Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 10.06am to Sun 9 Oct 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 10.31am

Safety alerts: Wet Weather Caution

Due to current weather conditions, please proceed with caution on walking trails and campgrounds. 

Please note.

• Use caution on rough and slippery surfaces
• Beware of trees falling
• Look out for erosion, washouts and soft muddy tracks
• Be aware of creek crossings with fast running water- water levels of the river crossing may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, consider your need to visit and travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

For more information, please call Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648

Affects 4 parks and 23 locations nearby. Show list

• Garawarra State Conservation Area
  • Kellys Falls picnic area
• Georges River National Park
  • Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area
  • Fitzpatrick Park
  • Ridge walking track
• Heathcote National Park
  • Battery Causeway picnic area
  • Kingfisher Pool campground
  • Kingfisher Pool picnic area
  • Mirang Pool campground
• Royal National Park
  • Bonnie Vale campground
  • Bundeena Drive to Marley walk
  • Curra Moors loop track
  • Figure Eight Pools
  • Garawarra Farm carpark
  • Karloo walking track
  • Lady Carrington Drive
  • Loftus loop trail
  • Palm Jungle loop track
  • Red Cedar Flat picnic area
  • The Coast track
  • Uloola Falls campground
  • Uloola walking track
  • Upper Causeway picnic area
  • Wattamolla picnic area

Applies from Thu 25 Aug 2022, 9.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Sat 24 Sep 2022, 4.21pm

Other planned events: 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will take place between Thursday 25 August 2022 and Friday 31 March 2023 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.

Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

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 these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kurnell area office on 02 9668 2000 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Towra Point Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Sep 2022, 3.12pm

Closed areas: The Coast track closed at Otford

The Coast track is closed at Otford due to landslips. There is no alternative route from this point.

The area at Otford will remain closed until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Palm Jungle loop track
  • The Coast track

Applies from Sun 11 Sep 2022, 5.43pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 5.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Sep 2022, 3.09pm

Closed areas: Lake Toolooma fire trail

A large sink hole has formed on Lake Toolooma fire trail. No vehicles are permitted to drive over or past this hazard. If you are walking or cycling in the area, please go around and do not stop. For more information call 02 9542 0632.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Heathcote National Park

Applies from Thu 8 Sep 2022, 4.13pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Sep 2022, 5.17pm

Closed areas: Section of Pipeline fire trail closed

A large portion of Pipeline fire trail, between Girronba picnic area and the Goanna track intersection, has eroded away due to recent rainfall events. Vehicles, bushwalkers and cyclists are not permitted past these points. This section of trail is closed.

For further information, contact the local NPWS area office on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Heathcote National Park

Applies from Fri 9 Sep 2022, 2.36pm to Thu 1 Dec 2022, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Sep 2022, 4.46pm

Closed areas: Lower Pipeline fire trail closed

A portion of the lower Pipeline fire trail at Adina Gully has eroded away due to recent rainfall events. The trail is closed to all pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.

Fur further information contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Heathcote National Park

Applies from Sat 13 Aug 2022, 12.00pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Oct 2022, 1.17pm

Closed areas: North Era campground closed

North Era campground is closed until further notice due to the effects of flooding and nearby closures of sections of Royal Coast track.

The area will re-open once it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • North Era campground

Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 4.45pm

Closed areas: Garie Road CLOSED

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 attempting to drive to Garie Beach.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • Governor Game lookout
  • North Era campground
  • The Coast track

Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Jul 2022, 10.07am

Safety alerts: Lady Carrington Drive - Landslip

Lady Carrington Drive has been impacted by the recent rain. The surface is eroded and waterlogged. Use caution on rough and slippery surfaces. A portion of the track has been impacted by a landslip, trail users should pass this section without stopping.

For more information contact the local area office.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Forest path
  • Lady Carrington Drive

Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jun 2022, 4.08pm

Safety alerts: Curra Moors track condition - be cautious

Sections of Curra Moors fire trail and walking loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please be cautious, and be aware of unstable edges.

Planning for repairs is in progress.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Curra Moors loop track

Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 May 2022, 11.05am

Closed areas: Partial Closure Coast Track Little Garie

The Coast Track is closed between Garie and Little Garie is closed until further notice due to rock falls and erosion.

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

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • North Era campground
  • The Coast track

Applies from Wed 13 Jan 2021, 12.04pm to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Feb 2022, 12.39pm

Closed areas: Lake Eckersley campground

Lake Eckersley campground in Heathcote National Park is closed indefinitely. The nearest remote camp site is located at Kingfisher Pools. 

For further information contact the Audley Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Heathcote National Park
  • Lake Eckersley picnic area