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Applies from Thu 16 Mar 2023, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 12.53pm
Fires - Advice: Craigs Rd, Curraweela
There is a fire in this park called Craigs Rd, Curraweela. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Tue 21 Mar 2023, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 12.02pm
Closed areas: Six Foot track - Bowtells Bridge closure
Bowtells swing bridge on Six Foot Track is closed to public access due to safety concerns. An upgrade is being planned with an approximate reopening date of the end of 2023. Signage is up and barriers are in place.to prevent access onto the bridge.
Crown Lands, who manages the bridge, is advising track users not to attempt to cross Coxs river. Any attempts to cross the river are at visitors’ own risk and are discouraged due to the potential for slips or falls, rainfall and risk of flash flooding. For further information see sixfoottrack.com
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Applies from Mon 13 Mar 2023, 9.00am to Fri 6 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 9.42am
Closed areas: Carne West Trail closed
Carne West Trail is closed from Monday 13 March 2023 until Friday 6 October 2023 for scheduled maintenance work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Springvale Colliery springvalecolliery.compliance@centennialcoal.com.au
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Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 4.11pm to Mon 3 Apr 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 4.16pm
Safety alerts: Roadworks along Glow Worm Tunnel Road
Minor roadworks along Glow Worm Tunnel Road are starting Monday 20 March 2023until Monday 3 April 2023. The road won't be closed however there will be traffic management in place to guide vehicles around roadworks.
Take care and drive safely. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 23 May 2022, 10.55am to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 2.06pm
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel access
There is no access to Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Wolgan Valley, Pagoda track or Old Coach Road carpark. The only access is via Glow Worm tunnel carpark on the Newnes plateau. This closure remains in place until further notice.
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 20 Mar 2023, 12.00pm to Fri 24 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 1.50pm
Closed areas: Southern section of park closed for aerial pest control operations
The southern section of Blue Mountains National Park is closed from 12pm, Monday 20 March to 12pm, Friday 24 March 2023 for an aerial pest control operation.
The Oberon-Colong Stock Route and Yerranderie Regional Park remain open. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Oberon area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 1.47pm
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.
- Honeymoon Point lookout is closed due to upgrade works.
- Lila Falls track, between Fern Bower/Amphitheatre junction and Lindeman Pass junction is closed from Wednesday 15 March 2023 due to track maintenance.
- Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
- Lyrebird Dell walking track is closed due to track maintenance.
- 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.
- Lady Darley track is closed due to track maintenance.
- Glenraphael Drive is closed due to major subsidence. Narrow Neck, Ruined Castle and Golden Stairs are accessible to pedestrians and cyclists from Narrow Neck lookout on Cliff Drive.
- Mount Solitary Route and Ruined Castle campground are closed due to subsidence.
- Tallawalla lookout is closed for upgrade works.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout.
Wentworth Falls
- Conservation Hut is closed for renovations due to open late 2023.
- 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.
- Queen Victoria and Empress lookouts are closed from Monday 30 January 2023 until further notice, for upgrade works.
- 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.
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the western end. You can walk in to Ingar campground via Andersons or Bedford Roads.
- The track connecting Rocket Point loop to Chester and Little Switzerland trails will be closed intermittently until Friday 24 March 2023 due to track works.
- The trail connecting Jamison Creek to Chester Road will be closed intermittently until Friday 24 March 2023 due to track works.
- Kedumba Valley Road will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from Monday 27 March until Friday 31 March 2023 to allow for rock and tree removal. Pedestrian access to Kedumba Valley is available via the lower end of Federal Pass walking track.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
- Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area are closed for major upgrade work (opening April 2023).
- Govetts Creek access routes including Horse track, Govetts Leap Descent and Rodriguez Pass (Bridal Veil Falls) are closed due to landslides.
- Pulpit walking track is closed from Cripps lookout to Pulpit Rock lookout. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for further information.
- Perrys Lookdown campground is closed.
- Horse track and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rock falls and landslides. Entry is not permitted due to serious risk of injury or death. Entry is not permitted into the Grose Valley from Govetts Leap, Evans lookout, Grand Canyon track, or South of Acacia Flat.
- The Mount Banks area including the picnic area and Summit walking track will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from Monday 20 March 2023 until Friday 21 April 2023 to allow for road repairs.
Woodford, Lawson, Springwood
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.
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Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 12.00am to Fri 24 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 1.37pm
Closed areas: Mount Banks area
The Mount Banks area within Blue Mountains National Park will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from Monday 20 March until Friday 24 April 2023, to allow for road repairs. This closure includes access to Mount Banks picnic area and Summit walking track.
