed to vehicles due to wet weather. Walkers and cyclists permitted.
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive. Ingar campground is therefore closed to vehicles. Walkers and cyclists permitted where they do not traverse private property.
- Andersons and Bedford Creek trails are impassable to vehicles (where authorised) due to flood/tree damage. Cyclists and walkers can traverse around.
Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line
- Govetts Leap descent and Rodriguez Pass walking track, due to fire damage to infrastructure.
- Perrys Lookdown campground, due to dangerous trees.
- Walls Cave, Popes Glen and Pulpit Rock, due to fire and flood damage.
- Pierces Pass Road is closed due to flood damage. Walkers and cyclists permitted.
- Green Gully, Dunphys campground and access closed due to road damage from flooding. Walkers permitted.
- Acacia Flat Camping area is closed due to flood and storm damage.
Canyons and Rock climbing areas
- Pulpit Rock climbing area and all other areas that require access along closed walking tracks or roads.
- Wollangambe 1 Canyon closed due to a dangerous whirlpool. (All canyons except Wollangambe 1 are open. Visitors should exercise caution as recent flooding may have left debris or moved rocks).
If you arrive at your local national park or other public space and it is too crowded to practice social distancing, it's your responsibility to leave the area.
To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Blue Mountains National Park page alert.
For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Fri 16 Apr 2021, 10.12am to Fri 23 Apr 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Apr 2021, 2.49pm
Closed areas: Temporary closure of Mountain Avenue fire trail and Hillcrest fire trail
Mountain Avenue fire trail and Hillcrest fire trail are closed from Monday 19 April until Friday 23 April 2021, inclusive, due to fire trail maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 2.41pm to Tue 18 May 2021, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Apr 2021, 5.23pm
Closed areas: Entry to Burralow Creek campground via Tabaraga Ridge fire trail closed
Burralow Creek campground is open, however Tabaraga Ridge fire trail the 'Burralow Rd/Kurrajong Heights' access trails are closed until further notice, due to:
- significant flood damage
- multiple treefalls
- a landslip impacting the trail surface
The only access now open to Burralow campground is via Paterson Range fire trail. Enter near the Bilpin Fruitbowl, via Bells Line of Road. 4WD access only.
Campers must book in advance under COVID-19 health requirements.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 1 Apr 2021, 3.28pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 3.36pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Apr 2021, 5.22pm
Closed areas: Boobook camp site closed
Wheeny Creek campground is open, however Boobook camp site is closed until further notice, due to flood damage.
Campers must book in advance under COVID-19 health requirements.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 18 Mar 2021, 11.13am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Apr 2021, 9.42am
Closed areas: Mitchell Park closed
Mitchell Park is closed until further notice due to extreme weather causing unsafe conditions. The situation will be assessed daily.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office.
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 12.59pm
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 area office on 02 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 26 Mar 2021, 4.01pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 4.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 12.45pm
Other planned events: Maintenance to Faulconbridge fire trail postponed
Maintenance work on Faulconbridge Ridge fire trail has been postponed due to recent wet weather.
The trail is open to walkers and cyclists, however visitors are advised to please take care due to possible rough or uneven trail surfaces.
The trail will be closed at a later date to complete works.
For more information contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 6 Apr 2021, 4.49pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 4.49pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Apr 2021, 9.25am
Closed areas: Road and trail closures
Some roads in this park are closed from Tuesday 6 April to Wednesday 30 June 2021 due to storm and flood damage. The closed roads are:
- California trail
- Martindale trail
- Mellong Range trail
- Hunter Main trail - Between Three Ways Junction to Raspberry Junction only.
If you're travelling to Sheepskin Hut, please enter via Commission Road. Gates that are in place have been locked and signs are in place on closed roads. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Sun 28 Mar 2021, 8.17am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Apr 2021, 11.03am
Safety alerts: Mount Solitary/Ruined Castle walking tracks affected by flood
Mount Solitary and Ruined Castle walking tracks are flood affected. Caution is advised when entering these areas. Hazards that may be present include fallen trees, washed-out drainage and creek lines, landslides, unstable surfaces and changes to track condition.
A high level of preparedness is required. Please exercise caution in remote areas.
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Applies from Tue 30 Mar 2021, 3.21pm to Mon 31 May 2021, 3.23pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 10.42am
Closed areas: Longneck Lagoon walking track
Longneck Lagoon walking track is closed due to flood damage, safety works and repairs to the boardwalk.
