Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 24 March 2020, 12.23pm
Applies from Fri 17 May 2019, 3.26pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2020, 12.23pm.
Safety alerts: Malabar Headland rifle range operation schedule
For public safety, the eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park is closed during ANZAC Rifle Range operations. These closures may occur with little or no notice. Do not enter the eastern section of the park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
- Red flags are flying above the range
- There are warning signs at the park's entry points (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark)
- Park entry gates are closed.
When is the eastern section of the park closed?
These closures apply to the eastern section of the park only (Boora Point walking track). The western section of the park (Western Escarpment walking track) remains open. The range operation schedule is provided by the NSW Rifle Association.
Contacts
To contact the ANZAC Rifle Range, call 02 9661 4532. To contact the NPWS area office, email the Environment line.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2020, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Sat 28 Mar 2020, 2.51pm
Closed areas: Eastern Suburbs beaches within National Park are closed
The following parts of Sydney Harbour National Park and Kamay Botany Bay National Park are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff:
- Shark Beach, Nielsen Park
- Milk Beach, Hermit Beach and Queens Beach, Hermitage Foreshore Precinct
- Lady Bay Beach, South Head
- Congwong Beach and Little Congwong Beach, La Perouse
- Visitor Centre and BBQs, Kurnell
Walking tracks in the park currently remain open. However, visitors are reminded that social distancing and gathering size limits apply.
This situation may change at short notice, changes will be posted here.
Please check our COVID-19 update for more information or contact us on 1300 072 757.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 7.51am to Thu 30 Apr 2020, 7.49am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Mar 2020, 8.40am
Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre
Kurnell Visitor Centre is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You can still contact us by phone or email for information.
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Applies from Fri 17 May 2019, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Mar 2020, 12.23pm
Safety alerts: Malabar Headland rifle range operation schedule
For public safety, the eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park is closed during ANZAC Rifle Range operations. These closures may occur with little or no notice. Do not enter the eastern section of the park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
- Red flags are flying above the range
- There are warning signs at the park's entry points (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark)
- Park entry gates are closed.
When is the eastern section of the park closed?
These closures apply to the eastern section of the park only (Boora Point walking track). The western section of the park (Western Escarpment walking track) remains open. The range operation schedule is provided by the NSW Rifle Association.
Contacts
To contact the ANZAC Rifle Range, call 02 9661 4532. To contact the NPWS area office, email the Environment line.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 1.41pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Mar 2020, 11.22am
Other planned events: Toilet closure - Kurnell
The toilets at the Commemoration Flat and Cricketers Pitch areas in Kamay Botany Bay National Park will be closed for repairs from Monday 3 February 2020 to Tuesday 31 March 2020.
Toilets will be available at the Visitors Centre, a short walk from the closed buildings. Picnic areas and the surrounds will remain accessible.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Kamay Botany Bay National Park office on 02 9668 2010 or email npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2020, 8.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Feb 2020, 9.37am
Other planned events: Fox baiting program underway
A fox baiting program will take place in Towra Point Nature Reserve from Monday 24 February to Monday 9 March 2020. Areas where baiting is underway will be signposted. The area is a nature reserve and closed to the public. Domestic pets are not permitted.
This program is part of the Little Tern and Pied Oystercatcher Saving our Species program to protect nesting shorebirds. For more information, call the Kurnell Visitor Centre on 02 9668 2000.
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Applies from Tue 27 Aug 2019, 10.48am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2019, 10.01am
Other planned events: 1080 fox program underway
A 1080 fox baiting program is underway in Towra Point Nature Reserve, finishing on Tuesday 31 March 2020.
The program is part of the NPWS FoxTap program, and is designed to control foxes to assist in recovery of little terns and pied oystercatchers.
1080 poison can affect non-target species like domestic dogs and cats. Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
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