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Mirang Pool picnic area

Heathcote National Park

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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2026, 7.00am to Mon 8 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 4.24pm

Closed areas: Wattle Forest Road, Audley closed for repairs

Wattle Forest Road and picnic area in Audley will be closed from Monday 1 June for repairs to the road. The works are expected to take one week.

For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 9542 0648

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Applies from Thu 14 May 2026, 7.00am to Thu 18 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 9.31am

Safety alerts: Track surface works - Royal Coast Track

Track surface works are currently underway on the Royal Coast Track between Wedding Cake Rock and Big Marley beach. Visitors may need to be stopped briefly to allow for machinery movements. Please take care and follow instructions from staff on site.

For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648

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Applies from Thu 14 May 2026, 9.27am to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 8.36am

Closed areas: Walumarra track closed for repairs

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is undertaking repair work to the Bola Creek crossing on the Walumarra track from 14 May to 12 June 2026. Access to the Walumarra track from Lady Carrington Drive will be closed. Access to Walumurra track from Sir Bertram Stevens Drive is limited with no thoroughfare to Lady Carrington Drive. 

The track will re-open on weekends and public holidays. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 in business hours or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.

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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.53am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.04am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 May 2026, 9.42am

Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operations

Parts of the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area, Macquarie Pass National Park, Dharawal National Park and Dharawal Nature Reserve are closed Monday 04 May to 29 June 2026.

Specifically, these areas will be closed from 6pm to 6am Monday to Thursday evenings/mornings (outside of school and public holidays) during these dates.

Please note that whilst shooting may not be conducted on all these nights, the park is closed to allow works to be conducted during favourable weather conditions.

 

Do not enter the closed areas during these times. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

The areas being closed are:

  • Mount Kembla
  • Mount Kiera (including Mt Keira Summit Park, Scout Camp, Girl Guides and Illawarra Rhododendron and Rainforest Garden)
  • Maddens Plains (including Sublime Point Lookout)
  • Macquarie Pass NP (including Calderwood Trail)
  • Dharawal NP/NR (including management and fire trails 10Q, 10A and 10)

 

This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Other pest animals, including pigs, goats and foxes will be targeted if observed during the operation.

Park closure warning signs will be erected at entrances to the shooting areas.

For more information, contact the Illawarra Highlands park office at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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Applies from Sun 5 Apr 2026, 2.52pm to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Apr 2026, 2.55pm

Other planned events: Bullawarring Walking track maintenance

Contactors will be undertaking surface maintenance to the Bullawarring walking track, Heathcote NP from April through June 2026.

Walkers will still be able to pass, but may be asked to take a brief pause while the team clear the area so it is safe to walk through.

Helicopter operations may also be undertaken during this period.

Enquiries: 9542 0648.

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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 9.33am

Closed areas: Toilets closed for upgrade, Beachcomber Ave, Bundeena

The toilets at Beachcomber Ave, Bundeena (start of the Coast Track) are currently closed for an upgrade. Portable toilets are available nearby while the works are taking place. Walkers will be able pass the worksite to access the Coast Track.

For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648.

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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 4.57pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 8.42am

Closed parks: Warranmadhaa National Park - Closed for Park Establishment

Warranmadhaa National Park is closed to visitors while important park establishment works are completed. The park will open in stages for walking and cycling, and overtime, additional facilities for recreation, education and research.

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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 10.04am

Closed areas: North Era campground closed

North Era campground is closed until further notice. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

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Local alerts

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/mirang-pool-picnic-area/local-alerts

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