Last reviewed: Fri 31 March 2023, 8.42am
Applies from Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.37am to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.42am.
Bobbin Inn Cafe in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closing until further notice. The last day of trade is Monday 10 April 2023 (Easter Monday). For further information please call the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
Applies from Thu 9 Feb 2023, 3.22pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 1.17pm
Track maintenance works will take place on the Birrawanna track from the beginning of February to the end of July 2023, weather dependent. Please be mindful of machinery on the trail and follow the directions of workers. Visitors may experience some delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 1.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 1.16pm
Berowra walking track is closed until further notice from Berowra to Apple Tree bay, including the Mount Ku-ring-gai access track.
There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
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 Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.37am to Fri 28 Jul 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 8.42am
Bobbin Inn Cafe in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closing until further notice. The last day of trade is Monday 10 April 2023 (Easter Monday). For further information please call the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 30 Mar 2023, 9.25am to Sat 1 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 4.04pm
The Jabulani Challenge trail run event is taking place in the Bobbin Head precinct of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park on Saturday 1 April 2023.
Races are run from 7am until 3.30pm and will impact:
Please be aware that the Bobbin Head area will be heavily utilised due to the trail run and other park closures within the area.
For further information please call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or Bobbin Head Information Centre on (02) 9472 8949
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Applies from Sun 12 Mar 2023, 11.28am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 11.29am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 1.55pm
Trail surface maintenance works will take place on the Bobbin Head trail on weekdays from Monday 13 March 2023 to Friday 6 April 2023 between 7am and 5pm, weather dependent.
Please be mindful of machinery on the trail and follow the directions of NPWS staff. Please expect delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 27 Mar 2023, 11.49am to Fri 14 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Mar 2023, 2.10pm
Oxley trail in Berowra Valley National Park is closed from Monday 27 March until Friday 14 April 2023 inclusive for surface and vegetation maintenance works, weather dependent. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 24 Mar 2023, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 10.05am
Part of Casuarina track is closed from Thursday 23 March 2023 until further notice due to maintenance on the footbridge.
The closed area is the section of Casuarina track between the end of Boree Road and the Carrol Creek track intersection.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 10.55pm to Tue 1 Aug 2023, 3.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 4.02pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between Wednesday 1 February and Monday 31 July 2023 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 8448 0400 during business hours, or 1300 056 294 after hours.
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Applies from Tue 29 Mar 2022, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 10.52am
Part of Two Creeks track is closed from Tuesday 29 March 2022 until the end of April 2023 due to track maintenance.
The closed area is the section of Two Creeks track between the Eastern arterial track entrance and Gordon Creek track intersection.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 9 Jul 2020, 2.52pm to Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 9.59am
Sugarloaf car park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood Area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 10.52pm to Tue 1 Aug 2023, 3.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 11.55am
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 February 2023 and 31 July 2023 in Garigal National Park. Don’t 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:
Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Mon 19 Sep 2022, 9.36am to Thu 31 Aug 2023, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Mar 2023, 8.34am
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.
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 Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Mar 2023, 3.31pm
The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed where the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
Please note:
For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Fri 1 Oct 2021, 9.47am to Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Mar 2023, 9.38am
Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 29 Oct 2019, 2.58pm to Thu 1 Feb 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Mar 2023, 10.00am
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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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/gibberagong-walking-track/local-alerts
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).
Other fees:
A $3 per adult, $2 per child landing fee may apply for day visitors to The Basin campground. Please pay at the campground wharf. Landing fees are included in your camping fees.
Group bookings:
Under the Plan of Management for this park, prior written approval is required for organised groups of 20 or more people planning to visit this park. Contact the park office before your visit.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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