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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 4.01pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Sat 21 Jun 2025, 11.08pm
Closed areas: The Coast track - partial closure
Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
Please note the following closures:
- The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion
- North Era campground is closed until further notice
- Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track. Walkers approaching from the south can Exit to Garawarra Farm via the Burgh Ridge Track.
Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
- South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
- North bound access - Otford to Thelma Ridge Via Burning Palms and Era and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
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Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 4.13pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 4.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 4.16pm
Closed areas: Vegetation fire trail slashing_Sebastapol fire trail
Contactors will be slashing vegetation along Sebastapol Fire Trail, using machinery.
For visitor safety, Sebastapol and Abaroo fire trails will be closed to the public for the duration of the works.
23 to 26 June 2025.
Enquiries: 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 20 Jun 2025, 2.35pm to Mon 23 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Jun 2025, 2.45pm
Closed areas: Costens Point vehicle trail closed for repairs
Costens Point vehicle trail in Royal National Park is closed from Friday 20 June to Monday 23 June 2025 due to maintenance works.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Sat 19 Apr 2025, 3.01pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 1.06pm
Closed areas: Deer Pool Walking Track and carpark closed for upgrades
This section of Marley walking track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until 30 June 2025. The car park will also be closed for repairs during this time.
Big Marley and Little Marley fire trails remain open. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 9.37am
Closed areas: Trails closed for upgrades - Temptation Creek/Loftus Loop Area
Some singletrack walking and mountain bike trails within the Loftus Loop network in the Temptation Creek Precinct of Royal National Park are closed from Tuesday 11 March to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works. The closed areas are:
- Farnell Avenue trail
- Rawson Parade trail
- Savilles Creek trail
The fire trails east of Farnell Avenue will remain open for recreation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Parks Visitors Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Lower and Upper Escarpment fire trails closed
The Lower Escarpment fire trail and Upper Escarpment fire trail are closed while roadworks are underway. Please follow all roadwork signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 7.00am to Sat 5 Jul 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 8.54am
Closed areas: Road closures in Illawarra Escarpment SCA
Mt Kembla Ring Management Trail and Farmborough Road are closed from Monday 26 May to Friday 4 June 2025 while roadworks are underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.40am
Closed areas: Woodward track is closed due to storm damage
Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events. Repair works are currently underway and is scheduled to reopen in September 2025 (weather permitting).
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.52am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 8.11am
Closed areas: IESCA Kembla Heights area is closed for the construction of the Kembla Stage 1 Mountain Bike Network
Construction works have commenced on the first stage of the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project at Kembla Heights.
Construction is being carried out in accordance with rigorous environmental and cultural heritage planning approvals, the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Strategy and our Cycling Strategy.
People are reminded that the area is a closed construction site. Please stay off the tracks until they are opened in mid-2025 for your safety and to allow the network to be completed.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.43am
Closed areas: Werrong Beach track
Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.20pm
Safety alerts: Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park
A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.
Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.
There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.43am
Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed
Mirang Campground is now closed. The site has become a day-use ONLY picnic spot. No overnight stays permitted.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 2.43pm
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 12.28pm
Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
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