Last reviewed: Thu 30 March 2023, 10.05am
Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 4.00pm to Fri 7 Apr 2023, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 10.05am.
Pot Holes car park will be closed for maintenance and repairs from Monday 28 March to Friday 7 April 2023. Alternative access to Pot Holes Beach is available from Dolphin Point via Pot Holes walking track.
Penalties apply for non compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Applies from Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.48pm to Wed 31 May 2023, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.56pm
Roadworks will be underway on Endrick River Fire Trail, Red Ground Track, Round Mountain Fire Trail, Square Top Fire Trail, Sheepstation Creek FT and Alum Creek FT
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 13 Mar 2023, 10.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.42am
Beehive Point Road is closed to allow for campground redevelopment, drainage and trail safety repair works to take place, as a result of ongoing landslide events. No access, including pedestrian is permitted at this time. Lower Beehive is still accessible for toilet access and day use only. For further information please send an email to the local office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 6 Feb 2023, 9.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 5.28pm
Oaky Beach campground closed for upgrade works until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 20 Mar 2023, 10.30am to Thu 27 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 5.27pm
The Durras Mountain loop trail and Pebbly Beach to Durras Mountain walking track are closed for track maintenance from Monday 20 March to Thursday 27 April 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 4.00pm to Fri 7 Apr 2023, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 10.05am
Pot Holes car park will be closed for maintenance and repairs from Monday 28 March to Friday 7 April 2023. Alternative access to Pot Holes Beach is available from Dolphin Point via Pot Holes walking track.
Penalties apply for non compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 16 Mar 2023, 9.00am to Fri 15 Sep 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Mar 2023, 1.27pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program, using meat baits, manufactured baits and Ejectors-CPE's containing 1080 in Morton National Park- 12 Mile Road section, Kingiman/Croobyar section and Little Forest Plateau section from 20/3/23 to 15/9/23 .
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.
Do not touch or interfere with baits or CPE's
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Please contact the local NPWS Ulladulla office for more information on 44549500.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Mar 2023, 3.53pm
Toorooroo campground is closed due to fire and flood damage. Please check back for updates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.29pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Mar 2023, 2.16pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is disposing of used 1080 baits and baiting products in an approved disposal pit on NPWS National Parks land within the Fitzroy Falls area.
The burial of used baits and products will happen from Tuesday 14 March to Monday 31 July 2023. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, and clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways. This is in accordance with the Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products) 2019.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to the disposal pit site.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted in national parks or reserves.
For more information, email or call the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 13 Mar 2023, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 7.57am
Echo Point Lookout in the Bundanoon Precinct of Morton National Park is closed from Monday 13 March 2023 until further notice for maintenance works. Works are expected to take 2 weeks however closure may be extended depending on the weather.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call NPWS Highlands office on 02 4887 8224.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 1 Mar 2023, 5.15pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Mar 2023, 5.24pm
Walking track from Dimocks Creek Carpark on Mark Morton Road through to Glow Worm Glen in the Bundanoon Precinct of Morton National Park is closed until further notice as track repairs and infrastructure replacement works following the 2019/20 wildfires are in the final stages. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Glow Worm Glen can be alternatively accessed from Council Land at the end of William Street, Bundanoon.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 1 Mar 2023, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 9.33am
Ruins Fire Trail in Morton National Park will be closed to all pedestrian and bicycle access from 6 March 2023 until further notice to allow for landslip remediation works to occur. Heavy plant will be accessing the entire length of the trail during this time. For further information please email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 26 Feb 2023, 8.11am to Fri 26 May 2023, 8.11am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 8.40pm
Elephant Road is closed until further notice while maintenance and repair works are undertaken.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 17 Jul 2022, 7.08pm. Last reviewed: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 11.47am
Access to the base of Erith Coal Mine is closed until further notice, due to a landslide.
Access is blocked at the creek crossing and from the creek down the metal staircase to the bottom of the falls is closed.
