Back to previous page

Broad Swamp to Birds Rock walking track

Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Open, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 10 Jul 2026, 10.56am to Fri 17 Jul 2026, 10.57am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 11.12am

Closed areas: Victoria Falls, Pierces Pass and Burra Korain Closure

Victoria Falls, Pierces Pass and Acacia Flat to Burra Korain Walking Tracks within Blue Mountains National Parks, will be closed on Thursday 16th July to allow for helicopter operations. There is no access on this day between Acacia Flat and Burra Korain camping areas.  Closure staff will be placed at key locations to ensure safety of visitors.  For more information please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 47878877.  

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 10.31am

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

Katoomba and Leura

  • Three Sisters Walk has a minor detour via Spooners Lookout due to a fallen tree branch. No wheelchair or pram access.
  • Katoomba Kiosk Reserve, Reids Plateau and Round Walk east are closed to due to Council upgrades. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website
  • Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs).
  • Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. There is no vehicle access to Golden Stairs trackhead. Walkers and cyclists are permitted.
  • Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
  • Six Foot track is closed at the boundary to the Jenolan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve. Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Caves Visitor Precinct) is closed until 31 December 2026. There is no access to the entire reserve during this time.  
  • Mt Hay Road will be closed from 9 June to 17 December 2026 for Fire Trail upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.  
  • No access to Fortress Ridge/Canyon, Butterbox track, Mount Hay Summit track and Lockleys Pylon walking track from 9 June to 17 December to allow for upgrade works along Mt Hay.  
  • There is no access Fortress or Butterbox canyon from 9th June until 17th December to allow for upgrade works along Mt Hay Road.  

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

  • Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
  • Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls routes. 
  • Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
  • Fletchers lookout is closed for maintenance until Friday 28 August 2026.
  • Lincolns Rock is closed. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
  • Winbourne fire trail (L6) in Woodford will be closed for maintenance until 31st July.  
  • Lawson Ridge fire trail will be closed for road maintenance from 10 June to 17th July 2026.  Open to walkers and cyclists on weekends.  

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

  • Green Gully precinct including Dunphys Campground and Galong Cabins is closed for road upgrade works until 1st August 2026 (weather dependent). This means there is no access to the K-2-K, Iron Pot Route, Breakfast Creek, Ironmonger Route or Bellbird Ridge Fire Trail from Green Gully and Dunphys Campground. 
  • Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
  • Govetts descent and parts of Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Valley access from Blackheath is via Horse Track.  
  • Victoria Falls, Pierces Pass and the Grose Valley walking tracks from Acacia Flat to Burra Korian will be closed on Thursday 16th July to allow for helicopter operations.  Closure staff will be located at all track heads throughout the day.  

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

Juggler (aka Point Pilcher) Canyon exit has been affected by a recent rockfall event. Canyoners should use caution and exit around the impact site.  

Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

Affects 1 park and 31 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 17 Jun 2026, 1.43pm to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2026, 4.33pm

Closed parks: Big River & Spring Gully campgrounds closed for roadworks

Big River & Spring Gully campgrounds are closed due to roadworks, the campgrounds will reopen Monday 27th of July. 

Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 2.53pm to Sat 1 Aug 2026, 12.57am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 9.39am

Closed areas: Green Gully and Dunphys campground closed for roadworks

Green Gully precinct including Dunphys campground and Galong Cabins is closed for road upgrade works until Saturday 1 August 2026 (weather dependent).

There will be no access to the precinct from Carlon Creek track, Bellbird Ridge firetrail, Ironmonger track or Ironpot track. Walkers will need to use Narrow Neck trail.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4787 8877.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2026, 9.19am

Closed areas: Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area closures and partial closures

Several areas within Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area are closed or under traffic management due to ongoing roadworks and visitor infrastructure upgrades. These measures are in place to support public safety while new and improved visitor infrastructure is under development.

 

Lost City North

Lost City North Lookout is closed from Monday 19 May through to August for carpark and lookout upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.

 

Forest Campground precinct

The area west of Glow Worm Tunnel Road, from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1, is closed to support the development of a major new visitor precinct. New visitor infrastructure includes major road upgrades, a family-friendly campground, and cycling and walking experiences.

There is no public access to:

  • Western Boundary Road
  • Red Hill Road
  • Camp Road
  • Newnes Afforestation Camp
  • All roads within the closed area, including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon

 

Camping information

Bush camping is permitted at sites located more than 200 metres from park infrastructure, including walking tracks and lookouts.

Visitors are advised to plan ahead, check the NPWS website before travelling for the latest updates, and follow all on-site signage and directions.

 

For more information, please contact the Kanangra Area office:
Email: npws.Kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 6336 6200

Access restrictions are strictly enforced to support visitor safety, and penalties may apply for non-compliance.

 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 7.00am to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 7.11pm

Other planned events: Roadworks on Commission Road and Hunter Main Trail

Roadworks will be underway on Commission Road and Hunter Main Trail (between King's Cross Junction to Three Ways Junction) from Monday 18 May to Friday 31 July 2026.

The trails will be subjected to partial and temporary closures during this period. Access to Sheepskin Hut and Appletree Aboriginal Area may be periodically impacted.

The road may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.

For further information contact the NPWS Bulga office on (02) 6574 5555.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 3 Feb 2026, 8.58am to Fri 28 Aug 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 10.36am

Closed areas: Fletchers lookout

Fletchers lookout, Wentworth Falls, is closed for maintenance until Friday 28 August 2026.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 16 Jun 2026, 12.55pm to Wed 16 Dec 2026, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 8.25am

Closed areas: Mount Hay Road partial closure

Mount Hay Road within Blue Mountains National Park will be closed from 9 June until 17 December 2026 to allow for major upgrade works. This includes access to Lockley's Pylon, Fortress Ridge, Butterbox Canyon, Fortress Canyon and Mount Hay and associated walking tracks. 

For further information please call the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 47878877.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 12 May 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jul 2026, 8.30am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a one-off ground baiting program from 18 May 2026 to 30 June 2026.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Wollemi National Park (in Jerrys Plains / Appletree Flat area) and Manobalai Nature Reserve.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.

Please contact the Bulga NPWS office for more information on (02) 6574 5555.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 25 Mar 2026, 9.26am to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 10.17am

Safety alerts: Grassy Hill FT is currently 4WD access only and is not suitable for 2WD vehicles

Grassy Hill FT is currently 4WD access only and is not suitable for 2WD vehicles

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Sat 14 Mar 2026, 9.30am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jun 2026, 8.35am

Closed areas: Galong Cabins closed

Galong Cabins are closed for 2026 due to maintenance upgrades.

For more information contact the Blue Mountains heritage Centre: (02) 4787 8877

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 3.41pm

Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed

Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 7.27am

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.04am

Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions

Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.

In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.

If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).

Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.

For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 May 2026, 8.09am

Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park

If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.

If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.

If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/broad-swamp-to-birds-rock-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

See more visitor info

Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

View all alerts for NSW

Why create an account?

  • Create lists of your next adventures
  • Get closure alerts by email
  • Save your personal info to make it fast and easy to fill in trip intention forms
  • And more features coming soon