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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 11.54am
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
The following tracks are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Several walking tracks are closed within Blue Mountains National Park from 4pm Tuesday 9th September due to heavy rains. Tracks include Grand Canyon, Giant Stairs, Furber, Federal Pass, Valley of the Water and all tracks leading into the Grose Valley.
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs.)
- Leura Cascades track (bottom section) is closed until the end of 2025 for track upgrade works. There is no access to Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Clifftop walk) between the top of Leura Cascades and the Amphitheatre junction. Short detour via Cliff Drive.
- Leura Cascades parking area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides and associated repairs.
- Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers & cyclists are permitted.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
- Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
- Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. There's no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
- Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
- Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
- Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides.
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.
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Applies from Tue 9 Sep 2025, 8.30am to Mon 15 Sep 2025, 8.33am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 8.44am
Closed parks: Abercrombie River State Conservation Area and Abercrombie River National Park are Closed due to high rainfall and flooding conditions
Abercrombie River National Park and Abercrombie River State Conservation Area are both closed due to predicted high rainfalls creating dangerous floodwater conditions and impassable river crossings.
Conditions will be reassessed on Friday 12th of September.
Penalties apply for non compliance, for further information, contact the NPWS Oberon Office on 02 6336 6200
Applies from Mon 8 Sep 2025, 4.06pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 4.10pm
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road - Closed
Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area. Closure is in place due to predicted heavy rainfall .
As a result, there will be no access to the following areas via Glow Worm Tunnel Road:
- Glow Worm Tunnel
- Newnes Campground
- Deep Pass Campground
- Rocky and Twister Canyon
These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Mon 8 Sep 2025, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 4.04pm
Closed areas: Walking Tracks Closed
The following walking tracks will be closed from 4pm Monday 8th September due to predicted heavy rainfall.
-Lost City Walking Track
-Pipeline Walking Track
-Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track
Due to the closure there will be no access to Newnes Campground or Newnes Industrial Ruins.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 7.00am to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Sep 2025, 9.24am
Safety alerts: Glow Worm Tunnel walking track to Newnes
Work has commenced on the upgrade of the Newnes to Four Ways walking track – part of the Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track. Please be aware of workers and materials on the walking track and take care around all work sites. Please follow any directions from staff onsite.
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Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Fri 3 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Aug 2025, 2.19pm
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 3 Oct 2025
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
- California Hut - closed until 3 Oct 2025
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 Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 6 Sep 2025, 11.58pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Wollemi National Park from Monday 25 August to Sunday 7 September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce the 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 NPWS area office for more information:
- Mudgee - 02 6370 9000
- Oberon - 02 6336 6200
- Bulga - 02 6574 5555
- Glenbrook - 02 4720 6200
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 8.55am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce the 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 Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.
Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 10.06am
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 9.18am
Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed
The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.
For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.09pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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