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Applies from Tue 8 Sep 2026, 2.16pm to Mon 21 Sep 2026, 2.18pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Sep 2026, 2.26pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning
Some parts of Heathcote National Park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026. The closed area/s are:
- Goburra Track
- Pipeline Trail (Heathcote Road to Goanna Track)
- Friendly Track
- Boundary Trail
- Burns Rd Trail
- Powerline East Trail (down to Sebastapol)
- Abaroo Creek Trail
- Spion Kop Trail
- Eckersley Road Trail (Mirang)
- Scouters Mountain trail
- Lake Toolooma Fire Trail and Bullawarring Trail
- Forum Drive Trail intersection with Pipeline Trail
- Kingfisher Pool campground
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Scouters Mountain HR. For more information, contact the Audley Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 4.57pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2026, 10.53am
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 Mon 24 Aug 2026, 12.01am to Fri 2 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Sep 2026, 8.43am
Closed areas: Road and fire trail closures for vegetation maintenance works
NPWS contractors will be doing essential vegetation maintenance works along Royal National Park roads and fire trails from Monday 24 August to Friday 2 October 2026.
Works on roads will take place at night to minimise daytime traffic and access impacts. Fire trail works will take place during the day, with closures in place.
Works will be underway at the following locations and times:
- Warumbul and Rathane Roads: night works from 24 August to 11 September 2026.
- Gundamian Vehicle Trail: closed for maintenance on weekdays from 24 August to 18 September 2026.
- Winifred Falls Vehicle Trail: closed for maintenance on weekdays from 2 September to 2 October 2026.
Visitors staying at Weemalah or Hill Top cottages will still be able to access these locations with proof of booking.
Warumbul picnic area will remain open during daylight hours.
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 Tue 25 Aug 2026, 9.25am to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 4.06pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur from Wednesday 02 September to Sunday 06 September 2026 in Royal National Park.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Please don’t touch baits.
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 NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Wed 12 Aug 2026, 12.31pm to Fri 1 Oct 2027, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 1.22pm
Safety alerts: 10B and 10C Fire Trails - Increased Truck Movements
The 10B and 10C Fire Trails in Dharawal National Park, between Appin Rd and the former North Cliff Colliery will see increased truck movements from September 2026 for approximately 12 months. This is to support the rehabilitation of the former colliery by the current leaseholder GM3. Please take care on these shared trails and give way to trucks. For more information contact GM3 Community Team at 1800 102 210
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Applies from Thu 25 Jun 2026, 8.27am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Sun 6 Sep 2026, 2.31pm
Closed areas: Closure of Unauthorised Trail — East Heathcote to Waterfall
An unauthorised trail located between East Heathcote and Waterfall has now been formally and physically closed. Closure works have been completed, including signage and brush matting of the trail surface to encourage natural bush regeneration and clearly signal that the trail is no longer open to access. Access to this trail (located directly adjacent to the Eastern side of the rail corridor between East Heathcote and Waterfall) is not permitted. Please obey all closure signage. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Visitors are encouraged to use only designated and clearly marked tracks within Royal National Park. For more information, please contact Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 26 Jun 2026, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2026, 11.01am
Safety alerts: Areas Closed - Deer Control Program
Some areas in Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 6 July 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026 to enable deer control operations to be carried out.
The closed areas include:
- Trails and all Picnic Flats 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
- Garawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
- Hacking River Vehicle Trail
- Camp Gully Vehicle Trail
- Karingal Picnic Area
- Powerline East Vehicle Trail
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 Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.00pm to Wed 30 Sep 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 4.07pm
Safety alerts: Access to Wattamolla Beach
The pontoon at Wattamolla has been removed for maintenance. Access to the beach is available via stairs at the eastern end of the precinct. Please be aware you will need to cross through water, and conditions will change with the tide. Take care and plan ahead.
For more information, contact the local Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9.25am
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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