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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8.00am to Tue 8 Jul 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 2.15pm
Closed areas: Parts of Morton National Park closed
Parts of Morton National Park will be closed until 12:00pm Tuesday 8 July 2025 due to impacts from the recent East Coast Low weather event. Conditions are being assessed by National Parks and Wildlife Service staff and the areas will be reopened as soon as possible.
The closed areas are:
- Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Shoalhaven River Arm
- Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Kangaroo River Arm
- Griffins Farm campground
- Gales Flat campground
- Griffins Farm fire trail/walking track
This alert may be extended if hazardous conditions continue beyond the planned re-opening time.
Note that Bendeela and Tallowa Dam Recreation Areas, managed by WaterNSW, will also be closed during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 3.21pm to Mon 28 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 12.26pm
Closed areas: East Rim Wildflower walk closed
East Rim Wildflower Walking Track closed due to high water levels.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jun 2025, 12.12pm to Tue 30 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 12.12pm
Closed areas: Castle walking track and campground
The access from Morton National Park to Castle walking track and campground in the Budawang Wilderness Area will be closed from Monday 21 July 2025 until Tuesday 30 December 2025 due to track maintenance. This closure may be extended or removed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.23am
Closed areas: George Boyd Picnic Area Toilet Closed due to storm damage
The Toilet at George Boyd Picnic area is closed, due to damage from storms.
The picnic area, lookout and walking tracks remain open
For more information contact the local NPWS office: 44549500
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 3.25pm to Mon 7 Jul 2025, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.42am
Closed areas: Erith Coal Mine Walking Track and Waterfall Closed
Erith Coal Mine walking track is closed due to dangerous high water levels at Erith Creek Crossing.
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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.04am to Wed 15 Jul 2026, 8.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.42am
Closed areas: Nicholas Pass track partly closed
Nicholas Pass track is closed from its junction with the base of Fairy Bower Falls walking track to Ampitheatre Lookout until further notice due to a landslide and rock fall event.
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 1 Jul 2025, 10.56am to Sat 12 Jul 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.00am
Closed areas: Lake Couridjah toilet block closed for upgrades until Saturday 12 July 2025
Lake Couridjah toilet block will be closed for upgrade works until Saturday 12 July 2025.
- Please use Lake Werri Berri toilet block during this time as an alternate facility.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200
Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.29am
Closed areas: Mt Kembla Ring track closed
The Mt Kembla Ring track is closed from Tuesday 1 July until further notice due to heavy rainfall. Mt Kembla Ring track track will re-open once it has been assessed and safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4224 4188
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.22am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.25am
Closed areas: Mount Keira Ring track closed
The Mt Keira Ring track is closed from Tuesday 1 July until further notice due to heavy rainfall. Mt Keira Ring track track will re-open once it has been assessed and safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4224 4188
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.22am
Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closed
The Sublime Point walking track is closed from Tuesday 1 July until further notice due to heavy rainfall. The walking track will re-open once it has been assessed and safe to do so.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4224 4188
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Jul 2025, 4.53pm
Closed areas: Drawing Room Rocks and Hoddles Track walking tracks closed due to high rainfall and rockfall/landslip risk
Drawing Room Rocks and Hoddles Track walking tracks are closed due to predicted high rainfall and rockfall/landslip risk. The tracks will remain closed to the public until NPWS staff have conducted an inspection and it is safe to open. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 7.00am to Tue 15 Jul 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 1.02pm
Closed areas: Mt Kembla Ring Management Trail
Mt Kembla Ring Management Trail is closed from Monday 26 May to Friday 11 July 2025 while roadworks is underway. Please follow all roadwork signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollongong NPWS office on 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 12.58pm
Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail Closed
The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is closed while roadworks are underway. Please follow all roadwork signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollongong NPWS office on 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 6.37am
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 August 01 2024 to August 01 2025 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 Mon 23 Jun 2025, 12.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 2.13pm
Other planned events: Special Areas Catchment Pig Control Program 23/6/2025 - 31/8/2025
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Hawkesbury-Nattai Area will be conducting a Special Areas Catchment Pig Control Program in the following areas below.
- Nattai National Park
- Nattai State Conservation Area,
including the following Trails - W4I, W4H, Valley Roads and Burragorang Valley
The operation consists of the following Control Methods
*The Use of Hoggone (Sodium Nitrite) bait
Hoggone contains peanuts. Anyone with a Peanut allergy is advised not to handle bait product.
Hoggone is lethal to pets and domestic animals, so it is recommended that you contain any livestock or animals during the program.
*Pig trapping through Nattai NP and SCA and Burragorang SCA during this period through the W4I, W4H, Valley Roads and Burragorang Valley.
This will involve the use of firearms to shoot pigs in traps.
