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Applies from Wed 4 Aug 2021, 1.04pm to Tue 10 Aug 2021, 1.04pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Aug 2021, 1.09pm
Closed areas: Track, trail and beach closures - Hazard Reduction Burn
Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning Friday 6 August to Monday 9 August. The closed areas are:
- Jerusalem Bay track and trail
- Brooklyn Dam trail
- Great North Walk, Cowan to Hawkesbury River
- Beaches between Parsley Bay to Jerusalem Bay
These areas will remain closed until the areas are deemed safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS Porto Ridge HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 1.07pm to Mon 30 Aug 2021, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Aug 2021, 1.13pm
Closed areas: The Basin campground and picnic area closed
The Basin campground and The Basin picnic area are closed until further notice due to COVID restrictions.
Due to the COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
A number of NPWS campgrounds have been closed due to the COVID restrictions. Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 1.00pm to Sat 28 Aug 2021, 11.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Aug 2021, 1.03pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to COVID restrictions
Due to the developing COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
All of NPWS campgrounds have been closed due to the COVID restrictions. This includes the remote campgrounds along the Great North Walk in Berowra Valley National Park and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Fri 23 Jul 2021, 9.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Jul 2021, 5.18pm
Closed areas: Closure for aerial spraying program
A number of management trails, walking tracks and visitor areas in Bouddi National Park will be closed for an aerial spraying program between Friday 6 August and Friday 3 September 2021. The closed areas are in the eastern and southern coastal sections of the park and include:
- Bouddi Coastal walk
- Mourawaring Moor trail
- Second Point trail
- 71 trail
- Little Beach trail
- Little Beach
- 78 trail
- 81 trail
- Third Point trail
- Maitland Bay
- Bullimah Beach
- Hawke Head Drive
- Tallow Beach trail
- Tallow Beach
- Little Tallow Beach
- Box Head track
- Iron Ladder Beach
- Flannel Flower track
- Lobster Beach track
- Lobster Beach
These areas will be closed for 1 day while bitou bush is sprayed with Metsulfuron-methyl 600WG from a helicopter.
NPWS staff will be present during the helicopter spray operations. Please follow the safety signs and directions given by staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call NPWS Central Coast Area office on 02 4320 4200 or 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 19 Mar 2021, 11.09am to Sat 28 Aug 2021, 11.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jul 2021, 3.02pm
Closed areas: Bobbin Head playground closed
The Bobbin Head playground is closed to all visitors from Tuesday 6 April to July 2021 for upgrade works. Construction will occur at the following times:
- Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm
- Some Saturdays, 7am to 5pm
Please ensure the safety of children in your care when visiting Bobbin Head.
For more information about closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757, or the local office on 02 8448 0400.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for further information.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 8.18am to Sun 29 Aug 2021, 8.19am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jul 2021, 2.48pm
Closed areas: Bobbin Head Information Centre closed
Bobbin Head Information Centre is currently closed until Sunday 29 August 2021 to protect the health and safety of visitors and staff, in-line with current NSW Health orders.
Please comply with current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local national park during this time and check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please call 02 9472 8949 or send an email.
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Applies from Thu 27 May 2021, 10.18am to Sun 29 Aug 2021, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 Jul 2021, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Kalkari Discovery Centre closed
Kalkari Discovery Centre is closed from Saturday 19 June 2021 until further notice to protect the health and safety of our volunteers, visitors and staff, in-line with current NSW Health orders.
Please comply with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local national park during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Tue 23 Mar 2021, 11.13am to Mon 18 Oct 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Jul 2021, 2.20pm
Closed areas: Gibberagong boardwalk closed
Gibberagong boardwalk will be closed to all visitors from Tuesday 6 April to Monday 18 October 2021, while the boardwalk is replaced. During this time there will be no access to Gibberagong track from Bobbin Head.
Walkers along Gibberagong track who have entered from Murrua Road, North Turramurra or Grosvenor Street, North Wahroonga will be turned around at Gibberagong boardwalk and will not be able to access Bobbin Head picnic areas. Signage and security fencing will be in placed around closed areas.
