Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2019, 3.27pm to Wed 13 Nov 2019, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2019, 3.27pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to predicted catastrophic fire conditions

All parks in this area are closed due to current catastrophic fire danger conditions, including all tracks, trails, campgrounds and picnic areas. Access through parks may be limited. Please find alternate routes.

Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, call the NPWS Forestville office on 02 9451 3479 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2019, 2.41pm to Wed 13 Nov 2019, 2.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2019, 3.21pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to current catastrophic fire weather

All parks in this area are closed, including all tracks, trails, campgrounds and picnic areas, due to current catastrophic fire danger conditions. Access through parks may be limited, please find alternate routes.

Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, call the NPWS Chatswood office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
• Lion Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2019, 12.00am to Tue 12 Nov 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2019, 11.04am

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 11 parks nearby. Show list

• Bouddi National Park
• Brisbane Water National Park
• Cockle Bay Nature Reserve
• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
• Lion Island Nature Reserve
• Mooney Mooney Aboriginal Area
• Pelican Island Nature Reserve
• Rileys Island Nature Reserve
• Saratoga Island Nature Reserve
• Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve
• Wyrrabalong National Park

Applies from Mon 11 Nov 2019, 8.00am to Thu 14 Nov 2019, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Nov 2019, 4.18pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to extreme fire weather

This park and all parks in the area are closed due to current extreme fire danger conditions and the bushfire situation across the state. Please do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Affects 9 parks nearby. Show list

• Bouddi National Park
• Brisbane Water National Park
• Cockle Bay Nature Reserve
• Mooney Mooney Aboriginal Area
• Pelican Island Nature Reserve
• Rileys Island Nature Reserve
• Saratoga Island Nature Reserve
• Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve
• Wyrrabalong National Park

Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.06am

Fire bans: Park Fire Bans

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.

Affects 9 parks nearby. Show list

• Bouddi National Park
• Brisbane Water National Park
• Cockle Bay Nature Reserve
• Mooney Mooney Aboriginal Area
• Pelican Island Nature Reserve
• Rileys Island Nature Reserve
• Saratoga Island Nature Reserve
• Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve
• Wyrrabalong National Park

Applies from Wed 30 Oct 2019, 3.37pm to Sat 30 Nov 2019, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Oct 2019, 3.50pm

Other incidents: Maintenance on NPWS public moorings at Cowan Creek

The NPWS public moorings at Cowan Creek are currently undergoing annual inspection and servicing. Some moorings may be out of service for a short period while repairs and maintenance are completed. 

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Akuna Bay
  • Bobbin Head
  • d'Albora Marinas at Akuna Bay
  • Empire Marina Bobbin Head

Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2019, 12.01am to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Aug 2019, 9.37am

Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway

A 1080 baiting program will be underway in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park from Thursday 1 August 2019 to Friday 31 January 2020. 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) as buried baits or ejector capsules are laid continuously and in an ongoing manner on tracks and trails in this park. Do not touch baits or ejector devices as they contain poison. 1080 is lethal to dogs and cats and pet owners are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in national parks.

For further information please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 or the NPWS Lane Cove National Park area office on 02 8448 0400 during business hours. After business hours, contact the NPWS after-hours call centre on 02 8579 0537.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Oct 2016, 10.38am

Closed areas: Old Wagstaffe trail

There is no public access available through private property to Old Wagstaffe trail. Signs indicate 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Bouddi National Park