The Erith Coal Mine loop part of the walking track is open from the Camping Ground to the Erith Coal Mine carpark.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 7 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Tue 29 Aug 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Mar 2023, 9.38am
A ground baiting program using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison to control wild dogs will be conducted between Tuesday the 7th of March and Tuesday the 29th of August 2023 in the Sassafras and Nerriga areas of Morton National Park.
1080 warning signage will be placed at the entrances into the baiting locations.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks and Reserves. 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Neighbouring property owners should restrain any domestic pets to prevent them from entering the baiting locations.
In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Ulladulla area office on 02 4454 9500.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 20 Feb 2023, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 7.57am
Road verge vegetation trimming works are currently underway along the entire length of Griffins Fire Trail. The trail remains open to the public and Gales Flat and Griffins Farm camp sites are unaffected and open for bookings. The public are advised to proceed with caution, and observe and follow safety signage.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 6 Feb 2023, 10.05am to Fri 28 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Mar 2023, 4.26pm
Hindmarsh East Lookout is closed for upgrade works until 28 April 2023. No public access to this lookout and reduced car parking availability.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Hindmarsh West Lookout remains open. For more information, contact the local park office.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 9 Feb 2023, 4.00pm to Fri 14 Apr 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 9.39am
Long Gully campground and Long Gully picnic area of Budawang National Park are closed for maintenance and construction until early April 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 2.22pm
Camping is closed at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only):
Please not that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.
Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 14 Mar 2022, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Mar 2023, 7.36am
Nicholas Pass track is closed from its junction with the base of Fairy Bower Falls walking track to Ampitheatre Lookout until further notice due to a landslide and rock fall event.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 8.59am. Last reviewed: Sat 1 Apr 2023, 10.37am
Delays on roads in the area including Luncheon Creek Road, 12 Mile, Deodar, Burnt Ridge, Whalebone, Messmate Rd, Vandean, Spotted Gum Rd
Expect short delays. Roadworks will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
The roads may be uneven and slippery during this time.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.07am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Mar 2023, 8.58am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 1 July to Saturday 30 June 2023.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
There will be signs at all baiting locations.
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 in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 9.42am
A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between Thursday 21 October 2021 to Friday 1 September 2023 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 further information, call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.47am
Berrara Creek and Heath walking tracks are closed due to bushfire and storm damage. These areas are currently undergoing repairs. Do not enter the closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Sat 18 Sep 2021, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.46am
The 12 Mile Road from Tin Mine Rd to Main Road 92 is closed due to flood damage and land slips
No access to George Boyd Lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 29 Mar 2022, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 9.14am
Due to ongoing wet weather, roads and tracks in Conjola National Park are in very poor condition. As a result, some roads may be impassable and a 4WD vehicle is recommended for open roads.
The closed roads include:
Roadworks will commence in October 2022 and be ongoing into 2023. Expect short delays and road closures across the parks' road network due to these roadworks.
Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 16 Jul 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Feb 2023, 9.06pm
The cafe at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. Light refreshments, including drinks, snacks and ice creams, are available for purchase from the visitor centre.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Mar 2023, 12.53pm
All access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed, including from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookouts and picnic areas.
Access is also closed to the top of Belmore Falls, including from the Belmore Falls Road causeway. This closure is to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 5 May 2022, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 1.59pm
Due to ongoing wet weather, unsealed roads and vehicle tracks in Murramarang National Park may have significant erosion and muddy sections. A high clearance vehicle and/or 4WD may be required.
North Head Road and the Old Coast Road remain suitable for 2WD vehicles. Road conditions may change at short notice. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.18am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and WaterNSW will be conducting a herbicide treatment program between Tuesday 3 August 2021 and Wednesday 2 February 2022.
This treatment will mainly affect Lake Yarrunga foreshore areas along the Kangaroo River. The program involves the use of garlon 3A for the control of the weed ludwigia longifolia.
For further information, please email the NPWS Illawarra Highlands area office or call 02 4887 8244.
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 8.46am
Tianjara fire trail is closed. Please do not enter the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Affects 1 park nearby. Show list
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/surfing-spots/pot-holes-beach/local-alerts
Meroo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
View all alerts for NSW