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Applies from Mon 8 Sep 2025, 4.06pm to Fri 12 Sep 2025, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Sep 2025, 12.50pm
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road - Closed
Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area due to poor road conditions. The road will reopen at 3pm Friday 12 September.
As a result, there will be no access to the following areas via Glow Worm Tunnel Road during the closure:
- Glow Worm Tunnel
- Newnes Campground
- Deep Pass Campground
- Rocky and Twister Canyon
For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
Applies from Thu 11 Sep 2025, 12.03pm to Mon 22 Dec 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Sep 2025, 12.33pm
Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operation: 20 September 2025 - 20 December 2025
Some areas in Nattai NP are closed from 12am Saturday 20 September 2025 to 12am Saturday 20 December 2025 for a ground pest control operation.
The closed areas are:
- Warrells Trail off Obriens Rd
- The area between Warrells Trail and Basket Creek
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Sep 2025, 11.19am
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.
The following tracks are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs.)
- Leura Cascades track (bottom section) is closed until the end of 2025 for track upgrade works. There is no access to Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Clifftop walk) between the top of Leura Cascades and the Amphitheatre junction. Short detour via Cliff Drive.
- Leura Cascades parking area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides and associated repairs.
- Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers & 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 affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
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's no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
- Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
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 Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides.
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
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 Thu 11 Sep 2025, 9.19am to Sat 13 Sep 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Sep 2025, 9.27am
Closed areas: Glenbrook Causeway closed due to flooding
Glenbrook causeway is closed due to flooding from recent rain. There is no pedestrian, cyclist or vehicle access.
The causeway will be assessed daily and will reopen as soon as it is deemed safe.
The following areas are also closed:
- The Oaks Single track
- Euroka campground
- Red Hands Cave
- Red Hands Cave walking track
- Woodford Oaks trail
- Jack Evans track
- Nepean lookout
- Nepean River walking track
- Mount Portal lookout
- Tunnel View lookout
Jellybean Pool, Blue Pool, and Glenbrook Gorge tracks remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Glenbrook area office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.22pm to Mon 9 Mar 2026, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 11.04am
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 23rd September 2025 to Monday 9 March 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 Tue 9 Sep 2025, 9.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 9.07am
Closed areas: Kowmung River Fire Trail Closed
Kowmung River fire trail, Dingo Dell campground and Banshea Fire Trail are closed until further notice. The river crossing is dangerously high and flowing rapidly.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, you will need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through this part of the Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 9 Sep 2025, 8.30am to Mon 15 Sep 2025, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 8.44am
Closed parks: Abercrombie River State Conservation Area and Abercrombie River National Park are Closed due to high rainfall and flooding conditions
Abercrombie River National Park and Abercrombie River State Conservation Area are both closed due to predicted high rainfalls creating dangerous floodwater conditions and impassable river crossings.
Conditions will be reassessed on Friday 12th of September.
Penalties apply for non compliance, for further information, contact the NPWS Oberon Office on 02 6336 6200
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Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 3 Sep 2025, 3.29pm
Closed areas: Seasonal closure -Mini Mini trail
Mini Mini Trail continues to remain closed beyond Gibraltor Rocks trail due to poor and dangerous road conditions. conditions will be reassessed on the 17th of September and will be reopened pending condition assessment.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 7.32am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Aug 2025, 10.41am
Closed areas: Euroka walking track closed for repairs
Euroka walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed for track repairs from Monday 1 February to Tuesday 30 September 2025 inclusive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 16 Jul 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 8.16am
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 Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 8.55am
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 25 August to Sunday 7 September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 8.55am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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 Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 8.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 8.55am
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), Bargo State Conservation Area (SCA), Burragorang SCA, Guula Ngurra NP, Joadja Nature Reserve (NR), Nattai NP, Upper Nepean SCA and Upper Nepean SCA Stage 2 lands managed by NPWS from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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 Glenbrook NPWS area office for more information on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Wed 23 Jul 2025, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Aug 2025, 10.35am
Closed areas: Tavern Creek Road Closure
Tavern Creek Road in Abercrombie River National Park is currently closed for maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 9.52am
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 Apr 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Jul 2025, 12.27pm
Closed areas: Link walking track temporary closure
Link walking track is closed from Friday 9 May 2025 until further notice.
This is to allow for ongoing track works. For your safety, please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.21pm
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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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.09pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
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 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 10.30am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.06pm
Closed areas: Narrow Neck - Glenraphael Drive closed due to landslide
Glenraphael Drive at Narrow Neck is closed to all vehicles until further notice. This road has been impacted by a landslide. Walkers and cyclists are permitted. Please follow directions of park signage and NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Mon 16 Dec 2024, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 1.25pm
Closed areas: Fern Bower walking track closed
Fern Bower walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to multiple landslides. There's no access to Leura Forest and Leura Cascades via Fern Bower. Alternative access is via Amphitheatre track.
For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 10.14am
Closed areas: Kanangra-Boyd management trail closures
The following fire trails in Kanangra-Boyd National Park are closed to the public due to maintenance work on flood damaged fire trails. Heavy plant will be operating in the area:
- Beefsteak Creek
- Moorara Boss
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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