Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2019, 8.07pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 6.45pm

Closed areas: Blue Mountains National Park - closed areas

All campgrounds, high visitation areas and historic sites across NSW are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are also closed due to bushfire, track works and/or flood damage:

Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls

• Access to the Three Sisters and Giant Stairs from Echo Point.
• Wentworth Falls picnic area and all access to the top of Wentworth Falls/National Pass via Princes Rock, Undercliff and Wentworth Falls Tracks.
• National Pass from Valley of Waters to Slacks Stairs, due to rockfall risk.
• Part of Amphitheatre track from the base of Bridal Veil Falls to Fern Bower, due to rockfall risk.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk between Leura Cascades round walk and Leura Cascades picnic area, and between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Detours in place. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Part of Charles Darwin walk north of Weeping Rock circuit. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Andersons fire trail, McMahons Lookout Road and McMahons Point, due to fire damage.
• Kedumba and Ruined Castle campgrounds closed due to fire damage. Ingar camping area and day use area closed to vehicles due to private access.
• Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Tarros Ladders and Mount Solitary walking tracks.
• Wild Dog Mountains routes (including Kanangra to Katoomba, closed at Tarros Ladders, Breakfast Creek, Mobbs Swamp, Katoomba to Mittagong, Coxs River, Yellow Pup Spur).

Bullaburrra to Linden

• Andersons fire trail
• Bedford Creek crossing not suitable for vehicles.

Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line

• Grand Canyon walking track and canyons
• Evans lookout
• Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area
• Hat Hill Road in BMNP closed due to floods and repairs. Lookouts open to walkers.
• All walking tracks into and around Grose Valley including Perrys (below Docker lookout), Victoria Falls, Mount Banks, Pierces Pass (Hungerfords) and Short Ridge (aka Lockleys Pylon closed below Pylon) and Rodriguez Pass.
• Green Gully (Dunphys) and Acacia Flat campgrounds. Perrys campground closed to vehicles.
• Other walking tracks around Blackheath including: Walls Cave, Popes Glen, Cliff Top, Rodriguez Pass, Bridal Veil Falls, Braeside walk and Pulpit Rock.

Eastern Blue Mountains National Park

• Vale of Avoca lookouts, walking tracks and routes.
• Burralow Precinct; Tabaraga and Patersons fire trails - closed to camping and vehicles.

Glenbrook

• Closed to camping and vehicles. Jellybean pool, Red Hands cave, Nepean and Mount Portal lookouts also closed.

Southern Blue Mountains National Park

• All park fire trails are closed to the public including The Range fire trail, which is undergoing maintenance works and is impassable due to wet conditions.
• Oberon-Colong stock route to Yerranderie, and Langs Road are only open for local traffic. See relevant local council for updates.
• Mount Werong campground is closed due to fire damage.

Canyons

• Canyons around Bells Line of Road and Grose Valley including Bowens Creek, Claustral, Yileen and Butterbox/Mount Hay.

Rock climbing areas

• Pulpit Rock.
• Rock climbing areas around Narrow Neck that have been burnt, including Castle Head and Diamond Falls.

The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are open:

Katoomba

• Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls cliff top walking tracks, where not impacted above or by other closures.
• Nellies Glen and Devils Hole.
• Six Foot track is currently open to walkers (no camping permitted). Vehicle access to Jenolan Caves is via Oberon.
• Kings Tableland Road to Mc Mahons Gate.
• Kedumba Valley Road to Sublime Point trail, and Sublime Point trail.
• Narrow Neck cycle route and fire trail. No walking tracks or descents open.
• Faulconbridge Point.
• Blue Gum swamp.
• Mount Hay Road and walking tracks. Lockleys Pylon is closed below Pylon, with no access to Grose Valley.

Blackheath and Medlow Bath

• Braeside fire trail (not walk)
• Hat Hill Road is open to walkers and bike riders all the way to Perrys lookdown, Wind Eroded Cave and Anvil Rock lookout are also open.
• Burramoko Ridge fire trail and Hanging Rock/Baltzer lookouts.
• Point Pilcher lookout
• Victoria Falls Road and walking track to lookout and Asgard Swamp (no access to Grose Valley).
• Bells Line lookouts and roads (including Mount Banks and Pierces Pass roads, Banks Walls cycle and lookout, Walls lookout and Rigby Hill lookout and walk).

Canyons

• Canyons around Mount Wilson including Wollangambe, Serendipity, DuFaurs, Whungee Wheengee, and Joe's. Bell Creek, Birrabang and Dalpura are also open. Conditions in canyons may have changed due to the effects of fire and flood. Check all abseil anchor points/hand lines and allow extra time.
• Empress, Fortress, Arethusa, and Hat Hill.

Rock climbing areas

• Climbing and abseiling areas: Narrow Neck, Malatia Point and Wall exiting east. Narrow Neck unburnt areas.
• Rock climbing areas in the Grose Valley (Ikara, Bowens Creek and Bell Super-crag).

NSW National Parks will be clearing fallen trees, removing tree hazards and undertaking minor repairs on damaged infrastructure over the next few months. Some tracks and sites may remain closed for longer periods where major infrastructure needs replacing.

