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Applies from Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.00pm to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.03pm
Safety alerts: Access to Wattamolla Beach
The pontoon at Wattamolla has been removed for maintenance. Access to the beach is available via stairs at the eastern end of the precinct. Please be aware you will need to cross through water, and conditions will change with the tide. Take care and plan ahead.
For more information, contact the local Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 26 Jun 2026, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 4.23pm
Safety alerts: Areas Closed - Deer Control Program
Some areas in Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 6 July 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
The closed areas include:
- All picnic areas in the Audley Precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
- Garawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
- Hacking River Vehicle Trail
- Camps Gully Vehicle Trail
- Karingal Picnic Area
- Powerline East Vehicle Trail
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 25 Jun 2026, 8.27am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 8.39am
Closed areas: Closure of Unauthorised Trail — East Heathcote to Waterfall
An unauthorised trail located between East Heathcote and Waterfall has now been formally and physically closed. Closure works have been completed, including signage and brush matting of the trail surface to encourage natural bush regeneration and clearly signal that the trail is no longer open to access. Access to this trail (located directly adjacent to the Eastern side of the rail corridor between East Heathcote and Waterfall) is not permitted. Please obey all closure signage, Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Visitors are encouraged to use only designated and clearly marked tracks within Royal National Park. For more information, please contact Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 4.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 7.02am
Closed parks: Warranmadhaa National Park - Closed for Park Establishment
Warranmadhaa National Park is closed to visitors while important park establishment works are completed. The park will open in stages for walking and cycling, and overtime, additional facilities for recreation, education and research.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 10.04am
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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