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Applies from Tue 24 Jan 2023, 5.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jan 2023, 9.54am
Fires - Advice: Murdocks Creek Fire, Gardens of Stone NP
There is a fire in this park called Murdocks Creek Fire, Gardens of Stone NP. 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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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 4.41pm
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Many walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather causing subsidence hazards, major landslides or infrastructure upgrades.
The following areas are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
- Honeymoon lookout is closed from Thursday 19 January 2023 due to upgrade works.
- Federal Pass between Leura Forest and Dardanelles Pass junction below the Three Sisters is closed due to track maintenance.
- Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
- Lyrebird Dell walking track is closed due to track maintenance.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Lady Darley track is closed due to track maintenance.
- Glenraphael Drive is closed due to major subsidence. Narrow Neck, Ruined Castle and Golden Stairs are accessible to pedestrians and cyclists from Narrow Neck lookout on Cliff Drive.
- Mount Solitary Route and Ruined Castle campground are closed due to ongoing subsidence.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout.
Wentworth Falls
- Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls or Wentworth Falls from Valley of the Waters.
- Queen Victoria and Empress lookouts are closed from Monday 30 January for upgrades.
- Charles Darwin walk is closed where it traverses council-managed land due to upgrades. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- National Pass is closed due to landslide.
- Wentworth Pass is closed due to landslide.
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the west end. Ingar campers must walk in via Andersons or Bedford Roads.
Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Megalong Valley, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
- Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area are closed for major upgrade work (opening February 2023)
- No access to Perry's Lookdown Day Use Area from COB Wednesday 25th January 2023 until Tuesday 31st January COB to allow for helicopter operations. Parking available along Hat Hill Rd.
- No access to walkers Perry's Lookdown waking track or day use area on Tuesday 31st January 2023 to allow for helicopter operations.
- No vehicle access to Pierces Pass picnic area from Monday 16 until Friday 27 January 2023 to allow for roadworks. Parking is available at top carpark. Pierces Pass walking track remains open.
- Grose Valley and Govetts Gorge access routes are closed including Horse track, Govetts Descent and Rodriguez Pass (Bridal Veil Falls) due to landslides.
- Burra Korain Camping area remains closed due to landslides and rock falls.
- Pulpit walking track is open to Cripps lookout. Track remains closed to Pulpit Rock lookout (Govetts Leap to Cripps lookout is open). Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Perrys Lookdown campground is closed.
Woodford, Lawson, Springwood
- Empire Pass is closed for track maintenance.
- Lawson Ridge Fire Trail is closed to all vehicles including pedestrians from Monday 30th January until Friday10th February 2023 to allow for road repairs.
Canyons and rock climbing
- Climbing and canyoning areas in the Blue Mountains are open unless the access road is closed or the site is listed in this alert.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Applies from Wed 25 Jan 2023, 1.08pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 1.12pm
Closed areas: Spring Gully Drive is closed until 28th February 2023
Spring Gully Drive of Goulburn River National Park is closed until 28th February 2023 due to damage to the causeway at Wollar Creek on Mogo Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 24 Jan 2023, 12.06pm to Sat 11 Mar 2023, 12.11pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jan 2023, 12.11pm
Closed areas: Sheepskin Hut Campground and Day use Area Closed
Sheepskin Hut campground and picnic area are closed for toilet repairs from Tuesday 21 December 2021 to Saturday 11 March 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga office.
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Applies from Wed 12 Oct 2022, 10.48am to Tue 28 Mar 2023, 8.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jan 2023, 9.36am
Closed areas: Closed trail due to damage
Bicentennial National Trail is closed to vehicle traffic from Cameron’s Point Junction through to Moffitt’s trail.
No through access to Baal Bone Gap Picnic Area or Gardens of Stone National Park.
There are several large bog holes on the trail that are impassable to all vehicles.
This closure may be extended depending on conditions, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 6 Jun 2022, 7.42pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 11.00am
Closed areas: Waratah Ridge Road closed
Waratah Ridge Road is closed to all traffic from 21 February 2022 until 30 June 2023 as part of the Wartime Remnants Clean up Project.
