Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 3.44pm
Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 6.00am to Fri 2 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 9.37am.
The Gibberagong toilets will be closed for essential maintenance from Monday 29 May to 2 June 2023 inclusive. We apologise for any inconvenience. For more information, please phone the local area office on 02 8448 0400.
Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 3.16pm to Wed 31 May 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 3.44pm.
Berowra walking track is closed due to helicopter lifting operations on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 May 2023. The operations will run from 8am to 4.30pm. Following on from these works, the Berowra track will remain closed up to Waratah Bay until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 8448 0400.
Applies from Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.37am to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 9.27am.
Bobbin Inn Cafe in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is closed until further notice. The last day of trade was Monday 10 April 2023 (Easter Monday).
For further information please call the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
Applies from Thu 9 Feb 2023, 3.22pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 9.27am.
Track maintenance works will take place on the Birrawanna track from the beginning of February to the end of July 2023, weather dependent. Please be mindful of machinery on the trail and follow the directions of workers. Visitors may experience some delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
Applies from Fri 26 May 2023, 8.15am to Fri 23 Jun 2023, 11.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 8.18am
Warrimoo Fire Trail is undergoing planned maintenance works from the 7 June 2023 to 23 June 2023. The fire trail will be open for pedestrians during this time, but expect delays. Please take care around machinery and follow instructions from staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 84480400
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Applies from Fri 26 May 2023, 8.10am to Wed 7 Jun 2023, 11.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 8.15am
Warrimoo Fire Trail is closed from Monday 5 June to Wednesday 7June for vegetation maintenance works. No pedestrian access during this time. The Sphinx and Warrimoo walking track will be open from Bobbin Head to North Turramurra, but access to St Ives via the Warrimoo fire trail is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 84480400
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Applies from Thu 25 May 2023, 2.49pm to Fri 2 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 3.10pm
There will be road works in the Gibberagong precinct of Bobbin Head from Monday 29 May until Friday 2 June 2023. Road works include the installation of a pedestrian crossing and the remaining footpaths linking the playground and toilets. Traffic control will be onsite to minimise disruption to visitors but some areas may need to be closed temporarily.
The Gibberagong toilets will be closed for maintenance at the same time. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Wed 24 May 2023, 1.16pm to Fri 2 Jun 2023, 11.16pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 12.26pm
Brooklyn Dam campground is closed on Friday 2 June from 7am and 3pm for planned vegetation management.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 25 May 2023, 11.54am to Thu 1 Jun 2023, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 12.01pm
Crews will be undertaking essential tree work at Tunks Ridge campground on the Great North Walk from Wednesday 31 May to Thursday 1 June 2023. The campground will be closed from 9am to 3pm on both days. Campers are permitted to camp overnight but must exit the site by 9am on both days. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 25 May 2023, 11.02am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 11.08am
Trail work on both the Marramarra Ridge and Marramarra Creek trails will commence form Monday 29 May 2023 until Friday 30 June 2023. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access to these trails on weekdays. The trails will be open for weekend access only during these dates. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 22 May 2023, 1.05pm to Sat 3 Jun 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 22 May 2023, 1.11pm
Perimeter trail is partially closed from Monday 22 May until Friday 2 June 2023 for emergency trail repair works. Visitors should expect delays during works. Large machinery will be in operation. Communicate with onsite contractors before moving through construction zones. Care should be exercised when horse riding.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 6 Apr 2023, 8.04am to Thu 29 Feb 2024, 8.07am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 7.42am
Berowra walking track is partially closed until further notice from Waratah Bay to Apple Tree Bay, including the Mount Ku-ring-gai access track. Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Waratah Bay is open for use.
There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
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 Mon 29 May 2023, 6.00am to Fri 2 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 May 2023, 9.37am
The Gibberagong toilets will be closed for essential maintenance from Monday 29 May to 2 June 2023 inclusive. We apologise for any inconvenience. For more information, please phone the local area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 9.39am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 8.05am
The Pavilion picnic shelter in Bobbin head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is closed for planned maintenance works from Monday 1 May to Friday 30 June 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 9 May 2023, 11.19am to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 3.44pm
Works will commence on the Barnett's playground in Berowra Valley National Park on Friday 4 May 2023. The existing playground will be removed and it is expected that the new playground will be completed by the end of July 2023. For more information, call the local Area office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 3.16pm to Wed 31 May 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 May 2023, 3.44pm
Berowra walking track is closed due to helicopter lifting operations on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 May 2023. The operations will run from 8am to 4.30pm. Following on from these works, the Berowra track will remain closed up to Waratah Bay until further notice. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.37am to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 9.27am
Bobbin Inn Cafe in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is closed until further notice. The last day of trade was Monday 10 April 2023 (Easter Monday).
For further information please call the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 9 Feb 2023, 3.22pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 9.27am
Track maintenance works will take place on the Birrawanna track from the beginning of February to the end of July 2023, weather dependent. Please be mindful of machinery on the trail and follow the directions of workers. Visitors may experience some delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 24 Mar 2023, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 12.27pm
Part of Casuarina track is closed from Thursday 23 March 2023 until further notice due to maintenance on the footbridge.
The closed area is the section of Casuarina track between the end of Boree Road and the Carrol Creek track intersection.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 10.55pm to Tue 1 Aug 2023, 3.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 4.02pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between Wednesday 1 February and Monday 31 July 2023 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 8448 0400 during business hours, or 1300 056 294 after hours.
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Applies from Thu 9 Jul 2020, 2.52pm to Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 8.05am
Sugarloaf car park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood Area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 10.52pm to Tue 1 Aug 2023, 3.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 11.55am
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 2023 and 31 July 2023 in Garigal National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Mon 19 Sep 2022, 9.36am to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.29am
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.
For more information about the reserve, 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 Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 12.59pm
The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed where the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
Please note:
For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Fri 1 Oct 2021, 9.47am to Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 May 2023, 9.27am
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:
Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 29 Oct 2019, 2.58pm to Thu 1 Feb 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 8.05am
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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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/walking-tracks/birrawanna-walking-track/local-alerts
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).
Other fees:
A $3 per adult, $2 per child landing fee may apply for day visitors to The Basin campground. Please pay at the campground wharf. Landing fees are included in your camping fees.
Group bookings:
Under the Plan of Management for this park, prior written approval is required for organised groups of 20 or more people planning to visit this park. Contact the park office before your visit.
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