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Applies from Mon 26 Dec 2022, 12.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jan 2023, 3.39pm
Closed areas: Areas of North Head closed
Some areas of Sydney Harbour National Park are closed for public safety due to steep and unstable ground. The closed areas are:
- Old Man's Hat
- Cannae Point
- Quarantine Head
- and surrounding bushland
The following main visitor areas will remain open:
- Q Station
- North Head car parks
- Collins Flat Beach
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 24 Jan 2023, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jan 2023, 3.37pm
Closed areas: Gardeners Cottage closure
Gardeners Cottage will not be available for bookings until 2024. The is because Shark Beach at Nielsen Park is closed to the public for major capital works. For more information call the NPWS Vaucluse office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Fri 21 Oct 2022, 2.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jan 2023, 3.31pm
Closed areas: Shark Island closure
Shark Island will be closed to the public between 8am to 8pm, Friday 10 February to Wednesday 22 February 2023, for Sail Grand Prix.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 9337 5511 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 8 Oct 2021, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jan 2023, 3.29pm
Closed areas: North Head scenic area closures
The following areas in the North Head scenic area will be closed until the end of March 2023:
- Fairfax walking track
- Fairfax lookout
- Fairfax carpark and bus stop
These areas are closed while new lookouts are being built. Find out more about this project on this web page. These closures may be extended without notice.
The following areas remain open:
- North Head Scenic Drive and loop road are open to vehicles.
- The bus stop opposite the Bella Vista Café is open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Tue 24 Jan 2023, 5.00pm to Fri 10 Feb 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 24 Jan 2023, 10.36am
Closed areas: Kimberley Trail - Upgrade works
There will be maintenance works undertaken on Kimberley Kanowar Trail, Garigal National Park starting Wednesday 25th January 2023 until Friday 10th February 2023. Please be mindful of machinery on the trail. Walkers may experience some delays. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 9451 3479.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 10.52pm to Tue 1 Aug 2023, 3.53am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jan 2023, 11.55am
Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management’
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 February 2023 and 31 July 2023 in Garigal 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 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jan 2023, 9.35am
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
- Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency access road
- Fairfax lookouts
Do not enter the closed areas.
Open areas include:
- Q Station
- North Head Sanctuary and Bella Vista Cafe (entry via North Fort)
- Parking areas at North Fort
- The track between Shelly Beach and Bluefish Drive
- Bluefish Drive to the Avenue of Honour
- Collins Flat Beach
- Collins Beach Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jan 2023, 9.33am
Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times
The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
- From 1 October to 31 March - from 5am to 8.30pm
- From 1 April to 30 September - 6am to 6pm
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Dec 2022, 2.07pm
Closed areas: Fort Denison closed
Fort Denison will be closed until late 2023.
Conservation and upgrade works are currently underway. Key elements include the construction of a new accessible wharf and maintenance and upgrade to buildings and services. Fort Denison will be closed to visitors until these works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
- 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday
- 8am and 1pm on Saturday
Noise monitoring stations will be set up in Kirribilli and Cremorne to check any over-water noise so that it does not exceed legal levels. It is not expected to be high.
For more information, visit the project webpage or call the NPWS Sydney South area office on 02 9337 5511. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 29 Mar 2022, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Dec 2022, 6.06pm
Closed areas: Two Creeks track closed for maintenance
Part of Two Creeks track is closed from Tuesday 29 March 2022 until further notice due to track maintenance.
The closed area is the section of Two Creeks track between the Eastern arterial track entrance and Gordon Creek track intersection.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 24 Mar 2022, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Dec 2022, 6.07pm
Closed areas: Section of Middle Harbour Creek track diverted due to rockfall hazard
A diversion is in place along Middle Harbour Creek track between Stepping Stone Crossing and Cascades trail until further notice due to rockfall hazard.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Feb 2023, 9.40am
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 where 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 Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Feb 2023, 9.39am
Closed areas: Bluefish Point closed
The Bluefish Point bushland area is closed to public access for public safety and to protect important plant and animal communities. For your safety and to help conserve the landscape, please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park.
The Shelly Beach to Bluefish walking track is open.
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