Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 11.26am

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 sudsibence hazards, major landslides or infrastructure upgrades. 

The following areas are closed:

Katoomba and Leura

• Mt Hay Road is closed to vehicles due to slippery conditions and to protect the road surface.
• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk
• Gordon Falls track and lookout are closed due to major upgrades.
• Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to major subsidence.  Detour in place.
• Lillian's Bridge track is closure from Inspiration Point track to Lillians Bridge due to major upgrades. 
• Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Echo Point and Cliff View lookout due to major upgrades.
• Lady Darley track is closed due to major upgrades on Prince Henry.
• Amphitheatre track is closed due to track repairs.
• Glenraphael Drive is closed due to major subsidence. Narrow Neck and Golden Stairs are accessible to pedestrians and cyclists from Narrow Neck lookout on Cliff Drive
• Ruined Castle & Mount Solitary walking routes are closed due to subsidence.
• Six Foot Track is closed from Nellies Glen to Megalong Valley. 
• Linderman's Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. 

Wentworth Falls

• McMahons Lookout Road is closed to vehicles due to slippery conditions and to protect the road surface.
• 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.

• Empress Canyon is closed weekdays only from Wednesday 5 October to Thursday 27 October while repair and stabilisation work is being undertaken on Lilian's track, above the canyon.

• Charles Darwin walk is closed where it traverses Council managed land due to upgrades. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• National Pass is closed due to landslide.
• Wentworth Pass is closed due to landslide.
• Conservation Hut, carpark and Valley of Waters Picnic Area is closed due to major upgrades (opening late October). Detours in place. 
• Kedumba Valley Road is closed south of intersection with Sublime Point fire trail due to subsidence. 
• Kedumba River campground closed due to subsidence on the access road.
• Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the west end. Ingar campers must walk in via Anderson's or Bedford Roads

Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Megalong Valley, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road

• Braeside, Point Pilcher, Hathill, Victoria Falls, Mt Banks and Pierces Pass Roads are closed to vehicles due to slippery conditions and to protect the road surface.
• Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area are closed  for major upgrade work (opening February 2023)
• Evans lookout is closed for major upgrade work (opening late October 2022)
• Grose Valley & Govetts Gorge access routes are closed including Horse track, Rodriguez Pass (Bridal Veil Falls) and Burra Korain  to Acacia Flat due to landslides. 
• Braeside walking track is closed due to upgrades.
• Grose River Track is closed from Blue Gum Forest to Victoria Falls.  
• Pulpit walking track and Pulpit Rock lookout are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Perrys Lookdown camping area is closed.
• Acacia Flat camping area closed to Monday 10th October due to heavy rainfall

Woodford

• Bedford Road and Murphy's Glen camping area are closed to vehicles due to slippery conditions and to protect road surface.

Faulconbridge, Springwood, Glenbrook

• Martins Lookout track to Glenbrook Creek is closed for walking track works until Friday 28 October 2022

Canyons and rock climbing

• Climbing and canyoning areas in the Blue Mountains are open unless the access road is closed or the site is listed in this alert

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

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Acacia Flat campground
  • Blackheath lookouts driving route
  • Blue Gum Forest
  • Butterbox Canyon
  • Charles Darwin walk
  • Conservation Hut
  • Dardanelles Pass loop walking track
  • Empress Canyon
  • Evans lookout
  • Federal Pass
  • Fortress Canyon
  • Golden Stairs walking track
  • Gordon Falls lookout and picnic area
  • Govetts Leap descent
  • Govetts Leap lookout
  • Greater Blue Mountains drive
  • Ingar campground
  • Jugglers Canyon
  • Kedumba River Crossing campground
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit
  • Lockleys Pylon walking track
  • Lyrebird Dell walking track
  • Mount Banks Road cycle route
  • Mount Banks Summit walk
  • Mount Hay Road - Leura
  • Mount Hay summit walking track
  • Mount Solitary walking track
  • Murphys Glen campground
  • Narrow Neck trail
  • National Pass
  • Perrys lookdown
  • Perrys lookdown campground
  • Perrys lookdown to Blue Gum Forest walking track
  • Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest walking track
  • Prince Henry Cliff walk
  • Pulpit Rock lookout
  • Pulpit walking track
  • Rigby Hill walking track
  • Rodriguez Pass walking track
  • Ruined Castle walking track
  • Six Foot track
  • Three Sisters walk
  • Vale of Avoca lookout
  • Valley of the Waters picnic area
  • Victoria Falls walking track
  • Weeping Rock circuit
  • Wentworth Falls to McMahons Point
  • Wentworth Falls to Woodford via Ingar campground
  • Wentworth Pass loop walking track
  • Woodford Station to Murphys Glen campground

Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 10.45am

Closed areas: Glenbrook causeway closed

Glenbrook causeway has closed due to flooding from recent rain. No pedestrian, cyclist or vehicle access. The causeway will be assessed daily and will reopen as soon as it is deemed safe.

Please note: Jellybean Pool, Blue Pool, and Glenbrook Gorge track remain open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Glenbrook area office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Euroka campground
  • Jack Evans walking track
  • Nepean lookout
  • Nepean River walking track
  • Portal lookout
  • Red Hands Cave
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Blue Mountains National Park
  • Tunnel View lookout
  • Woodford – Oaks trail

Applies from Mon 4 Jul 2022, 4.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 5.11pm

Closed areas: Ingar Road partial closure

There is no access vehicle or pedestrian access to the section of Ingar Road past the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive. Please do not enter private property.

