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Applies from Thu 14 May 2026, 9.27am to Fri 29 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 10.32am
Closed areas: Closed Area: Walumarra Track
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is currently undertaking repair work to the Bola Creek Crossing on the Walumarra track. During construction from 14 May 2026 access to the Walumarra track from Lady Carrington Drive will be closed. Access to Walumurra track from Sir Bertram Stevens Drive is limited with no thoroughfare to Lady Carrington Drive. The track will re-open on Weekends and public holidays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2026, 7.00am to Wed 27 May 2026, 4.40pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 4.49pm
Safety alerts: Track surface works - Royal Coast Track
Track surface works are currently underway on the Royal Coast Track between Wedding Cake Rock and Big Marley beach. Visitors may need to be stopped briefly to allow for machinery movements. Please take care and follow instructions from staff on site.
For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648
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Applies from Thu 7 May 2026, 7.00am to Fri 22 May 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 1.16pm
Closed areas: Toilets closed at Wattamolla - temporary toilets in place
The toilets at Wattamolla are closed for maintenance for approximately two weeks. Temporary toilets are in place in the nearby carpark, however the nearest disabled facilities will be at Bundeena.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648.
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Applies from Sat 25 Apr 2026, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 2.03pm
Safety alerts: Elevated Shark Risk Due to Marine Carcass – Beach Closures in Effect
Beaches between Garie and Burning Palms are currently closed due to increased shark activity.
A large deceased whale has washed ashore within Royal National Park and is in a state of decomposition. This has resulted in heightened shark activity along the coastline, with large sharks sighted in the area. Visitors are strongly advised not to enter the water along the Royal National Park coastline between Garie and Burning Palms due to increased shark activity.
NPWS is actively monitoring the situation and closures will remain in place until the risk has reduced. For more information, please contact Royal National Park Visitor Centre 02 9542 0648, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.53am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.04am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.42am
Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operations
Parts of the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area, Macquarie Pass National Park, Dharawal National Park and Dharawal Nature Reserve are closed Monday 04 May to 29 June 2026.
Specifically, these areas will be closed from 6pm to 6am Monday to Thursday evenings/mornings (outside of school and public holidays) during these dates.
Please note that whilst shooting may not be conducted on all these nights, the park is closed to allow works to be conducted during favourable weather conditions.
Do not enter the closed areas during these times. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The areas being closed are:
- Mount Kembla
- Mount Kiera (including Mt Keira Summit Park, Scout Camp, Girl Guides and Illawarra Rhododendron and Rainforest Garden)
- Maddens Plains (including Sublime Point Lookout)
- Macquarie Pass NP (including Calderwood Trail)
- Dharawal NP/NR (including management and fire trails 10Q, 10A and 10)
This program will target deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Other pest animals, including pigs, goats and foxes will be targeted if observed during the operation.
Park closure warning signs will be erected at entrances to the shooting areas.
For more information, contact the Illawarra Highlands park office at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Wed 22 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Sun 31 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 19 Apr 2026, 9.56pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur from Wednesday 29 April to Sunday 3 May 2026 in Royal National Park.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Please don’t touch baits.
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 this reserve is aimed at improving the eco-health of the reserve by reducing predation of ground dwelling mammals and small birds, and specifically targeting fox control along the Hacking River to assist the successful re-introduction of platypus into Royal National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Sun 5 Apr 2026, 2.52pm to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Apr 2026, 2.55pm
Other planned events: Bullawarring Walking track maintenance
Contactors will be undertaking surface maintenance to the Bullawarring walking track, Heathcote NP from April through June 2026.
Walkers will still be able to pass, but may be asked to take a brief pause while the team clear the area so it is safe to walk through.
Helicopter operations may also be undertaken during this period.
Enquiries: 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 9.24am
Closed areas: Toilets closed for upgrade, Beachcomber Ave, Bundeena
The toilets at Beachcomber Ave, Bundeena (start of the Coast Track) will be closed for an upgrade from 20 April 2026. Portable toilets will be available nearby while the works are taking place, and construction is expected to take six weeks. Walkers will be able pass the worksite to access the Coast Track.
For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 4.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 11.50am
Closed parks: Warranmadhaa National Park - Closed for Park Establishment
Warranmadhaa National Park is closed to visitors while important park establishment works are completed. The park will open in stages for walking and cycling, and overtime, additional facilities for recreation, education and research.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 10.04am
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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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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