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Ridge walking track

Georges River National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Fri 28 November 2025, 3.35pm

Applies from Sat 29 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.35pm.

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 28 Nov 2025, 4.47pm to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 4.54pm

Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - all tracks and trails closed on Saturday 29 November 2025

Walking tracks and trails closed due to Total Fire Ban. All visitor precincts 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 28 Nov 2025, 11.58pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 4.21pm

Closed areas: Track and Trail closures due to Total Fire Ban Declaration

Due to the declaration of a Total Fire Ban in the Greater Sydney and Illawarra Local Government Areas, walking tracks and vehicle trails in this National Park are closed to public access commencing at midnight on 28 November 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 29 Nov 2025, 12.01am to Sat 29 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 3.35pm

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.

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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 Mon 7 Jul 2025, 8.38am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 8.43am

Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program

Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 7 July 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.

The closed areas include:

  • All picnic areas in the Audley Precinct
  • Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
  • Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
  • North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
  • Garrawarra Farm
  • Lady Carrington Drive
  • Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.

These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.

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 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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/ridge-walking-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Georges River National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
  • Georges River National Park is open from 6am to 7.30pm during daylight savings (6am – ­6.30pm at other times) but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has coin-operated pay machines at the gate. Please bring correct coins, as no change is given. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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