For more information about closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757, or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 15 Jul 2021, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jul 2021, 9.24am
Closed areas: Maitland Bay Information Centre closed due to COVID-19
The Maitland Bay Information Centre in Bouddi National Park is closed from Thursday 15 July until further notice, to protect health and safety of our volunteers, visitors and staff, in-line with current NSW Health orders.
Please comply with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting the local national park during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.
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Applies from Sun 1 Aug 2021, 1.00am to Tue 1 Feb 2022, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 3.59pm
Other planned events: Notice of pest control 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 is continuous and ongoing between Sunday 1 August 2021 and Monday 31 January 2022 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
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 Forestville office 02 9451 3479 or Lane Cove office on 8448 0400.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 2.05pm
Closed areas: Barbecue and picnic facilities closed due to COVID-19 restrictions
Barbecue and picnic facilities in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are closed from Sunday 27 June until further notice, due to COVID-19 restrictions.
As a result of the COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
A number of NPWS campgrounds and picnic areas have been closed due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 10.05am
Other incidents: COVID-19 safety advice
Please plan ahead when visiting this park. Popular precincts may be closed at short notice to ensure visitation levels do not exceed COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
Due to the developing COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.
We encourage you to:
- Plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 3pm.
- Check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park.
- Be prepared to move on if it's not possible to park your vehicle or to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Thu 20 May 2021, 5.33pm to Mon 30 Aug 2021, 5.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jul 2021, 5.50pm
Closed areas: Centre Trail closed for upgrading
Centre trail is closed for upgrade works from Monday 24 May to Monday 30 August 2021.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm from Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Mon 3 May 2021, 8.00am to Mon 30 Aug 2021, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Jul 2021, 11.01am
Closed areas: Piles Creek loop walk part closure
A section of Piles Creek Loop walking track will be temporarily closed from Monday 3 May 2021 to Monday 30 August 2021 for maintenance works. The walking track will be closed on the eastern side of Piles Creek between Illoura lookout and the intersection with the Great North Walk, south of Rat Gully.
The following areas will remain open:
- The section of walking track on the western side of Piles Creek, linking the suspension bridge and Girrakool Picnic Area.
- The Great North walk
- Girrakool picnic area and Girrakool loop walking track
For your safety, please follow park signage. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Central Coast area Girrakool office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Tue 15 Jun 2021, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 11.43am
Closed areas: Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station closure
The Whale Platform elevated walkway on Mt Ku-ring-gai walking track is closed due to serious safety concerns.
The platform will be barricaded and signage in place. No access will be permitted across the platform.
The following sections remain open:
- Walkers from Berowra Station can walk as far as the platform closure point (6.5km one way), before returning to Berowra Station.
- Walkers can walk between Mt Ku-ring-gai Station and Apple Tree Bay (3.5km one way)
- Walkers from Apple Tree Bay or Mt Ku-ring-gai Station can also walk as far as the platform closure point (1km one way from Apple Tree Bay).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 21 May 2021, 1.11pm to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Jun 2021, 11.33am
Other planned events: West Head lookout - temporary fencing
West Head lookout is open to visitors, and temporary fencing has been installed at the lookout for public safety. Upgrades will take place in 2021-2022.
Please do not enter the fenced area.
Nearby walking tracks remain open.
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Applies from Sun 25 Apr 2021, 11.48pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 9.25am
Other planned events: Orchard Park shelter restoration
The shelters in Orchard Park at Bobbin Head will be undergoing restoration works from Monday 26 April 2021 until mid July 2021.
Signage and security fencing will be erected around closed shelters as they are are progressively repaired. Not all shelters will be closed at once, so you can use the remaining shelters while construction works are completed.
For more information about closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757, or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 1.17pm
Closed areas: Old Wagstaffe trail - no access through private property
There is no public access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property. Signs show where public access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury North area office on 02 4320 4200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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