Applies from Sat 19 Apr 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 20 Apr 2025, 8.06am

Hazard reduction burns: Palmyra HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 19/04/2025. The fire is called Palmyra HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Wianamatta Regional Park

Applies from Sat 19 Apr 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 20 Apr 2025, 8.03am

Hazard reduction burns: Quarry to Heli HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 19/04/2025. The fire is called Quarry to Heli HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Wed 9 Apr 2025, 6.28am. Last reviewed: Sun 20 Apr 2025, 7.21am

Hazard reduction burns: Linden Ridge

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 09/04/2025. The fire is called Linden Ridge. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Thu 17 Apr 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Apr 2025, 5.11pm

Hazard reduction burns: Blue Mountains Creek HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 17/04/2025. The fire is called Blue Mountains Creek HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Sat 19 Apr 2025, 10.34am

Hazard reduction burns: Glossop HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 14/04/2025. The fire is called Glossop HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Fri 10 Mar 2023, 10.09am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 6.55am

Hazard reduction burns: Blue Mountains Creek HR

There is a fire in this park called Blue Mountains Creek HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.00am to Fri 18 Jul 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 1.25pm

Closed areas: Nepean River Fire Trail is closed for flood repairs and maintenance

Nepean River Fire Trail (Transgrid Trail) in Yellomundee Regional Park will be closed weekdays for flood repairs and maintenance from Monday 14 April 2025 until Friday 18 July 2025 inclusive. Areas affected will include:

• Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place;
• Nepean River Fire Trail (Transgrid Trail)
• Local mountain bike tracks within Yellomundee RP

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• Yellomundee Regional Park

Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 8.46am

Closed areas: Red Hands Cave & Walking Tracks temporarily closed

The following areas and walking tracks are closed from 1 April 2025 until further notice:

• Red Hands Cave
• Red Hands Cave walking track
• Campfire Creek walking track
• the Link walking track

This is to allow for works on the elevated platform at Red Hands Cave. For your safety, please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff. 

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

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Red Hands Cave
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Blue Mountains National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.39am

Fire bans: Kanangra Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.

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)

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.

Applies from Wed 12 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 10.13am

Closed areas: Woodford Oaks Singles Bike track closure

Woodford-Oaks Singles track within the Glenbrook precinct of Blue Mountains National Park will be closed on weekdays from Wednesday 12 March to Wednesday 30 April 2025 inclusive, for track maintenance works.

Woodford-Oaks Singles track will be open on weekends.

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

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Woodford – Oaks trail

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 9.42am

Closed areas: Burragorang SCA partly closed for deer control program

Burragorang State Conservation Area will be closed between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025, for a feral deer management program. 

This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.

• The control method will involve use of firearms by qualified and experienced contractors and staff.
• Closures will not apply on weekends or public holidays during this period.   

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

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• Burragorang State Conservation Area
  • Burragorang lookout and picnic area