Applies from Mon 22 Feb 2021, 12.00am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Feb 2021, 9.24am

Closed areas: Sections of Apple Tree Bay seawall fenced off

Some sections of seawall in the Apple Tree Bay area will be fenced off for reconstruction from Monday 22 February to Wednesday 30 June 2021 for a seawall refurbishment project.

For more information, contact the NPWS North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Apple Tree picnic area

Applies from Wed 17 Feb 2021, 8.32am to Mon 19 Apr 2021, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Feb 2021, 10.00am

Closed areas: Flint and Steel track closed for upgrading

Flint and Steel track is closed for upgrade works from Wednesday 17 February to Monday 19 April 2021. Flint and Steel carpark is also closed. Flint and Steel Beach and Flint and Steel Bay will be accessible by water only.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm from Monday to Friday.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Mon 8 Feb 2021, 11.30am to Fri 2 Apr 2021, 11.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Feb 2021, 5.26pm

Safety alerts: 1080 fox baiting program underway

A 1080 fox baiting program will be happening in Bouddi National Park from Thursday 11 February to Thursday 1 April 2021. Foxes are major predators of native wildlife.

1080 poison baits will be buried in a continuous and ongoing manner throughout Bouddi National Park during this time. 

There will be warning signs in target areas and visitors must not touch baits. Dogs and cats are prohibited in NSW national parks. 1080 Poison is lethal to dogs and cats, and in the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Bouddi National Park

Applies from Tue 20 Oct 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jan 2021, 1.45pm

Other planned events: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - Increased visitation

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines. 

Many COVID-19 restrictions have now been lifted from visitor precincts and facilities in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

We encourage you to:

• Plan your visit outside of peak periods of 10am to 2pm
• Be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors. It is your responsibility to leave the area. Do not wait to be instructed by NPWS or police.

From Friday 29 January 2021, the maximum group size for an outdoor gathering will be increased to 50 people, including children. Groups are still expected to maintain social distancing and good hygiene.

The closure of toilets and other facilities will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Necessary site assessments will take place to consider the management of health and safety risk to visitors and staff, and available resourcing to maintain facilities. Access to sanitation products and running water cannot be guaranteed. We recommend bringing hand soap, hand wipes and toilet paper with you to maintain good hygiene as advised by the NSW Government.

For more information about closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757, the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400 or the NPWS Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for further information.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Wed 13 Jan 2021, 4.15pm to Tue 23 Mar 2021, 4.16pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jan 2021, 8.54am

Other planned events: Annual maintenance and inspection - NPWS Cowan courtesy moorings

Annual inspection and maintenance works are currently underway at NPWS courtesy moorings in Cowan. The moorings maybe temporarily unavailable for a short period while these works are completed.  

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Sun 31 Jan 2021, 10.41am to Sun 1 Aug 2021, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Jan 2021, 1.12pm

Other planned events: 1080 pest management

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 Monday 1 February and Saturday 31 July 2021 in Ku-ring-gai Chase 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 this reserve is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

For more information, contact the NPWS Forestville office on 02 9451 3479, the NPWS Lane Cove office on 02 8448 0400 (business hours) or the NPWS after-hours call centre on 1300 056 294 (after hours).

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Wed 23 Dec 2020, 12.21pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Jan 2021, 3.06pm

Other planned events: Apple Tree Bay - Increased visitation

This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.

We encourage you to:

• Plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 3pm
• Check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
• Be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to park your vehicle or maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.

For more information about closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757, or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for further information.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Apple Tree picnic area

Applies from Wed 23 Dec 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Jan 2021, 3.06pm

Other planned events: Bobbin Head - Increased visitation

This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.

We encourage you to:

• Plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 3pm
• Check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park.
• Be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to park your vehicle or maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.

For more information about closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757, or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for further information.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Bobbin Head

Applies from Thu 3 Dec 2020, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Dec 2020, 11.43am

Other planned events: Annual inspection and maintenance underway - Bobbin Head and Apple Tree Bay wharves, Cowan moorings

Annual inspection and maintenance works are underway at the Bobbin Head wharf, Apple Tree Bay wharf and the courtesy moorings in Cowan waters. There may be temporary or restricted access during this period. The work is expected to end by the end of 2020. 

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Bobbin Head

Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 3.38pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 3.50pm

Other planned events: Akuna Bay boat ramp - increased visitation

This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.

We encourage you to:

• plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
• check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
• be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Akuna Bay

Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 3.35pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 1.39pm

Other planned events: The Basin campground and picnic area - increased visitation

This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.

We encourage you to:

• plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
• check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
• be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • The Basin campground
  • The Basin picnic area

Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 3.31pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 1.38pm

Other planned events: Salvation Creek picnic area - increased visitation

This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.

We encourage you to:

• plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
• check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
• be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Salvation loop trail

Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 3.24pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 1.32pm

Other planned events: Resolute picnic area - increased visitation

This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.

We encourage you to:

• plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
• check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
• be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Resolute picnic area

Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 3.21pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 1.32pm

Other planned events: Barrenjoey Lighthouse area - increased visitation

This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.

We encourage you to:

• plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
• check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
• be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Barrenjoey Lighthouse

Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 3.27pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 10.58am

Other planned events: West Head area - increased visitation

This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.

We encourage you to:

• plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
• check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
• be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • West Head lookout

Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 1.17pm

Closed areas: Old Wagstaffe trail - no access through private property

There is no public access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property. Signs show where public access is not permitted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury North area office on 02 4320 4200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Bouddi National Park