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Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 11.10am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 11.44am
Closed areas: Crackneck Point Lookout and Crackneck Carpark CLOSED for Helicopter Operations for Wyrrabalong Coast Track maintenance
Helicopter Operations and Truck Deliveries will be carried out at Crackneck Point Lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park from 29th May to 6th June. During this time, the following areas will be closed for the following periods:
- Hilltop Street south from the Yaruga st intersection (29th-30th May)
- Crackneck Point Lookout (3rd and 5th June)
- Crackneck Point Lookout Carpark (29th-30th May, and 3rd-5th June)
These dates are subject to weather and may change.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 4972 9000.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 11.44am to Thu 22 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.22pm
Other planned events: Bobbin Head playground closure
Bobbin Head playground will be closed on Thursday 22 May 2025 for essential maintenance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.07pm to Fri 23 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.10pm
Other planned events: Jerusalem Bay trail closed for maintenance
Jerusalem Bay fire trail is closed until Friday 23 May 2025 for essential maintenance, weather permitting.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 1.58pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 2.02pm
Other planned events: Brooklyn Dam trail maintenance
Surface works will be carried out on the Brooklyn Dam trail and Brooklyn Dam South trail until Friday 6 June 2025, weather permitting.
Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400
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Applies from Mon 21 Apr 2025, 9.00am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 1.55pm
Closed areas: Simon Trail Maintenance
Surface and vegetation works will be carried out on the Simon Trail from Monday 28 April until Friday 6 June 2025, weather permitting.
Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Wed 7 May 2025, 3.08pm to Wed 28 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 4.18pm
Closed areas: Partial closure of Great North Walk
The section of the Great North Walk (Benowie walking track) between Crosslands, Hornsby and Tunks Ridge campground, Dural from Monday 12 May to Wednesday 28 May 2024. The track closure will allow Crown Lands to upgrade creek crossings within that section of the walk. The work will involve a helicopter lift on Tuesday 20 May. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 5.00am to Thu 22 May 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.16pm
Closed areas: Resolute precinct closed for helicopter operations on 22 May 2025
The Resolute picnic area and nearby tracks are closed on Thursday 22 May 2025 while helicopter operations are undertaken. The closed areas are:
- Resolute picnic area
- Resolute amenities
- Resolute carpark
- Resolute trail
- Resolute track
- Resolute Beach
- Aboriginal Heritage walk
- Red Hands Cave track
These areas remain open:
- West Head lookout
- West Head beach
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 17 May 2025, 6.00pm to Sat 24 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.03pm
Closed areas: Piles Creek Loop Walking Track closed due to flooding
Piles Creek Loop walking track is closed from 6pm Saturday 17 May to 8am Saturday 24 May 2025 due to forecast flooding:
Creek crossings may become impassable with fast flowing water and increased water levels following heavy rainfall.
People planning to visit Brisbane Water National Park are urged to check for closures, emergency warnings and severe weather updates from the Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service before heading out.
Remember, it’s never safe to walk, ride or drive through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sat 17 May 2025, 6.00pm to Sat 24 May 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 2.47pm
Safety alerts: Flood risk warning
Forecast heavy rainfall may cause flooding of areas in Watagans, Brisbane Water and Wyrrabalong National Parks and Munmorah and Jilliby State Conservation Areas.
Creek crossings may become impassable with fast flowing water and increased water levels following heavy rainfall.
People planning to visit these parks are urged to check for closures, emergency warnings and severe weather updates from the Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Service before heading out.
Remember, it’s never safe to walk, ride or drive through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 7.08am to Tue 10 Jun 2025, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 8.47am
Other planned events: Fox Trapping Program
National Parks and Wildlife Service, Greater Sydney Branch (NPWS, GSB) is conducting an annual soft-jaw trapping program in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park from 20 May to 10 June 2025.
The operation will use soft-jaw traps with lures for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on native wildlife, especially threatened species Southern brown bandicoot. Signs will be placed at the entrances to trap locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
Pets and working dogs may be affected. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the trapping locations. In the event of accidental trapping seek immediate veterinary assistance. In the event of encountering a trapped animal, do not approach or contact the animal.
Please collect the location information of the incident and contact the local operator Mark Lamb on 0427 346 797 or the local officer Nick Henson on 0418 701 518.
For more information, contact the NPWS Forestville office on 9451 3479 (business hours) or NPWS after-hours call centre on 1300 056 294 (after hours).
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 4.17pm to Mon 2 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 9.16am
Closed areas: Resolute Beach closed for track maintenance during May 2025
Access to Resolute Beach is closed from Friday 2 May to Saturday 31 May 2025 while the stairs are upgraded. During this period access to Resolute Beach is not possible using the walking track. The beach may still be accessed from the water.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 10.03am
Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. 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.
The Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai is open for use.
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 Mon 28 Apr 2025, 1.43pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 7.39am
Other planned events: 1080 pest management in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
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 between Wednesday 7 and Friday 9 May 2025 in West Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Do not touch baits. 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). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Fox baiting in this reserve is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Forestville: 02 9451 3479 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.31pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.47am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
W National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Dharug National Park (NP), Koolewong Flora Reserve (FR), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Wollemi SCA, Yengo NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
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 Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555
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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Fri 25 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.11am
Closed areas: Track Repairs and Temporary Closures
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking repairs to The Coast Track between Crackneck Point Lookout and Wyrrabalong Lookout between the 28th April 2025 to 2nd July 2025.
The track will need to be closed to the public for a period between these dates while works are undertaken to ensure the safety of visitors.
The track repairs will focus on eroded sections of the track by repairing the track surface, demolishing and replacing retaining walls, and improving drainage to enhance visitor safety, reduce maintenance, and minimise erosional impacts on the surrounding environment.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm to Mon 11 Aug 2025, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.05am
Closed areas: No access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property
There is no public access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property. Signs show where public access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 8.31am
Closed areas: Area closed for conservation works
Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 31 March to Friday 29 August 2025 while conservation works are being undertaken on Devine's Hill. The closed areas are:
- Devine's Hill section of the Old Great North Walk
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Signage installed on closed section. For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 8.36am
Closed areas: Area closed for maintenance
Some parts of this park are closed for essential track and trail maintenance from Wednesday 5 March to 30 June 2025. The closed areas are:
- Emerald Pool
- Mount Olive lookout
- Mount Olive trail
- Ironbark picnic area
- Hominy Creek walking track
- 248 trail
- Pipeline trail
- informal walking tracks leading into Popran National Park west of Popran Creek. Includes Glenworth South Horse Track and Mailmans Walking Track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4320 4200.
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.14pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.15am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 10.10am
Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management’
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 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Ku-ring-gai Chase 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 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.03am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.19am
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: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.19am
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: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.18am
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 Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.07pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.13am
Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
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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Applies from Mon 13 Jan 2025, 5.02pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 10.21am
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance
Fire trail maintenance works will be undertaken at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area from January until June 2025. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage. Take care and drive to conditions.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000.
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Applies from Mon 23 Sep 2024, 2.24pm to Tue 2 Sep 2025, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 8.40am
Closed parks: Muogamarra Nature Reserve closed
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 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am
Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed
Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 8.35am
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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Applies from Thu 15 Dec 2022, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.30am
Closed areas: North Mackerel track closed and Mackerel trail partially closed
North Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.
The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.
Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:
- The south end of Great Mackerel Beach via The Basin or Mackerel trail
- The west of Great Mackerel Beach via North Mackerel track, which is closed.
Please be aware of the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am
Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only
The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.
To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.
For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
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