Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Mon 19 July 2021, 3.56pm
Applies from Sun 18 Jul 2021, 4.11pm
to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 6.00pm.
Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jul 2021, 3.56pm.
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest closed due to Covid-19
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, including all walking tracks and facilities, is closed until Saturday 31 July 2021 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff in line with current NSW Health orders.
Please ensure compliance with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local National Park during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information
Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm.
Last reviewed: Sat 17 Jul 2021, 4.29pm.
Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice
Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the car park reaching capacity. We encourage you to plan your visit outside the peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
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Applies from Fri 30 Jul 2021, 6.00am to Tue 3 Aug 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jul 2021, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Nellies Glen section of Budderoo National Park closed
The Nellies Glen section of Budderoo National Park is closed for road-sealing works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 28 Jul 2021, 5.00pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Jul 2021, 3.43pm
Closed parks: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve closure
Barren Grounds Nature Reserve is closed due to road maintenance works from 5pm Wednesday 28 July to 5pm Friday 30 July 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sun 18 Jul 2021, 4.11pm to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jul 2021, 3.56pm
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest closed due to Covid-19
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, including all walking tracks and facilities, is closed until Saturday 31 July 2021 to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff in line with current NSW Health orders.
Please ensure compliance with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local National Park during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information
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Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Sat 17 Jul 2021, 4.29pm
Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice
Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the car park reaching capacity. We encourage you to plan your visit outside the peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.03pm to Thu 14 Oct 2021, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 May 2021, 4.25pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting an ongoing 1080 ground baiting operation for control of foxes from Wednesday 14 October 2020 to Thursday 14 October 2021 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.
The operation will target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate, private properties and Crown road reserves with permissions.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Domestic pets, including dogs and cats are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS office at Fitzroy Falls on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Mar 2021, 2.02pm
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed. Light refreshments are available for purchase from the Visitor Centre. The precinct, including all walks are open to visitors. No portable barbecues are permitted.
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Applies from Mon 14 Dec 2020, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jan 2021, 11.36am
Closed areas: Macquarie Rivulet - Jump Rock track closed
Access to Macquarie Rivulet (also known as “Jump Rock”) is not permitted. The track is steep and eroded, and contains unstable surfaces, cliffs and drop offs.
There is a high risk of injury from falls from heights. Do not enter the closed areas of this park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2019, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2020, 8.15am
Closed areas: Access to Macquarie Rivulet via top of Macquarie Pass not permitted
Access to Macquarie Rivulet from Mount Murray, at the top of Macquarie Pass is not permitted. If you access the rivulet from the top of the escarpment, you will be trespassing on private property and this action may result in police involvement.
The recommended access points for Macquarie Rivulet are via Clover Hill Road and from the Cascades/Rivulet carparks. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188.
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