Last reviewed: Sun 11 October 2026, 4.32pm
Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2026, 12.00am to Mon 12 Oct 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 11 Oct 2026, 4.32pm.
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2026, 12.00am to Mon 12 Oct 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Oct 2026, 10.06am
All tracks and trails in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are closed on Monday 12 October 2026 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.
The following areas are closed:
Aboriginal Heritage Walk
America Bay Walking Track
Bairne Walking Track
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Basin Aboriginal Art Site
The Basin and Mackerel track
Berowra track to Apple tree bay
Birrawanna walking track
Centre Walking track
Elvina Trail
Flint and Steel
Gibberagong Walking track
Great North Walk
Perimeter trail
Red Hands Cave track
Salvation loop trail
Resolute Picnic Area
Topham Walking track
Upper Gledhill Falls
Wallaroo Walking Track
Waratah Walking track
West Head road
West Head lookout
West Head Army Track
Willunga Trig walking track
Salvation Creek picnic area
Barrenjoey headland
Sphinx memorial precinct
Stringybark Ridge precinct
Kalkari track
All remote campgrounds (accessible by water only)
These areas will remain open:
Apple Tree Bay picnic area
Apple Tree Bay boat ramp
Kalkari Discovery Centre
Bobbin Head picnic areas
Bobbin Head Marina
Duckholes picnic area
Illawong Bay picnic area
Gibberagong Boardwalk
The Basin campground and picnic area (accessible by water only)
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bobbin Head Visitor Centre on 02 9472 8949.
Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
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Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2026, 12.00am to Mon 12 Oct 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 11 Oct 2026, 4.32pm
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Applies from Fri 31 Jul 2026, 10.25pm to Mon 1 Feb 2027, 2.26am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Oct 2026, 11.14am
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 August 2026 and 31 January 2027 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Do not touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
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Applies from Tue 6 Oct 2026, 7.00am to Tue 13 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2026, 9.09am
The toilets at Apple Tree Bay will be painted from Tuesday 6 October to Tuesday 13 October 2026, weather dependent.
One side of the toilets will be painted at a time, allowing for use as unisex toilets.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 24 Sep 2026, 9.00am to Tue 13 Oct 2026, 4.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Oct 2026, 4.02pm
Jacombs Trail within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is closed due to maintenance works from Friday 25th September to Tuesday 13th October 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 3.38pm to Fri 1 Jan 2027, 3.40pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Sep 2026, 11.17am
The America Bay walking track is currently in poor condition. Visitors should expect uneven surfaces and slip, trip and fall hazards along sections of the track.
If you are walking the track, exercise caution, wear suitable footwear and take extra care on steep, uneven or slippery sections.
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking an assessment of the track and considering future maintenance and improvement works.
NPWS appreciates the cooperation of park visitors and encourages all visitors to assess track conditions and their own capabilities before commencing any walk.
For more information contact the NPWS Forestville office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2026, 8.57am to Tue 20 Oct 2026, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Sun 4 Oct 2026, 9.26am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from 12 September 2026 to 20 September 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 16 Feb 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Sep 2026, 8.34am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service are undertaking fire trail maintenance works on the Pearl Beach to Patonga Fire Trail.
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 Wed 12 Aug 2026, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 3.53pm
Group camping (more than four people) is only permitted at the Mt Wondabyne remote bush camp within Brisbane Water National Park.
Group camping is not permitted elsewhere in the park due to impacts from pollution, informal campsite creation and damage to native vegetation.
Please note: Mt Wondabyne remote bush camp is not a bookable campsite and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Aug 2026, 10.04am
NPWS has closed the unauthorised Muppet Track in Terrey Hills, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, to protect an Asset of Intergenerational Significance (AIS) site.
This area contains endangered Grevillea caleyi plants and Duffys Forest Endangered Ecological Community. The track was illegally constructed by recreational users through sensitive bushland.
A small section of the track will remain open to enable access between Terrey Hills and St Ives until a formal alternative can be established.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 29 Jul 2026, 3.39pm to Sat 31 Jul 2027, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Jul 2026, 3.55pm
To ensure visitor safety, Kalkari Lookout has been closed due to safety concerns. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is planning a new lookout that will provide a safer and more accessible experience for all visitors.
Kalkari Discovery Centre and the Kalkari Discovery Trail will remain open.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Oct 2026, 5.03pm
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mount Kuring-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 Kuring-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 Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2026, 8.52am
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 Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Jun 2026, 11.30am
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 Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.10am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Sep 2026, 9.14am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Lion Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research 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 Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Sep 2026, 9.40am
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/flannel-flower-walking-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 cards, or you can pay via the Park'nPay app.
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