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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 9.35am to Fri 22 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 9.39am
Illawong Bay picnic area within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is closed from Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 22 May 2026 while the carpark asphalt surface and drainage is upgraded.
For more information, contact the Forestville park office on 02 9451 3479 in business hours.
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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 7.00am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2026, 9.51am
NSW Crown Lands will be conducting vegetation maintenance along Boree Track from Monday 18 May 2026 to Friday 26 June May 2026. Track will remain open during maintenance works however, users are advised that machinery will be present and working onsite during this time. Users must follow all safety signage along the track.
For more information, contact NSW Crown Lands 1300 886 235 or email enquiries@crownland.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 4 May 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 12.49pm
The Apple Tree Bay picnic area is closed while a rock fall risk assessment is undertaken.
The Apple Tree Bay boat ramp, parking, and foreshore area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 3 Jul 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Apr 2026, 6.42am
The Devines Hill section of the Old Great North Road is closed from Monday 24 November to Friday 3 July 2026 while conservation works are being undertaken.
The Devines Hill section is from Settlers Road to Shepherds Gully Road. Alternate entry points to the Old Great North Road via Finchs Line and Shepherds Gully Road remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Signage installed on closed section. For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 23 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 May 2026, 8.17am
Scheduled road works are to occur on Old Bulga Road and Little Darkey Camp Trail in Yengo National Park from Thursday 23 April 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026. Trail will remain open, however users are advised that machinery will be present and working onsite. Users are to follow all safety signs along trail.
For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Wed 22 Apr 2026, 3.31pm to Wed 1 Jul 2026, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 3.08pm
The National Parks office at Somersby will be closed to the public from 22nd April for approximately 10 weeks while construction works are underway. Customer enquiries can still be made by phone or by visiting our Lake Munmorah office at 1 Blue Wren Dr, Wybung NSW 2259.
For further information please contact Central Coast Area Office on 4320 4200 and 4972 9000.
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Applies from Thu 5 Feb 2026, 8.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.19am
Part of Somersby Falls walking track will be closed until 6pm Friday 29 May 2026 for upgrade works.
The closure affects the section of the walking track between the Middle Falls and Bottom Falls.
The walking track to Middle Falls, the picnic area and the carpark will remain open during this time.
Fencing and signage will be in place around the closed area to ensure visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 9.43am
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.
The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.
Areas that will remain open are:
Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.
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 Apr 2026, 2.31pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 9.50am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Dharug NP and Yengo NP from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. St
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 local Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555
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Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Mon 15 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.19am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Saturday 2 May 2026 to Saturday 16 May 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Watagans, Popran and Brisbane Water National Parks.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the 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 local Central Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2026, 8.40am
There is no safe location to park a vehicle on the side of McCarrs Creek Road to reach Upper Gledhills Falls. For your own safety, climbing and abseiling are prohibited here. Please visit Duckholes picnic area instead.
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Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.19am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service are undertaking fire trail maintenance works on the Pearl Beach to Patonga Fire Trail.
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Maintenance will repair damaged surfaces, drainage assets and essential trail infrastructure, as well as maintain vegetation clearances.
The trail will remain open throughout the works, though short delays may occur. Please follow all safety signage and directions from roadwork personnel.
For more information, contact the Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Sat 31 Jan 2026, 10.52pm to Sat 1 Aug 2026, 2.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.06am
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 between 1 February and 31 July 2026 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
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Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 12.35pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2026, 4.31pm
Due to recent weather, Howes trail from Putty Road to Yango Track is rough and severely eroded. Experienced 4WD only. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555 or NSW Crown Lands 1300 886 235
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 6.16pm
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mount Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There continues to be a threat of rockfalls and foreshore slumps due to slope instability caused by previous weather events. NPWS is updating detailed assessments to undertake essential repair works.
Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mount Ku-ring-gai remains open.
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 Mon 15 Sep 2025, 4.30pm to Wed 2 Sep 2026, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 12.49pm
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.
For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.03am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.27am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Spectacle Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.15am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.27am
Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Wisemans Ferry Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.14am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.26am
Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Maroota Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.09am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.26am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Long Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.07pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 5.29pm
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 7.48am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.13am
Roads in Yengo National Park are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles, 4WD is highly recommended. Roads are rough and eroded due to recent May flooding event. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.18am
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.
The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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/canoelands-ridge-walking-track/local-alerts
Marramarra National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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