Signage and a site assessment will be undertaken before any firearms are discharged; however, staff and contractors should be aware.
A contractor will also be used for pig trapping in the Southern section of our program.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 7.46am
Other planned events: Kellys Cottage Area at Minnamurra closed for weed control
The area surrounding Kellys Cottage at the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre is closed for weed control activities until further notice.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 4.40pm
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 Thursday 12 December 2024 to Friday 8 August 2025.
The program targets target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Bait stations are located on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions. Both buried baits and Canid Pest Ejectors are used in this program.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, particularly the threatened species within these areas.
1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jun 2024, 12.04pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 4.40pm
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 occur from Thursday 12 December 2024 to Friday 8 August 2025. 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 current Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products).
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 Office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 6.08pm
Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited
All access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed as there is a risk of falling from the cliff edge and severe injury or death. This includes access 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.
There is limited mobile phone reception in this area. You may not be able to call for help if you need it and access for emergency services is difficult.
The walk will remain permanently closed to the public 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 Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.40am
Closed areas: Woodward track is closed due to storm damage
Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events. Repair works are currently underway and is scheduled to reopen in September 2025 (weather permitting).
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 17 Apr 2025, 11.04am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.00am
Closed areas: Killalea Campground closed for maintenance work
Killalea Campground will be closed from Tuesday 28 January 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025. Construction works will be underway during this time to replace the campground amenities block.
For more information, contact the Illawarra NPWS office 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Sun 17 Sep 2023, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 12.01pm
Closed areas: 12 Mile Road Closed
12 Mile road between George Boyd Lookout and Braidwood Road in Morton National Park is closed due to recent storm damage. Culverts have been washed out and the road is untrafficable.
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: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 12.00pm
Closed areas: Tianjara fire trail
Tianjara fire trail is closed. Please do not enter the closed area.
A review of access arrangements, the UXO area and permit system is being undertaken
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.22pm to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 2.39pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 23rd September 2024 to Tuesday 23rd September 2025. The operation will use a Felixer containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats, and approved meat baits, meat bait products, and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
The program will be conducted in Nattai National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened 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.
Please contact the local Hawkesbury-Nattai NPWS area office on (02) 4720 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2025, 9.55am to Sat 4 Oct 2025, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 9.32am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd March 2025 to 3rd September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock and will take place in:
Morton National Park (including: 12 Mile Road, Croobyar/Kingiman, Touga/Tolwong, Little Forest Plateau, Redground, Endrick and Sassafras)
Conjola National Park
Murramarang National Park
Parma Nature Reserve
Jerrawangala National Park
Colymea SCA
Bees Nest Nature Reserve
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 NPWS Nowra Office on 44286300 or NPWS Ulladulla on 44549500 for more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.36am
Closed areas: Gulp Road at Wingello closed
The Gulp Road section of Morton National Park is closed due to ongoing wet conditions, it will be re-opened after it has been assessed as suitable for vehicle access.
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Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.01am
Closed areas: Lyrebird Loop walk partial closure
Lyrebird Loop walk is partially closed until further notice due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop walk, which restricts wheelchair access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Fri 1 Mar 2024, 3.12pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.19am
Safety alerts: Beaches at Killalea Regional Park are unpatrolled
The beaches at Killalea Regional Park are unpatrolled. There is no lifesaving service. There may be strong currents, shallow water, unexpected large waves, rips and sudden drop offs.
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Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1.44pm
Closed parks: Five Islands NR is closed to public access
There is no public access to Five Islands Nature Reserve. 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 Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.15am
Closed parks: Berkeley Nature Reserve closed
Berkeley Nature Reserve is closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 9.19am
Closed areas: Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited
Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.
The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 10.31am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 11.25am
Safety alerts: Potential difficulties for cyclists navigating Beehive Walking Track
Cyclists undertaking the Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route are advised that there may be difficulties riding Beehive Walking Track, which provides one of two access routes to Beehive Campground. The original track has been closed to vehicles with many large logs impeding access. Alternative riding access to Beehive Campground is possible via Jack's Corner Road and Beehive Point Road.
This closure only affects cyclists wishing to access Beehive Point Campground. Walkers are not impacted by this closure and cyclists may choose to walk the trail with their bikes, lifting them over logs when required.
For further information, contact the NPWS Illawarra-Highlands Area on 02 4887 8244 or via email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8.48am
Closed areas: Camping areas closed due to flood and fire damage
Camping is closed indefinitely 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 note 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 Tue 21 Nov 2023, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.39am
Safety alerts: Mount Tarn Navigational warning
Mt Tarn Walking Track is overgrown with vegetation between Mt Tarn and Mt Haughton which may cause navigation challenges.
Before you enter the bush, Think Before You TREK
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Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 7.44am
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 Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.59am
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages 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 Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 9.27am
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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