Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 25 November 2025, 5.20pm
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 12.00am
to Wed 26 Nov 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 5.20pm.
Closed areas: Areas closed due to Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service due to Extreme Fire Conditions. A Total Fire Ban is in place in the Greater Sydney and Illawarra Regions on Wednesday 26th November 2025 and applies for the entire 24-hour period Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended.
During total fire ban periods:
- All NPWS walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
- All NPWS mountain bike tracks and trails are closed
- All remote campgrounds are closed
Royal National Park
- All walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
- Garrawarra Farm is closed
- All main visitor areas will remain open (Wattamolla, Garie, Bonnie Vale and Audley)
- The Audley Cafe is open
- Uloola Falls and the North Era campgrounds are closed
- Bonnie Vale campground will remain open
Heathcote National Park
- All tracks and trails are closed
- Remote campgrounds are closed
Georges River National Park
- All tracks and trails closed
- All main visitor areas will remain open
During Total Fire Bans all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Provided barbecues at NPWS visitor precincts can be used.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about Total Fire Bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 12.01am
to Wed 26 Nov 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 2.56pm.
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Applies from Mon 7 Jul 2025, 8.38am
to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8.43am.
Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 8.43am.
Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 7 July 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
The closed areas include:
- All picnic areas in the Audley Precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 12.00am to Wed 26 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 5.20pm
Closed areas: Areas closed due to Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service due to Extreme Fire Conditions. A Total Fire Ban is in place in the Greater Sydney and Illawarra Regions on Wednesday 26th November 2025 and applies for the entire 24-hour period Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended.
During total fire ban periods:
- All NPWS walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
- All NPWS mountain bike tracks and trails are closed
- All remote campgrounds are closed
Royal National Park
- All walking tracks and trails are closed including the Royal Coast Track
- Garrawarra Farm is closed
- All main visitor areas will remain open (Wattamolla, Garie, Bonnie Vale and Audley)
- The Audley Cafe is open
- Uloola Falls and the North Era campgrounds are closed
- Bonnie Vale campground will remain open
Heathcote National Park
- All tracks and trails are closed
- Remote campgrounds are closed
Georges River National Park
- All tracks and trails closed
- All main visitor areas will remain open
During Total Fire Bans all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Provided barbecues at NPWS visitor precincts can be used.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about Total Fire Bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Wed 26 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 2.56pm
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Applies from Tue 25 Nov 2025, 11.59pm to Thu 27 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 2.03pm
Closed areas: All trails closed: Kembla MTB trails are closed due to strong winds
Kembla mountain bike trails are temporarily closed due to predicted strong winds, which pose a safety risk from falling branches and trees, especially when combined with wet ground conditions.
Wind gusts are forecast to reach 90 km/h over the coming days, exceeding safety thresholds in the Trigger Action Response Plan for the trails.
Visitor safety is a priority for NPWS, and the closures are a standard safety practice.
We will continue to monitor conditions and will reopen the trails when conditions improve. Please check nswparks.info/illawarra-mtn-bike or Trailforks before visiting, and follow all park signs.
Thank you for continuing to ride responsibly on the trails.
For safety and to protect the trails, Kembla mountain bike trails may be closed at short notice in wet and windy conditions, for maintenance or park operations.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 5.00am to Tue 23 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 2.03pm
Closed areas: Forest Walk closed
Parts of the Forest Walk within the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area will be closed for essential track upgrades from Wednesday 26 November 2025 until further notice.
Signs will be in place around closed areas
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Oct 2025, 5.23pm
Other planned events: Access to Kembla mountain bike trails during Harry Graham Drive upgrade
Harry Graham Drive will be partially closed in both directions between Wollongong Motorcycle Club and Kembla Village until mid-late 2026 (weather permitting), to allow Wollongong City Council to carry out essential road maintenance and upgrades.
During this time, the Kembla mountain bike trails can be accessed as follows:
1. From Mount Keira: The main trail car park is open and signposted off Harry Graham Drive. This is the only access point for beginner trails during the roadworks. Visitors should expect some traffic delays.
2. From Kembla Heights: Harry Graham Drive is temporarily closed to all traffic from Kembla Heights. Access is available for blue and black trails only, and a small carpark is
available. For safety and to avoid congestion, riders are asked not to park on the roadside. Beginner trails will be temporarily inaccessible from Kembla Heights during the roadworks. For access to green runs, please use the main trail carpark via Mount Keira Road.
For more information read the City of Wollongong webpage.
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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.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Sep 2025, 2.59pm
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 5 Sep 2025, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7.39am
Safety alerts: Hazardous track conditions - Wodi Wodi Walking Track
Recent heavy rain has created hazardous track conditions on the Wodi Wodi Walking Track between the Forest Walk and Stanwell Park Train Station. The track is currently experiencing erosion, fallen trees and landslips. It is not suitable for most walkers.
Please consider alternative walking tracks in the area.
Contact the local NPWS Area Office for more information.
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Applies from Fri 22 Aug 2025, 12.12pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 11.32am
Closed areas: No access to Austinmer via Sublime Point Walking Track
The Forest Walk terminates at Sublime Point due to major upgrades on the Sublime Point Walking Track which is closed from Monday 18 August 2025 to Monday 31 August 2026.
There is no walking access to Austinmer or Austinmer Train Station.
The upgrade is supported by the NSW and Australian Government’s Infrastructure Betterment Fund to repair and rebuild public assets directly impacted by natural disasters since 2019.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For information on alternative walks, contact the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Mon 18 Aug 2025, 12.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7.39am
Closed areas: Sublime Point Walking Track closed
The Sublime Point Walking Track is closed for major upgrades from Monday 18 August 2025 to Monday 31 August 2026.
Alternative walking tracks include the Forest Walk, Wodi Wodi Track, Gibson Walking Track, the Woodward Loop Track and the Mount Keira Ring Track.
The upgrade is supported by the NSW and Australian Government’s Infrastructure Betterment Fund to repair and rebuild public assets directly impacted by natural disasters since 2019.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For information on alternative walks, contact the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Mon 7 Jul 2025, 8.38am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 8.43am
Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 7 July 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
The closed areas include:
- All picnic areas in the Audley Precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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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.
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