Applies from Fri 17 Sep 2021, 1.42pm to Tue 21 Sep 2021, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Sep 2021, 4.05pm

Other planned events: Bobbin Head Marina carpark closure

The Bobbin Head Marina carpark will be closed to all parking and deliveries from 6am, Monday 20 September 2021 for 24 hours due to essential asphalt repairs. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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

Applies from Tue 3 Aug 2021, 1.07pm to Mon 1 Nov 2021, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Sep 2021, 12.03pm

Closed areas: The Basin campground and picnic area closed

The Basin campground and picnic area are closed for maintenance until Monday 1 November 2021.

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

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Beechwood Cottage
  • The Basin campground
  • The Basin picnic area

Applies from Fri 17 Sep 2021, 10.48am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Sep 2021, 10.59am

Other planned events: Barbecue closures at Bobbin Head

The barbecues at The Pavilion and The Station, both at Bobbin Head, will remain closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.

For more information please contact the local area office on 02 8448 0400.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Bobbin Head
  • The Pavillion picnic shelter
  • The Station picnic shelter

Applies from Wed 15 Sep 2021, 12.04am to Wed 22 Sep 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Sep 2021, 2.24pm

Other planned events: Bobbin Head partial power outage

Parts of Bobbin Head will be affected by a power outage on Wednesday 22 September 2021 for urgent works to the powerline network.

The power outage is expected to last a few hours and will impact the Bobbin Inn Cafe and Bobbin Head Information Centre. 

For further information, please contact the North Western Sydney Area Office on 02 8448 0400.

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

Applies from Thu 5 Aug 2021, 4.47pm to Fri 1 Oct 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Sep 2021, 10.51am

Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to COVID-19 restrictions

Some NPWS campgrounds and accommodation are closed as a result of the NSW Government’s stay-at-home restrictions. Find out more on our COVID-19 update webpage.

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• Bouddi National Park
  • Little Beach campground
  • Putty Beach campground
  • Tallow Beach campground

Applies from Thu 2 Sep 2021, 1.40pm to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Sep 2021, 4.42pm

Closed areas: Bobbin Head Information Centre closed

NPWS campgrounds, accommodation, visitor centres, guided tours and high-visitation areas like Bobbin Head Information Centre are closed in this area until further notice as a result of the NSW Government’s stay-at-home restrictions. Find out more on our COVID-19 update webpage.

For more information please call 02 9472 8949 or send an email.

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

Applies from Fri 3 Sep 2021, 9.28am to Sun 31 Oct 2021, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Sep 2021, 9.36am

Closed areas: Centre Trail closed for upgrading

Centre trail is closed for upgrade works from Monday 24 May to Friday 1 October 2021.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm from Monday to Friday.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Centre trail

Applies from Thu 2 Sep 2021, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Sep 2021, 10.30am

Closed areas: Kalkari Discovery Centre closed

Kalkari Discovery Centre is closed from Saturday 19 June 2021 until further notice to protect the health and safety of our volunteers, visitors and staff, in-line with current NSW Health orders.

Please comply with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting your local national park during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Kalkari Discovery Centre

Applies from Wed 1 Sep 2021, 11.00am to Thu 30 Sep 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Sep 2021, 10.30am

Closed areas: Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - COVID-19 safety

Please plan ahead before coming to this park. Popular precincts may be closed at short notice to ensure visitation levels do not exceed COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

We encourage you to:

• plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 3pm
• check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
• be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to park your vehicle or maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.

For further information please email or phone the local office on 02 8448 0400.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Aboriginal Heritage walk
  • Akuna Bay
  • America Bay walking track
  • Apple Tree picnic area
  • Bairne walking track
  • Barrenjoey Lighthouse
  • Basin Aboriginal art site
  • Beechwood Cottage
  • Birrawanna walking track
  • Bobbin Head
  • Bobbin Head Information Centre
  • Centre trail
  • d'Albora Marinas at Akuna Bay
  • Empire Marina Bobbin Head
  • Gibberagong walking track
  • Great North walk – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Kalkari Discovery Centre
  • Mount Colah Station to Pymble Station cycle route
  • Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station
  • Perimeter trail
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Resolute picnic area
  • Salvation loop trail
  • Sphinx Memorial
  • Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head loop track
  • The Basin campground
  • The Basin picnic area
  • The Basin track and Mackerel track
  • The Pavillion picnic shelter
  • The Station picnic shelter
  • Topham walking track
  • Wallaroo walking track
  • Waratah walking track
  • West Head army track
  • West Head lookout
  • Willunga Trig walking track

Applies from Tue 31 Aug 2021, 7.00am to Tue 9 Nov 2021, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Aug 2021, 2.31pm

Closed areas: Bouddi coastal walk partially closed - track upgrade

From Tuesday 31 August to Tuesday 9 November 2021, Bouddi coastal walk will be closed between the eastern end of Maitland Bay beach and the junction of Mount Bouddi walking track.

This section of the walk is closed for construction works to upgrade it, and to ensure the safety of visitors and construction staff. There is no alternative route during this time. 

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

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• Bouddi National Park
  • Bouddi coastal walk

Applies from Sun 22 Aug 2021, 6.45pm to Tue 5 Oct 2021, 6.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Aug 2021, 2.04pm

Other planned events: Forestville office closed to visitors

Forestville office is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You can still email or call us on 02 9451 3479.