This means there is no vehicle access to Ingar campground. Campers must hike in via Andersons fire trail or Bedford Road.

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

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Ingar campground
  • Wentworth Falls to Woodford via Ingar campground

Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 11.01am to Tue 11 Oct 2022, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 10.49am

Closed areas: Euroka campground closed due to weather

Euroka campground is closed from Wednesday 21 September to Tuesday 11 October 2022, inclusive due to wet weather and flood risk.

A review will be conducted on Tuesday 11 October 2022 to assess the campground.

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

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Euroka campground

Applies from Thu 8 Sep 2022, 12.00pm to Fri 14 Oct 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Sep 2022, 1.44pm

Closed areas: Woodford Oaks fire trail closed on weekdays

The Woodford Oaks trail will be closed Monday to Friday due to roadworks from Thursday 8 September to Friday 14 October 2022.

Heavy earthmoving equipment including trucks will be in operation. There is no visitor access during this time.

Please note:

• The Woodford Oaks fire trail will open on Saturdays and Sundays for cyclists.
• Red Hands Cave Road, Nepean Lookout Road, Jack Evans walking track and Red Hands Cave walking track will all remain open during this period.

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

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Woodford – Oaks trail

Applies from Mon 12 Sep 2022, 7.00am to Mon 24 Oct 2022, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Sep 2022, 4.40pm

Other planned events: Vertebrate pest control program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground pest management program targeting feral pigs in Burragorang State Conservation Area, Nattai State Conservation Area and Nattai National Park. This program will run from Monday 12 September to Monday 24 October 2022. The program aims to reduce the impacts of feral pigs on water quality and biodiversity. Temporary changes to access may apply.

For more information please call NPWS Glenbrook area office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Burragorang State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 1 Mar 2022, 11.01am to Fri 4 Nov 2022, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 11.33am

Closed parks: Gulguer Nature Reserve closed

Gulguer Nature Reserve is closed until further notice due to severe weather conditions and the closure of Bents Basin State Conservation Area. There is no access to this park.

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

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• Gulguer Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 1 Mar 2022, 10.58am to Fri 4 Nov 2022, 10.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 11.33am

Closed parks: Bents Basin State Conservation Area closed

Bents Basin State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to severe weather conditions and localised flooding.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel to 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, please contact the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.

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• Bents Basin State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 7.42am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Sep 2022, 7.33am

Other incidents: Oaks Singles track closed while undergoing maintenance

Maintenance works are underway on Oaks Singles track from Friday 28 January 2022, due to erosion issues and major safety concerns.

The track will undergo vegetation maintenance followed by the addition of sandstone surface. The works are to stabilise some sections and rock armouring in poorly drained sections.

In conjunction with the road works on Woodford Oaks Fire Trail, The Oaks Singles track will be open on Saturdays and Sundays.

For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Woodford – Oaks trail

Applies from Thu 18 Aug 2022, 3.02pm to Sun 16 Oct 2022, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.39am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Wollemi National Park from Monday 5 September 2022 to Friday 16 September 2022.

The operation will use meat baits containing 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.

For more information, please contact the following local area offices:

• Kanangra Area- 02 6336 6200
• Hawkesbury-Nattai Area - 02 4632 4500
• Wollemi-Yengo Area - 02 6574 5555
• Mudgee Area - 02 6370 9000

Applies from Thu 18 Aug 2022, 2.57pm to Sun 16 Oct 2022, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.40am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Goulburn River National Park from Monday 5 September 2022 to Friday 16 September 2022.

The operation will use meat baits containing 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 NPWS Mudgee Area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

Applies from Thu 18 Aug 2022, 2.53pm to Sun 16 Oct 2022, 2.53pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.41am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Gardens of Stone National Park from Monday 5 September 2022 to Friday 16 September 2022.

The operation will use meat baits containing 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.

For more information, please contact the Kanangra Area office on 02 6336 6200 or the Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000.

Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 9.10am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.55am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Wollemi National Park on the following dates:

• Wollemi-Yengo and Mudgee areas: Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022
• Kanangra area: Monday 2 May to Wednesday 2 November 2022

The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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 local NPWS Area office for more information:

• Kanangra area at Oberon: 02 6336 6200
• Wollemi-Yengo area at Bulga: 02 6574 5555
• Mudgee area at Mudgee: 02 6370 9000

Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.50am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.54am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Goulburn River National Park from Monday 9 May to Wednesday 9 November 2022.

The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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 local NPWS Mudgee Area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

Applies from Fri 29 Apr 2022, 8.29am to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 May 2022, 8.54am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs in Gardens of Stone National Park on the following dates:

• Mudgee area from Monday 9 May 2022 to Wednesday 9 November 2022
• Kanangra area from Monday 2 May 2022 to Wednesday 2 November 2022

The operation will use meat baits, meat bait products and canid pest ejectors containing 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 local NPWS Area office for more information:

• Kanangra area at Oberon: 02 6336 6200
• Mudgee area at Mudgee: 02 6370 9000.