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Mount Penang loop walk

Guula Ngurra National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 17 October 2025, 9.24am

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.24am.

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves

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:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:

Yellomundee Regional Park

  • Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place

 

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.24am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves

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:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:

Yellomundee Regional Park

  • Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place

 

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 Thu 11 Sep 2025, 12.03pm to Mon 22 Dec 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Nov 2025, 10.06am

Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operation: 20 September 2025 - 20 December 2025

Some areas in Nattai NP are closed from 12am Saturday 20 September 2025 to 12am Saturday 20 December 2025 for a ground pest control operation.

The closed areas are:

  • Warrells Trail off Obriens Rd
  • The area between Warrells Trail and Basket Creek

 

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

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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.22pm to Mon 9 Mar 2026, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 11.04am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program in Nattai NP

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Tuesday 23rd September 2025 to Monday 9 March 2026. The operation will use a Felixer containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats, and approved meat baits, meat bait products, and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) for the control of foxes and wild dogs.

The program will be conducted in Nattai National Park.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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 Hawkesbury-Nattai NPWS area office on (02) 4720 6200 for more information.

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Applies from Wed 16 Jul 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 9.46am

Safety alerts: Wollondilly River walking track impacted by severe weather event

Some sections of the Wollondilly River walking track have been severely damaged by a recent severe weather event (rain).

Pedestrian access is still open; however, please take care when walking the trail as some sections of the track are severely damaged, slippery and difficult to navigate.

For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200 .

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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-penang-loop-walk/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Guula Ngurra National Park in the Country NSW region
  • Guula Ngurra National Park is open to the public but may be closed at short notice due to special operations, poor weather or fire danger.

    Public vehicles are not permitted inside the park without consent to protect sensitive natural and cultural heritage values. Visitors to the Tugalong area must park outside the main gate.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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