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Fig Tree Cave

Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve

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Applies from Sun 13 Sep 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 3.29pm

Closed areas: Part of Goulburn River National park is closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control

Parts of Goulburn River NP are closed from 3pm, Sunday 13th of September to 5pm Friday 18th of September 2026 for Aerial shooting for feral animal control.

The closed areas include:

  • Big River Campground
  • Spring Gully Campground
  • Drummers Flat
  • Morrisons Flat
  • Thompsons Flat 
  • Mt Dangar Area 
  • Merriwa River
  • Tunnel Trail 

The Drip walking track remains open, but walkers should not travel off track down the river, from the lookout. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 6370 9000

Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 2.04pm

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

Katoomba and Leura

  • Fern Bower & Amphhitheatre Tracks are closed for repairs until 30 October 2026. There is no access from Leura Cascades or Cliff Drive to Federal Pass via Fern Bower and Leura Forest.
  • The northern access of Leura Cascades Track is closed to due to Council upgrades. Visitors should detour via Prince Henry Cliff Walk to access. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
  • Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs).
  • Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. There is no vehicle access to Golden Stairs trackhead. Walkers and cyclists are permitted.
  • Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
  • Six Foot track is closed at the boundary to the Jenolan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve. Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Caves Visitor Precinct) is closed until 31 December 2026. There is no access to the entire reserve during this time.  
  • Mt Hay Road will be closed from 9 June to 17 December 2026 for fire trail upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.  
  • No access to Fortress Ridge/Canyon, Butterbox track/Canyon, Mount Hay Summit track and Lockleys Pylon walking track from 9 June to 17 December to allow for upgrade works along Mt Hay.  

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

  • Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
  • Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls routes. 
  • Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
  • Lincolns Rock is closed. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

  • Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
  • Govetts descent and parts of Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Valley access from Blackheath is via Horse Track.  
  • Dunphys campground, Galong Cabins and Green Gully Road are closed from the 12 October to 26 October while Green Gully Road works are in progress. There is no access to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclist during this time. There will be no access to the campground from Carlon Creek Track, Bellbird Ridge Fire trail, Ironmonger Track or Ironpot Track. Walkers will need to exit via Narrow Neck Trail.

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

Juggler (aka Point Pilcher) Canyon exit has been affected by a recent rockfall event. Canyoners should use caution and exit around the impact site.  

Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

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Applies from Fri 11 Sep 2026, 1.19pm to Fri 18 Sep 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 1.23pm

Closed areas: Area Closed for Track Works

Amphitheatre and Fern Bower walking tracks are closed for urgent repairs from 14 September to 18 September. There are several closures in this area. Please ensure you follow all signage and direction from staff. 

 

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Applies from Tue 16 Jun 2026, 12.55pm to Wed 16 Dec 2026, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Sep 2026, 1.20pm

Closed areas: Mount Hay Road partial closure

Mount Hay Road within Blue Mountains National Park will be closed from 9 June until 17 December 2026 to allow for major upgrade works. This includes access to Lockley's Pylon, Fortress Ridge, Butterbox Canyon, Fortress Canyon and Mount Hay and associated walking tracks. 

For further information please call the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 47878877.

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Applies from Thu 30 Jul 2026, 3.19pm to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 9.16am

Closed areas: Fern Bower walk partial closure

Fern Bower walk is closed for track repairs from the junction of Amphitheatre track to Leura Forest until 30 October 2026. There is no access from Leura Cascades to Federal Pass via Fern Bower and Leura Forest. 

Amphitheatre track will remain open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4787 8877.

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Applies from Fri 28 Aug 2026, 7.00am to Fri 27 Nov 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Aug 2026, 1.23pm

Closed areas: Blue Pool walking track

Blue Pool walking track is closed from 28 August to 27 November 2026 for upgrade works.  There is no access to Blue Pool.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4787 8877

 

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Applies from Wed 26 Aug 2026, 12.28pm to Wed 28 Oct 2026, 12.29pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 10.01am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 wild dog and fox baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Saturday 29th of August to Wednesday 30th of September, 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Tarlo River National Park

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise 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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.

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Applies from Sat 14 Mar 2026, 9.30am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Aug 2026, 10.28am

Closed areas: Galong Cabins closed

Galong Cabins are closed for 2026 due to maintenance upgrades.

For more information contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877.

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Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 11.45am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Aug 2026, 12.02pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Blue Mountains National Park from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise 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 NPWS area office for more information:

Blackheath 02 4787 8877

Oberon 02 6336 6200

Glenbrook 02 4720 6200

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Applies from Fri 7 Aug 2026, 8.00am to Sun 4 Oct 2026, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 1.55pm

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), Guula Ngurra NP, Nattai NP and Upper Nepean State Conservation Area from Monday 24th August – Sunday 6th September 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impacts 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 Bargo NPWS area office for more information on 02 4632-4514.

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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.22pm to Mon 14 Sep 2026, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 7.27am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program in Nattai NP

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Tuesday 10th March 2026 to Monday 14th September 2026. The operation will use a Felixer containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats, and approved meat baits, meat bait products, and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) for the control of foxes and wild dogs.

The program will be conducted in Nattai National Park.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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 Hawkesbury-Nattai NPWS area office on (02) 4720 6200 for more information.

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Applies from Wed 16 Jul 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jan 2026, 12.02pm

Safety alerts: Wollondilly River walking track impacted by severe weather event

Some sections of the Wollondilly River walking track have been severely damaged by a recent severe weather event (rain).

Pedestrian access is still open; however, please take care when walking the trail as some sections of the track are severely damaged, slippery and difficult to navigate.

For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200 .

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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Sep 2026, 2.10pm

Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed

Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.

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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 7.50am

Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions

Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.

In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.

If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).

Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.

For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

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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/show-caves/fig-tree-cave/local-alerts

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