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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2020, 2.34pm
Closed areas: Changes to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park precinct closures
Many COVID-19 restrictions have now been lifted from visitor precincts and facilities In Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. However, several tracks and trails will remain closed while upgrades and remediation works are completed. These closures include:
- Bobbin Head playground
- The Basin trail
- The Basin campground and picnic area
- Mackerel service trail
- Salvation loop and Wallaroo trails
Berowra track, between Apple Tree Bay and the intersection of Mount Ku-ring-gai track, has now reopened. However if you plan to visit, walk with caution as some sections of the track remain uneven.
Please remember to practice appropriate social distancing requirements and good hygiene. From Saturday 13 June 2020, the maximum group size for an outdoor gathering will be increasing from 10 to 20 people. Groups are still expected to maintain social distancing. If you arrive at a national park or other public space and it is too crowded to practice social distancing, it is your responsibility to leave the area. Do not wait to be instructed by NPWS staff or police.
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.
If you're visiting the park, please bring a card to pay vehicle entry fees.
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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Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2020, 2.54pm to Tue 28 Jul 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2020, 12.35pm
Closed areas: Bouddi Coastal walk - Temporary closure on Tuesday 28 July 2020
Bouddi Coastal walk will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 28 July between the Putty Beach and Maitland Bay track intersection, while helicopter operations are underway. This closure will be in place for visitor safety between 7am and 4pm.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2020, 9.17am to Mon 30 Nov 2020, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Jul 2020, 9.16am
Other planned events: Warrimoo walking track closure
Warrimoo walking track is partially closed Mondays to Thursdays from Monday 29 June 2020 until mid November 2020. Essential upgrade works include helicopter operations scheduled for Monday 29 June 2020. The track will be closed from Warrimoo fire trail to the junction of Warrimoo track and Sphinx track.
Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head loop track will remain open.
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Applies from Fri 26 Jun 2020, 10.15am to Mon 20 Jul 2020, 10.17am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jul 2020, 1.00pm
Closed areas: Resolute fire trail closed Monday to Friday
Resolute fire trail (vehicle trail) is closed Monday to Friday from Friday 26 June to Monday 20 July 2020 for maintenance. It will be open for access on weekends.
Monday to Friday, Resolute Beach and Great Mackerel Beach can only be accessed from West Head lookout via Resolute walking track. Red Hands Cave walking track remains open.
For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 9451 3479 (Monday to Friday) or Bobbin Head Information Centre on 02 9472 8949 (7 days a week).
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Applies from Fri 29 May 2020, 1.30pm to Mon 3 Aug 2020, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Jun 2020, 12.30pm
Closed areas: The Basin campground, Basin trail and Mackerel service trail closed
The following areas will be closed from Monday 1 June until Monday 3 August 2020 while upgrade works and maintenance are underway:
- The Basin trail
- The Basin campground and picnic area
- Mackerel service trail
No public access is permitted. There will be no access to The Basin Aboriginal Engraving Site, Mackerel Beach to The Basin trail, West Head Road or The Basin campground.
For further information call 02 9451 3479 or 02 9472 8949.
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Applies from Tue 28 Apr 2020, 11.05am to Fri 31 Jul 2020, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Jun 2020, 8.57am
Closed areas: Corrumbine Creek fire trail closed for upgrade work
Corrumbine Creek fire trail, between Central Coast Highway and Bambara Road, Kariong, will be closed during upgrade works from Thursday 30 April to Tuesday 30 June 2020.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Tue 12 May 2020, 12.20pm to Fri 31 Jul 2020, 12.21pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2020, 10.23am
Closed areas: Bobbin Head playground closed
Bobbin Head Playground is closed for reconstruction. NSW National Parks is constructing nature-based play area with discovery themes. We thank all our visitors for their patience and support.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2020, 7.00am to Fri 17 Jul 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 May 2020, 2.04pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and/or meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Monday 1 June and Friday 17 July 2020 in Brisbane Water National Park and Popran National Park.
All baiting locations will be 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.
For further information please call the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200
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Applies from Sat 21 Mar 2020, 8.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 8.50am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2020, 3.02pm
Closed areas: Maitland Bay Information Centre closed
Maitland Bay Visitor Centre in Bouddi National Park is closed from Saturday 21 March 2020 until further notice.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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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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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2020, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2020, 10.24am
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 February 2020 and 31 July 2020. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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 these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
- Forestville on 02 9451 3479 or Lane Cove on 02 8448 0400 (business hours)
- NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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