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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Dec 2022, 4.29pm
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
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk
- Federal Pass between Leura Forest and Dardanelles Pass junction below the Three Sisters is closed due to track maintenance.
- Gordon Falls track and lookout are closed due to major upgrades.
- Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to major subsidence. Detour in place.
- Lyrebird Dell walking track is closed due to track maintenance.
- Lillian's Bridge track is closed from Inspiration Point track to Lillians Bridge due to major upgrades.
- Lady Carrington lookout is closed for a major upgrade.
- 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.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Echo Point and Cliff View lookout due to major upgrades.
- Lady Darley track is closed due to major upgrades on Prince Henry.
- Amphitheatre track is closed due to track repairs.
- Glenraphael Drive is closed due to major subsidence. Narrow Neck and Golden Stairs are accessible to pedestrians and cyclists from Narrow Neck lookout on Cliff Drive.
- Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary walking routes are closed due to subsidence.
- Six Foot Track is closed from Nellies Glen to Megalong Valley.
- Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout.
Wentworth Falls
- McMahons Lookout Rd will be closed to all traffic from Thursday 1st December until Wednesday 21st December to allow for road improvements. Red Ridge, Erskine Range (W5) and Centre Mount Fire trails are also included in this closure.
- Kings Tableland Road will be closed to all traffic (apart from residential traffic) from Thursday 1st December until Wednesday 21st December to allow for road improvements. Access to Andersons Fire Trail available on weekends.
- 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.
- Kedumba Valley Road is closed south of the Sublime Point Fire Trail due to major subsidence.
- Kedumba River campground closed until Friday 9th December due to subsidence on the access road.
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the west end. Ingar campers must walk in via Anderson's or Bedford Roads.
Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Megalong Valley, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
- Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area are closed for major upgrade work. (opening February 2023)
- Evans lookout is closed to vehicles for major upgrade work with detours in place. (opening mid December)
- Grand Canyon car park closed, limited parking at Neates Glen and along Evans Lookout Road. (opening mid December)
- Grose Valley and Govetts Gorge access routes are closed including Horse track, and Rodriguez Pass (Bridal Veil Falls) due to landslides.
- Grose River track is closed from Blue Gum Forest to Victoria Falls. (opening mid December)
- Pulpit walking track and Pulpit Rock lookout are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Perrys Lookdown camping area is closed.
Woodford, Lawson
- Bedford Road and Murphy's Glen camping area are closed to vehicles due to slippery conditions and to protect road surface.
- 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.
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.
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.
Closed Grade 5 tracks:
- Vera Falls and Hippocrene Falls walking tracks
- Horse track
- Rodriguez Pass
- Govetts Descent
- Mount Solitary loop due to landslides near Ruined Castle
- Open: K2K (Kanangra to Katoomba) access available via Narrow Neck lookout track, Dunphy's campground, and from Kanangra Walls. Due to the ongoing wet conditions, Coxs River can flood at short notice and may be impassable. Walkers should check conditions before departing.
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Applies from Mon 14 Dec 2020, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 10.49am
Closed areas: Macquarie Rivulet - Jump Rock track closed
Access to Macquarie Rivulet (also known as 'Jump Rock') is not permitted. The track is steep and eroded, and contains unstable surfaces, cliffs and drop offs.
There is a high risk of injury from falls from heights. Do not enter the closed areas of this park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2019, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 10.49am
Closed areas: Restricted access to Macquarie Rivulet
There is no access to Macquarie Rivulet from Mount Murray, at the top of Macquarie Pass. If you access the rivulet from the top of the escarpment, you will be trespassing on private property. Access to Macquarie Rivulet is only permitted via Clover Hill Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 9.25am
Safety alerts: Colong-Oberon stock route - 4WD only access
The 4WD Oberon Colong historic stock route to Yerranderie is only accessible via 4WD vehicles. Recent wet weather has caused slippery conditions with large muddy sections and some deep pot holes. Some creek crossings may be inaccessible for vehicles with low clearance.