To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Blue Mountains National Park page alert.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Applies from Wed 19 Feb 2020, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.13pm

Closed areas: Wollemi National Park - closed areas

The following areas of Wollemi National Park are closed:

• Newnes campground and picnic area
• Glow Worm picnic area
• Glow Worm walking track from Newnes campground
• Weir-Long Cave walk is closed at the junction with Pagoda Rocks walking track (Dunns Swamp)
• River Gauging station (Dunns Swamp)
• Bicentennial National trail – Widden to Glen Alice, Glen Alice to Jenolan
• Deep Pass campground and canyons in Wollemi National Park
• Newnes Industrial Ruins
• Wheeny Creek
• Sheepskin Hut
• Pipeline track

The following areas of Wollemi National Park are open:

• Bob Turner track

Safety advice:

• Please be aware that due to recent fires and floods there may be dangerous hazards in this park. These include falling trees and branches, flooded creeks and crossings, and debris on tracks.
• If accessing remote areas of national parks, please visit the Think before you TREK page

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Applies from Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.11pm

Closed areas: Burragorang lookout and picnic area closed

Burragorang lookout and picnic area are currently closed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Applies from Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.57pm

Closed areas: Cave Creek picnic area closed

Cave Creek picnic area is closed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2020, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.26pm

Closed areas: Goulburn River National Park - closed areas

Some areas in Goulburn River National Park are closed. 

To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Goulburn River National Park page alert. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 3.22pm to Tue 14 Apr 2020, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.49pm

Closed parks: Thirlmere Lakes National Park closed

Thirlmere Lakes National Park is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 1.58pm

Closed areas: Bundanoon Precinct closed

Bundanoon precinct is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 1 park and 8 locations nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Bonnie View and Beauchamps Cliffs lookouts
  • Bundanoon cycling route
  • Gambells Rest campground
  • Grand Canyon lookout
  • Mount Carnarvon walking track
  • Riverview walking track
  • Sunrise Point lookout
  • Tooth's walking track to Bundanoon Creek

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 10.18am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 1.44pm

Closed areas: Belmore Falls closed until further notice

Belmore Falls is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Belmore Falls walking track

Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.29pm

Closed areas: Campground closures

The following campgrounds are closed until further notice, to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff:

• Bungonia campground
• Carrington Falls campground
• Gambells Rest campground

You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Gambells Rest campground

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 10.15am

Closed areas: Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve closed

Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve
  • Cecil Hoskins picnic area
  • Weir View walking track
  • Wingecarribee River walking track

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 9.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 9.01am

Closed parks: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Closed.

Barren Grounds Nature Reserve is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 3.31pm to Tue 23 Jun 2020, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 5.03pm

Closed areas: Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre and precinct closed

Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, including all walks, picnic areas and lookouts, is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You can still contact us by phone on 02 4887 7270 or by email. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • East Rim and Wildflower walking tracks
  • Fitzroy Falls picnic area
  • Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
  • West Rim walking track

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 2.25pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to fire and flood damage

This park is closed due to fire and flood damage. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NSW National Parks office.

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2020, 3.42pm

Closed areas: Camping not permitted

Camping, including caravans and motor-homes, will not be permitted in national parks from Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Upper Nepean State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Feb 2020, 2.59pm

Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires and aerial pest control operations

This park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as part of the bushfire response. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 11.15am to Tue 21 Apr 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Feb 2020, 9.06am

Other planned events: 1080 fox and wild dog control ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Thursday 21 October 2019 and Wednesday 21 October 2020 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. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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 further information please call the NPWS Highlands office on 024887 8244.

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2020, 9.22am

Closed areas: Most of Morton National Park closed

Most of this park is closed due to bushfires and aerial pest programs.

The open areas are: 

• Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, including East and West Rim walking tracks
• Main Falls lookout 
• Three Views walk in Kangaroo Valley
• Gambells Rest campground and picnic area
• Echo Point, Bonnie View and Wishing Well in the Bundanoon precinct
• Mount Carnarvon walking track 
• Badgerys Spur walking track
• Long Point lookout and McCallums Flat walking track

All other areas in the park are closed. This includes all campgrounds, walking tracks, lookouts and picnic areas not listed as open.

Do not enter the closed areas of this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park and 28 locations nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Badgerys Spur walking track
  • Blue Gum Flat campground
  • Bonnie View and Beauchamps Cliffs lookouts
  • Bundanoon cycling route
  • Coast to the Highlands scenic drive – Kangaroo Valley
  • Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route
  • Gambells Rest campground
  • George Boyd lookout
  • George Boyd picnic area
  • George Boyd Rainforest walking track
  • Grand Canyon lookout
  • Granite Falls walking track
  • Griffins walking track
  • Kangaroo River walking track
  • Little Forest walking track
  • Lovers walking track
  • Manning lookout
  • Mount Bushwalker walking track
  • Mount Carnarvon walking track
  • Pigeon House Mountain Didthul picnic area
  • Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track
  • Pointer Gap lookout
  • Riverview walking track
  • Sunrise Point lookout
  • Three Views walking track
  • Toorooroo campground
  • Tooth's walking track to Bundanoon Creek
  • Wog Wog campground

Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2020, 9.30am

Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited

All access to the base of Belmore Falls from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookout and picnic area is permanently closed due to safety risks. Access is also closed from the causeway to the top of the falls. These access points are prohibited to visitors and penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Belmore Falls walking track

Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.27pm to Tue 21 Apr 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.43pm

Other planned events: 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 estate within the Fitzroy Falls area.

Burial of used baits and products will occur from Thursday 21 October 2019 to Wednesday 21 October 2020. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways, in accordance with Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products) 2019.

There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to 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. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas. If you need your dogs to work in the baiting area outside of national park estate, we suggest muzzling them.

For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS office at Fitzroy Falls on 02 4887 8244 or email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park