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Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.28pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 30 Nov 2025, 4.04pm
Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park – 29-30 November & Monday 1 December 2025
All tracks and trails in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are closed on 29-30 November & Monday 1 December 2025 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.
The following areas are closed:
- West Head road
- West Head lookout
- Salvation Creek picnic area
- Barrenjoey headland
- Sphinx memorial precinct
- Stringybark Ridge precinct
- Kalkari track
- All remote campgrounds (accessible by water only)
These areas will remain open:
- Apple Tree Bay picnic area
- Apple Tree Bay boat ramp
- Bobbin Head picnic areas
- Bobbin Head Marina
- Duckholes picnic area
- Illawong Bay picnic area
- Gibberagong Boardwalk
- Kalkari Discovery Centre (the walking track is closed)
- The Basin campground and picnic area (accessible by water only)
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bobbin Head Visitor Centre on 02 9472 8949.
Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
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Applies from Sun 30 Nov 2025, 9.53am to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 30 Nov 2025, 4.02pm
Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed in Garigal National Park - Sunday 30 November and Monday 1 December 2025
All tracks and trails in Garigal National Park are closed on Sunday 30 November and Monday 1 December 2025 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.
Davidson Boat Ramp and Picnic Area will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
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Applies from Sun 30 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Nov 2025, 5.56pm
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Applies from Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.45pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.50pm
Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed – Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November 2025
All tracks and trails in the following parks are closed on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger Rating:
- Lane Cove National Park
- Berowra Valley National Park
- Berowra Valley Regional Park
- Marramarra National Park
- Wallumatta Nature Reserve
- Dalrymple Hay Nature Reserve
- Dural Nature Reserve
Campgrounds in Berowra Valley National Park and Marramarra National Park are also closed, including:
- Tunks Ridge campground
- Marramarra Creek campground
- Orchard campground
- Gentleman's Halt campground
Picnic areas and boat ramps will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400 or the NPWS contact centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 10.45am
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 as 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 Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.51pm
Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. . There continues to be a threat of rockfalls and foreshore slumps due to slope instability caused by previous weather events. NPWS is updating detailed assessments in order to undertake essential repair works.
Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai remains open.
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 Mon 17 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 12 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.27am
Closed areas: Currie Road Fire Trail closed
The Currie Road Fire Trail in Garigal National Park will be closed during work hours 0700am - 1700pm until Friday 12th December 2025 inclusive for trail maintenance works.
The trail will be open on weekends.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Mon 17 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 12 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.26am
Closed areas: Cook Street Fire Trail closed
The Cook Street Fire Trail in Garigal National Park will be closed during work hours of 0700am - 1700pm until Friday 12th December inclusive for trail maintenance works.
The trail will be open on weekends
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Mon 17 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 5 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.27am
Closed areas: Kimberley Trail closed
The Kimberley Fire Trail in Garigal National Park will be closed during work hours 0700am - 1700pm until Friday 5th December inclusive for trail maintenance works.
The trail will be open on weekends.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.42am
Closed areas: Upper Gledhill Falls - access is unsafe
There is no safe location to park a vehicle on the side of McCarrs Creek Road to reach Upper Gledhills Falls. For your own safety, climbing and abseiling are prohibited here. Please visit Duckholes picnic area instead.
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Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2025, 4.30pm to Wed 2 Sep 2026, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.51pm
Closed parks: Muogamarra Nature Reserve closed
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.
For more information about the reserve, 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 Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.34pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 10.52am
Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management operation’
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 between1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in Garigal National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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