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Applies from Mon 4 Aug 2025, 8.00pm to Thu 7 Aug 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Aug 2025, 3.36pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest shooting operation
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial deer shooting program in Royal National Park on Thursday 7 August 2025.
The following tracks, trails and areas are closed for the duration of the program:
- All walking tracks and management trails around East Heathcote including the Engadine track to Audley, Karloo Pools, Bottle Forest, Parklands and Goarra Ridge.
- Uloola track between Uloola campground and Audley. Uloola campground is also closed.
- All bushland areas surrounding Robertsons roundabout between Audley and Kangaroo Creek.
- Wattle Forest and Currawong picnic areas at Audley, west of Varneys Bridge.
Please follow directions of NPWS staff who will be on the track during the program. Bushland areas immediately adjoining the track are closed.
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 29 Jul 2025, 6.00am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Aug 2025, 3.06pm
Closed areas: Honeymoon Track closed for repairs
The Honeymoon Track within the Audley precinct of Royal National Park will be closed for repairs on weekdays starting from 29 July 2025 for approximately four weeks. The track will remain available for use on weekends.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 8.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.36pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Bangadilly National Park (NP), Bargo State Conservation Area (SCA), Burragorang SCA, Guula Ngurra NP, Joadja Nature Reserve (NR), Nattai NP, Upper Nepean SCA and Upper Nepean SCA Stage 2 lands managed by NPWS from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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.
Please contact the local Glenbrook NPWS area office for more information on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Sat 2 Aug 2025, 1.06pm to Sat 9 Aug 2025, 1.18pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Aug 2025, 1.18pm
Safety alerts: Safety Alert for Heathcote National Park
Due to increased rainfall, the Battery causeway on the pipeline trail and the Gurra causeway on the lower pipelone trail is not safe to cross due to rising water levels. Bullawarring walking track will also impacted by rising water levels.
Visitors entering this area be aware that access may be restricted and return access may be blocked. Kingfisher Campground will be closed until further notice.
For further information, please contract the Royal Visitor Centre on 9542 0648
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Applies from Mon 7 Jul 2025, 8.38am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Jul 2025, 9.49am
Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 7 July 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
The closed areas include:
- All picnic areas in the Audley Precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 28 Jul 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 5.56pm
Closed areas: Commemoration Flat carpark
The Commemoration Flat carpark is being upgraded and will be closed from 28 July 2025 until early 2026. Alternate parking is available at the Cricket Pitch carpark.
Commemoration Flat toilets and picnic area remain open, however there will be limited short-term closures as new BBQ and picnic facilities are installed. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to on-site signage.
To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, send an email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 5.49pm
Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed
Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed and will remain closed until 2026. A new visitor centre is under construction.
During construction works, the precinct, including the carpark, will be fenced off and work crews will be on-site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to on-site signage.
Parking and toilets are available at the Cricket Pitch precinct.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 6.00am to Tue 30 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 4.38pm
Closed areas: Works along Botany Bay Foreshore, Kurnell
A new revetment (seawall) along the Botany Bay foreshore will replace the temporary sandbags which have been in place since 2018. A revetment is a permanent structure which protects the foreshore from storm surges and tides.
A works compound is established at Beach Park and access to the works site will be along Monument Track. Some closures and restrictions to access will take place as materials are moved to the foreshore.
Please be mindful of site fencing and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, send an email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Mon 28 Jul 2025, 3.48pm to Fri 3 Oct 2025, 3.48pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 11.08am
Closed areas: Curra Moors fire trail weekday closure
Curra Moors fire trail in Royal National Park is closed on weekdays between Monday 28 July and Friday 3 October 2025 due to maintenance works.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park area office on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Mon 28 Jul 2025, 3.42pm to Fri 19 Sep 2025, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 11.06am
Closed areas: Curra Moors loop track weekday closure
Access to Royal Coast track from Curra Moors loop track in Royal National Park will be closed on weekdays from Monday 28 July to Friday 19 September 2025 due to maintenance works on Curra Moors vehicle trail.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park area office on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Sun 3 Aug 2025, 8.00pm to Thu 7 Aug 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 Aug 2025, 5.22am
Closed areas: Garrawarra Farm Road closed for roadworks
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting roadworks on Garrawarra Farm Road from Monday 4 August to Thursday 7 August 2025.
The following tracks, trails and areas are closed from 8pm, Sunday 3 August to 6pm, Thursday 7 August 2025:
- Garie Beach
- Little Garie
- North Era
- South Era
- Burning Palms
- Figure 8 Pools
- Garrawarra Farm
- The Coast track between Otford lookout and Garie Beach
- Burgh track
- Palm Jungle loop track.
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 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
Garie Road is closed until further notice to allow for extensive repairs the road surface. Work is being undertaken by Transport for New South Wales.
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 Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Aug 2025, 8.41am
Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail Closed
The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is closed while roadworks are underway. Please follow all roadwork signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollongong NPWS office on 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 4.01pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Jun 2025, 11.08pm
Closed areas: The Coast track - partial closure
Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
Please note the following closures:
- The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion
- North Era campground is closed until further notice
- Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track. Walkers approaching from the south can Exit to Garawarra Farm via the Burgh Ridge Track.
Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
- South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
- North bound access - Otford to Thelma Ridge Via Burning Palms and Era and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
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Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2024, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 3.12pm
Closed areas: Skylight Cave permanently closed
Skylight cave is permanently closed to visitors due to serious safety risks. The cave is midway down an unstable cliff, and the risk of falling off the cliff edge while trying to reach it makes it very dangerous.
There is no approved public access walking track to Skylight cave. Please do not risk your safety trying to reach this location. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 8.43am
Closed areas: Woodward track is closed due to storm damage
Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events. Repair works are currently underway and is scheduled to reopen in September 2025 (weather permitting).
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Aug 2025, 9.36am
Closed parks: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve closed
This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/conservation-programs/fighting-invasive-phytophthora ;
How you can help
To prevent phytophthora infection and spreading in parks and at home, try these hygiene tips:
- Start your trip with clean, dirt-free, dry gear (including shoes, bike tyres, camping gear, vehicles)
- Use the boot wash or scrub stations provided – these capture contaminated water or control flow to septic or sewage systems where root rot will die
- Stay on formed tracks
- Follow instructions on signage
- Clean your gear again when you get home – try a solution of 70% methylated spirits or ethanol, 30% water, and wash straight into the septic/sewage system. You may want to keep a spray bottle in the car.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 10.41am
Closed areas: Werrong Beach track
Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 6.02pm
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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