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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 9.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 10.33am
Closed areas: Tracks and trails closed due to severe weather
The following tracks and trails are closed from 9am Wednesday 6 April 2022 until further notice due to damage from severe weather:
- Berowra track to Apple Tree Bay
- Mackerel trail from The Basin trail to Sinclair Point
- Mount Kuring-gai track to Berowra Station
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 24 Aug 2022, 6.57pm to Fri 21 Oct 2022, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 10.21am
Closed areas: Trails closed for track upgrade
The following trails are closed from Monday 19 September to Friday 21 October 2022 for trail upgrade works:
- Towlers Bay trail
- The Chase trail
- Bona Crescent trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 1 Sep 2022, 9.51am to Mon 31 Oct 2022, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Sep 2022, 11.43am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to upgrades at Apple Tree Bay boat ramp
The following areas will be closed until late October 2022 (weather dependent) while upgrades to the Apple Tree Bay boat ramp and wharf area are underway:
- Pedestrian bridge
- Boat ramp pontoon
- Partial closure of boat ramp
- Removal of fish cleaning table
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Wed 17 Aug 2022, 8.10am. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Sep 2022, 7.05pm
Safety alerts: No access to some picnic table and seats in shelters at Shark Island
Access is closed to 3 picnic table and seats in shelters at Shark Island. This is to allow for maintenance works to be carried out to repair these facilities.
The pavilion, 2 picnic tables with seats and 1 shelter with picnic tables and seats are still available for use. Large lawn areas are still available for recreation.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.04pm
Closed areas: Fort Denison closed
Fort Denison will be closed until mid 2023.
Conservation and upgrade works are currently underway. Key elements include the construction of a new accessible wharf and maintenance and upgrade to buildings and services. Fort Denison will be closed to visitors until these works have been complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
- 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday
- 8am and 1pm on Saturday
Noise monitoring stations will be set up in Kirribilli and Cremorne to check any over-water noise so that it does not exceed legal levels. It is not expected to be high.
For more information, visit the project webpage or call the NPWS Sydney South area office on 02 9337 5511. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 12.16pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 3.00pm
Closed areas: Bradleys Head toilets closed due to rockfall
The toilet block at Bradleys Head - Booraghee Amphitheatre is closed from Monday 1 August 2022 until further notice due to a rock fall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 29 Mar 2022, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 2.44pm
Closed areas: Two Creeks track closed for maintenance
Part of Two Creeks track is closed from Tuesday 29 March 2022 until further notice due to track maintenance.
The closed area is the section of Two Creeks track between the Eastern arterial track entrance and Gordon Creek track intersection.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 24 Mar 2022, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 2.44pm
Closed areas: Section of Middle Harbour Creek track closed due to rockfall hazard
Middle Harbour Creek track is closed between Stepping Stone Crossing and Cascades trail until further notice due to rockfall hazard.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 12 Sep 2022, 9.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Sep 2022, 4.14pm
Closed areas: Illawong Bay picnic area closed for carpark maintenance
Illawong Bay picnic area in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is closed for carpark maintenance from Tuesday 27 September 2022 to Thursday 29 September 2022.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 9 Sep 2022, 4.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Sep 2022, 5.04pm
Closed areas: The Basin Aboriginal art site closed for track upgrade
The Basin Aboriginal art site will be closed from Monday 12 September to Friday 30 September 2022 while the access is being upgraded.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Sep 2022, 8.15pm
Closed areas: Flat Rock track partial closure
The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed where the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
Please note:
- Walkers heading west should exit Flat Rock track at the eastern end of Killarney Drive and use Killarney Drive until you reach Downpatrick Street. Then walk down the street and re-enter Flat Rock track from the Downpatrick Street fire trail.
- Walkers heading east should exit Flat Rock track at the Downpatrick Street fire trail and use Downpatrick Street, then Killarney Drive until you reach the end of Killarney Drive. Re-enter Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Fri 21 May 2021, 1.11pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Sep 2022, 8.14pm
Other planned events: Temporary fencing at West Head lookout
West Head lookout is open to visitors, and temporary fencing has been installed at the lookout for public safety. Upgrades will take place from July to October 2022.
Please do not enter the fenced area. Nearby walking tracks remain open.
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Applies from Thu 27 Jan 2022, 1.23pm to Thu 1 Dec 2022, 1.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Sep 2022, 5.08pm
Closed areas: Gardener's cottage closed due to construction
Gardeners Cottage is closed from March 2022 to April 2023 due to seawall construction at Shark Beach.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 8.41am to Fri 25 Nov 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Sep 2022, 9.34am
Closed areas: Bobbin Head toilet blocks closed for upgrades
The toilet blocks at Orchard Park and Gibberagong will be closed for upgrades from Monday 7 March until the end of October 2022. There will be temporary toilets in place while the works are being carried out.
