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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 3.32pm
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.
Katoomba and Leura
- Katoomba Kiosk Reserve, Reids Plateau and Round Walk east are closed to due to Council upgrades. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Access to Furber Stairs is available from the western side of the Round Walk via Vanimans Lookout.
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs).
- Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers and cyclists are permitted.
- 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 closed at the boundary to the Jenolan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve. Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Caves Visitor Precinct) is closed until 31 December 2026. There is no access to the entire reserve during this time.
- Mt Hay Road will be closed from Tuesday 9th June to Thursday 17 December 2026 for Fire Trail upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.
- Ultra Trail Australia trail running event will be held from Thursday 14 May to Sunday 17 May 2026 across Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls. Please expect minor delays and heavier than normal traffic. Drive safely and follow the directions of event organisers and NPWS staff.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- 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. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls routes.
- Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
- Princes Rock walking track is closed for maintenance until 30 June 2026. Princes Rock lookout is however accessible from Overcliff/Undercliff track.
- Fletchers lookout is closed for maintenance until 30 June 2026.
- Lincolns Rock is closed. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
- Evans St extension fire trail will be closed from Monday March 2 to Friday May 15 for road maintenance. There will be increased truck movements on Blaxland Road in Wentworth Falls and Evans Lookout Road in Blackheath.
- Ultra Trail Australia trail running event will be held from Thursday 14 May to Sunday 17 May 2026 across Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls. Please expect minor delays and heavier than normal traffic. Drive safely and follow the directions of event organisers and NPWS staff.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
- Green Gully precinct including Dunphys Campground and Galong Cabins is closed for road upgrade works until 2 June 2026 (weather dependent). This means there is no access to the K-2-K, Iron Pot Route, Breakfast Creek, Ironmonger Route or Bellbird Ridge Fire Trail.
- 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 parts of Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Valley access from Blackheath is via Horse Track.
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
Juggler (aka Point Pilcher) Canyon exit has been affected by a recent rockfall event. Canyoners should use caution and exit around the impact site.
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.
Applies from Thu 7 May 2026, 10.00am to Thu 21 May 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 10.07am
Other planned events: Intermittent Partial Closure Blue Gum Hills Regional Park Carpark
Carpark will remain open with partial closures in place at times due to maintenance work undertaken between Thursday 7 May 2026 - Thursday 21 May 2026. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local office on (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 6 May 2026, 8.54am to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2026, 9.01am
Closed parks: Park closed weekdays for aerial pest control operation
The following reserves are closed from 6am, Monday 1 June to 7pm, Friday 12 June 2026 for an aerial pest control operation.
* Nattai National Park
* Nattai State Conservation Area
* Burragorang State Conservation Area (Burragorang Lookout will be open on weekends and public holidays)
* Joadja Nature Reserve
* Jellore Flora Reserve
* Wollondilly River Nature Reserve
* Bangadilly National Park
* Guula Ngurra National Park
* Mt Penang Part 11 lands
* Upper Nepean SCA including Stage 2 lands (North of the Tourist Road)
* Barrallier WaterNSW freehold lands
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Applies from Sun 17 May 2026, 2.52pm to Fri 22 May 2026, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 10.57am
Closed parks: Parks closed for aerial and ground pest control operations
The following parks are closed from 4pm, Sunday 17 May to 5.30pm, Friday 22 May 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation:
- Abercrombie River National Park and State Conservation Area
- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
- Mares Forest
- Turon National Park
- Kanangra Boyd National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
- Yerranderrie State Conservation Area
Yerranderie Regional Park and the Oberon-Colong Stock Route remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 9.56am to Mon 22 Jun 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Sat 9 May 2026, 7.23am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program in Belford National Park and Tiraki Nature Reserve from Monday 11th May – Monday 22nd June 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am to Sat 8 May 2027, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 8.51am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands National Parks is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August 2025 until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Wed 1 Apr 2026, 2.40pm to Mon 18 May 2026, 11.42pm. Last reviewed: Sat 9 May 2026, 7.15am
Other planned events: Fire Trail Maintenance Werakata SCA
Fire Trail Maintenance work will be undertaken on Dam Road and North Basin Road in Werakata State Conservation Area from Monday 4 May 2026 to Monday 18 May 2026. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on (02) 49464100.
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Applies from Wed 29 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Apr 2026, 4.03pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park from 4 May to 25 June 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened shorebird species.
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 Lower Hunter Area NPWS office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Sat 11 Apr 2026, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 9.35am
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance
Fire trail maintenance works are undertaken periodically, at various locations throughout Watagans National Park. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage.
Take care and drive to conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000
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Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 2.48pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.15pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP and Mares Forest NP from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.
Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Mon 15 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.19am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Saturday 2 May 2026 to Saturday 16 May 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Watagans, Popran and Brisbane Water National Parks.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local Central Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 7.50am
Closed areas: Click Creek Fire Trail closed due to road conditions
Click Creek Fire Trail is temporarily closed as it is not suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles. The area will reopen as soon as it is considered safe. To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid these areas and other trails within the reserve that are potentially hazardous.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 7.50am
Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall
Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 4 Sep 2025, 3.10pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 9.34am
Closed areas: Tomago precinct: intermittent closures for feral animal control (ground shooting)
On selected nights between 4 September 2025 and 30 June 2026, the Tomago precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed for ground shooting operations targeting feral deer. When operations are active, affected areas will be signposted “Do not enter.”
Other feral animals, including rabbits and foxes, will be targeted if observed during the operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 May 2026, 9.09am
Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk partially closed due to rockfall risk
Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000
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Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5.28pm
Closed areas: Closed areas: Werakata State Conservation Area partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Small areas within Werakata State Conservation Area may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 9.26am
Closed areas: Werakata National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Small areas within Werakata National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 9.27am
Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.
If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked.
For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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