Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 5 August 2025, 2.26pm
Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 5 Aug 2025, 2.26pm.
Closed areas: Closed areas due to rifle range operations
The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:
- Every Saturday, 8am to 5pm.
- The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am to 5pm.
- NSWRA Schools Practice and Competition Week, Tuesday 15 July 2025 to Friday 18 July 2025 (4 days).
- Service Rifle championships Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of October 2025.
Do not enter the eastern section of the national park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
- Red flags are flying above the range
- The 'rifle range in use' warning signs are displayed at the park entry (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark).
- Park entry gates are closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 11 Aug 2025, 2.04pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2.16pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 2.28pm
Closed areas: Maintenance works on Fire trails
Fire trails across Kamay Botany Bay NP (Kurnell Area) will be closed on weekdays from 25/08/2025 until mid-October (weather depending) due to maintenance works. Trail will be open on weekends.
Cape Baily walking track will remain open, however please follow directions of staff and contractors to ensure your safety.
Potter Point Road will be closed between 8th October and 10th October 2025 due to vegetation maintenance works. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access to Potter Point via this road during this time.
Potter Point will still be accessible from Cape Baily walking track.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email or call the local area office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Mon 28 Jul 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 5.56pm
Closed areas: Commemoration Flat carpark
The Commemoration Flat carpark is being upgraded and will be closed from 28 July 2025 until early 2026. Alternate parking is available at the Cricket Pitch carpark.
Commemoration Flat toilets and picnic area remain open, however there will be limited short-term closures as new BBQ and picnic facilities are installed. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to on-site signage.
To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, send an email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 5.49pm
Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed
Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed and will remain closed until 2026. A new visitor centre is under construction.
During construction works, the precinct, including the carpark, will be fenced off and work crews will be on-site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to on-site signage.
Parking and toilets are available at the Cricket Pitch precinct.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 6.00am to Tue 30 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 4.38pm
Closed areas: Works along Botany Bay Foreshore, Kurnell
A new revetment (seawall) along the Botany Bay foreshore will replace the temporary sandbags which have been in place since 2018. A revetment is a permanent structure which protects the foreshore from storm surges and tides.
A works compound is established at Beach Park and access to the works site will be along Monument Track. Some closures and restrictions to access will take place as materials are moved to the foreshore.
Please be mindful of site fencing and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
To learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project, send an email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010.
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Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2024, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 3.12pm
Closed areas: Skylight Cave permanently closed
Skylight cave is permanently closed to visitors due to serious safety risks. The cave is midway down an unstable cliff, and the risk of falling off the cliff edge while trying to reach it makes it very dangerous.
There is no approved public access walking track to Skylight cave. Please do not risk your safety trying to reach this location. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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