Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 11.12am to Fri 30 May 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 8.44am

Other planned events: Park Closed: Aerial Pest Control Operation

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial shooting program targeting feral deer and other feral animals in part of Dharawal National Park and Dharawal Nature Reserve between Tuesday 27th May to Thursday 29th May 2025.

To ensure the safety of members of the public and NPWS operational staff, the following locations will temporarily be closed to the public while the aerial shooting operation is undertaken:

• 10B Management Trail - between Bulli-Appin Rd and its junction with 10C Management Trail
• 10, 10A, 10Q,10R, 10U and 10Z Management Trails; and
• Maddens Falls Visitor precinct – including Maddens Falls Walking Track, Lookout and picnic area.

Penalties apply for non- compliance. Please contact the Illawarra Highlands Office on 4224 4188  or via email at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au for further details.

Affects 2 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Dharawal National Park
  • 10B cycling trail
  • Jingga walking track
  • Maddens Falls
  • Minerva Pool walking track
  • O'Hares Creek lookout
  • O’Hares Creek lookout walking track
• Dharawal Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 24 Apr 2025, 10.46am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 10.49am

Closed areas: Lake Toolooma fire trail closed at Lake Toolooma causeway

Contractors will be remediating flood damage to the stream bank at Lake Toolooma fire trail causeway.

Vehicle and pedestrian access will not be possible at this location for the duration of the works.

Walkers who are crossing the trail at the north end from the Bullawarring track to 108 fire trail will still be able to do this.

Works commence Monday April 28th 2025 and aim to be completed by 20th June 2025.

Enquiries: 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Heathcote National Park
  • Lake Toolooma trail

Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.20pm

Safety alerts: Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park

A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.

Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.

There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.

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• Heathcote National Park

Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.43am

Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed

Mirang Campground is now closed. The site has become a day-use ONLY picnic spot. No overnight stays permitted.

For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Heathcote National Park
  • Mirang Pool picnic area