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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 6.00am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 12.43pm
Closed areas: The Coast track at Burning Palms - major upgrade
The Coast track at Burning Palms will be subject to closures due to a major upgrade taking place from Monday 22 March to 30 June 2021.
The track will be closed every Monday (8am) to Thursday (4pm) during the closure period. The track will remain open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
These works will affect access to:
- Figure 8 Pools
- Palm Jungle loop track
- The Coast track between Burning Palms and Otford lookout
For further information please visit the Environment, Energy and Science website or contact the Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 11 Jun 2021, 10.42am to Fri 2 Jul 2021, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jun 2021, 12.25pm
Closed areas: Warumbul Road and picnic area closed
The unsealed section of Warumbul Road is closed at the intersection of Rathane Road on weekdays from Tuesday 15 June to Friday 3 July 2021 for road maintenance work. There will be no access to Warumbul picnic area on weekdays during the road closure.
The sealed section of Warumbul Road will remain open for visitors accessing the Youthworks properties and cottages.
Pedestrians and other road users should expect increased truck movements during this time. Visitors are advised to exercise caution.
The closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information email or call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre or the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 13 May 2021, 12.01am to Tue 30 Nov 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jun 2021, 9.48am
Closed areas: Closed areas for pest animal management program
Some areas of Royal National Park will be closed to the public between sunset and sunrise to enable pest animal management programs to be carried out.
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas.
The affected areas include:
- Audley Precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
Visitors who have approved bookings to camp can still access their campsites during these times.
For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 26 Apr 2021, 1.23pm to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jun 2021, 3.07pm
Closed areas: Wattamolla lower loop carpark and picnic area closed
The Lower Loop carpark and picnic area are closed for upgrades until October 2021. Access through Wattamolla for the Royal Coast track will be available and signposted. Access to the beach, amenities building, upper carpark areas and Providential Point will remain open.
Large vehicles and buses over 8.8 metres cannot access Wattamolla. Buses should not enter Wattamolla Road from Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. There is no safe area to park or manoeuvre at Wattamolla or along Wattamolla Road. All other vehicles can enter Wattamolla and park in carparks numbers 2 to 5 (parking is limited during peak periods).
For more information, please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 8 Jun 2021, 7.00am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Jun 2021, 10.37am
Closed areas: Bonnie Vale coastal repairs
Coastal protection works are underway to the western section of the Bonnie Vale picnic area (near campground entrance). The walking track between Maianbar and Bonnie Vale is open to pedestrians. Access to Deeban Spit will be impacted. Please stay on the track and avoid the fenced work area.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 31 May 2021, 7.00am to Fri 16 Jul 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jun 2021, 12.01pm
Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closure
Sublime Point walking track is closed for essential maintenance from 7am, Monday 31 May and will re-open at 4pm, Friday 16 July 2021.
Part of Forest loop walk track between Sublime Point to Foothill Road will also be closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 21 May 2021, 5.00pm to Sun 27 Jun 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 May 2021, 10.05am
Other planned events: Weekend trail upgrade works
Contractors will be conducting trail upgrade works in the Cawley Road trail area (including on weekends) until Tuesday 27 July 2021. Temporary track closures may be in place and machinery may be operating on the trails.
Take care and follow the instructions of traffic controllers on site.
For more information please call Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 6 May 2021, 9.53am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 May 2021, 4.06pm
Safety alerts: Notice of weed control works
Weed control work will be underway in isolated and remote areas of this park until Wednesday 30 June 2021. An authorised herbicide may be used, and signs will be in place where work is underway.
For further information call 02 9542 0669.
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Applies from Wed 19 Sep 2018, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 1.35pm
Closed areas: Bonnie Vale campground
Bonnie Vale campground is currently closed to allow for the remediation of asbestos containing material surfacing onsite. It will remain closed until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please visit:
You can also visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Bonnie Vale picnic area and Bonnie Vale boat ramp are open and safe for visitors.
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Applies from Fri 30 Oct 2020, 6.00am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Mar 2021, 10.41am
Closed areas: Audley boatshed - conservation and repair works
The Audley Boatshed will be undergoing important conservation and repair works. Boat hire is suspended and the boatshed, its slipway and a part of the carpark to the west will be closed during this period. Allambie Flat picnic area and carpark remains open. Details on these works are available from the Audley Precinct upgrades webpage.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 13 Jan 2021, 12.04pm to Mon 31 Jan 2022, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Feb 2021, 3.51pm
Closed areas: Lake Eckersley campground
Lake Eckersley campground in Heathcote National Park is closed indefinitely. The nearest remote camp site is located at Kingfisher Pools.
For further information contact the Audley Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 14 Aug 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2020, 1.24pm
Safety alerts: Diversion on Mount Keira Ring track
The staircase on the western side of Mount Keira Road at the junction of Mount Keira Road and Queen Elizabeth Drive has been closed off for repairs. Please follow the relevant signage for a slight detour to the ring track at the crossing of Queen Elizabeth Drive.
If completing the loop in a clockwise direction: head north uphill of the closed staircase for roughly 50m until you come to an opening by the road. Take care crossing the road at this point and re-join the track at the usual entry point to the eastern side of the loop.
If completing the loop in an anticlockwise direction: when you get to Queen Elizabeth Drive crossing head north for roughly 50m from the point of entry to the western side of the loop. Re-join the track at this point.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS office.
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