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Palm Jungle loop track

Royal National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 8 March 2023, 10.47am

Applies from Mon 13 Feb 2023, 11.00am to Fri 28 Apr 2023, 1.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 10.47am.

Closed areas: Garawarra Farm Road weekday closure

Garawarra Farm Road will be closed on weekdays from Monday 13 February 2023 until late April 2023, due to road upgrade works.

There is no vehicle or pedestrian access during the closure period, and the road will be open on weekends.

On all other days, you can still walk past Garawarra Farm via Burgh Ridge track or Garawarra Ridge fire trail (from Otford).

For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
4 April 2023 Closed areas Areas closed for aerial pest control operation Details

Applies from Tue 4 Apr 2023, 12.00am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 8.41pm

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct aerial feral management program from Tuesday 4 April to Thursday 6 April 2023.

The following areas are closed for the entire three days:

  • East of Lady Wakehurst Drive, Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and Bundeena Drive
  • Bundeena to Otford.

The shooting areas will be closed to all visitors when aerial shooting is underway.

Penalties apply for non compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0648.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Thu 20 Apr 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Mar 2023, 3.49pm

Closed areas: Uloola Falls Campground and Uloola Falls Trail weekday closures due to track upgrades

Some areas in Royal National Park are undergoing trail upgrade works and will be closed on weekdays from Monday 30 January to Thursday 20 April 2023.

The closed areas are:

  • Uloola Falls trail and walking track 
  • Uloola Falls campground

You may experience delays during works. Please be cautious of machinery on the trail and follow directions of NPWS staff and contractors.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Sun 26 Mar 2023, 12.00am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 9.58am

Other planned events: Expect delays on Lady Carrington Drive

Vegetation trimming works will occur along Lady Carrington Drive from Monday 27 March 2023 until Thursday 6 April 2023. 

You may experience delays during these works. Please be cautious of heavy machinery on the trail and obey any signs or direction of NPWS staff and contractors.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Tue 28 Mar 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 3.43pm

Closed areas: Lake Toolooma Fire Trail Closed due to sink hole

Lake Toolooma Fire Trail is closed to Pedestrians and Vehicles North of Tooloma Dam due to a large sink hole.

Visitors are reminded not to continue walking past Tooloma dam. 

The section of the track will reopen when it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Mon 13 Feb 2023, 11.00am to Fri 28 Apr 2023, 1.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 10.47am

Closed areas: Garawarra Farm Road weekday closure

Garawarra Farm Road will be closed on weekdays from Monday 13 February 2023 until late April 2023, due to road upgrade works.

There is no vehicle or pedestrian access during the closure period, and the road will be open on weekends.

On all other days, you can still walk past Garawarra Farm via Burgh Ridge track or Garawarra Ridge fire trail (from Otford).

For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 2.23pm

Closed areas: Jingga walking track closed for maintenance

Jingga walking track is closed until further notice. The walking track is currently being repaired. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Illawarra office on 02 4224 4188.

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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Mar 2023, 8.58am

Safety alerts: Landslip on Lady Carrington Drive

Lady Carrington Drive has been impacted by the 2022 and February 2023 flash floods. Most of the trail surface is severely eroded and slippery. A portion of the track has been impacted by a landslip. Please travel through this section without stopping.

Please use this trail with caution. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Mon 6 Feb 2023, 12.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 2.36pm

Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed

Mirang Campground is closed for the forseeable future facilities maintenance and upgrades. Please check the website for updates on re-opening or call 9542 0648.

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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Mar 2023, 12.08pm

Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closed

Sublime Point walking track is closed until further notice. The track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS alerts will be updated.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 2.33pm

Closed areas: Partial Closure to Forest Walk

The Forest Walk is affected by the closure of Sublime Point walking track until further notice. There is no access between Sublime Point and Austinmer. Sublime Point walking track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 2.33pm

Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail partial closure

The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is open to walkers, bicycles and light 4WD vehicles only. No access with heavy vehicles larger than cat 9 due to hazardous track conditions. As soon as the remainder of the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS Alerts will be updated.

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

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Applies from Sun 17 Apr 2022, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Mar 2023, 9.00am

Closed areas: Werrong Beach track closed

Werrong Beach track is closed due to a landslip. Further information will be available following a geotechnical assessment.

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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 10.39pm

Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition

Sections of Curra Moors walking loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.

Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Mar 2023, 11.54am

Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage

Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.

This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.

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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 9.19am

Closed areas: 10C management trail closed

The 10C management trail in Dharawal National Park is closed due to landslides until further notice, the trail will be re-opened when cleared and assessed as safe.

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

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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/palm-jungle-loop-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Royal National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and South Coast regions
  • Royal National Park is open 7am to 8.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $12 per vehicle per day. Payment options include Audley Visitor Centre, vehicle entry stations, pay machines and the Park’nPay app.

    Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).

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