Please drive carefully and be aware of road conditions. For more information, call the Wollondilly Shire Council on 02 4677 1100.
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Applies from Fri 15 Jul 2022, 10.18am to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 2.40pm
Closed areas: Kowmung River fire trail closed
Kowmung River fire trail is closed until further notice due to heavy rainfall and rising rivers.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 9 Jun 2022, 2.01pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 4.47pm
Closed areas: Post Office Lodge closed for renovation works
Post Office Lodge in Yerranderie Regional Park is closed for maintenance until December 2022.
For further information please contact the NPWS Oberon area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sat 3 Dec 2022, 3.00pm to Sat 10 Dec 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 12.24pm
Other planned events: Other planned events: aerial pest management
The following parts of Morton National Park will be closed from 3pm Saturday 3 December to 9am Saturday 10 December 2022 for a pest management program:
- Areas south of the Corang River and east of Wog Wog creek, including the Scenic Rim Walking Track (west of Canowie Brook) and adjacent landforms of Corang Plateau and Goodsell Basin,
- Areas east of the Shoalhaven River to Tolwong Road,
- Shoalhaven Gorge area, upstream of Fossickers Flat.
This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, goats, pigs and other pests.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the local office.
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Applies from Tue 1 Mar 2022, 10.58am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 10.59am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 12.10pm
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 Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Dec 2022, 9.37am
Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice
Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity.
NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
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Applies from Fri 4 Mar 2022, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Dec 2022, 9.37am
Closed areas: Minnamurra Falls walk closed
Minnamurra Falls walk is temporarily closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. The Falls walk will re-open as soon as it is safe.
The Visitor Information Centre and Lyrebird Loop walk remain open, however may close at short notice.
For further information call the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Sat 19 Nov 2022, 12.01am to Sat 10 Dec 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 4.54pm
Closed parks: Aerial Pest Management Program
The following parks, reserves and areas will be closed from 3pm Saturday 3 December to 9am Saturday 10 December 2022 for a pest management program:
- Bungonia National Park, including Bungonia campground (Front gate will be locked at 3pm Saturday).
- Bungonia State Conservation Area
- Bees Nest Nature Reserve
- Jerralong Nature Reserve
- Kerrawary Nature Reserve
- Nadgigomar Nature Reserve
- Tarlo River National Park
This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, goats, pigs and other pests.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Illawarra Highlands area office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Wed 16 Nov 2022, 10.19am to Wed 28 Dec 2022, 10.29am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 10.24am
Closed areas: Area closed for track upgrade
The Little Forest Walking Track is closed while repairs are being undertaken.
Access to Rusden Head and Florence Head is still open, however 4WD is recommended.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 16 Nov 2022, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Nov 2022, 9.44am
Other planned events: Notice of ground pest control operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking a ground trapping and shooting program targeting pigs in southern Blue Mountains National Park, Yerranderie State Conservation Area and Yerranderie Regional Park (Warragamba Special Areas) until Saturday 24 December 2022.
Do not enter closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Oberon area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 2.31pm to Tue 20 Dec 2022, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Nov 2022, 9.12am
Closed parks: Closed for ground pest control operation
Bents Basin State Conservation Area and Gulguer Nature Reserve remain closed due to flood damage.
On ground pest control operations are being conducted throughout the parks. Closures continue from sunset to sunrise.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Wed 2 Nov 2022, 10.00am to Sat 10 Dec 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Nov 2022, 12.12pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest management
The following parts of Morton National Park will be closed from 3pm Saturday 3 December to 9am Saturday 10 December 2022 for a pest management program:
This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, goats, pigs and other pests.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please call the Illawarra Highlands area office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.56pm to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Nov 2022, 4.11pm
Closed areas: Seasonal Cave Closure for Bats
Drum Cave (B13), Bungonia National Park, is closed from 1 November to 1 April to protect breeding and roosting populations of the threatened Large Bent-wing Bat (Miniopteris orianae oceanensis).
