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Applies from Thu 17 Jul 2025, 8.54am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.02pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Jul 2025, 9.17am
Closed areas: The Basin campground and picnic area closed for weed spraying
The Basin campground and picnic area will be closed on Wednesday 30 July and Thursday 31 July 2025 for weed spraying.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 4.00pm
Closed areas: Partial closure Piles Creek Loop Walking Track
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed until 30 June 2026 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:
- Piles Creek Loop Walking Track on the eastern side of Piles Creek
- Access to the Great North Walk from Girrakool Picnic Area
- Bundilla Lookout
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 30 Jun 2025, 4.11pm to Fri 10 Oct 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.16pm
Closed areas: Somersby Falls walking track closed for upgrade
Somersby Falls walking track, including access to the middle and bottom waterfalls will be closed from 30 June to 10 October 2025 while the track is upgraded.
The picnic area and carpark will remain open during the works.
Consider visiting the nearby Girrakool picnic area less than 5 minutes away which also has waterfalls, walking tracks and a well established picnic area.
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 Wed 11 Jun 2025, 9.30am to Sun 14 Sep 2025, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 9.32am
Other planned events: Muogamarra Nature Reserve open season 2025
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time for pre-booked tours only. The dates for the 2025 Open Season are from Saturday 9 August to Sunday 14 September.
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 Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 4.00pm
Closed areas: Brieses fire trail partial closure
The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.
Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.03am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 10.09am
Closed parks: Spectacle Island Nature Reserve closed
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, 8.09am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 10.09am
Closed parks: Long Island Nature Reserve closed
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 Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.10am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 10.09am
Closed parks: Lion Island Nature Reserve closed
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: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 4.00pm
Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles
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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