Applies from Sat 9 Dec 2023, 12.00am to Sat 9 Dec 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 4.04pm

Fire bans: Total Fire Ban

A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Affects 5 parks nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
• Mulgoa Nature Reserve
• Wianamatta Nature Reserve
• Wianamatta Regional Park
• Yellomundee Regional Park

Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Dec 2023, 11.43am

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather causing subsidence hazards, major landslides or infrastructure upgrades. 

The following areas are closed:

Katoomba and Leura

• Leura Forest, Dardanelles Pass (between base of Giant Stairs and Leura Forest), Lila Falls and Lindeman Pass near Amphitheatre track are closed Wednesday 13 December for a helicopter operation.
• Federal Pass between Dandanelles Pass (below Three Sisters) and Amphitheatre track is closed Wednesday 13 December for a helicopter operation.
• Federal Pass between Golden Stairs and Dardanelles Pass (not including Scenic World) is closed Thursday 14 to Friday 15 December for a helicopter operation.
• Furber Steps, Round Walk and Prince Henry Cliff walk between Katoomba Falls Reserve and Lady Darley lookout closed Thursday 14 to Friday 15 December for a helicopter operation.
• Tarpeian Rock lookout is closed at the Prince Henry cliff walk junction from Monday 13 November 2023 for repair.
• Underfalls track (side track off Furber Steps) closed for maintenance.
• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
• Honeymoon Point lookout is closed due to upgrade works.
• Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
• Leura Cascades/Fern Bower circuit has a minor detour due to a landslide on Prince Henry Cliff walk. You must return via Leura Cascades track.
• Leura Cascades picnic area is closed to vehicles. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Olympian Rock lookout and Tarpeian Rock track, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Glenraphael Drive is closed due to major subsidence. No vehicle or pedestrian access to Golden Stairs.  Pedestrian and cycle access available from Narrowneck LO (via Miners walking track) except for Thursday 7th and Friday 8th December.  
• Narrowneck Fire Trail is closed to all walkers and cyclists from Monday 20th November until Saturday 9th December to allow for road repairs. Closure periods each week are from Monday 0600hrs to Friday 1800hrs .  
• Kedumba River Crossing campground will be closed from Monday 4th December 2023 until Friday 1st March 2024 with no weekend access due to Kedumba Valley road repairs.
• No access to the Mt Solitary walking track/ loop via Kedumba Valley Road during weekdays from Monday 4th December 2023 until Saturday 2nd March 2024.  Mt Solitary can be accessed from Katoomba (via Ruined Castle or Sublime Point Fire trail only).  
• Kedumba Valley Road and Kedumba Pass are closed to the public from Monday 4th December 2023 until Friday 1st March 2024 to allow for road repairs. Pedestrian access is open during weekends. 
• Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.  

Wentworth Falls and Woodford 

• Wentworth Falls picnic area carpark is closed for upgrade works until mid-December 2023 (weather permitting).
• Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls or Wentworth Falls from Valley of the Waters.
• Charles Darwin walk is temporarily closed due to flood damage. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to major landslide. Grand Stairs are open but there is limited access to the mid falls area while flood repairs are undertaken.
• Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to landslide.
• The western side of Rocket Point loop is closed due to track repairs. (Access to Rocket Pt is available via the eastern side).
• National Pass, Rocket Point, Little Switzerland and Chester Tracks & Trails will be closed south of Wentworth Falls top crossing for a helicopter operation on 6 Decemeber 2023.     
• Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the western end. You can walk in to Ingar campground via Andersons or Bedford Roads.
• Partial closure of the end of Clearview and Windbourne Roads within the Woodford Special Area to allow for road clearing on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December 2023.  

Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road

• Govetts Creek access routes including Horse track and Rodriguez Pass (Bridal Veil Falls) are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Entry is not permitted due to serious risk of injury or death. Entry is not permitted into the Grose Valley from Govetts Leap, Evans lookout, Grand Canyon track, or south of Acacia Flat.
• Anvil Rock access road and picnic area is closed for upgrades until Wednesday 20 December 2023 and from Monday 5 February to Friday 23 February 2024.
• Perrys Lookdown campground is closed.
• Perrys Lookdown access road and picnic area will be closed for upgrades from Monday 9 October until Wednesday 20 December 2023, and from Monday 5 February to Friday 23 February 2024. There is no access into the Grose Valley (Acacia Flat and Blue Gum Forest) from Perrys Lookdown during this period. Access into the Grose Valley is via Victoria Falls, Pierces Pass or Lockleys Pylon. There is no access to Perrys Lookdown from these locations during this period.
• Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).

Canyons and rock climbing

Climbing and canyoning areas in the Blue Mountains are open unless the access road is closed, or the site is listed in this alert.

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

Affects 1 park and 29 locations nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Acacia Flat campground
  • Blue Gum Forest
  • Dardanelles Pass loop walking track
  • Darwins walk
  • Den Fenella walking track
  • Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway
  • Federal Pass
  • Furber Steps-Scenic Railway walking track
  • Golden Stairs walking track
  • Govetts Leap descent
  • Greater Blue Mountains drive
  • Ingar campground
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit
  • Leura Cascades picnic area
  • Lockleys Pylon walking track
  • Mount Solitary walking track
  • Narrow Neck trail
  • National Pass
  • Prince Henry Cliff walk
  • Pulpit Rock lookout
  • Pulpit walking track
  • Rocket Point lookout track
  • Rodriguez Pass walking track
  • Round walking track
  • Ruined Castle walking track
  • Three Sisters walk
  • Vale of Avoca lookout
  • Wentworth Falls to Woodford via Ingar campground
  • Wentworth Pass loop walking track

Applies from Fri 24 Nov 2023, 5.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Dec 2023, 12.38pm

Closed areas: Luxfords Trail Closed

Luxfords Trail is closed from Friday 24 March until Monday 18 December 2023 while track maintenance and repairs are undertaken.

The eastern and western extents of the park can be accessed by Mainwaring Street, Ropes Crossing and Callistemon Circuit, Jordan Springs.

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

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Wianamatta Regional Park

Applies from Wed 16 Aug 2023, 3.39pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Nov 2023, 2.21pm

Closed areas: Campfire Creek (Red Hands Cave) walking track - partial closure

Campfire Creek walking track (also known as Red Hands Cave walking track) and the adjoining Link track are undergoing partial closures until May 2024, for extensive flood damage repairs.

• The section of track from Glenbrook causeway to Link Track junction is expected to re-open in January 2024;
• The section from Link Track junction to Red Hands Cave will close in January, with an expected finish date of May 2024.

• Please note that Red Hands Cave will remain open to the public during this time, with access available via the road and Red Hands Cave carpark.

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

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Red Hands Cave
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Sun 1 Oct 2023, 7.58am to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 8.14am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 12.16pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

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

The following campgrounds are exempt:

• Galong Cabins, Burralow Creek and Euroka campgrounds in Blue Mountains National Park
• Coorongooba, Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp, Newnes, Wheeny Creek and Colo Meroo campgrounds in Wollemi National Park.

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Sun 1 Oct 2023, 3.42pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 3.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Nov 2023, 12.15pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Mudgee Reserves

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 the following reserves:

Capertee National Park

• Capertee campground
• Honeyeater Homestead
• Capertee Homestead
• Caretakers Cottage

Goulburn River National Park

• Spring Gully campground
• Big River campground

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 Sun 1 Oct 2023, 3.58pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 3.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Oct 2023, 4.00pm

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 Wed 1 Nov 2023, 3.55pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 3.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Dec 2023, 7.38am

Fire bans: Kanangra 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 Sun 1 Oct 2023, 3.51pm to Sun 31 Mar 2024, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Oct 2023, 3.55pm

Fire bans: Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves - Park Fire Bans

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 the following reserves:

Yellomudee Regional Park

• Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Yellomundee Regional Park