The bats have specific habitat requirements and any disturbance of the closed caves mentioned could cause the loss of large numbers of these animals. These animals are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Nov 2022, 8.35am
Closed areas: Grand Canyon lookout and road closed
The Grand Canyon lookout and access road is closed to vehicles from Friday 18 November until further notice due to boggy and wet conditions. Pedestrians are able to access this lookout.
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Applies from Tue 22 Nov 2022, 7.00am to Fri 30 Dec 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Nov 2022, 11.38am
Other planned events: Vertebrate Pest Control Program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground-based pest management program targeting feral pigs in Burragorang State Conservation Area, Nattai State Conservation Area and Nattai National Park. This program will run from 22 November to 30 December 2022. The program aims to reduce the impacts of feral pigs on water quality and biodiversity. Temporary changes to access may apply.
For more information please call NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai Area, Glenbrook Office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Mon 28 Mar 2022, 3.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 10.48am
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
- 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 Fri 3 Jun 2022, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Dec 2022, 8.31am
Safety alerts: Bungonia Red walking track - Occasional high water
Whilst there is continuing rainfall periodically in Bungonia National Park, the Bungonia Creek water level may at times be higher than normal.
If you're planning to undertake the Red walking track, please assess water levels before continuing through the Bungonia Slot. If in doubt, turn back. Do not enter flood waters. Report conditions via the park register book on-site.
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Applies from Mon 14 Mar 2022, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 11.10am
Closed areas: Nicholas Pass track partly closed
Nicholas Pass track is partly closed from the base of Fairy Bower Falls to Tooth's walking track until further notice due to fallen trees.
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 Thu 14 May 2020, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Nov 2022, 10.00am
Closed areas: Spring Creek Canyon closed due to rockfalls
Spring Creek Canyon in Bungonia State Conservation Area is closed due to rockfalls in the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.18am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Nov 2022, 9.59am
Closed areas: Glow Worm Glen walk closed
Glow Worm Glen and Glow Worm Glen walk near Bundanoon are closed until further notice. The area will be re-opened when works are completed to make the area safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 14 Mar 2022, 11.40am. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Dec 2022, 3.04pm
Closed areas: Illawarra lookout closed
Illawarra lookout within Barren Grounds Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to damage. NPWS is in the process of repairing the lookout and the lookout is expected to re-open later in 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 10.47am
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 Tue 15 Nov 2022, 3.20pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 9.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Nov 2022, 3.27pm
Closed areas: Park closed due to flooding and flood damage
The following parks are closed from Tuesday 15 November 2022 until Tuesday 31 January 2023 due to recent flooding and flood damage to creek crossings and campgrounds:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
Bummaroo Ford campground remains open.
The park will reopen once remediation has occurred to ensure park user safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 14 Nov 2022, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 12.59pm
Closed areas: Richardson lookout closed
Richardson lookout on the West Rim walking track is closed for upgrade from Monday 14 November 2022 1:00pm to Friday 16 December 2022 5:00pm. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 28 Mar 2022, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 10.48am
Closed areas: Mount Keira Ring track partial closure
Mt Keira Ring track is open only between Byarong Park and Robertson Lookout Walking Track. The track section that passes below Mt Keira Lookout is still closed due to a landslip. As soon as the remainder of 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 Sun 17 Jul 2022, 7.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Nov 2022, 9.03am
Closed areas: Access to the base of Erith Coal Mine closed
Access to the base of Erith Coal Mine is closed until further notice, due to a landslide. The Erith Coal Mine walking track is open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 21 Nov 2022, 7.00am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Dec 2022, 8.52am
Closed parks: Capertee Valley Reserve Pest Management Operation
Capertee National Park, Gardens of Stone National Park and Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area are closed from 9am, Monday 21 November to 5pm, Friday 9 December 2022 for an aerial and ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area Office on 02 6370 9000.
Applies from Thu 3 Nov 2022, 10.57am to Mon 1 May 2023, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Nov 2022, 2.39pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
From Thursday 3 November 2022 to Monday 1 May 2023 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern sector)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolgan Valley area)
- 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.
