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Applies from Tue 16 Jun 2026, 9.30am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Jun 2026, 9.42am
Smugglers Track to Barrenjoey Lighthouse will be closed for maintenance repairs from Monday 1st June 2026 to Thursday 18th June 2026 (inclusive).
The Access Trail to Barrenjoey Lighthouse will still be open for use to the summit.
For more information, please call NPWS Forestville office 9451 3479.
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Applies from Fri 12 Jun 2026, 12.23pm to Mon 29 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2026, 12.33pm
Bairne Trail will be closed from Monday 15 June 2026 to Monday 29 June 2026 between 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday for trail maintenance.
Please follow directions from contractors, NPWS staff, and signage.
For more information, contact the NPWS Forestville office 9451 3479.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 3.38pm to Fri 1 Jan 2027, 3.40pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 3.52pm
The America Bay walking track is currently in poor condition. Visitors should expect uneven surfaces and slip, trip and fall hazards along sections of the track.
If walking the track, exercise caution, wear suitable footwear and take extra care on steep, uneven or slippery sections.
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking an assessment of the track and considering future maintenance and improvement works.
NPWS appreciates the cooperation of park visitors and encourages all visitors to assess track conditions and their own capabilities before commencing any walk.
For more information contact the NPWS Forestville office 9451 3479.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 10.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 3.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 10.42am
Hilltop Street, Bateau Bay is undergoing road repairs on both Central Coast Council and National Parks and Wildlife Service tenure. These repairs commenced on 11th May.
The road access to Crackneck Point Lookout and carpark will be closed from 22-24th June 2026 while these repairs are conducted. This date is weather dependant and may change.
Crackneck Point Lookout will still be open to walk to via the Coast Track Walking Track.
Please drive safely and park in appropriate nearby areas if required and follow the directions of roadwork signage and traffic control.
For further information, please call NPWS Central Coast Area on 02 4972 9000 (business hours).
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Applies from Thu 5 Feb 2026, 8.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 3.11pm
Part of Somersby Falls walking track will be closed until 6pm Friday 19 June 2026 for upgrade works.
The closure affects the section of the walking track between the Middle Falls and Bottom Falls.
The walking track to Middle Falls, the picnic area and the carpark will remain open during this time.
Fencing and signage will be in place around the closed area to ensure visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 10.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 9.07am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial spraying program from Tuesday 9 June 2026 to Friday 26 June 2026. The operation will use Glyphosate 360 g/L for the control of Bitou bush.
The program is designed to control Bitou bush infestations in remote and inaccessible locations.
The program will take place at Pelican Beach in Wyrrabalong (North) National Park and Moonee Beach in Munmorah State Conservation Area.
NPWS staff will be present and patrolling closed areas during the operation. The following closures will apply when operations are underway:
Wyrrabalong National Park:
Sections of Pelican Beach between Pelican Beach Lookout to Pelican Point.
Munmorah State Conservation Area:
Moonee Beach Fire Trail - beach access points will be closed with access permitted via the walking track steps and the beach to the north of these access locations.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the spray locations and there will be no public access during the spray operation. The spray operation is expected to take 2 to 3 days. The exact dates and times of closures will be subject to favourable weather conditions.
Please contact the local Munmorah NPWS area office for more information on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 8.58am
NPWS has closed the unauthorised Muppet Track in Terrey Hills, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, to protect an Asset of Intergenerational Significance (AIS) site.
This area contains endangered Grevillea caleyi plants and Duffys Forest Endangered Ecological Community. The track was illegally constructed by recreational users through sensitive bushland.
A small section of the track will remain open to enable access between Terrey Hills and St Ives until a formal alternative can be established.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 22 Apr 2026, 3.31pm to Wed 1 Jul 2026, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 10.06am
The National Parks office at Somersby will be closed to the public from 22nd April for approximately 10 weeks while construction works are underway. Customer enquiries can still be made by phone or by visiting our Lake Munmorah office at 1 Blue Wren Dr, Wybung NSW 2259.
For further information please contact Central Coast Area Office on 4320 4200 and 4972 9000.
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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 9.43am
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.
The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.
Areas that will remain open are:
Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2026, 8.40am
There is no safe location to park a vehicle on the side of McCarrs Creek Road to reach Upper Gledhills Falls. For your own safety, climbing and abseiling are prohibited here. Please visit Duckholes picnic area instead.
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Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2026, 9.47am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service are undertaking fire trail maintenance works on the Pearl Beach to Patonga Fire Trail.
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Maintenance will repair damaged surfaces, drainage assets and essential trail infrastructure, as well as maintain vegetation clearances.
The trail will remain open throughout the works, though short delays may occur. Please follow all safety signage and directions from roadwork personnel.
For more information, contact the Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Sat 31 Jan 2026, 10.52pm to Sat 1 Aug 2026, 2.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.06am
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 is continuous and ongoing between 1 February and 31 July 2026 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 8.54am
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mount Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There continues to be a threat of rockfalls and foreshore slumps due to slope instability caused by previous weather events. NPWS is updating detailed assessments to undertake essential repair works.
Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mount Ku-ring-gai remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 6.37pm
Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be open.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.10am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 6.38pm
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Lion Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.18am
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.
The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/volunteer-activities/bouddi-bushcare/local-alerts
Bouddi National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept cards, or you can pay via the Park'nPay app.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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