There are no current alerts in this area.
Applies from Tue 5 Aug 2025, 9.25am to Tue 19 Aug 2025, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Aug 2025, 9.34am
Critical tree safety works will be undertaken within Resolute picnic area from Tuesday 12 August 2025 for two weeks. During this time, sections of the picnic area may be temporarily closed or restricted.
For more information contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 1.30pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 1.32pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a Bindi spraying program at Bobbin Head and Apple Tree Bay picnic areas in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park from Tuesday 5 August until Friday 8 August 2025, weather permitting. The program will use a target specific herbicide. Signs will be placed at the picnic area that is being treated at that time and the area will be closed until safe to enter.
Please contact the NPWS North Western Sydney area office for more information on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 22 Jul 2025, 10.09am to Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 8.46am
Ryland Trail and Cooyong/Neverfail Trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closed weekdays from Wednesday 23 July until Tuesday 12 August 2025 inclusive for essential maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Sat 2 Aug 2025, 1.25pm to Tue 5 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Aug 2025, 1.27pm
Mitchell Park is closed for vehicle access due to wet weather.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.03am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8.35am
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, 8.15am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8.35am
Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Wisemans Ferry Historic Site 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 Wed 11 Jun 2025, 9.30am to Sun 14 Sep 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8.34am
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time for pre-booked tours only. The dates for the 2025 Open Season are from Saturday 9 August to Sunday 14 September.
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, 8.14am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8.31am
Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Maroota Historic Site 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: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8.30am
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 Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.10am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8.30am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Lion Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research 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 Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8.29am
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary 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 Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.07pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8.29am
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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Applies from Fri 25 Jul 2025, 3.57pm to Wed 6 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 9.44am
Apple Tree Bay boat ramp and jetty will be closed on Wednesday 6 August 2025 for operational reasons. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.31pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 7.42am
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 Fri 18 Jul 2025, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Aug 2025, 8.57am
Vegetation and surface works will be carried out from Monday 21 July to Monday 18 August 2025 on the following trails in Berowra Valley National Park:
Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
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 Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 4.00pm
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:
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 Mon 4 Aug 2025, 5.00am to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 8.00am
Sections of Yengo National Park are closed from 5am Monday 5 August to 6pm Friday 8 August 2025 for an aerial pest control operation. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Wed 9 Jul 2025, 1.12pm to Fri 26 Sep 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.51am
Mitchell Park is closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.11pm to Fri 10 Oct 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.16pm
Somersby Falls walking track, including access to the middle and bottom waterfalls will be closed from 30 June to 10 October 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 Thu 29 May 2025, 7.48am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.13am
Roads in Yengo National Park are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles, 4WD is highly recommended. Roads are rough and eroded due to recent May flooding event. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.32am
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 31 March to Friday 29 August 2025 while conservation works are being undertaken on Devine's Hill. The closed areas are:
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 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 4.00pm
The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.
Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 13 Jan 2025, 5.02pm to Mon 1 Sep 2025, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 3.53pm
Fire trail maintenance and repair works will be undertaken at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area from June until September 1st, 2025. 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 Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am
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 16 Jul 2025, 4.00pm
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: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am
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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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/ironbark-picnic-area/local-alerts
Popran National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
