Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 25 January 2023, 8.35am
Applies from Fri 23 Dec 2022, 2.36pm
to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 2.36pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.35am.
Other planned events: Summer road closures
Royal National Park can be extremely busy in summer. Some parts of the park may be closed at short notice when carparks are full or for other public safety reasons.
Areas likely to be affected by carpark closures or access restrictions when precincts reach capacity are:
- Wattamolla picnic area and Wattamolla Road
- Garawarra Farm carpark and Garawarra Farm Road (Figure 8 Pools carpark)
- Bonnie Vale picnic area
- Audley precinct
Please note that, due to a landslide, Transport for NSW has closed Garie Road at the intersection with Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. Vehicles and pedestrians will not be able to use any part of Garie Road to access any part of Royal National Park. A reopening date for this road is not currently known, but is expected to be in mid to late 2023.
For up-to-the-minute closure information please check the Royal National Park Twitter account or the Live Traffic NSW website.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 16 Jan 2023, 9.52am to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jan 2023, 11.19am
Closed areas: Part of Palm Jungle loop track closed for upgrades
The eastern section of Palm Jungle loop track will be closed for 12 months, between 16 January 2023 to 31 January 2024.
This is because we are upgrading the track.
The section of Palm Jungle Loop track affected is between Burning Palms and Werrong Lookout.
- You can still walk this section of The Coast Track if you divert via Garawarra Farm and Burgh Ridge Trail.
- You can still walk to Figure 8 Pools along the beach from Burning Palms.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 23 Dec 2022, 2.36pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.35am
Other planned events: Summer road closures
Royal National Park can be extremely busy in summer. Some parts of the park may be closed at short notice when carparks are full or for other public safety reasons.
Areas likely to be affected by carpark closures or access restrictions when precincts reach capacity are:
- Wattamolla picnic area and Wattamolla Road
- Garawarra Farm carpark and Garawarra Farm Road (Figure 8 Pools carpark)
- Bonnie Vale picnic area
- Audley precinct
Please note that, due to a landslide, Transport for NSW has closed Garie Road at the intersection with Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. Vehicles and pedestrians will not be able to use any part of Garie Road to access any part of Royal National Park. A reopening date for this road is not currently known, but is expected to be in mid to late 2023.
For up-to-the-minute closure information please check the Royal National Park Twitter account or the Live Traffic NSW website.
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 25 Aug 2022, 9.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Dec 2022, 9.44am
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.
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Applies from Sat 13 Aug 2022, 12.00pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.34am
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, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jan 2023, 2.07pm
Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition
Sections of Curra Moors fire trail and walking loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Dec 2022, 6.41pm
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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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.33am
Closed areas: The Coast track partial closure - Little Garie
The Coast track is closed between Garie and Little Garie until further notice due to rockfalls and erosion.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.34am
Safety alerts: Landslip on Lady Carrington Drive
Lady Carrington Drive has been impacted by 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. Please travel through this section without stopping.
For more information contact the local area office.
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