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Applies from Tue 25 Nov 2025, 3.34pm to Wed 26 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 3.56pm
Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed - Wednesday 26 November 2025
All tracks and trails in the following parks are closed on 22 October 2025 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
- Twin Beaches 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 Tue 25 Nov 2025, 3.15pm to Wed 26 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 3.32pm
Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - All tracks and trails closed in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - Wednesday 26 November 2025
All tracks and trails in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are closed on Wednesday 26 November 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 Fri 14 Nov 2025, 1.17pm to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.04am
Other planned events: Basin trail and Mackerel trail temporary closures for maintenance
Maintenance works will be undertaken on the Basin trail and Mackerel trail from Wednesday 19 November until Friday 28 November 2025. Temporary closures are in place during this time.
Contact the site supervisor with the phone number on site fencing if access for school groups or pre-booked camping is required.
Please follow all signage and instruction from NPWS staff and contractors.
No closures are in place over the weekend.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 10.20am
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 Fri 14 Nov 2025, 1.28pm to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 9.16am
Closed areas: Duckholes picnic area car park closure
The carpark at Duckholes picnic area will be used to locate a Transport for NSW site compound for critical road safety works on McCarrs Creek Road. Works will take place between Sunday 23 November and Friday 19 December 2025.
There will be limited parking available during this time.
For more information contact ConnectSydney on 1800 735 563.
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Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Nov 2025, 12.32pm
Closed areas: Area closed for conservation works
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 24 November to Friday 19 December 2025 while conservation works are being undertaken on Devines Hill. The closed areas are:
- Devines Hill section of the Old Great North Walk
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Signage installed on closed section. For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 13 Nov 2025, 2.11pm to Fri 5 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.28am
Closed areas: Apple Tree Bay pontoon closed
Apple Tree Bay pontoon is closed for critical safety repair work. It will remain closed until 5th December 2025 or until repaired.
Apple Tree Bay boat ramp and canoe launch remain open. There is no alternative tie-off or loading facility at this location, please adjust your plans as needed.
Alternative boat ramps are available at:
- Bay Rd, Berowra Waters
- Peats Ferry Rd, Mooney Mooney
- Parsley Bay, Brooklyn
- Davidson Park, Killarney Heights
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 20 Oct 2025, 11.40am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 8.28am
Closed areas: Showground Trail closed
Showground Trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is closed during work hours, from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday for essential trail 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, 6.00am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Nov 2025, 10.45am
Closed areas: Little Beach walking track and trail closed for maintenance
Access to Little Beach will be closed for maintenance works from 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday on the following dates:
- 17 to 21 November 2025
- 24 to 28 November 2025
Closed areas include:
- Little Beach Walking Track (between Grahame Drive and Mourawaring Moor Trail)
- Little Beach Trail
- Little Beach campground and picnic area
- Bouddi Coastal Walk between Little Beach Trail and Bombi Moor Fire Trail
These areas will re-open on weekends.
Visitors using the Bouddi Coastal Walk can alternatively exit to Little Beach Carpark (at Grahame Drive) via the Old Quarry Trail.
Barriers and signage will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.31pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Oct 2025, 5.35pm
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 between 1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in Ku-ring-gai Chase 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 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.12am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.16am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi-Yengo Reserves
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)
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
Dharug National Park
Mount Royal National Park
Yengo National Park
- Blue Gums Campground
- Mountain Arm Campground
- Yengo House
- Finchley Campground
- Mogo Campground
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 30 Jun 2025, 4.11pm to Fri 12 Dec 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 10.51am
Closed areas: Somersby Falls walking track closed for upgrade
Somersby Falls walking track, including access to the middle and bottom waterfalls will be closed until 12 December 2025 while the track is upgraded.
The picnic area and carpark will remain open during the works.
Consider visiting the nearby Girrakool picnic area less than 5 minutes away which also has waterfalls, walking tracks and a well established picnic area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Oct 2025, 8.10am
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance
Fire trail maintenance works are undertaken periodically, at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage.
Take care and drive to conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000
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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: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 9.27am
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 Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.03am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.54am
Closed parks: Spectacle Island Nature Reserve closed
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Spectacle Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.09am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.54am
Closed parks: Long Island Nature Reserve closed
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Long Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 10.51am
Closed areas: Partial closure Piles Creek Loop Walking Track
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed until 30 June 2026 while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.
The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.
Areas that will remain open are:
- Piles Creek Loop Walking Track on the eastern side of Piles Creek
- Access to the Great North Walk from Girrakool Picnic Area
- Bundilla Lookout
Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Nov 2025, 9.54am
Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed
Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Oct 2025, 2.08pm
Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.
The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Nov 2025, 9.55am
Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only
The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.
To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.
For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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