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Applies from Thu 13 Nov 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Nov 2025, 3.46pm
Hazard reduction burns: Bottle and Glass HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 13/11/2025. The fire is called Bottle and Glass HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 14 Nov 2025, 5.45pm to Wed 19 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Nov 2025, 5.55pm
Closed areas: Bobbin Head Wharf precinct closed to vehicles
Bobbin Head wharf precinct will be closed to vehicles on Wednesday 19 November 2025 for maintenance works.
Vehicle access to Empire Marina will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Nov 2025, 1.17pm to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Nov 2025, 1.39pm
Other planned events: Basin Trail temporary closures for maintenance
Maintenance works will be undertaken on the Basin trail and Mackerel trail from Wednesday 19 November until Friday 28 November 2025.
Please follow all signage and instruction from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 14 Nov 2025, 1.28pm to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Nov 2025, 1.38pm
Closed areas: Duckholes picnic area car park closure
The car park at Duckholes picnic area will be used to locate a Transport for NSW site compound for critical road safety works on McCarrs Creek Road. Works will take place between 23 November and 19 December 2025.
There will be limited parking available during this time.
For more information contact ConnectSydney 1800 735 563
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Applies from Thu 13 Nov 2025, 2.11pm to Fri 5 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Nov 2025, 2.14pm
Closed areas: Apple Tree Bay pontoon closed
Apple Tree Bay pontoon is closed for critical safety repair work. It will remain closed until 5th December 2025 or until repaired.
Apple Tree Bay boat ramp and canoe launch remain open. There is no alternative tie-off or loading facility at this location, please adjust your plans as needed.
Alternative boat ramps are available at:
- Bay Rd, Berowra Waters
- Peats Ferry Rd, Mooney Mooney
- Parsley Bay, Brooklyn
- Davidson Park, Killarney Heights
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 20 Oct 2025, 11.40am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Nov 2025, 11.53am
Closed areas: Showground Trail closed
Showground Trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is closed during work hours, from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday for essential trail works.
The trail will be open on weekends.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Thu 30 Oct 2025, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Nov 2025, 9.57am
Closed areas: Swimming enclosure damaged, Nielsen Park
The swimming enclosure at Nielsen Park was damaged by large waves in August 2025. Nielsen Park remains open to visitors. However, be aware before swimming at Shark Beach, the damaged swimming enclosure nets do not provide a total barrier between sharks and swimmers.
A new steel support pile will be installed in mid-November. Once installed, the enclosure’s steel cable and netting panels will be re-attached.
For information and resources to help reduce the risk of an encounter with a shark at NSW beaches and estuaries, check out Shark Smart and the Bull Shark fact sheet
For updates, please check here or email or call the local NPWS office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Nov 2025, 10.31am
Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Thu 13 Nov 2025, 9.00am to Tue 18 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Nov 2025, 9.06am
Closed areas: The Station picnic shelter closed for maintenance
The Station picnic shelter and toilets will be closed on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 November 2025 for maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney Area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 10 Oct 2025, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Oct 2025, 5.52pm
Closed areas: Manly to Spit walk upgrade works - Castle Rock
A section of the Manly to Spit walk in the Castle Rock area within Sydney Harbour National Park will be closed for essential upgrade works from 13 October 2025 to 23 December 2025. The work will involve replacement of failing sections of boardwalk and handrails to improve public safety on this popular track. A detour will be in place and signs are installed advising the route.
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.31pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Oct 2025, 5.35pm
Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management operation’
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 1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Forestville 9451 3479 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Thu 15 May 2025, 4.27pm to Mon 24 Nov 2025, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 Oct 2025, 9.07am
Closed areas: Bedlam Bay Eastern Beach Closure
The Eastern Beach at Bedlam Bay within Parramatta River Regional Park will be closed to the public from Monday 21 January until late November 2025, while Hunters Hill Council construct a swimming enclosure. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Hunters Hill Council on (02) 9879 9400 or the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.45am
Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times
The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
- AEDT From 6 October 2025 to 5 April 2026 - 5am to 8.30pm
- AEST From 6 April 2026 to 5 October 2026- 6am to 6pm
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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Bluefish Point closed
The Bluefish Point bushland area is closed for public safety and to protect the landscape and important plant and animal communities.
Access to rock pools is difficult and dangerous. Please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park for your safety and observe warning signs in the area.
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.38pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 4.50pm
Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management operation’
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.42pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 4.28pm
Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management operation’
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 1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in the following areas of Sydney Harbour National Park:
- Chowder Bay
- Dobroyd Head
- Bradleys Head
- Georges Head
- Middle Head
- North Head (North Head includes the adjoining land of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Australian Institute of Police Management and Quarantine Station).
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 local park office on:
Middle Head: 02 9960 6266 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
North Head Sanctuary, Many (Harbour Trust Lands): 02 8969 2128 (business hours).
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.42am
Closed areas: Upper Gledhill Falls - access is unsafe
There is no safe location to park a vehicle on the side of McCarrs Creek Road to reach Upper Gledhills Falls. For your own safety, climbing and abseiling are prohibited here. Please visit Duckholes picnic area instead.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 11.23am
Closed areas: Flat Rock track partial closure
The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed as the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
Please note:
- Walkers heading west should exit Flat Rock track at the eastern end of Killarney Drive and use Killarney Drive until you reach Downpatrick Street. Then walk down the street and re-enter Flat Rock track from the Downpatrick Street fire trail.
- Walkers heading east should exit Flat Rock track at the Downpatrick Street fire trail and use Downpatrick Street, then Killarney Drive until you reach the end of Killarney Drive. Re-enter Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.55am
Other planned events: Toilet closures in Lane Cove National Park
Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
- Carters Creek (Area 9)
- Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
- Haynes Flat (Area 32)
This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be open.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.10pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.55am
Closed areas: Sugarloaf carpark closed
Sugarloaf carpark in Lane Cove National Park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.07pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Nov 2025, 9.06am
Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.48am
Closed areas: North Head partial closure
Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:
- Bluefish Point
- Old Man's Hat
- Cannae Point
- Quarantine Head
- Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency access road
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Sun 21 Sep 2025, 9.30am
Closed areas: Fort Denison closed
Service upgrades and extensive conservation works on the fort are ongoing throughout 2025. Fort Denison – Muddawahnyuh remains closed to visitors during this time.
Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
- 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
- 8am to 1pm on Saturday
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, visit the project webpage or email the Sydney South office. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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