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Mount Penang loop walk

Guula Ngurra National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 15 September 2026, 11.17am

Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2026, 12.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 11.17am.

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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
12 October 2026 Closed areas Park closed weekdays for aerial pest control operation Details

Applies from Mon 12 Oct 2026, 12.00am to Fri 23 Oct 2026, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Sep 2026, 11.20am

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial pest control program from Monday 12 October to Friday 23 October 2026.

The following reserves will be closed during this period (excluding weekends and public holidays):

* Nattai National Park

* Nattai State Conservation Area

* Burragorang State Conservation Area (Burragorang Lookout will be open on weekends and public holidays)

* Joadja Nature Reserve

* Jellore Flora Reserve

* Wollondilly River Nature Reserve

* Bangadilly National Park

* Guula Ngurra National Park

* Mt Penang Part 11 lands

* Upper Nepean SCA including Stage 2 lands (North of the Tourist Road)

* Barrallier WaterNSW freehold lands

 

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

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 24 Sep 2026, 7.00am to Wed 24 Mar 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Sep 2026, 4.30pm

Closed areas: Ongoing ground baiting program in Nattai National Park - 24th September 2026 to 24th March 2027.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 24th September 2026 to 24th March 2027.

 

The operation will use 1080 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 between The W4 Fire Trail, Warrels Fire Trail and Obriens Rd.

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 Thu 1 Oct 2026, 12.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 11.17am

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 Mon 14 Sep 2026, 6.00am to Fri 13 Nov 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 10.32am

Closed areas: Feral Cat Program, Nattai National Park - 14/09/2026 - 13/11/2026

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking a Felixer Feral Cat Pest Management Program in Nattai National Park within the southern end of the park from Tuesday 14/09/26 – Friday 13/11/26

This program is designed to minimise the impact of feral cats on wildlife, especially the endangered Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby.

The area between Warrels Fire Trail, Obrien’s Road and the W4 Fire Trail will be closed to the public during this time.

The operation will involve the use Felixer 1080 cartridges, containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison, dispensed by a Felixer unit, for the control of feral cats.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

 

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

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Applies from Wed 16 Jul 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Jan 2026, 12.02pm

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

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