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Kingfisher Pool picnic area

Heathcote National Park

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Applies from Fri 26 May 2023, 10.50am to Mon 29 May 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 11.00am

Closed areas: Wattamolla Picnic Area closed

Helicopter operations will take place from 8am to 2pm on Monday 29 May 2023 in Royal National Park  The following areas will be affected:

  • Wattamolla picnic area - closed from 6.30am to 2pm
  • The Coast Track - walkers should expect short delays at Wattamolla

Please follow directions of NPWS staff in all affected areas.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Wed 19 Apr 2023, 4.40pm to Wed 7 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 10.57am

Other planned events: 1080 fox management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program in Royal National Park, using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will take place from Friday 5 May to Wednesday 7 June 2023. Please don’t touch baits. 

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 this reserve is aimed at improving the eco-health of the reserve by reducing predation of ground dwelling mammals and small birds, and specifically targeting fox control along the Hacking River to assist the successful re-introduction of platypus into Royal National Park.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 9542 0632 during business hours or call 1300 056 294 after hours.

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Applies from Tue 28 Mar 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 10.16am

Closed areas: Lake Toolooma Fire Trail Closed due to sink hole

Lake Toolooma Fire Trail is closed to Pedestrians and Vehicles North of Tooloma Dam due to a large sink hole.

Visitors are reminded not to continue walking past Tooloma dam. 

The section of the track will reopen when it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 9.41am

Safety alerts: Landslip on Lady Carrington Drive

Lady Carrington Drive has been impacted by the 2022 and February 2023 flash floods. Most of the trail surface is severely eroded and slippery. A portion of the track has been impacted by a landslip. Please travel through this section without stopping.

Staff are currently conducting repairs to the trail and brief closures may be required. Please give way to machinery and follow instructions from staff on-site.

Please use this trail with caution. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Tue 16 May 2023, 3.34pm to Mon 29 May 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 9.39am

Other planned events: Aerial pest control operation

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct aerial shooting pest management from Tuesday 30 May to Thursday 1 June 2023.

The following areas are closed during this time:

  • Walking tracks and trails around East Heathcote, including Karlo Pools, Bottle Forest, Parklands and Goarra Ridge.
  • Uloola Falls trail waterfall and Uloola Falls campground
  • Wattle Forest and Currawong picnic area
  • Mount Bass and Winifred Falls
  • Warumbul Road and Warumbul picnic area
  • Flat Rock Creek
  • Tracks and trails off Maianbar Road

Please expect delays at Cabbage Tree basin. The shooting areas will be closed to all visitors during aerial shooting.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS area office on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Wed 31 May 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 9.32am

Closed areas: Uloola Falls campground and trail weekday closures

The section of Uloola Falls fire trail from Waterfall to Uloola Falls campground, is closed on weekdays from Monday 30 January to Wednesday 31 May 2023, due to trail upgrade works.

You can still access Uloola Falls walking track and campground from Audley and Karloo Pools.

Please note:

  • Uloola Falls fire trail between waterfall oval and the campground is closed
  • Uloola Falls campground is only accessible from Audley and Karloo pools.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Mon 22 May 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 4.00pm

Closed areas: Dharawal 10C and 10H fire trails closed for maintenance

The 10C and 10H fire trails will be closed on weekdays between 7:30am ad 4:30pm commencing Monday 22nd May, 2023. The trails are being upgraded as part of the NSW Fire Access and Fire Trial Plan (FAFT) program.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 5 Apr 2023, 4.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 3.54pm

Closed areas: Victoria Road fire trail closed for maintenance

Victoria Road fire trail will be closed on weekdays between 7:30am and 4:30pm commencing Tuesday 7 March 2023. The trails are being upgraded as part of the NSW Fire Access and Fire Trail Plan (FAFT) and flood recovery programs.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 7 Dec 2022, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 May 2023, 12.07pm

Other planned events: Honeymoon track closure

Honeymoon track will be closed on weekdays from Wednesday 1 March 2023 to Friday 30 June 2023 for upgrade works.

The track will be open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the closure period.

Works may be extended due to wet weather. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 5 Apr 2023, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 8.45am

Closed areas: Access to Minerva Pool closed

Miverva Pool is closed to public access on weekdays between 7:30am and 4:30pm commencing from Tuesday 7 March. The trails that lead to Minerva Pool are being upgraded as part of the NSW Fire Access and Fire Trail Plan (FAFT) and flood recovery programs. Access to Minerva Pool is permitted on weekends only during this time or outside of construction hours mentioned above on weekdays.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 5 Apr 2023, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 8.46am

Closed areas: 10B Fire Trail closed for maintenance

10B Fire Trail from Stokes Creek Weir to intersection of 10B and 10C trails will be closed on weekdays between 7:30am ad 4:30pm commencing Wednesday 5th April. The trails are being upgraded as part of the NSW Fire Access and Fire Trial Plan (FAFT) program.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 2.43pm

Closed areas: Jingga walking track closed for maintenance

Jingga walking track is closed until further notice. The walking track is currently being repaired. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Illawarra office on 02 4224 4188.

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Applies from Mon 6 Feb 2023, 12.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 2.36pm

Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed

Mirang Campground is closed for the forseeable future facilities maintenance and upgrades. Please check the website for updates on re-opening or call 9542 0648.

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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2023, 9.30am

Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closed

Sublime Point walking track is closed until further notice. The track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS alerts will be updated.

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 Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 2.44pm

Closed areas: Partial Closure to Forest Walk

The Forest Walk is affected by the closure of Sublime Point walking track until further notice. There is no access between Sublime Point and Austinmer. Sublime Point walking track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.

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 Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 2.43pm

Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail partial closure

The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is open to walkers, bicycles and light 4WD vehicles only. 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 Sun 17 Apr 2022, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 9.38am

Closed areas: Werrong Beach track closed

Werrong Beach track is closed due to a landslip. Further information will be available following a geotechnical assessment.

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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 1.12pm

Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition

Sections of Curra Moors walking loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.

Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 1.11pm

Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage

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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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2023, 9.33am

Closed areas: 10C management trail closed

The 10C management trail in Dharawal National Park is closed due to landslides until further notice, the trail will be re-opened when cleared and assessed as safe.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Local alerts

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