Annual passes can be purchased online or phone:

Online:

• NPWS website
• Service NSW when renewing your NSW vehicle registration. This includes $15 discount on a 1 year All Parks Pass or 1 year Multi Parks Pass

Phone: National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Aboriginal Heritage walk
  • Akuna Bay
  • America Bay walking track
  • Bairne walking track
  • Barrenjoey Lighthouse
  • Basin Aboriginal art site
  • Beechwood Cottage
  • Birrawanna walking track
  • Centre trail
  • d'Albora Marinas at Akuna Bay

Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 10.40am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Aug 2021, 12.19pm

Closed areas: Barbecue and picnic facilities closed due to COVID-19 restrictions

NPWS campgrounds, accommodation, visitor centres, guided tours and high-visitation areas like barbecue and picnic facilities are closed in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park until further notice as a result of the NSW Government’s stay-at-home restrictions. Find out more on our COVID-19 update webpage.

Please check alerts for closures or call 1300 072 757 for further information. 

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Resolute picnic area

Applies from Fri 21 May 2021, 1.11pm to Sun 30 Jan 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 22 Aug 2021, 7.28pm

Other planned events: West Head lookout - temporary fencing

West Head lookout is open to visitors, and temporary fencing has been installed at the lookout for public safety. Upgrades will take place in 2021-2022.

Please do not enter the fenced area.

Nearby walking tracks remain open.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • West Head lookout

Applies from Tue 23 Mar 2021, 11.13am to Mon 18 Oct 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Aug 2021, 2.43pm

Closed areas: Gibberagong boardwalk closed

Gibberagong boardwalk will be closed to all visitors from Tuesday 6 April to Monday 18 October 2021, while the boardwalk is replaced. During this time there will be no access to Gibberagong track from Bobbin Head. 

Walkers along Gibberagong track who have entered from Murrua Road, North Turramurra or Grosvenor Street, North Wahroonga will be turned around at Gibberagong boardwalk and will not be able to access Bobbin Head picnic areas. Signage and security fencing will be in placed around closed areas.

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

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Bobbin Head
  • Gibberagong walking track

Applies from Thu 15 Jul 2021, 2.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Aug 2021, 11.34am

Closed areas: Maitland Bay Information Centre closed due to COVID-19

The Maitland Bay Information Centre in Bouddi National Park is closed from Thursday 15 July until further notice, to protect health and safety of our volunteers, visitors and staff, in-line with current NSW Health orders.

Please comply with the current COVID-19 rules if visiting the local national park during this time. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Check the COVID-19 update page for more information.

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• Bouddi National Park
  • Maitland Bay Information Centre

Applies from Sun 1 Aug 2021, 1.00am to Tue 1 Feb 2022, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 3.59pm

Other planned events: Notice of pest control program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between Sunday 1 August 2021 and Monday 31 January 2022 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are 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.

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

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Forestville office 02 9451 3479 or Lane Cove office on 8448 0400.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Sun 27 Jun 2021, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 Jul 2021, 10.05am

Other incidents: COVID-19 safety advice

Please plan ahead when visiting this park. Popular precincts may be closed at short notice to ensure visitation levels do not exceed COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

Due to the developing COVID-19 situation in NSW, please consult the latest NSW Government news and updates about COVID-19 for advice on required safety measures before visiting a park.

We encourage you to:

• Plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 3pm.
• Check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park.
• Be prepared to move on if it's not possible to park your vehicle or to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Tue 15 Jun 2021, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jul 2021, 11.43am

Closed areas: Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station closure

The Whale Platform elevated walkway on Mt Ku-ring-gai walking track is closed due to serious safety concerns.

The platform will be barricaded and signage in place. No access will be permitted across the platform.

The following sections remain open:

• Walkers from Berowra Station can walk as far as the platform closure point (6.5km one way), before returning to Berowra Station. 
• Walkers can walk between Mt Ku-ring-gai Station and Apple Tree Bay (3.5km one way)
• Walkers from Apple Tree Bay or Mt Ku-ring-gai Station can also walk as far as the platform closure point (1km one way from Apple Tree Bay).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Apple Tree picnic area
  • Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station

Applies from Sun 25 Apr 2021, 11.48pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Apr 2021, 9.25am

Other planned events: Orchard Park shelter restoration

The shelters in Orchard Park at Bobbin Head will be undergoing restoration works from Monday 26 April 2021 until mid July 2021. 

Signage and security fencing will be erected around closed shelters as they are are progressively repaired. Not all shelters will be closed at once, so you can use the remaining shelters while construction works are completed. 

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

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

Applies from Fri 31 Jul 2020, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Mar 2021, 2.03pm

Closed parks: Muogamarra Nature Reserve access

Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time. Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.

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

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

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• Muogamarra Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 30 Sep 2020, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Sep 2020, 4.00pm

Safety alerts: Ironbark Road access to picnic area - Last 850m 4WD only

The last 850m along Ironbark Road (Crown Road) to access Ironbark picnic area is currently limited to 4WD vehicles only. This section is not suitable to conventional 2WD vehicles due to a severely eroded hill along the Crown Road. Visitors to this section of the park travelling by conventional 2WD vehicles will have to walk the last 850 metres to access to the start of the park and Ironbark picnic area.

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• Popran National Park
  • 248 trail
  • Hominy Creek walking track
  • Ironbark picnic area
  • Mount Olive lookout
  • Mount Olive trail

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