Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 15 August 2025, 8.46am
Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 10.20am.
Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am.
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road - Closed
Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area. Closure is in place for all vehicles due to wet slippery road conditions.
As a result, there will be no access to the following areas via Glow Worm Tunnel Road:
- Glow Worm Tunnel
- Newnes Campground
- Deep Pass Campground
- Rocky and Twister Canyon
The road will reopen when conditions are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph. 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
Applies from Thu 24 Jul 2025, 1.24pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 1.39pm.
Closed areas: Forest Campground precinct closure
The area west of Glowworm Tunnel Road from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1 will be closed from Monday 28 July 2025 for construction of visitor infrastructure works. The closure will be in place for at least 12 months while works continue.
During the closure, there is no public access to:
- Western Boundary Road
- Red Hill Road
- Camp Road
- Newnes Afforestation Camp
- Any roads within the closed area including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon
Closures are in place to enable the construction of:
- Forest Campground (at the old Newnes Afforestation Camp Ruins) which will include 50 bookable sites, group campground and picnic area
- Upgrading roads for 2WD access
- Rehabilitation of damaged and eroded areas
Information for camping:
Bush camping is allowed at sites further than 200 metres from park infrastructure such as roads, walking tracks and lookouts.
For information on the access strategy for Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Road Access Strategy
For information on the long-term plan for the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Master Plan
Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.18pm
to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am.
Other planned events: Lost City Walking Track Carpark Closure
Lost City Walking Track Carpark is currently closed for improvement works.
The improvement works at Lost City Walking Track Carpark will include a accessible footpaths, visitor information signage, seating, carparking and accessible double stall toilet. Revegetation work and planting of native species are also proposed.
Lost City Walking Track will remain open and accessible to visitors via Lost City Road. Visitors are advised to stay alert and follow the signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6336 6200.
Affects 2 locations in this park:
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Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 9.18am.
Safety alerts: Haulage trucks using Old Bells Line of Rd
Haulage trucks are in operation along Old Bells Line of Rd between the park entrance near Chifley Road (Zig Zag Railway) and Clarence Sands during the following times:
• Monday to Friday: 04.00 to 18.00
• Saturday: 04.00 to 13.00
During these times road users are reminded to:
• drive with caution
• adhere to the speed limit of 40 km/hr
• listen for truck movements via UHF-11
If a UHF radio is unavailable, NPWS recommends to access the reserve via State Mine Gully Rd. For more information contact the Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200.
Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 2.17pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am.
Closed areas: Road Closed- Lost City North Road
Lost City North Road is closed from Friday 16th May 2025 for improvement works including road upgrades and visitor facilities.
Lost City Walking Track is accessible via Lost City Road (previously known as Lost City South Road).
Affects 2 locations in this park:
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Applies from Thu 4 Jul 2024, 8.00am.
Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 8.54am.
Closed areas: North Ridge Rd closure
North Ridge Road is now closed for works as part of the Gardens of Stone Multi-Day Walk. The closure will be in place until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Sun 10 Aug 2025, 12.23pm to Fri 22 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 3.37pm
Closed areas: Paterson Range Trail Closed due to weather
Paterson Range Trail in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until Friday 22 August 2025 due to wet and slippery conditions.
Burralow campers can access via Tabaraga Ridge out of Kurrajong Heights.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road - Closed
Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area. Closure is in place for all vehicles due to wet slippery road conditions.
As a result, there will be no access to the following areas via Glow Worm Tunnel Road:
- Glow Worm Tunnel
- Newnes Campground
- Deep Pass Campground
- Rocky and Twister Canyon
The road will reopen when conditions are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph. 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
Affects 2 parks and 5 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.57pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Gardens of Stone National Park from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce the 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.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:
Mudgee 02 6370 9000
Oberon 02 6336 6200
Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.46pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce the 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.
Please contact the local Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.43pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce the 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.
Please contact the local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.
Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 10.55am
Closed areas: Closure: Rocky Creek and Twister Canyons
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions. There will be no access to Rocky Creek and Twister Canyons during this closure. The closure will remain in place until conditions have been assessed as safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sun 27 Jul 2025, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 10.54am
Closed areas: Closure: Deep Pass Campground and Canyon
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions. There will be no access to Deep Pass Campground and Canyon during this closure. These areas will reopen as soon as they are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Sun 27 Jul 2025, 11.26am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Closure: Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions. There will be no access to Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Tracks during this closure. These areas will reopen as soon as they are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.18pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am
Other planned events: Lost City Walking Track Carpark Closure
Lost City Walking Track Carpark is currently closed for improvement works.
The improvement works at Lost City Walking Track Carpark will include a accessible footpaths, visitor information signage, seating, carparking and accessible double stall toilet. Revegetation work and planting of native species are also proposed.
Lost City Walking Track will remain open and accessible to visitors via Lost City Road. Visitors are advised to stay alert and follow the signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6336 6200.
Affects 2 parks and 4 locations nearby. Show list
Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 9.18am
Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed
The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.
For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.
Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list
Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.09pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jul 2025, 8.13am
Closed areas: Tramway trail closed to vehicles due to rockfall
Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.
A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken. Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 7.32am
Safety alerts: Drinking water in Capertee National Park
You'll need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking in Capertee National Park. Water supplied at Capertee Homestead and Capertee Cottage is untreated and only suitable for showering and washing dishes.
Campers at Capertee and Policemans Point campgrounds should not use water from Capertee River for drinking or cooking.
Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 3.24pm
Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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