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Applies from Fri 21 May 2021, 1.11pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 2.46pm
West Head lookout is open to visitors, and temporary fencing has been installed at the lookout for public safety. Upgrades will take place from April to November 2023.
Please do not enter the fenced area. Nearby walking tracks remain open.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 10.02pm to Tue 1 Aug 2023, 2.03am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 4.03pm
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 Wednesday 1 February and Monday 31 July 2023 in the following areas:
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 Middle Head office on 02 9960 6266 or North Head Sanctuary Manly (Harbour Trust Lands) on 02 8969 2128 during business hours, or 1300 056 294 outside business hours.
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Applies from Tue 14 Mar 2023, 8.50am to Fri 24 Mar 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 9.59am
Oxley trail in Berowra Valley National Park is closed from Tuesday 14 March until 24 March 2023 inclusive for surface and vegetation maintenance works, weather dependent. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 24 Jan 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Mar 2023, 7.11am
Gardeners Cottage will not be available for bookings until the replacement of the concrete seawall at Shark Beach, Nielsen Park has been completed. For more information on the seawall replacement please visit the project website or call the NPWS Vaucluse office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Fri 3 Feb 2023, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Mar 2023, 7.06am
Shark Beach and the northern section of Nielsen Park are closed while the concrete seawall at Nielsen Park is being replaced. For more information on this project, please visit the project webpage or phone the NPWS Sydney South office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Wed 1 Feb 2023, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Mar 2023, 7.02am
Steele Point Cottage is closed to bookings until the major structural works happening on Shark Beach are completed. For further information call the NPWS Vaucluse office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 4.53pm
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 Tue 29 Mar 2022, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 10.52am
Part of Two Creeks track is closed from Tuesday 29 March 2022 until the end of April 2023 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 Sun 12 Mar 2023, 11.28am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 11.29am. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Mar 2023, 11.30am
Trail surface maintenance works will take place on the Bobbin Head trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park on weekdays effective from Monday 13 March 2023 until Friday 6 April 2023 between 7am and 5pm, weather dependent. Please be mindful of machinery on the trail and follow the directions of works. Visitors may experience some delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 8 Oct 2021, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Mar 2023, 2.13pm
The following areas in the North Head scenic area will be closed until the end of March 2023:
These areas are closed while new lookouts are being built. Find out more about this project on this web page. These closures may be extended without notice.
The following areas remain open:
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 Wed 1 Mar 2023, 11.08am to Fri 21 Apr 2023, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Mar 2023, 2.06pm
Resolute track is closed between Resolute trail and Resolute beach from Wednesday 1 March to Friday 21 April 2023 while the walking track is being upgraded. The following areas remain open:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 26 Dec 2022, 12.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Feb 2023, 4.03pm
Some areas of Sydney Harbour National Park are closed for public safety due to steep and unstable ground. The closed areas are:
The bushland surrounding these areas is also closed.
The following main visitor areas will remain open:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 11.22pm to Tue 1 Aug 2023, 3.22am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Feb 2023, 11.32am
Between 1 February 2023 and 31 July 2023, 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 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, call the NPWS Forestville office on 02 9451 3479, or the NPWS Lane Cove office on 02 8448 0400 (business hours), or the NPWS call centre on 1300 056 294 (after hours).
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Applies from Thu 9 Feb 2023, 3.22pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 9.59am
Track maintenance works will take place on the Birrawanna track from the beginning of February to the end of July 2023, weather dependent. Please be mindful of machinery on the trail and follow the directions of workers. Visitors may experience some delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 10.52pm to Tue 1 Aug 2023, 3.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 11.55am
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 February 2023 and 31 July 2023 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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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Feb 2023, 9.39am
Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:
Do not enter the closed areas.
Open areas include:
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 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jan 2023, 9.33am
The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 1.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Feb 2023, 9.14am
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 threat of rockfalls due to slope instability, caused by recent weather events. NPWS are in the process carrying 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 Thu 15 Dec 2022, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Sat 18 Mar 2023, 10.02am
North Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.
The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.
Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:
Please remember the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Feb 2023, 1.39pm
Fort Denison will be closed until late 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 completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
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 Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 3.31pm
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:
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 1 Oct 2021, 9.47am to Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 9.59am
Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 29 Oct 2019, 2.58pm to Thu 1 Feb 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 10.00am
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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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/illoura-picnic-area/local-alerts
Lane Cove National Park is open 9am to 7pm during daylight savings (until 6pm at other times). The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from on-park pay machines that accept coins and credit cards, and you can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Bus: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Prior payment may be required, please phone the Lane Cove National Park Office for more information.
Group bookings:
Under the National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2009, prior written approval is required for organised groups of 30 or more people planning to visit the park. Contact the park office prior to your visit.
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