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11km walking track

Dharug National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 27 September 2024, 3.17pm

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.17pm.

Fire bans: Dharug NP

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Dharug National Park:

  • Mill Creek
  • Ten Mile Hollow

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
27 October 2024 Closed areas Mill Creek Visitor Precinct closed Details

Applies from Sun 27 Oct 2024, 10.01am to Fri 6 Dec 2024, 1.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 2.15pm

The Mill Creek Visitor Precinct of Dharug National Park is closed for toilet upgrades from Sunday 27 October to Friday 6 December 2024. The closed areas are:

  • Mill Creek campground
  • Mill Creek picnic area
  • 11km walking track
  • Grass Tree circuit

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.

 

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.19pm

Fire bans: Parr SCA

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, Heartbreak Hill campground is exempt in Parr State Conservation Area.

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.17pm

Fire bans: Dharug NP

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Dharug National Park:

  • Mill Creek
  • Ten Mile Hollow

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.14pm

Fire bans: Yengo NP

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds and accommodation are exempt in Yengo National Park:

  • Big Yango House and Haddens Hall
  • Blue Gums
  • Finchley
  • Mogo
  • Mountain Arm

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 3.04pm

Fire bans: Wollemi-Yengo Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2024, 1.08pm to Fri 25 Oct 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 1.17pm

Closed areas: Devines Hill closed

Devines Hill, Old Great North Road will be closed from 06:00am Tuesday 22 October to 5:00pm Friday 25 October 2024 while conservation works are being undertaken. 

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 9 Sep 2024, 7.00am to Fri 11 Oct 2024, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Sep 2024, 8.52am

Other planned events: Delays on Yango Track and Finchley Track

Expect short delays on Yango Track and Finchley Track from Monday 9 September to Friday 11 October 2024. Vegetation maintenance works will be underway. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.

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Applies from Wed 31 Jan 2024, 8.00am to Fri 28 Feb 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Aug 2024, 8.23am

Safety alerts: Ironbark Road access to picnic area - last 850m 4WD only

The last 850m of Ironbark Road (Crown Road) to access Ironbark picnic area is currently limited to 4WD vehicles only.

This section is not suitable for conventional 2WD vehicles due to a severely eroded hill along the Crown Road.

Visitors to this section of the park travelling by conventional 2WD vehicles will need to walk the last 850 metres to access the park and Ironbark picnic area.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/11km-walking-track/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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