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Applies from Fri 21 Mar 2025, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 4.11pm
The BBQ at Wattamolla picnic area are out of order due to a fault.
Nearest public BBQ at Audley or Bonnie Vale.
Please contact the Royal Visitor Centre for more information 02 9542 0648
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Applies from Mon 17 Mar 2025, 8.45pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 3.29pm
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 17/03/2025. The fire is called 10T/Little HR, Dharawal NP, WEDDERBURN. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 13 Mar 2025, 4.42pm to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 9.17am
Abercrombie River National Park is closed for post-hazard reduction and trail safety works from Wednesday 19th March to Monday 31st March 2025. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
During this time the National Park will be closed to the public for safety reasons. Gates and signs will be in place to advise of the closed area.
This burn is called NPWS HR Clayton's. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Oberon (02 6363 6200).
Bummaroo Ford campground will remain open for bookings and camping.
Applies from Wed 19 Mar 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 7.44pm
The following tracks, trails and surrounding bushland areas in Royal National Park will be closed from 6pm Friday 21st March for hazard reduction burning :
The fire is called Grays Point HR. Expect some traffic delays along local roads and smoke in the area. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Royal National Parks Visitors Centre on 02 9542 0648, visit the Hazards Near Me app, or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2025, 6.00am to Fri 18 Apr 2025, 7.39am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 11.45am
This section of Marley walking track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until April 2025.
Big Marley and Little Marley fire trails remain open. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 10.34am
Some walking and mountain bike trails within the Loftus Loop network at Temptation Creek are closed from Tuesday 11 March to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works. The closed areas are:
The fire trails east of Farnell Avenue will remain open for recreation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Parks Visitors Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.30am to Fri 4 Apr 2025, 12.55pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 10.30am
The following vehicle trails will be closed from Wednesday 12 March to Friday 4 April 2025 while trail construction work is being undertaken:
All trails will be reopened on weekends.
Heavy machinery will be operating on all vehicle trails. Please do not enter closed areas. Please follow instructions and signage of NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Office on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Tue 18 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Tue 1 Apr 2025, 3.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 3.12pm
Please be advised that contractors will be commencing a small flood surface repair on Powerline east fire trail, starting 18th March 2025.
These works are expected to take about 2 weeks.
Vehicle access will not be possible from the section south of Kurlan place area and north of sebastapol , while the works are being undertaken.
Pedestrians and Cyclists will be permitted to pass if the contractor deems it safe at the time, otherwise they will be turned around onsite.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 3.52pm
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:
Do not enter the eastern section of the national park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.
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Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 2.58pm
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
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.
Applies from Mon 17 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 2.39pm
Expect short delays on roads and fire trails in Dharawal National Park from Monday 17 March to Friday 28 March 2025. Roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 2.30pm
The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is open to walkers, bicycles and light 4WD vehicles only. Roadworks are underway. Please follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
No access with heavy vehicles larger than cat 9 due to hazardous track conditions. As soon as the remainder of the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS Alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.15pm to Wed 2 Apr 2025, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.30pm
The Mount Keira Ring Track in the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area has a partial closure due to track repairs, from Wednesday 12 March till Wednesday 2 April.
The closure is in place from Camp Road down to the Girl Guide Campsite.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4224 4188 or npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.31am
Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 2.40pm
Upper Nepean State Conservation Area (UNSCA) will be conducting a feral deer management program between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025.
This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.
Please note, UNSCA is entirely within the WaterNSW Special Area and is permanently closed to public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200
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Applies from Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 4.18pm
The Cricket Pitch carpark and amenities building are being upgraded as part of the Kamay Master Plan Project. The precinct will be closed during these works from October 2024 to March 2025.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Toilets and parking are available at Commemoration Flat.
For more information and updates on the project please visit the Kamay Master Plan Project website, email or call the local area office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 10.00am to Fri 2 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 8.51am
Roadworks will be underway on fire trails in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area from Tuesday 14 January to Friday 2 May 2025.
The trails to be closed include;
Please follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
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Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2024, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Feb 2025, 2.46pm
Skylight cave is permanently closed to visitors due to serious safety risks. The cave is mid-way down an unstable cliff, and the risk of falling off the cliff edge while trying to reach it makes it very dangerous.
There is no approved public access walking track to Skylight cave. Please do not risk your safety trying to reach this location.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 4.01pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Feb 2025, 3.25pm
Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
Please note the following closures:
Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.48am to Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2025, 10.36am
The section of Curra Moors loop track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until April 2025.
Curra Moors fire trail remains open. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Mar 2025, 11.18am
The Artillery track is closed for public safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm to Fri 13 Feb 2026, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.51am
Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until 2026. A new visitor centre is under construction. During these construction works the precinct, including parking, will be fenced off and work crews will be on site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.
Parking and toilets will be available at Commemoration Flat.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010 to learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.20pm
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
The following campgrounds are exempt and park users can have a small fire in NPWS supplied fire rings during this fire ban:
Capertee National Park
Goulburn River National Park
Goulburn River SCA
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
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.
Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.18pm
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Wollemi National Park:
Park users can have a small campfire in NPWS supplied fire rings in the campgrounds listed above.
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
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.
Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2025, 9.13am
This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/conservation-programs/fighting-invasive-phytophthora ;
How you can help
To prevent phytophthora infection and spreading in parks and at home, try these hygiene tips:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 2.09pm
A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.
Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.
There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.
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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.18am
Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events.
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 2.14pm
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
Berkeley Nature Reserve is closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.50am
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:
Yellomundee Regional Park
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
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 Mon 2 Sep 2024, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 1.35pm
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 will take place between 30 August 2024 and 31 March 2025 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.
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 NPWS Sydney South Area office on 02 9337 5511 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11.58am to Fri 13 Feb 2026, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.51am
Services and pathways at Commemoration Flat are being upgraded from October 2024 to 2026. The picnic area remains open with limited closures, as work areas are fenced off and work crews are on site.
The toilets and carpark will remain open, with a reduced number of parking spaces available. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010 to learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project.
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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.52am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Mar 2025, 8.19am
Construction works have commenced on the first stage of the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project at Kembla Heights.
Construction is being carried out in accordance with rigorous environmental and cultural heritage planning approvals, the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Strategy and our Cycling Strategy.
People are reminded that the area is a closed construction site. Please stay off the tracks until they are opened in mid-2025 for your safety and to allow the network to be completed.
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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 11.24am
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However, Heartbreak Hill campground is exempt in Parr State Conservation Area.
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
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.
Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 11.24am
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However, the following campgrounds and accommodation are exempt in Yengo National Park:
During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
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.
Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 9.00am
Mirang Campground is now closed. The site has become a day-use ONLY picnic spot. No overnight stays permitted.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Jan 2025, 2.46pm
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Feb 2025, 9.44am
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/garawarra-farm-carpark/local-alerts
Royal National Park is open 7am to 8.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day. Payment options include Audley Visitor Centre, vehicle entry stations, pay machines and the Park’nPay app.
Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).
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