Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
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Last reviewed: Fri 17 June 2022, 12.08pm
Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 12.08pm.
Sublime Point walking track is closed until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188. or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jun 2022, 11.07am
The following walking tracks are closed until further notice due to damage from heavy rain that has caused dangerous conditions, including eroded creek crossings, potential rockfalls and landslips:
These areas will be re-opened when safe to do so.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 28 Mar 2022, 3.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Jun 2022, 9.35am
The following areas are closed until further notice, due to damage from recent severe weather:
This closure maybe extended further, if rain occurs.
Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 27 Jun 2022, 8.00am to Tue 28 Jun 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jun 2022, 5.07pm
Cabbage Tree Basin footbridge (between the townships of Bundeena and Maianbar) will be closed between 8am and 4pm on Monday 27 June and Tuesday 28 June 2022. The bridge will remain open outside these times.
The main scope of works involve removing the bridge decking and welding cross bracing to the frame to increase stability. Improvements will also be made to the bridge supports to reduce restraint of the footbridge fixings, and address erosion around the abutments. These works are essential and will improve the structural performance of the bridge.
NPWS appreciates your patience while this important work takes place and apologises for the inconvenience caused.
For further information call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 9 Mar 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 2.47pm
Jingga walking track is closed until further notice due to a landslip.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 12.08pm
Sublime Point walking track is closed until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188. or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 28 Mar 2022, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jun 2022, 12.07pm
Mt Keira Ring track is closed until further notice due to damage caused by severe weather. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 12.08pm
Mount Kembla Ring track is closed until further notice due to damage from landslips and rockfalls.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 10 Jun 2022, 11.35am to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jun 2022, 11.51am
The Coast Track will be closed Monday to Friday for upgrade works near Otford lookout from Tuesday 14 June to late September 2022. The track will remain open on weekends and public holidays.
When the track is closed:
Visitors can still access Figure 8 Pools from Garawarra Farm at any time.
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Applies from Wed 8 Jun 2022, 4.09pm to Sun 10 Jul 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Jun 2022, 12.21pm
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to the effects of flooding and nearby closures of sections of Royal Coast track.
The area will re-open once it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jun 2022, 4.08pm
Sections of Curra Moors fire trail and walking loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please be cautious, and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 3.04pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 May 2022, 11.05am
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs, A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before attempting to drive to Garie Beach.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 May 2022, 11.05am
The Coast Track is closed between Garie and Little Garie is closed until further notice due to rock falls and erosion.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Sun 1 May 2022, 11.59pm to Fri 30 Sep 2022, 9.40pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 May 2022, 2.54pm
The Ironbark Flat toilets, next to Royal National Park Visitor Centre, are closed for upgrade works. There are temporary toilets on the northern side of the building, and the existing accessible restroom beside the Royal National Park Visitor Centre is open.
Visit the Audley Precinct upgrades web page for information about this project.
For more information, please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Sun 17 Apr 2022, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Apr 2022, 11.53am
Werrong Beach track is closed due to a land slip. Further information will be available following a geotechnical assessment.
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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 4.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Apr 2022, 4.21pm
The toilets at Allambie Flat picnic area are closed due to construction of new toilets at this site. Alternative toilets are available at Bus Stop Flat and Ironbark Flat.
Visit the Audley Precinct upgrades webpage For information about this project.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.a
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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/sublime-point-walking-track/local-alerts
Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. However, it is recommended that bushwalking only be undertaken during daylight hours because of the presence of cliff edges and other hazards.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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