Please contact the local Kanangra NPWS area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 8.29am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between Thursday 21 October 2021 to Friday 1 September 2023 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Sat 18 Sep 2021, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 9.31am
Closed areas: 12 Mile Road closed
The 12 Mile Road from Tin Mine Rd to Main Road 92 is closed due to flood damage and land slips
No access to George Boyd Lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 9.22am
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Mon 3 Oct 2022, 11.12am to Tue 10 Oct 2023, 11.15am. Last reviewed: Sat 5 Nov 2022, 9.20am
Safety alerts: River crossings to campgrounds
Vehicle access to the following camping areas is via natural river bed crossings that require 4WD capability, and are subject to flooding:
- Wollemi National Park - Newnes (Cricket Pitch camping area only)
- Turon National Park - all camping areas
- Marrangaroo National Park - main camping area
- Abercrombie River National Park - all camping areas
- Kanangra Boyd National Park - Kowmung river crossing
River levels can rise rapidly with heavy rain falling upstream. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.29pm to Mon 20 Mar 2023, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 7.10am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 bait disposal pit
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is disposing of used 1080 baits and baiting products in an approved disposal pit on NPWS National Parks land within the Fitzroy Falls area.
The burial of used baits and products will happen from Wednesday 21 September 2022 to Monday 20 March 2023. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, and clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways. This is in accordance with the Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products) 2019.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to the disposal pit site.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted in national parks or reserves.
For more information, email or call the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Mon 20 Mar 2023, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 7.10am
Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Wednesday 21 September 2022 to Monday 20 March 2023 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.
The operation will target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate, private property and Crown road reserves with permissions.
There are 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jun 2022, 11.11am to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 8.59am
Closed areas: Kanangra Boyd National Park fire trail closures
The following fire trails in Kanangra Boyd National Park are closed from Thursday 30 June 2022 to Tuesday 31 January 2023 due to wet weather and track conditions:
- Morong Falls
- Gibraltar Rock
- Waterfall Creek
- Mini Mini
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 7.11am
Closed areas: Camping closed due to flood and fire damage
Camping is closed at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only):
- Pauls Point
- Sundeck
- Sawyers
- Burrawang
Please not that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.
Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 13 Jul 2022, 11.42am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 7.47am
Closed areas: Beehive Point Road and campground closed
Beehive Point Road is closed to allow for drainage and trail safety repair works to take place, as a result of ongoing landslide events. No access, including pedestrian is permitted at this time. For further information please send an email to the local office.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Sep 2022, 12.01pm
Closed areas: Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre - Cafe closed
The cafe at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. Light refreshments, including drinks, snacks and ice creams, are available for purchase from the visitor centre.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Nov 2022, 3.19pm
Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited
All access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed, including from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookouts and picnic areas.
Access is also closed to the top of Belmore Falls, including from the Belmore Falls Road causeway. This closure is to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jun 2022, 3.13pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 3.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Jun 2022, 3.23pm
Closed parks: Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve planned closure
Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve will be closed from Wednesday 1 June 2022 to Tuesday 31 January 2023 for major upgrade works. There will be no public access to any of the reserve, including camping, cabins and caves during this period.
For further information contact Wombeyan Caves office on 02 4843 5976.
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Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Jan 2022, 1.33pm
Other planned events: Notice of herbicide treatment program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and WaterNSW will be conducting a herbicide treatment program between Tuesday 3 August 2021 and Wednesday 2 February 2022.
This treatment will mainly affect Lake Yarrunga foreshore areas along the Kangaroo River. The program involves the use of garlon 3A for the control of the weed ludwigia longifolia.
For further information, please email the NPWS Illawarra Highlands area office or call 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Dec 2021, 2.26pm
Closed areas: Toorooroo campground closed due to damage
Toorooroo campground is closed due to fire and flood damage. Please check back for updates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Feb 2021, 9.16am
Closed areas: Tianjara fire trail
Tianjara fire trail is closed. Please do not enter the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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