Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 31 December 2020, 9.03am
Applies from Wed 23 Dec 2020, 4.21pm
to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 6.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 31 Dec 2020, 9.03am.
Closed areas: Increased visitation - Possible closures on busy days
Royal National Park can be extremely busy over the summer holiday period. Popular visitor areas may close to vehicles once they become full or in the event of an emergency.
Areas that may be close when carparks are full include:
- Wattamolla Beach and picnic area
- Garie Beach and picnic area
- Garawarra Farm carpark (including carpark for Figure 8 Pools)
- Bonnie Vale picnic area
- Audley
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For up-to-date information on which areas are closed on any given day follow @RoyalNPAlerts on twitter or call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Applies from Wed 23 Dec 2020, 3.32pm
to Wed 27 Jan 2021, 8.00pm.
Last reviewed: Thu 31 Dec 2020, 9.03am.
Other planned events: Increased visitation and COVID-19 guidelines
This is a popular location and will close at short notice if it is no longer possible to ensure COVID safe distancing guidelines.
We encourage you to be prepared and:
- Plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 11am to 2pm
- Explore lesser-known spots
- Check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
- Complete camping bookings online prior to your arrival, and
- Be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID safe distance from other visitors.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Sun 24 Jan 2021, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Sun 24 Jan 2021, 9.09am
Closed areas: Henry Head Lane, Kamay Botany Bay _ North La Perouse
Henry Head Lane will be closed from 10am till 4pm. Safety requirement on road due to pedestrian activity and carpark full
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Applies from Thu 7 Jan 2021, 11.20am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.21am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Jan 2021, 9.58am
Closed areas: Kurnell exhibition and theatre areas closed
The exhibition area of Kamay Botany National Park Visitor Centre is closed to ensure COVID-19 safety is appropriately managed for visitors. This closure will be reviewed monthly. Please check the website for updated information.
You can still access Kurnell Visitor Centre for information, retail purchases and park pass sales. Signage is in place around the closed areas inside the building.
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Applies from Fri 18 Dec 2020, 11.40am to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 11.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Dec 2020, 5.36pm
Other planned events: Increased visitation - Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell
This is a popular location and will close at short notice if it is no longer possible to ensure COVID-safe distancing guidelines.
We encourage you to be prepared and:
- Plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 11am to 2pm
- Explore lesser-known spots
- Check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park, and
- 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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Applies from Wed 23 Dec 2020, 4.21pm to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Dec 2020, 9.03am
Closed areas: Increased visitation - Possible closures on busy days
Royal National Park can be extremely busy over the summer holiday period. Popular visitor areas may close to vehicles once they become full or in the event of an emergency.
Areas that may be close when carparks are full include:
- Wattamolla Beach and picnic area
- Garie Beach and picnic area
- Garawarra Farm carpark (including carpark for Figure 8 Pools)
- Bonnie Vale picnic area
- Audley
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For up-to-date information on which areas are closed on any given day follow @RoyalNPAlerts on twitter or call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 23 Dec 2020, 3.32pm to Wed 27 Jan 2021, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Dec 2020, 9.03am
Other planned events: Increased visitation and COVID-19 guidelines
This is a popular location and will close at short notice if it is no longer possible to ensure COVID safe distancing guidelines.
We encourage you to be prepared and:
- Plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 11am to 2pm
- Explore lesser-known spots
- Check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
- Complete camping bookings online prior to your arrival, and
- 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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Applies from Tue 22 Dec 2020, 10.22am to Sun 31 Jan 2021, 10.24am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Dec 2020, 12.34pm
Other planned events: Bare Island tours cancelled
Bare Island tours are cancelled until further notice to ensure safety of NPWS staff and visitors.
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Applies from Thu 17 Dec 2020, 9.28am to Fri 19 Feb 2021, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Dec 2020, 11.19am
Closed areas: Bonnie Vale coastal repairs
Coastal repairs are happening to the north-west section of Bonnie Vale campground to stabilise scouring. The track between Maianbar and Bonnie Vale through the campground is open to pedestrians. Please stay on the track and do not enter the campground.
For more information call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 2 Nov 2020, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Nov 2020, 3.52pm
Other planned events: Ferry wharf reinstatement
Transport for New South Wales are currently undertaking land-based investigations in support of the reinstatement of the ferry wharves at La Perouse and Kurnell within Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
These areas are still open to the public, however there may be some minor disruptions to some areas of usual access and parking. To find out more about this project please visit the Transport for NSW website.
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Applies from Fri 30 Oct 2020, 6.00am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Dec 2020, 2.27pm
Closed areas: Audley boatshed
The Audley boatshed will be undergoing important conservation and repair works. Boat hire will be suspended and the building and immediate surrounding area will be closed during this period.
For more information, please visit the Audley precinct upgrades webpage. or call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 27 Aug 2020, 9.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 4.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Aug 2020, 1.37pm
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 will take place between Thursday 27 August 2020 and Wednesday 31 March 2021 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.
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, contact the NPWS Kurnell area office on 02 9668 2000 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Fri 1 May 2015, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jul 2016, 1.00pm
Safety alerts: Audley precinct in wet weather
Access across the Audley Weir may be closed due to river flooding during times of wet weather. During wet weather, NPWS advise park visitors to visit Live Traffic NSW to ascertain the status of the Weir crossing before commencing their travel to the park. During times of closure, access to Bundeena, Maianbar residential areas, Royal National Park Visitor Centre, including the Audley Dance hall and cafe, is via McKell Ave Waterfall.
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