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Applies from Sun 18 Jan 2026, 8.36am to Tue 20 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 18 Jan 2026, 8.39am
Closed areas: Minnamarra Rainforest Walk Closed
Minnamurra Falls walking track is closed due to predicted high rainfall and rockfall/landslip risk. The track will remain closed to the public until NPWS staff have conducted an inspection and risk assessment and it is safe to reopen.
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Applies from Sun 18 Jan 2026, 8.34am to Tue 20 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 18 Jan 2026, 8.35am
Closed areas: Clover Hill Trail - Closed
Clover Hill trail is closed due to predicted high rainfall and rockfall/landslip risk. The track will remain closed to the public until NPWS staff have conducted an inspection and risk assessment and it is safe to reopen.
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Applies from Sat 17 Jan 2026, 7.55am to Tue 20 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 17 Jan 2026, 7.58am
Safety alerts: Drawing Room Rocks walking track - Closed
Drawing Room Rocks walking track is closed due to predicted high rainfall and rockfall/landslip risk. The track will remain closed to the public until NPWS staff have conducted an inspection and risk assessment and it is safe to reopen.
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Applies from Sat 17 Jan 2026, 7.50am to Tue 20 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 17 Jan 2026, 7.54am
Closed areas: Erith Coal Mine Walking track and stairwell
Erith Coal Mine walking track is closed due to predicted high rainfall and rockfall/landslip risk. The track will remain closed to the public until NPWS staff have conducted an inspection and risk assessment and it is safe to reopen.
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Applies from Sat 17 Jan 2026, 7.44am to Tue 20 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 17 Jan 2026, 7.47am
Closed areas: Nellies Glen Picnic Area Closed
Nellies Glen Picnic Area is closed due to predicted high rainfall and flooded causeway. The area will remain closed to the public until NPWS staff have conducted an inspection and risk assessment and it is safe to reopen.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Fri 17 Jul 2026, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 12.43pm
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 Friday 16 January to Thursday 16 July 2026.
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 Mon 24 Nov 2025, 3.50pm to Mon 2 Feb 2026, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 3.27pm
Safety alerts: Bomaderry Creek Regional Park weir crossing - take care
Please be aware the weir crossing stepping stones were impacted by a recent heavy rainfall event. A number of the stepping stones were dislodged or washed down river.
Walkers should take care when using the weir crossing. Walkers should not use the weir crossing if water levels are high at the crossing.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Dec 2025, 8.04am
Closed areas: Gulp Road at Wingello closed
The Gulp Road section of Morton National Park is closed, it will be re-opened after it has been assessed as suitable for vehicle access.
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Applies from Tue 23 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Dec 2025, 12.04pm
Fire bans: South coast national park fire bans
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. 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:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
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 Fri 18 Jul 2025, 5.36pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 6.32pm
Closed areas: Tallowa Dam Road Closed
The end of Tallowa Dam Road in Morton National Park is currently closed due to cracks which have developed after multiple heavy rain events, creating the potential for a landslide. The closure is located approximately 1.5km east of Tallowa Dam crest.
There is no public access to Tallowa Dam. Paddlers must exit the lake at Beehive Point or Bendeela.
For continued safety and risk management of the site, the road will remain closed to the public over the Christmas/January period. The road will be reopened when the remediation works are completed. This work is being managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service and we will update this message when we have more information.
For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 10.38am to Sat 31 Jan 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Dec 2025, 9.45am
Closed areas: Pigeon House Didthul Walking Track Closed
The Pigeon House Didthul area of Morton National Park, including the Walking Track, Carpark and Picnic Area is closed due to infrastructure damage from recent storms from Friday 25th of July 2025 to Monday 31st January 2026. Alternative walks: Mount Bushwalker, Rusden Head, Florance Head and Giriwa walk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Ulladulla office 44549500.