For more information, please contact the local office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 25 Jan 2022, 4.10pm to Fri 16 Dec 2022, 11.57am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Sep 2022, 12.03pm
Closed areas: Berowra walking track closure
Berowra walking track, from Berowra to Apple Tree bay, including the Mount Ku-ring-gai access track, is closed until further notice.
There is a significant threat of rockfalls due to slope instability, caused by recent weather events. NPWS will further assess the track and carry out necessary repair works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Sun 25 Apr 2021, 11.48pm to Fri 25 Nov 2022, 11.56am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Sep 2022, 11.57am
Other planned events: Orchard Park shelter restoration
The shelters in Orchard Park at Bobbin Head will be undergoing restoration works from Monday 26 April 2021. As the work is complex, it is unsure when the shelters will reopen.
Signage and security fencing will be erected around closed shelters as they are progressively repaired. Not all shelters will be closed at once, so you can use the remaining shelters while construction works are completed.
For more information about closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757, or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 8 Oct 2021, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Aug 2022, 3.24pm
Closed areas: North Head scenic area closures
The following areas in the North Head scenic area will be closed while upgrades are underway:
- Fairfax walking track, Fairfax Lookout, Fairfax carpark and bus stop are closed until December 2022 for the construction of new lookouts.
- North Head Scenic Drive and loop road are open to vehicles.
- The bus stop opposite the Bella Vista Café is open.
These closures may be extended without notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Aug 2022, 11.38am
Closed areas: North Head partial closure
Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:
- Bluefish Point
- Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency access road
- Fairfax lookouts
Open areas include:
- Q Station
- North Head Sanctuary and Bella Vista Cafe (entry via North Fort)
- Parking areas at North Fort
- The track between Shelly Beach and Bluefish Drive
- Bluefish Drive to the Avenue of Honour
- Collins Flat Beach
- Collins Beach Road
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Tue 29 Oct 2019, 2.58pm to Wed 1 Feb 2023, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Sep 2022, 8.52am
Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 31 Jul 2022, 10.39pm to Wed 1 Feb 2023, 2.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Sep 2022, 1.15pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2022 and 31 January 2023 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
All baiting locations are identifiable 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 the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 9451 3479 or 02 8448 0440.
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Applies from Sun 31 Jul 2022, 10.15pm to Wed 1 Feb 2023, 2.17am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Sep 2022, 1.14pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2022 and 31 January 2023 in Sydney Harbour National Park (Chowder Bay, Dobroyd, Bradleys, Georges, Middle & North Headlands (North Head includes the adjoining land of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Australian Institute of Police Management, and Quarantine Station). Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
All baiting locations are identifiable 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 the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Sun 31 Jul 2022, 10.05pm to Wed 1 Feb 2023, 2.06am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Sep 2022, 1.14pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2022 and 31 January 2023 in Garigal National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
All baiting locations are identifiable 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 the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Wed 20 Apr 2022, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Apr 2022, 12.13pm
Other planned events: Cadmans Cottage public tours suspended
Cadmans Cottage public tours are suspended until further notice.
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Applies from Thu 17 Feb 2022, 3.56pm to Mon 5 Dec 2022, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Apr 2022, 5.46pm
Closed areas: Shark Beach closed during construction of replacement seawall
Replacement of the Nielsen Park seawall commenced on Tuesday 1 March 2022. Shark Beach, the promenade and kiosk are closed, and event and accommodation bookings for Nielsen Park will be suspended during the construction period (approximately 9 months).
From Tuesday 1 March 2022, closed areas:
- Shark Beach and promenade
- Nielsen Park kiosk, restaurant, Surf Club and Halbert Pavilion
- Steel Point Cottage and Gardners Cottage
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the project web page for more information.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Nov 2021, 9.25am
Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times
The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
- From 1 October to 31 March - from 5am to 8.30pm
- From 1 April to 30 September - 6am to 6pm
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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Nov 2021, 9.24am
Closed areas: Bluefish Point closed
The Bluefish Point bushland area is closed to public access for public safety and to protect important plant and animal communities. For your safety and to help conserve the landscape, please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park.
The Shelly Beach to Bluefish walking track is open.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 10.05am
Other incidents: COVID-19 safety advice
Please plan ahead when visiting this park. Popular precincts may be closed at short notice to ensure visitation levels do not exceed COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
Due to the developing COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
We encourage you to:
- Plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 3pm.
- Check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park.
- Be prepared to move on if it's not possible to park your vehicle or to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Mon 16 Nov 2020, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jan 2021, 10.08am
Safety alerts: Protect your picnic - native birds may steal your food
Birds at Nielsen Park are attempting to steal food from visitors' picnics and tables due to unauthorised feeding of local native birds. To try and reduce this unwanted behaviour, NPWS is asking visitors to not actively feed any wildlife and to please bring suitable methods to cover your food. These include storage containers with sealed lids or an umbrella to cover your picnic to reduce food visibility and access.
Please note, it is illegal to feed wildlife in a national park. NPWS officers are monitoring the area and fines apply if visitors are seen actively feeding birds and promoting this unwanted behaviour.
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