Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Fri 5 December 2025, 2.50pm
Applies from Sat 6 Dec 2025, 12.00am
to Sat 6 Dec 2025, 11.59pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 2.50pm.
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 9.20am
to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 9.21am.
Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 9.42am.
Closed areas: Parkview to Transgrid & Burns Rd to Henry Lawson Vehicle Trails
Parkview to Transgrid & Burns Rd to Henry Lawson Vehicle Trails at Picnic Point in Georges River National Park will be closed on weekdays between 26th November and 19th December 2025 due to maintenance works.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 5 Dec 2025, 3.12pm to Sat 6 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 3.22pm
Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - all tracks and trails closed on Saturday 6 December 2025
Walking tracks and trails closed due to Total Fire Ban. All visitor precincts will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Fri 5 Dec 2025, 11.59pm to Sat 6 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 3.01pm
Closed areas: All Walking Tracks and Trails closed due to Total Fire Ban
Due to the declaration of a Total Fire Ban in the Greater Sydney and Illawarra Local Government Areas, all walking tracks and vehicle trails in this National Park are closed to public access for 24 hours commencing at midnight 5 December 2025.
Affected areas include:
- The Royal Coast Track
- Garawarra Farm
- All single-track mountain bike trails
- Every walking track in Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park, Garawarra SCA and Georges River National Park
- All fire trails and vehicle trails in Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park, Garawarra SCA and Georges River National Park
Major visitor precincts (Burrawang Reach, Fitzpatrick Park, Cattle Duffers Flat, Wattamolla, Bonnie Vale, Garie and Audley) are open to visitors, as are major public roads though Royal National Park. The Audley Cafe is open.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Sat 6 Dec 2025, 12.00am to Sat 6 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Dec 2025, 2.50pm
Fire bans: Total Fire Ban
A total fire ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period. Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 9.20am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 9.42am
Closed areas: Parkview to Transgrid & Burns Rd to Henry Lawson Vehicle Trails
Parkview to Transgrid & Burns Rd to Henry Lawson Vehicle Trails at Picnic Point in Georges River National Park will be closed on weekdays between 26th November and 19th December 2025 due to maintenance works.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 12.39pm
Other planned events: Cawleys Bridge works
Please be advised that Transport for NSW will be undertaking bridge decking maintenance and upgrades to Cawleys Bridge between 29th September 2025 and February 2026.
Cawleys bridge connects Cawleys Road between Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area.
Works will be intermittent during this time.
Vehicle and public access will remain largely unaffected, with select days, being restricted access. Please follow the signs and direction of staff and contractors onsite.
NPWS will post specific information as it becomes available.
Enquiries: Transport for NSW Project Information Line on 1800 684 490.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Sep 2025, 2.59pm
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.20pm
Safety alerts: Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park
A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.
Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.
There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.
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