Applies from Sun 18 Jan 2026, 9.37am. Last reviewed: Sun 18 Jan 2026, 9.40am

Closed areas: Jingga walking track closed due to heavy rainfall

The Jingga Walking Track in Dharawal National Park is closed due to heavy rainfall and increased risk of rockfall and landslide from Sunday 18 January 2026 until further notice.

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 4188 or npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au

Applies from Sun 18 Jan 2026, 9.14am to Tue 20 Jan 2026, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Sun 18 Jan 2026, 9.17am

Closed areas: Jinga Pools walking track - closed

Jinga Pools walking track is closed due to predicted high rainfall and rockfall/landslip risk. The track will remain closed to the public until NPWS staff have conducted an inspection and risk assessment and it is safe to reopen.

Applies from Tue 23 Dec 2025, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Dec 2025, 12.04pm

Fire bans: South coast national park fire bans

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)

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 Fri 26 Sep 2025, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 12.39pm

Other planned events: Cawleys Bridge works

Please be advised that Transport for NSW will be undertaking bridge decking maintenance and upgrades to Cawleys Bridge between 29th September 2025 and February 2026.

Cawleys bridge connects Cawleys Road between Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area.

Works will be intermittent during this time.

Vehicle and public access will remain largely unaffected, with select days, being restricted access. Please follow the signs and direction of staff and contractors onsite.

NPWS will post specific information as it becomes available.

Enquiries: Transport for NSW Project Information Line on 1800 684 490.

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.