For further information please call the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2023, 6.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 1.35pm
Closed areas: Wollangambe 2 and Serendipity canyons closed
Wollangambe Canyon 2 and Serendipity Canyon are closed until further notice due to a police operation being undertaken in the area.
For more information, call Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Fri 3 Mar 2023, 2.25pm to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 9.32am
Closed areas: Marrangaroo planned hazard reduction burn
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service along with NSW Rural Fire Service are planning a hazard reduction burn in Marrangaroo National Park from March to April 2023, subject to appropriate weather conditions. This burn is called Marrangaroo Hazard Reduction.
For more information, please contact Kanangra NPWS office on (02) 6336 6200 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Fri 3 Mar 2023, 2.29pm to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 9.31am
Closed areas: Upper Werong hazard reduction burn
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service along with NSW Forestry Corporation are planning a hazard reduction burn in Blue Mountains National Park from March to April 2023, subject to appropriate weather conditions.
Upper Werong fire trail will be closed during this time.
This burn is called Upper Werong Hazard Reduction.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 4 Jan 2023, 12.53pm to Mon 24 Apr 2023, 12.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Mar 2023, 2.25pm
Closed areas: Deep Pass northern and Mt Cameron access road closed for repairs
Mt Cameron and the northern access road to Deep Pass camping area is closed to allow for repair work following storm damage. The southern access road is open and in good condition following maintenance work. Walkers can access the camping area from the walking track that leads from the Deep Pass south car park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2022, 4.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 11.12am
Closed areas: Ingar Road partial closure
There is no vehicle or pedestrian access to the section of Ingar Road past the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive. Please do not enter private property.
This means there is no vehicle access to Ingar campground. You can access Ingar campground by hiking in via Andersons fire trail or Bedford Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Sun 19 Mar 2023, 5.00pm to Fri 24 Mar 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 11.10am
Closed parks: Closed Park - Aerial pest control operations
The following parks are closed from 5pm Sunday 19th March 2023 to 5:30pm Friday 24th March 2023 for an aerial pest control operation.
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park (excluding the Six Foot Track)
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area (Jenolan Caves Visitor Precinct remains open)
- Abercrombie River NP/SCA (excluding Bummaroo Ford)
- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
- Yerranderie State Conservation Area
- Mares Forest NP
- Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information , contact the Oberon NPWS office (02) 6336 6200.
Applies from Wed 10 Aug 2022, 4.24pm to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 4.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 11.10am
Closed areas: Govetts Leap lookout
The visitor precinct at Govetts Leap lookout in Blue Mountains National Park, Blackheath is closed for upgrades until April 2023.
The carpark and lookout will be closed during construction.
Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and the toilets at Govetts Leap lookout will remain open.
Access to walking tracks will be provided to tracks that are open. Track closures are updated regularly. Check this alerts page for updates.
The upgrades are part of the NSW government infrastructure investment, and include improvements to the lookout and carpark, and construction of new accessible pathways in the area.
For more information, visit the DPE Blue Mountains Community Engagement webpage or call Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Thu 19 May 2022, 1.42pm. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Mar 2023, 8.38pm
Closed areas: Pt Hatteras Trail closed due to trail damage
There is no vehicle access to the Point Hatteras Trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area due to trail conditions from the extended periods of wet weather.
There is no vehicle access to the following areas
For more information please contact the Mudgee Area Office on 02 6370 9000 or npws.mudgee@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 9.54am to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 3.37pm
Closed areas: Newnes campground closed due to landslide at Wolgan Gap
Newnes campground, including Newnes Industrial Ruins, is closed until further notice due to road collapse and continuing land slip risk at Wolgan Gap following recent heavy rain.
This road is managed by Lithgow Council. Information updates will be posted when available.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Lithgow Council on 02 6354 9999.
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Applies from Tue 4 Oct 2022, 12.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 6.04pm
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Ban
A solid fuel fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect until 31 March 2023 unless otherwise extended or removed. The fire ban applies to all areas of the park. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Thu 23 Feb 2023, 4.32pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 4.49pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 11.37am
Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment.
Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Wed 1 Feb 2023, 9.40am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 9.52am
Closed parks: Park closed due to flood damage
Abercrombie River National Park and State Conservation Area are closed until Thursday 6 April 2023 due to construction work on damaged river crossing and campgrounds.
Bummaroo Ford campground remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This park will reopen as soon as works are complete.