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Applies from Sun 28 Mar 2021, 12.20am to Mon 19 Apr 2021, 12.21am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Apr 2021, 2.03pm
Closed parks: Cattai National Park closed
Cattai National Park is closed due flood damage and safety assessment.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 9.48am to Mon 19 Apr 2021, 11.02am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 Mar 2021, 8.50am
Closed parks: Pitt Town Nature Reserve closed
Pitt Town Nature Reserve is closed due to flooding. The closure will be reviewed on Wednesday 31 March 2021.
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Applies from Fri 21 Aug 2020, 3.43pm to Mon 19 Apr 2021, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Sun 28 Mar 2021, 12.34am
Closed areas: Cattai National Park campground closed
Cattai National Park campground is closed due to flood damage works. Cattai National Park picnic area is open for day use and picnics but not camping.
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Applies from Fri 26 Mar 2021, 1.18pm to Mon 19 Apr 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 3.44pm
Closed areas: Coorongooba Campground Closed due to flood damage
Coorongooba Campground is closed due to flooding and flood damage. The causeway into Coorongooba is currently flooded. Water was at 2m above the causeway on Friday 26 March 2021.
Flooding has caused damage to the road surface and drainage structures along the road. When conditions allow NPWS staff will inspect the damage and arrange repairs.
Coorongooba Campground will not reopen for the April school holidays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Fri 26 Mar 2021, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Mar 2021, 4.12pm
Safety alerts: Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) track is flood and landslide affected
The Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) track is fire, flood and landslide affected. The trail is overgrown with significant understorey brush and grass growth. Vegetation covered loose rocks and burnt out stump holes may result in slips, trips and falls. Advanced navigation skills are required to undertake this trail. The trail could be impassable at river crossings or due to landslide. Due to recent high level flooding on the Cox River, large log jams and fallen timber will be encountered. The catchment is currently water saturated, any additional rainfall may result in flash flooding of Creeks and Rivers.
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Applies from Wed 27 Jan 2021, 10.48am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Apr 2021, 8.43am
Closed areas: Linden Ridge fire trail - Linden (north) closed
Linden Ridge fire trail will be closed until Friday 30 April 2021 while NPWS completes essential work to improve its fire trail network to provide safer access for firefighters.
Please note that it will be open over the long weekend, from Friday 2 April until Monday 5 April, inclusive.
Please note:
- The dates of the temporary closure are subject to change. Check this alert regularly.
- This area is closed to all activities during the specified dates.
- Do not enter closed areas, as it is unsafe. Please adhere to all signage, barriers, and directions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4588 2400.
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Applies from Thu 14 Jan 2021, 2.29pm to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 2.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Mar 2021, 9.00am
Closed areas: Cattai campground closed
Cattai campground will be closed until June 30 2021 due to flood damage remediation works and ongoing infrastructure projects. For further information please email the NPWS Cumberland area office.
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Applies from Tue 2 Feb 2021, 4.39pm to Sat 31 Jul 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Mar 2021, 3.22pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh meat baits and/ or Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be continuous and ongoing between Monday 8 February and Saturday 31 July 2021 in Wollemi National Park.
The following trails will be used as a part of this program:
- Capertee River trail, downstream of the Coorongooba campground.
- Canobla Gap fire trail
- Capertee River North trail
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, call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jan 2021, 1.11pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed
NPWS is working to reopen all campgrounds and accommodations where possible. However, some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings, or for other reasons such as fire or flood damage.
From 1 June 2020, all reopened campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit.
The closed campgrounds are:
- Parr State Conservation Area
- Heartbreak Hill campground
- Wollemi National Park
- Yengo National Park
- Blue Gums campground
- Mountain Arm campground
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2020, 7.51am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 7.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Jan 2021, 11.46am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground and aerial baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operations will involve the use of meat, manufactured products and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE’s) containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Thursday 31 December 2020 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:
- Abercrombie National Park and State Conservation Area
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Wollemi National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
- Mares Forest National Park
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state focused biosecurity issues. All baiting locations will be signposted.
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, call the NPWS Kanangra area on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 25 Sep 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 18 Oct 2020, 6.23pm
Safety alerts: Coorongooba campground - river access
Access to the Coorongooba campground is via a causeway through the Capertee River. This causeway is subject to flooding. The Capertee River can rise unexpectedly with heavy rains falling upstream, making the causeway impassable. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2020, 5.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2020, 2.43pm
Other planned events: Six Foot Track - camping registration
If you're planning to stay at a campground managed by Crown Lands (e.g. on Six Foot Track) from 1 June 2020, you now need to fill out the Crown reserves camping registration form.
To register fill in the online form and submit.
This link can be emailed or sent by text message. The form can be submitted on a smartphone or computer.
This is requiered to comply with the Public Health Order and COVID-19 Safety Plans.
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