Fore more information please contact wartime.remnants@defence.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 17 Jan 2023, 3.40pm to Fri 10 Feb 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 9.40am
Safety alerts: Roadworks along Glow Worm Tunnel Road
Minor roadworks along Glow Worm Tunnel Road are starting Wednesday 18 January until Friday 10 February 2023. The road won’t be closed however there will be traffic management in place to guide vehicles around roadworks.
Take care and drive safely. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 24 Oct 2022, 1.36pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jan 2023, 8.52am
Closed areas: Big River and Spring Gully campgrounds closed due to flooding
The following areas are closed from Monday 24 October to Wednesday 1 February 2023 due to damage to the causeway on Mogo Rd:
- Spring Gully campground
- Big River campground
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Mudgee office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 9.54am to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jan 2023, 9.08am
Closed areas: Newnes campground closed due to landslide at Wolgan Gap
Newnes campground is closed until further notice due to road collapse and continuing land slip risk at Wolgan Gap following recent heavy rain.
This road is managed by Lithgow Council. Information updates will be posted when available.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Lithgow Council on 02 6354 9999.
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Applies from Mon 23 May 2022, 10.55am to Sun 30 Apr 2023, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jan 2023, 9.08am
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel access
There is no access to Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Wolgan Valley, Pagoda track or Old Coach Road carpark. The only access is via Glow Worm tunnel carpark on the Newnes plateau.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Oberon area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 6 Jun 2022, 7.15pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 6.16pm
Safety alerts: Trail condition
A majority of the trails in this park are 4WD only. Glow worm tunnel road is suitable for 2 WD vehicles in dry weather.
Some trails are rough, have bog holes and some are steep in sections due to erosion caused by rainfall and flooding. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 4 Oct 2022, 12.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 15 Jan 2023, 4.38pm
Fire bans: Solid Fuel Ban
A solid fuel fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect until 31 March 2023 unless otherwise extended or removed. The fire ban applies to all areas of the park. 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.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jan 2023, 6.00am to Fri 3 Feb 2023, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jan 2023, 1.34pm
Safety alerts: Roadworks: Old Bells Line of Road
Council will be conducting roadworks from the 23rd of January to the 3rd of February 2023 along Old Bells Line of Road. The road will remain open but the works may cause some delays. Where possible please use alternative entrance to the SCA located on State Mine Gully Rd.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jun 2022, 3.56pm to Wed 31 May 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jan 2023, 10.05am
Closed areas: Big Yango precinct closure
The Big Yango precinct in Yengo National Park is closed from Thursday 2 June 2022 to Wednesday 31 May 2023 for repair and maintenance work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Wollemi/Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 3 Nov 2022, 10.57am to Mon 1 May 2023, 10.58am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jan 2023, 8.51am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program
From Thursday 3 November 2022 to Monday 1 May 2023 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern sector)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolgan Valley area)
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
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 Kanangra NPWS area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Wed 2 Feb 2022, 9.20am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jan 2023, 12.04pm
Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
- California trail - closed until late December 2023
- Martindale trail - closed until late February 2023
- Hunter Main trail:
- Sheepskin Hut trail to Raspberry Junction - OPEN
- Raspberry Junction to Three Ways - OPEN
- Mellong Range trail - OPEN
- Bulga Trail - OPEN
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
- California Hut - closed until early March 2023
- Sheepskin Hut - closed until 11 March 2023.
Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Sat 10 Dec 2022, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Dec 2022, 7.06am
Safety alerts: High Clearance 4WD Only to the Valley Lookout
Due to wet weather, river crossings and trail surface damage there is only HIGH CLEARANCE 4WD ACCESS to the Valley Lookout.
2WD and AWD vehicles are only able to access Capertee National Park to the Woolshed Flat Area of the reserve.
Please check the condition and depth of the river crossings before crossing. Recovery of bogged vehicles may take several hours and incur a cost from a private towing/recovery company.
