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Vale of Avoca lookout

Lower Grose Valley area in Blue Mountains National Park

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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.21pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.23pm

Closed areas: Luxford's Trail closed due to wet weather

Luxford's Trail is closed due to wet weather

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.

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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.38pm

Safety alerts: Heavy rain predicted. Roads and walking tracks could be flooded and impassable.

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected over the next few days associated with an east coast low.  Visitors are warned that roads and walking tracks could be slippery, flooded and impassable. Areas, tracks and roads could be closed at short notice. There is also a increased risk of treefall and landslides in such conditions.  

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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.41am to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.47am

Closed areas: Part closure of Glenbrook precinct 1/7/2025 - 4/7/2025

Parts of the Glenbrook Precinct within Blue Mountains National Park is closed from Tuesday 07 July to Friday 04 July 2025 inclusive.

 

Closed areas are:
 

Jack Evans walking track

Nepean lookout

Nepean River walking track

Red Hands Cave

Woodford Oaks trail

The Oaks Single track

 

Euroka Campground is closed for Camping


Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4720 6200.

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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.29am

Closed areas: Deep Pass Canyon Closure

Deep Pass Canyon is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall. Closure will remain in place until conditions have been assessed as safe. 

 

Deep Pass Campground will remain open and available for bookings. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on (02) 6336 6200

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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.26am

Closed areas: Pipeline Track Closure

Pipeline Walking Track is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall. Closure will remain in place until conditions have been assessed as safe. 

 

Newnes Campgrounds will remain open and available for bookings. Walk-in access only from Old Coach Road. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on (02) 6336 6200.

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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.21pm

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

The following tracks are closed:

Katoomba and Leura  

  • Giant Stairway is closed for repairs from Monday 28 April 2025 until further notice.
  • Leura Cascades track (bottom section) is closed until the end of 2025 for track upgrade works. There is no access to Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Clifftop walk) between the top of Leura Cascades and the Amphitheatre junction. Short detour via Cliff Drive.
  • Leura Cascades parking area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  • Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides and associated repairs. 
  • Glenrapheal Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers and cyclists permitted.
  • Sublime Point fire trail is closed for road maintenance. The planned works will take 5 weeks, commencing on Monday 26 May 2025.
  • Part of Grand Cliff Top walk will be closed intermittently east of Fairmont Resort for a helicopter operation on Thursday 26 June 2025. Please follow the directions of NPWS staff and contractors including Stop/go signage. Please expect delays. 
  • Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
  • Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

  • Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  • Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
  • Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. No access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls. 
  • Valley of the Waters is closed for repairs below Nature track junction from Wednesday 21 May to Friday 4 July 2025. There is no access to Empress Falls and Sylvia Falls. 
  • Kings Tableland Road (south of Kedumba Valley Road instersection) will be closed for roadworks from Tuesday 20 May to Friday 4 July 2025. As a result, there's no access to Andersons mountain bike route and McMahons lookout. It also affects one access point to Ingar campground. Vehicle access will only be permitted to residents for this period. Access to cyclists, runners and walkers will be permitted on weekends only.

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

  • Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
  • Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Blackheath via Perry's Lookdown or the Horse track.

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

  • Empress Canyon is closed from Wednesday 21 May 2025 to Monday 30 June 2025 due to track repairs. 
  • Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
  • Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

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Applies from Sun 29 Jun 2025, 10.00am to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.32pm

Closed areas: Kedumba River Crossing campground closed for pest management

Kedumba River Crossing campground in the Blue Mountains National Park is closed from 10am, Sunday 29 June to 10am, Friday 4 July 2025 for vertebrate pest management operations.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 7.00am to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.38am

Safety alerts: Glow Worm Tunnel walking track to Newnes

Work has commenced on the upgrade of the Newnes to Four Ways walking track – part of the Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track. Please be aware of workers and materials on the walking track and take care around all work sites. Please follow any directions from staff onsite.

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Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 1.14pm

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track closed due to heavy rainfall

The section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Glow Worm Tunnel exit to the 'four ways' intersection, Wolgan Valley will remain closed until further notice.

Recent heavy rainfall has caused landslips along this section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track.

The Glow Worm Tunnel can still be accessed via the Glow Worm Tunnel carpark. Newnes Industrial Ruins and the Newnes Campgrounds can only be accessed via the Pipeline Track from Glen Davis or by Old Coach Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.

