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Applies from Fri 9 Jun 2023, 2.38pm to Wed 21 Jun 2023, 5.39am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jun 2023, 3.03pm
Sphinx Memorial Road is closed on the 19th and 20th June 2023 due to planned works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 8448 0400
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Applies from Fri 9 Jun 2023, 12.10pm to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jun 2023, 1.44pm
Gibberagong walking track is partially closed until further notice from Grosvenor Street fire trail to Gibberagong boardwalk.
There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Fri 28 Apr 2023, 11.53am to Tue 13 Jun 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 2.34pm
Part of the walking track leading to the bottom waterfall off Somersby Falls Picnic Area is closed while essential maintenance work is undertaken. The closed areas are:
- Bottom Falls Walking Track (closed beyond the middle waterfall walking track)
- Bottom Waterfall
Access from the picnic area to the middle waterfall will remain open.
Signage and barricades are in place around closed areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Fri 26 May 2023, 8.10am to Thu 15 Jun 2023, 11.11pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 10.36am
Warrimoo fire trail is closed from Tuesday 13 June to Thursday 15 June 2023 for vegetation maintenance works. There will be no pedestrian access to the trail during this time. The Sphinx and Warrimoo walking tracks will be open from Bobbin Head to North Turramurra, but access to St Ives via the Warrimoo fire trail is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 84480400.
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Applies from Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.37am to Tue 31 Oct 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jun 2023, 10.28am
Bobbin Inn Cafe in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is closed until further notice. The last day of trade was Monday 10 April 2023 (Easter Monday).
For further information please call the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 11 May 2023, 11.49am to Thu 30 Nov 2023, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 11.16am
The following areas are closed from Monday 22 May to Thursday 30 November 2023 while West Head lookout upgrades are underway:
Vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians will have access to the Resolute picnic area and public toilets. Access is restricted past this point.
The following walking tracks remain open:
The West Head lookout cannot be accessed from any of these tracks.
For more information, visit the project webpage.
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Applies from Tue 30 May 2023, 4.10pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 11.06am
Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning Thursday 1 June 2023 until further notice. The closed areas are:
General San Martin Drive will be reduced to one lane with traffic flowing in a clockwise direction and may be closed completely at short notice.
Akuna Bay will remain open. To access Akuna Bay, turn off McCarrs Creek Road onto General San Martin Drive. It will not be possible to approach Akuna Bay from West Head Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS HR Ellis Trig. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 9.39am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 10.55am
The Pavilion picnic shelter in Bobbin head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, is closed for planned maintenance works from Monday 1 May to Friday 30 June 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 6 Apr 2023, 8.04am to Thu 29 Feb 2024, 8.07am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 May 2023, 7.42am
Berowra walking track is partially closed until further notice from Waratah Bay to Apple Tree Bay, including the Mount Ku-ring-gai access track. Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Waratah Bay is open for use.
There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 May 2023, 8.31am
The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.
Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 9 Feb 2023, 3.22pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Jun 2023, 10.28am
Track maintenance works will take place on the Birrawanna track from the beginning of February to the end of July 2023, weather dependent. Please be mindful of machinery on the trail and follow the directions of workers. Visitors may experience some delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 15 Dec 2022, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 5.01pm
North Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.
The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.
Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:
Please remember the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 11.22pm to Tue 1 Aug 2023, 3.22am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 2.00pm
Between 1 February 2023 and 31 July 2023, 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 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
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 these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479, or the NPWS Lane Cove area office on 02 8448 0400 (business hours), or the NPWS call centre on 1300 056 294 (after hours).
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Applies from Thu 29 Dec 2022, 2.25pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 10.47am
The waterhole and waterfall at Kariong Brook is closed until further notice due to risk of rockfall.
The adjacent Great North Walk will remain open.
Signs are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Central Coast NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 19 Sep 2022, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 3 Jun 2023, 3.18pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking fire trail maintenance works in Brisbane Water National Park from Monday 19 September 2022 for a period of up to 9 months (pending suitable weather conditions).
The maintenance work will repair damaged drainage assets and infrastructure that supports and is essential to the ongoing operation of the trails as well as maintaining vegetation clearances.
Trails will remain open for the duration of the construction works, with adequate signage and diversions (if required) in place.
Please contact the the local Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200 for more information.
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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/bullimah-spur-track/local-alerts
Bouddi National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept both card and coins.
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