Mobile phone service is patchy throughout the reserve. If in doubt please don't cross the river
For more information please contact the Mudgee Area Office on 02 6370 9000
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Applies from Sat 10 Dec 2022, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Dec 2022, 7.06am
Closed areas: Southern section of Capertee National Park is closed due to flood damage
The southern section of Capertee National Park is closed to vehicles due to flood damaged causeways.
There is no vehicle access to the following areas/attractions:
- Policeman's Point Campground
- Airly Lookout
- Carinya Fire Trail
- Airly Gap Fire Trail
- Port Macquarie Fire Trail
Visitors can still walk or cycle on these trails.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please the Mudgee Area on 02 6370 9000
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 Dec 2022, 7.06am
Safety alerts: Capertee National Park causeways
Access to Capertee Homestead, Capertee Cottage, Capertee campground and the western side of Capertee National Park is via causeways through the Capertee River.
These causeways are subject to flooding. The Capertee River can rise unexpectedly with heavy rainfall upstream, making the causeways impassable. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
For more information please call the NPWS Mudgee area office on 02 6370 9000, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 9 Nov 2022, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 8.39am
Safety alerts: 4WD Only to Capertee Campground
High Clearance 4WD access to Capertee Campground. Due to the recent wet weather the Capertee River causeway used to access the Capertee Campground is only suitable to high clearance 4wd's only. No 2WD or All Wheel Drive vehicles will be able to access the campground.
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Applies from Sun 9 Oct 2022, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jan 2023, 7.39am
Closed areas: Ben Bullen trail (Moffits trail) closed due to trail damage
The following areas are closed until trail conditions allow repair work to be undertaken:
- Ben Bullen trail (Moffits trail) from Hutchinson Road heading east to the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area boundary
- Baal Bone Gap picnic area
The trail has several large bog holes that are impassable to all vehicles. Due to these bog holes being impassable there is no through access to Wolgan Road from the Castlereagh Highway.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Wed 10 Aug 2022, 11.43am to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 7.27am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 fox ground baiting operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in this park from Thursday 1 September 2022 to Tuesday 28 February 2023.
The operation will involve the use of CPE's containing 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Some red meat may also be used.
The program is designed to minimise the impact of foxes on wildlife, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs and foxes on neighbouring stock.
All baiting locations will be identified by signs.
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 or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst for more information on 02 6332 7640 or send an email.
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Applies from Thu 19 May 2022, 1.32pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jan 2023, 9.19am
Closed areas: Trail closed due to wet conditions
The Point Hatteras Trail north of the Diamond Mine dam is closed to vehicles due to wet and muddy trail conditions.
The trail will re-open to vehicles when the area dries out significantly and trail has been assessed for any damage or repair work.
Access to this area is available by walking along the trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Thu 19 May 2022, 1.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jan 2023, 9.19am
Closed areas: Genowlan Point (Mt Airly) Trails closed due to wet weather
There is no vehicle access to the Genowlan Mountain/ Airly Turret(Mt Airly) section of Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area due to trail conditions from the extended periods of wet weather.
There is no vehicle access to the following areas
- Diamond Mine
- Airly Turret Radio Tower
- The Grotto
- Genowlan Trig Trail
- Genowlan Point
- The Ultimate Slot Canyon
For more information please contact the Mudgee Area Office on 02 6370 9000 or npws.mudgee@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jan 2023, 9.20am
Closed areas: Tramway trail closed due to rockfall
Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.
A geotechnical risk assessment is currently being undertaken to address safety issues before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jan 2023, 9.19am
Safety alerts: Drinking water in Capertee National Park
You'll need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking in Capertee National Park. Water supplied at Capertee Homestead and Capertee Cottage is untreated and only suitable for showering and washing dishes.
Campers at Capertee and Policemans Point campgrounds should not use water from Capertee River for drinking or cooking.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jan 2023, 9.19am
Closed areas: Carinya Fire Trail Closed due to rockfall risk
The Carinya Fire Trail is closed due to the rockfall risk caused by the recent wet weather.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area NPWS office 02 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Tue 15 Feb 2022, 2.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jan 2023, 9.36am
Closed areas: Shepherds Gully Road closed due to storm damage
Shepherds Gully Road and Sternbecks Line walking track are closed until further notice due to storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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