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Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 9.18am

Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed

The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.

For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.

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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 3.30pm

Closed areas: Link walking track temporary closure

The Link walking track is closed from Friday 9 May 2025 until further notice.

This is to allow for ongoing track works. For your safety, please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.09pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 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 (Wolga)
  • 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 Tue 20 May 2025, 3.30pm to Fri 18 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.03pm

Closed areas: Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails - Weekday closure

Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails in Blue Mountains National Park will be closed for maintenance and repairs on weekdays from Monday 26 May 2025 to Friday 18 July 2025 inclusive. The affected areas include:

  • Woodford Oaks trail from Taylor Road at Woodford to the intersection of the Oaks/Nepean lookout trails
  • Saint Helena trail.

Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4720 6200.

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Applies from Wed 11 Jun 2025, 2.04pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 7.12am

Closed areas: Heartbreak Hill campground closure

Heartbreak Hill campground in Parr State Conservation Area is closed from Friday 6 June 2025 to Friday 4th July 2025 due to facility upgrade.

For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.15pm

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 July 2025

Visitor areas that are currently closed include:

  • California Hut - closed until late July 2025

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 Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.44am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 May 2025, 11.01am

Other planned events: Illegal track network closure and rehabilitation

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is undertaking closure and rehabilitation of the illegal track network in Mulgoa Nature Reserve. These works include track removal, bush regeneration including weed removal and erosion control works. Please help us to look after the reserve by walking and exercising only on the parks main vehicle fire trail network. Please be aware that the following are not permitted in Mulgoa Nature Reserve at all times, Mountain bikes, trail bikes, e bikes, scooters and dogs. For further information contact the Cumberland Area Office 45802750

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Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.00am to Fri 18 Jul 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 1.25pm

Closed areas: Nepean River Fire Trail is closed for flood repairs and maintenance

Nepean River Fire Trail (Transgrid Trail) in Yellomundee Regional Park will be closed weekdays for flood repairs and maintenance from Monday 14 April 2025 until Friday 18 July 2025 inclusive. Areas affected will include:

  • Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place;
  • Nepean River Fire Trail (Transgrid Trail)
  • Local mountain bike tracks within Yellomundee RP
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.

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Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 9.40am to Mon 6 Oct 2025, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 9.52am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs. 1080 ground baiting is scheduled from 7 April 2025 to 6 October 2025. The operation will use manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs), Felixer grooming traps containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes and feral cats.

Ground baiting will occur in Yiraaldiya National Park (formerly Shanes Park).

The program is designed to eradicate feral predators in a feral predator free area before reintroducing locally extinct animals including threatened species. Baits will only be laid inside the fenced area (the baiting location).

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 Cumberland NPWS area office for more information on 4580 2750 during business hours and NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2025, 10.20am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 1.55pm

Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations

Mitchell Park is closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.

Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.

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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2025, 10.16am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 1.55pm

Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations

All of Scheyville National Park excluding Longneck Lagoon are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.

Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.

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Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 12.18pm

Closed parks: Prospect Nature Reserve closed public

Prospect Nature Reserve is closed to the public indefinitely as it's part of a Special Water catchment area. There is no public access at any time.

If you wish to visit the Prospect Reservoir area, Andrew Campbell Reserve on William Lawson Drive has picnic tables, playground and toilet facilities.

For more information about visiting Andrew Campbell Reserve, please contact Sydney Water on 13 20 92. 

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Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 1.55pm

Closed areas: Longneck Lagoon walking track partial closure, Scheyville National Park

Longneck Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage. The rest of Longneck walking track is open. 

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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.32am

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

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Applies from Fri 6 Oct 2023, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 9.58am

Closed parks: Yiraaldiya National Park closed during the establishment of feral predator-free area

Yiraaldiya National Park is a feral predator-free area. This means that feral predators, such as red foxes and feral cats, are being eradicated from the park. Locally extinct native wildlife are being reintroduced, including eastern bettongs, koalas and long-nosed bandicoots. For this reason, there is no access to the park while the feral predator-free area is being established. Once complete, the park will open for sustainable visitor access and enjoyment, and educational and research opportunities.

During the closure period visitors may not visit the park, and only NPWS staff and authorised contractors and volunteers are allowed entry to the park. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local park office on 02 4580 2750.

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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/vale-of-avoca-lookout/local-alerts

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