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Applies from Mon 7 Jul 2025, 8.38am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 1.58pm
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 (except for school holidays) from 7th July 2025 to 19th 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 Thu 26 Jun 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 24 Jul 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 10.35am
Other planned events: Helicopter operations - Waterfall Oval
Waterfall Oval and Helipad will be used for periodic helicopter operations on weekends and some weekdays between 26 June and Thursday 24 July 2025 to support a Sydney Trains rail upgrade program. The oval will be used to store equipment and materials and the helipad will be used for slung loads to be flown into the rail corridor south of Waterfall Township.
Park visitors seeking to use the Uloola Falls fire trail or walking track from Waterfall train station may be asked by crews working on the project to wait for short periods whille slung loads are flown across the tracks. Delays will be minimal.
For more information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0632.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 9.10am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to rifle range operations
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:
- Every Saturday, 8am to 5pm.
- The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am to 5pm.
- NSWRA Schools Practice and Competition Week, Tuesday 15 July 2025 to Friday 18 July 2025 (4 days).
- Service Rifle championships Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of October 2025.
Do not enter the eastern section of the national park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
- Red flags are flying above the range
- The 'rifle range in use' warning signs are displayed at the park entry (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark).
- Park entry gates are closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.10pm to Mon 4 Aug 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 1.47pm
Closed areas: Marley walking track partial closure
The section of Marley walking track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until Monday 4 August 2025. The carpark will also be closed for repairs during this time.
Big Marley and Little Marley fire trails remain open.
For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 5.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.50am
Other planned events: High visitation and limited parking
Kamay Botany Bay National Park at Kurnell is experiencing very high visitation on weekends as it is a popular location to watch the northern whale migration. If planning to visit on the weekend, please expect large crowds, traffic delays and be aware that carparks can reach capacity by mid-morning and tend to stay full for the day. Please drive safely and watch for pedestrians. Park in marked bays only.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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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 Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 3.25pm
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 parking, will be fenced off and work crews will be on site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.
Parking and toilets will be available at Commemoration Flat.
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 Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 3.22pm
Closed areas: Works at Commemoration Flat
Services and pathways at Commemoration Flat are being upgraded from October 2024 to 2026. The picnic area remains open with limited closures, as work areas are fenced off and work crews are on site.
The toilets and carpark will remain open, with a reduced number of parking spaces available. 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 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 Fri 16 May 2025, 4.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 4.35pm
Closed areas: Artillery Track Closed
The Artillery Track of Malabar Headland National Park is closed due to safety concerns.
This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of visitors while we assess and address potential hazards.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 9.55am
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 Apr 2025, 2.43pm
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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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Jul 2025, 1.58pm
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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