Applies from Tue 12 May 2020, 12.20pm to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 12.21pm. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2020, 3.51pm

Closed areas: Bobbin Head playground

Bobbin Head playground is closed for renovation. NSW National Parks is constructing a nature-based play area with discovery themes. We thank all our visitors for their patience and support.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Bobbin Head

Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Jul 2020, 2.09pm

Closed areas: Changes to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park precinct closures

Many COVID-19 restrictions have now been lifted from visitor precincts and facilities In Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. However, several tracks and trails will remain closed while upgrades and remediation works are completed. These closures include:

• Bobbin Head playground
• The Basin trail
• The Basin campground and picnic area
• Mackerel service trail

Berowra track, between Apple Tree Bay and the intersection of Mount Ku-ring-gai track, has now reopened. However if you plan to visit, walk with caution as some sections of the track remain uneven. 

Please remember to practice appropriate social distancing requirements and good hygiene. From Saturday 13 June 2020, the maximum group size for an outdoor gathering will be increasing from 10 to 20 people. Groups are still expected to maintain social distancing. If you arrive at a national park or other public space and it is too crowded to practice social distancing, it is your responsibility to leave the area. Do not wait to be instructed by NPWS staff or police.

The closure of toilets and other facilities will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Necessary site assessments will take place to consider the management of health and safety risk to visitors and staff, and available resourcing to maintain facilities. Access to sanitation products and running water cannot be guaranteed. We recommend bringing hand soap, hand wipes and toilet paper with you to maintain good hygiene as advised by the NSW Government.

If you're visiting the park, please bring a card to pay vehicle entry fees.

For more information about closures, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757, the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400 or the NPWS Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for further information.

Affects 1 park and 11 locations nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Apple Tree picnic area
  • Bobbin Head
  • Bobbin Head Information Centre
  • Kalkari Discovery Centre
  • Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station
  • Sphinx Memorial
  • The Basin campground
  • The Basin picnic area
  • The Basin track and Mackerel track
  • The Pavillion picnic shelter
  • The Station picnic shelter

Applies from Tue 28 Apr 2020, 11.05am to Fri 28 Aug 2020, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2020, 9.25am

Closed areas: Corrumbine Creek fire trail closed for upgrade work

Corrumbine Creek fire trail, between Central Coast Highway and Bambara Road, Kariong, will be closed during upgrade works from Thursday 30 April to Friday 28 August 2020. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Brisbane Water National Park

Applies from Fri 10 Jul 2020, 11.31am to Fri 31 Jul 2020, 11.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2020, 12.15pm

Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles

In the interest of public safety, Warrah Trig Road in Brisbane Water National is closed to vehicles. This is due to recent damage to the road surface. Maintenance work is planned to repair the road, pending suitable weather conditions:

• Signs will be in place around closed areas
• Pedestrian access is permitted

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Brisbane Water National Park

Applies from Mon 6 Jul 2020, 2.54pm to Tue 28 Jul 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Jul 2020, 1.09pm

Closed areas: Bouddi Coastal walk - Temporary closure on Tuesday 28 July 2020

Bouddi Coastal walk will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 28 July between the Putty Beach and Maitland Bay track intersection, while helicopter operations are underway. This closure will be in place for visitor safety between 7am and 4pm.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Bouddi National Park
  • Bouddi coastal walk

Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2020, 9.17am to Mon 30 Nov 2020, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Jul 2020, 9.16am

Other planned events: Warrimoo walking track closure

Warrimoo walking track is partially closed Mondays to Thursdays from Monday 29 June 2020 until mid November 2020. Essential upgrade works include helicopter operations scheduled for Monday 29 June 2020. The track will be closed from Warrimoo fire trail to the junction of Warrimoo track and Sphinx track.

Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head loop track will remain open.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Bobbin Head

Applies from Fri 29 May 2020, 1.30pm to Tue 1 Sep 2020, 1.51pm. Last reviewed: Sun 12 Jul 2020, 2.42pm

Closed areas: The Basin campground, Basin trail and Mackerel service trail closed

The following areas will be closed from Monday 1 June until Tuesday 1st September 2020 while upgrade works and maintenance are underway:

• The Basin trail
• The Basin campground and picnic area
• Mackerel service trail

No public access is permitted. There will be no access to The Basin Aboriginal Engraving Site, Mackerel Beach to The Basin trail, West Head Road or The Basin campground.

For further information call 02 9451 3479 or 02 9472 8949.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • The Basin campground
  • The Basin picnic area
  • The Basin track and Mackerel track

Applies from Mon 1 Jun 2020, 7.00am to Fri 17 Jul 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 May 2020, 2.04pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and/or meat bait products containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Monday 1 June and Friday 17 July 2020 in Brisbane Water National Park and Popran National Park.

All baiting locations will be identifiable 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 the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call the NPWS Central Coast area office on 02 4320 4200

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• Brisbane Water National Park
• Popran National Park

Applies from Sat 21 Mar 2020, 8.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 8.50am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2020, 3.02pm

Closed areas: Maitland Bay Information Centre closed

Maitland Bay Visitor Centre in Bouddi National Park is closed from Saturday 21 March 2020 until further notice.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Bouddi National Park
  • Maitland Bay Information Centre

Applies from Mon 29 Sep 2014, 1.49pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 1.17pm

Closed areas: Old Wagstaffe trail - no access through private property

There is no public access to Old Wagstaffe trail through private property. Signs show where public access is not permitted. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury North area office on 02 4320 4200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Bouddi National Park

Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2020, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Jan 2020, 10.24am

Other planned events: 1080 pest management

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 February 2020 and 31 July 2020. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. 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.

Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

For more information, contact the local park office on:

• Forestville on 02 9451 3479 or Lane Cove on 02 8448 0400 (business hours)
• NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park