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Oct 2025, 10.22am
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 July 28 2025 to August 01 2026 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 Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Oct 2025, 11.29am
Closed areas: Tianjara fire trail Closed
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 Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Oct 2025, 3.45pm
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 Mon 1 Sep 2025, 12.58pm to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 12.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 8.45am
Closed areas: Byangee Wall Walking Track
Due to essential capital upgrades following the 2019/2020 bushfires, the Castle Walking Track in Morton National Park will be closed from 1 September 2025 to 30 April 2026.
This closure affects the following areas:
- Castle Walking Track and Car Park
- Cooyoyo Campgrounds
- Long Gully Campgrounds and Picnic Area
- Byangee Walls Walking Track
Although Long Gully Campgrounds and Byangee Walls Walking Track are not part of the upgrade works, they will remain closed for the duration of the project. These areas fall within the broader construction footprint, and access restrictions are in place to ensure public safety during the works.
The walking track upgrade works will include like-for-like infrastructure replacement, improved drainage, and erosion and sediment control measures to ensure long-term sustainability and visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 1 Sep 2025, 9.53am to Thu 30 Apr 2026, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 8.40am
Closed areas: Castle Walking track and campground closure
Due to essential capital upgrades following the 2019/2020 bushfires, the Castle Walking Track in Morton National Park will be closed from 1 September 2025 to 30 April 2026.
This closure affects the following areas:
- Castle Walking Track and Car Park
- Cooyoyo Campgrounds
- Long Gully Campgrounds and Picnic Area
- Byangee Walls Walking Track
Although Long Gully Campgrounds and Byangee Walls Walking Track are not part of the upgrade works, they will remain closed for the duration of the project. These areas fall within the broader construction footprint, and access restrictions are in place to ensure public safety during the works.
The walking track upgrade works will include like-for-like infrastructure replacement, improved drainage, and erosion and sediment control measures to ensure long-term sustainability and visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 23 Sep 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Dec 2025, 10.22am
Other incidents: Killalea Campground maintenance notice
Killalea Campground is currently undergoing upgrades to improve facilities for visitors. During this time, fewer campsites are available for booking. Normal bookings will resume once the upgrades are complete.
For more information, please contact Minnamurra Visitor Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Dec 2025, 9.31am
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.
The Park can also close at short notice due to severe weather conditions.
For more information please phone the centre on 42 360 469
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Dec 2025, 10.25am
Closed areas: Hoddles Track walking track is closed due to dangerous track conditions and fallen trees
Hoddles Walking Track in Barren Grounds Nature Reserve is closed due to dangerous track conditions and fallen trees.
The track will remain closed to the public until works on the track can be completed. As soon as the track is declared safe and can be re-opened, the NPWS website will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4224 4 4188 or npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 8.39am
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 Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 8.08am
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 Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Dec 2025, 10.46am
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 Fri 10 Feb 2023, 9.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7.57am
Closed areas: Informal track to Clover Falls is is closed due to rockfall risk
Due to rockfall risk, the unsanctioned walking track from the end of Clover Hill Road at Macquarie Rivulet to Clover Hill Falls is closed.
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Applies from Mon 14 Dec 2020, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 9.07am
Closed areas: Macquarie Rivulet - Jump Rock track closed
Access to Macquarie Rivulet (also known as 'Jump Rock') is not permitted. The track is steep and eroded, and contains unstable surfaces, cliffs and drop offs.
There is a high risk of injury from falls from heights. Do not enter the closed areas of this park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2019, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 9.07am
Closed areas: Restricted access to Macquarie Rivulet
There is no access to Macquarie Rivulet from Mount Murray, at the top of Macquarie Pass. If you access the rivulet from the top of the escarpment, you will be trespassing on private property. Access to Macquarie Rivulet is only permitted via Clover Hill Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Fri 1 Mar 2024, 3.12pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Jan 2026, 9.40am
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 Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 10.40am
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 Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 1.15pm
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 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 10.41am
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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