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Last reviewed: Fri 1 August 2025, 9.00am
Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 9.00am.
Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 9.00am.
Closed parks: Gardens of Stone SCA
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area will be closed from 12pm, Friday 1 August, due to poor road conditions. Entry to the reserve is not permitted during this closure. The park will reopen once conditions are assessed and deemed safe.
This closure affects the following areas:
- Glow Worm Tunnel
- Lost City Walking Track and Lookout
- Newnes Campground
- Deep Pass Campground
For more information please contact NPWS Kanangra Area office via ph(02) 6336 6200
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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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 Mon 4 Aug 2025, 9.16pm
to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 9.18pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 9.33pm.
Closed areas: Parts of Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area are Closed for Aerial Pest Control Operations
The section of the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area between Wolgan Rd and Glen Davis Road will be closed between the 4th of August and the 8th of August 2025 for an aerial Pest control operation.
There will be no access to this section of the Bicentennial trail during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local parks office.
Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.18pm
to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.22pm.
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.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.56am.
Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.01am.
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance Work -State Mine Gully Rd and Glow Worm Tunnel Rd
NPWS will be undertaking road maintenance work on State Mine Gully Road and Glow Worm Tunnel Road. These roads will remain open, however, visitors must take care around heavy machinery and must slow down in the work zone.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Kanangra Area office on 02 6336 6200.
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: Thu 22 May 2025, 2.00pm.
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.
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Applies from Sun 3 Aug 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 10.40am
Closed areas: Parks closed for aerial pest control operation
The following parks are closed from 4pm, Sunday 3 August to 5pm, Friday 8 August 2025 for an aerial pest control operation:
- Kanangra Boyd National Park
- Mares Forest National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
- Abercrombie River National Park and State Conservation Area
- Yerranderrie State Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Southern Blue Mountains National Park.
Yerranderie Regional Park and the Obereon-Colong Stock Route remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 3.48pm
Safety alerts: Slippery and Unsafe Road Conditions: Pinnacle Fire Trail
There are currently slippery and unsafe road conditions on the Pinnacle Fire Trail. Please exercise caution and drive to conditions.
Due to rising river levels, there is currently no access from Lochaber Link Road to Woolshed Flat Campground.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 1 Aug 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.20pm
Closed areas: Closure: Pipeline Walking Track
The Pipeline Track between Newnes and Glen Davis is closed due to predicted heavy rainfall. The closure will remain in place until conditions have been assessed as safe.
Due to the closure, there will be no access to Newnes Campgrounds or Newnes Industrial Ruins.
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 Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.20pm
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: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 4.17pm
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
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Applies from Sun 27 Jul 2025, 11.26am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Aug 2025, 6.18pm
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
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Applies from Sun 3 Aug 2025, 5.00pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 11.00am
Closed parks: Park Closed for Pest Management
Mugii Murum-ban SCA is closed from 5pm Sunday 3 August 2025 to 5pm Friday 8 Aug 2025 for an aerial pest control operation.
There is no access to this reserve during this time.
Penalties apply for non compliance. For more information call the Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000
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Applies from Sun 3 Aug 2025, 5.00pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 10.40am
Closed areas: Capertee National Park is closed for a Aerial pest management operation
Capertee National Park is closed 5pm, Sunday the 3rd of August, until 5pm on Friday the 8th of August 2025 for aerial shooting for feral animal control.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office in Mudgee on 6370 9000
Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.18pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.22pm
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.
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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.
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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: Thu 8 May 2025, 9.03am
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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