Applies from Tue 23 Apr 2024, 6.12am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2024, 7.06am

Hazard reduction burns: WESTERN RIDGE HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 23/04/2024. The fire is called WESTERN RIDGE HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Woodford – Oaks trail

Applies from Wed 16 Aug 2023, 3.39pm to Mon 29 Apr 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 12.59pm

Closed areas: Red Hands Cave walking track - Partial opening for pedestrians only

Red Hands Cave walking track (also known as Campfire Creek walking track) is undergoing a partial closure for extensive flood damage repairs.

Repairs are underway for the lower section between Link track and Red Hands Cave through the gully. 

The rest of Link track and Red Hands Cave/Campfire Creek walking track is open, with pedestrian access now available all the way from Red Hands Cave through to the causeway.

Please note:

• Currently there is no vehicle access to Red Hands Cave due to roadworks underway;
• From Monday 29 April 2024 there will be no access to Red Hands Cave or the walking track, due to the upcoming precinct closure. Glenbrook will be closed from the entry gate onward.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Red Hands Cave
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 12.48pm

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather causing subsidence hazards, major landslides or infrastructure upgrades. 

The following areas are closed:

Katoomba and Leura

• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
• Fern Bower, Part of Amphitheatre and Leura Forest Tracks are closed due to multiple landslides and damage.
• Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Solitary Loop and Federal Pass west of Scenic World are closed due to multiple landslides.
• Access to Mount Solitary from Kedumba Valley will remain temporarily closed until saftey works are complete. 
• Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
• Sections of Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top Walk) and Round Walk are closed between Prince Henry picnic area and Scenic World from Tuesday 9 April to end of June 2024 for track maintenance. Follow detour on Cliff Drive. Access to Furber Steps is from Prince Henry picnic area (Katoomba Falls Kiosk). Detours in place.
• Bridal Veil View lookout and track (Leura) are closed from Wednesday 10 April for maintenance.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top Walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top Walk) is closed between Fern Bower track and Echo Tree and Flat Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Please use Cliff Drive as short detour. 
• Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.   
• The Six Foot track is affected by multiple road closures.

Wentworth Falls and Woodford   

• Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls or Wentworth Falls from Valley of the Waters.
• Charles Darwin walk (part of the Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to major landslide. 
• Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides.
• Kedumba Valley Road will be closed until Wednesday 8 May 2024 for road repairs. It is open to pedestrians over weekends. Kedumba campground is closed until 8 May 2024, including weekends.

Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road

• Dunphys campground is closed due to traffic restrictions on Megalong Road. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for road updates,
• Williams Track (Govetts descent) and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides.
• Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

• Some adventure recreation areas and routes are specifically closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.  

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Dardanelles Pass loop walking track
  • Darwins walk
  • Dunphys campground
  • Federal Pass
  • Galong cabins
  • Golden Stairs walking track
  • Gordon Falls to Katoomba walk
  • Govetts Leap descent
  • Grand Cliff Top Walk
  • Greater Blue Mountains drive
  • Kedumba River Crossing campground
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit
  • Leura Cascades picnic area
  • Mount Solitary walking track
  • National Pass
  • Overcliff-Undercliff track
  • Pulpit Rock lookout
  • Pulpit walking track
  • Rodriguez Pass walking track
  • Round walking track
  • Ruined Castle walking track
  • Six Foot track
  • Three Sisters walk
  • Wentworth Falls to Leura walk
  • Wentworth Falls to Woodford via Ingar campground
  • Wentworth Pass loop walking track

Applies from Thu 18 Apr 2024, 12.48pm to Tue 15 Oct 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 12.36pm

Closed areas: Glenbrook precinct closure from Monday 29 April to 15 October 2024

Glenbrook precinct will be closed for major roadworks from Monday 29 April to 15 October 2024.

Heavy machinery and vehicles will be in operation during this period.

Access beyond the entry gate will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Closed areas include:

• Woodford-Oaks track (currently closed until 11 August 2024)
• The Oaks Single track (until 11 August 2024)
• Euroka campground
• Red Hands Cave
• Red Hands Cave walking track
• Jack Evans track
• Nepean lookout
• Nepean River walking track
• Pisgah Rock
• Mount Portal lookout
• Tunnel View lookout
• Jellybean Pool
• Blue Pool
• Glenbrook Gorge walking track

The precinct will reopen as soon as works are complete.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Blue Pool walking track
  • Euroka campground
  • Glenbrook Gorge track
  • Jack Evans walking track
  • Jellybean track
  • Nepean lookout
  • Portal lookout
  • Red Hands Cave
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Blue Mountains National Park
  • Woodford – Oaks trail

Applies from Thu 18 Apr 2024, 12.38pm to Sun 11 Aug 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 12.28pm

Closed areas: Woodford-Oaks trail closed - Singles track remains open until Monday 29 April

Woodford-Oaks trail is closed to all cyclists and pedestrians due to heavy machinery in operation. The road is currently closed from Euroka turnoff (Glenbrook helipad) onwards.

Please note: Singles track is currently open to cyclists until the precinct closure, beginning Monday 29 April until Sunday 11 August 2024.

The trails will reopen as soon as works are complete.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4720 6200 .

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Woodford – Oaks trail

Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Apr 2024, 10.16am

Closed areas: Luxfords Trail Closed

Luxfords Trail is closed while track maintenance and repairs are undertaken.

The eastern and western extents of the park can be accessed by Mainwaring Street, Ropes Crossing and Callistemon Circuit, Jordan Springs.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Wianamatta Regional Park

Applies from Thu 11 Apr 2024, 2.52pm to Fri 24 May 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 3.45pm

Closed areas: Park closures apply for aerial pest control program 13 May - 24 May 2024

The following areas will be closed for an aerial pest control operation, running weekdays from Monday 13 May - Friday 24 May 2024 inclusive.

• Nattai NP
• Nattai State Conservation Area
• Burragorang SCA – (including Burragorang Lookout)
• Joadja Nature Reserve
• Jellore Flora Reserve
• Wollondilly River Nature Reserve
• Bangadilly NP
• Guula Ngurra National Park
• Upper Nepean SCA including Stage 2 lands (nth of the Tourist Road)
• Barrallier WaterNSW freehold lands

Please note that these parks will be open for weekends during this period.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.