Applies from Mon 6 Jun 2022, 7.42pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Mar 2023, 7.33pm
Closed areas: Waratah Ridge Road closed
Waratah Ridge Road is closed to all traffic from 21 February 2022 until 30 June 2023 as part of the Wartime Remnants Clean up Project.
Fore more information please contact wartime.remnants@defence.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 16 Feb 2023, 12.10pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Feb 2023, 12.11pm
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - whole site closed for maintenance until Friday 31 March 2023
Please note that the entire Wheeny Creek campground will be closed from Monday 20 February to Friday 31 March 2023. There will be ongoing campground and fire trail maintenance works in progress during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Thu 7 Jul 2022, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Feb 2023, 5.05pm
Safety alerts: 4WD Oberon Colong historic stock route - 4WD only access
The 4WD Oberon Colong historic stock route to Yerranderie is only accessible via 4WD vehicles. 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 Wed 12 Oct 2022, 10.48am to Tue 28 Mar 2023, 8.09am. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Feb 2023, 8.45am
Closed areas: Closed trail due to damage
Bicentennial National Trail is closed to vehicle traffic from Cameron’s Point Junction through to Moffitt’s trail.
No through access to Baal Bone Gap Picnic Area or Gardens of Stone National Park.
There are several large bog holes on the trail that are impassable to all vehicles.
This closure may be extended depending on conditions, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
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 23 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Fri 24 Mar 2023, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Feb 2023, 8.44am
Closed areas: Blue Gum Swamp fire trail closed
Blue Gum Swamp fire trail in Blue Mountains National Park is closed from Monday 23 January 2023 to Friday 24 March 2023, for flood damage repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 2 Feb 2022, 9.20am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Feb 2023, 4.06pm
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 December 2023
- Martindale trail - closed until June 2023
- Hunter Main trail:
- Sheepskin Hut trail to Raspberry Junction - OPEN
- Raspberry Junction to Three Ways - closed until April 2023
- Mellong Range trail - OPEN
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
- California Hut - closed until late March 2023
- Sheepskin Hut - closed until Friday 31 March 2023.
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 Tue 24 Jan 2023, 12.06pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Feb 2023, 4.00pm
Closed areas: Sheepskin Hut Campground and Day use Area Closed
Sheepskin Hut campground and picnic area are closed for toilet repairs from Tuesday 21 December 2021 to Friday 31 March 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga office.
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Applies from Mon 6 Jun 2022, 7.15pm. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Mar 2023, 1.39pm
Safety alerts: Trail condition
A majority of the trails in this park are 4WD only. Glow worm tunnel road is suitable for 2 WD vehicles in dry weather.
Some trails are rough, have bog holes and some are steep in sections due to erosion caused by rainfall and flooding. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 1 Mar 2023, 9.41am to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 9.42am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Feb 2023, 9.47am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in this park from Wednesday 1 March 2023 to Thursday 31 August 2023.
The operation will involve the use of CPE's containing 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Some red meat may also be used.
The program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified 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 baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst for more information on 02 6332 7640 or send an email.
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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 6.12pm
Closed areas: Tramway trail closed due to rockfall
Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.
A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken. Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 9.41am
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section closed
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has closed due to flood damage. Please note that the rest of Wheeny Creek precinct remains open for bookings. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Thu 3 Nov 2022, 10.57am to Mon 1 May 2023, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jan 2023, 8.51am
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 Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Dec 2022, 1.17pm
Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Mar 2023, 10.27am
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.
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Applies from Sun 9 Oct 2022, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 8.53am
Closed areas: Ben Bullen trail (Moffits trail) closed due to trail damage
The following areas are closed until trail conditions allow repair work to be undertaken:
- Ben Bullen trail (Moffits trail) from Hutchinson Road heading east to the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area boundary
- Baal Bone Gap picnic area
The trail has several large bog holes that are impassable to all vehicles. Due to these bog holes being impassable there is no through access to Wolgan Road from the Castlereagh Highway.
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 Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 6.13pm
Safety alerts: Drinking water in Capertee National Park
You'll need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking in Capertee National Park. Water supplied at Capertee Homestead and Capertee Cottage is untreated and only suitable for showering and washing dishes.
Campers at Capertee and Policemans Point campgrounds should not use water from Capertee River for drinking or cooking.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 6.12pm
Closed areas: Carinya Fire Trail Closed due to rockfall risk
The Carinya Fire Trail is closed due to the rockfall risk caused by the recent wet weather.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area NPWS office 02 02 6370 9000.
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