Last reviewed: Mon 2 October 2023, 4.10pm
Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 4.10pm.
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 12.55pm to Sun 8 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 2.05pm.
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Wed 30 Sep 2020, 11.54am to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Sep 2023, 8.30am.
The last 850m along Ironbark Road (Crown Road) to access Ironbark picnic area is currently limited to 4WD vehicles only. This section is not suitable to conventional 2WD vehicles due to a severely eroded hill along the Crown Road. Visitors to this section of the park travelling by conventional 2WD vehicles will have to walk the last 850 metres to access to the start of the park and Ironbark picnic area.
Applies from Mon 2 Oct 2023, 8.01pm to Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 8.07pm
All tracks and trails in Lane Cove National Park, Berowra Valley National & Regional Parks, Marramarra National Park, Parramatta River Regional Park, Wallumatta Nature Reserve, Dalrymple Hay Nature Reserve and Dural Nature Reserve are closed on Tuesday3 October due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger Rating.
Campgrounds in Berowra Valley, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Marramarra National Parks are also closed. This includes Tunks Ridge, Brooklyn Dam, and Marramarra Creek, Orchard, Gentleman's Halt and Twin Beaches Campgrounds.
Picnic areas and boat ramps will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Bobbin Head Visitors Centre on 02 9472 8949, the NPWS contact centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Check the Rural Fire Service Fires Near Me website for up-to-date information and warnings.
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Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 12.00am to Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 4.10pm
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 12.55pm to Sun 8 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 2.05pm
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 11.59am to Tue 3 Oct 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 12.54pm
The Great North Walk is closed from Saturday 30 September 2023 through to Tuesday 03 October 2023. The closure is in place for public safety due to elevated fire risk this weekend and the remoteness of Great North Walk locations in Brisbane Water National Park, Palm Grove Nature Reserve and Watagans National Park.
The closure will be reviewed on 03/10/2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Area office on 4320 4200 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2023, 9.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Sep 2023, 9.35pm
The Smugglers Ridge Trail is closed to all vehicles, from the turn-off on the Marramarra Ridge Trail, due to trail maintenance works. Pedestrian access remains open for walkers continuing on to the Smugglers Ridge Track,
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 3 Oct 2023, 6.00am to Sun 15 Oct 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 7.46am
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Watagans, Brisbane Water and Popran National Parks from 7 October 2023 to 15 October 2023.
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 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.
Landlords, please notify tenants or visitors to your property of the proposed operation.
Please contact the local Central Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 14 Sep 2023, 11.54am to Fri 24 Nov 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Sep 2023, 11.59am
Mill Creek Precinct will be closed from 7:00am Monday 20 November 2023 to 2:00pm Friday 24 November 2023 for road works. The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Sep 2023, 4.32pm
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 Wed 31 Aug 2022, 12.45pm to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Sep 2023, 4.31pm
The section of Lemon Tree Road, between Prickly Ridge Road and Yambo Forest Road, is closed to all vehicles for reconstruction. This closure will remain in place due to severe erosion and 4WD vehicle damage. Rain has delayed the work again.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Lake Munmorah area office on 02 4972 9000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Sep 2023, 4.28pm
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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Applies from Thu 2 Jun 2022, 3.56pm to Fri 29 Mar 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 Sep 2023, 8.22am
The Big Yango precinct in Yengo National Park including Blue Gums campground, the Yango Loop trail and Yango walking track are closed from Thursday 2 June 2022 to Friday 29th March 2024 for repair and maintenance work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Wollemi/Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 31 Aug 2023, 8.38am to Fri 6 Oct 2023, 8.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Oct 2023, 7.24am
Gap Creek Forest Walk is closed due to a landslip and a rock fall. There is no visitor entry due to safety concerns and risk.. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS at Lake Munmorah on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 25 Aug 2023, 2.31pm to Mon 30 Oct 2023, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Aug 2023, 3.36pm
NSW 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 NP, Wollemi SCA and Yengo NP from Monday 4th September 2023 to Sunday 17th 2023.
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 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 NPWS Bulga office for more information on 02 6574 5555
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Applies from Thu 24 Aug 2023, 9.31am to Mon 16 Oct 2023, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Sep 2023, 9.20am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from 22 May 2023 to 15 October 2023 in the following areas:
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 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Wollemi Yengo Area office at Bulga on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 17 Aug 2023, 8.57am to Fri 30 Aug 2024, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 19 Sep 2023, 7.17am
Jacks Track in Yengo National Park is closed due to a dangerous landslip on private property. No access is permitted under any circumstances.
Walkers and mountain bike riders should use alternative trails.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sat 1 Jul 2023, 8.19am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Sep 2023, 8.31am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is undertaking fire trail maintenance works at various locations throughout Brisbane Water National Park. Work is expected to be completed by the 31 December 2023 (pending suitable weather conditions).
The maintenance work will repair damaged surfaces, drainage assets and infrastructure that supports and is essential to the ongoing operation of the trails as well as maintaining vegetation clearances.
Trails will remain open for the duration of the construction works, with adequate signage and diversions (if required) in place.
Please contact the the local Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200 for more information.
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Applies from Sat 1 Jul 2023, 8.12am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Sep 2023, 8.31am
The waterhole and waterfall at Kariong Brook is closed until further notice due to risk of rockfall.
The adjacent Great North Walk will remain open.
Signs are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Central Coast NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Wed 30 Sep 2020, 11.54am to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Sep 2023, 8.30am
The last 850m along Ironbark Road (Crown Road) to access Ironbark picnic area is currently limited to 4WD vehicles only. This section is not suitable to conventional 2WD vehicles due to a severely eroded hill along the Crown Road. Visitors to this section of the park travelling by conventional 2WD vehicles will have to walk the last 850 metres to access to the start of the park and Ironbark picnic area.
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Applies from Tue 13 Jun 2023, 6.00am to Fri 29 Dec 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Sep 2023, 9.11am
Somersby Falls picnic area and walking track, including access to the waterfalls will be closed from Tuesday 13th June 2023 to 31 December 2023 while the picnic area is being upgraded.
The proposed upgrade will improve visitor safety, accessibility and protect sensitive cultural heritage.
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 Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am to Fri 1 Dec 2023, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 9 Sep 2023, 8.31am
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 Sat 8 Oct 2022, 9.33am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Sep 2023, 9.41am
The section of Great North Walk between the Cherry Lane track-head and Tooheys Road, Kulnura, is closed until further notice due to track and bridge damage from recent severe weather events.
For your safety, please avoid this area until damage assessments can be made and any safety issues rectified. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe for visitors.
Alternative bushwalking access is via Tooheys Road to Forest Road, then west to the intersection of Cherry Lane and Greta Road, Kulnura.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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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/hominy-creek-walking-track/local-alerts
Popran National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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