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Mount Keira Ring track

Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 22 August 2025, 9.54am

Applies from Fri 22 Aug 2025, 9.52am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 9.54am.

Closed areas: Mount Keira Ring Track: Closed due to heavy rainfall

The Mount Keira Ring Track in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area is closed due to heavy rainfall and increased risk of rockfall and landslide from Friday 22 August 2025.

The walking track will be re-opened after assessing it is safe for public use again.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4224 4 4188 or npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 22 Aug 2025, 9.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Aug 2025, 9.51am

Closed areas: Mount Kembla Ring Track: Closed due to heavy rainfall

The Mount Kembla Ring Track is closed due to heavy rainfall and increased risk of rockfall and landslide from Friday 22 August 2025.

The walking track will be re-opened after assessing it is safe for public use again.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4224 4 4188 or npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Local alerts

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/mount-keira-ring-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area in the South Coast region
  • Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. However, it is recommended that bushwalking only be undertaken during daylight hours because of the presence of cliff edges and other hazards.

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Emergency services

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