Last reviewed: Tue 18 November 2025, 9.48am
Applies from Fri 14 Nov 2025, 1.17pm to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 9.48am.
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.
Applies from Mon 17 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 12 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Nov 2025, 11.55am
The Currie Road Fire Trail in Garigal National Park will be closed during work hours 0700am - 1700pm until Friday 12th December 2025 inclusive for trail maintenance 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 Mon 17 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 12 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Nov 2025, 11.54am
The Cook Street Fire Trail in Garigal National Park will be closed during work hours of 0700am - 1700pm until Friday 12th December inclusive for trail maintenance 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 Mon 17 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 5 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Nov 2025, 11.53am
The Kimberley Fire Trail in Garigal National Park will be closed during work hours 0700am - 1700pm until Friday 5th December inclusive for trail maintenance 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 Mon 10 Nov 2025, 9.30am to Fri 21 Nov 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Nov 2025, 11.52am
The Pipeline Fire Trail in Garigal National Park will be closed during work hours of 0700am - 1700pm Monday to Friday for essential trail works until Friday 21st November 2025 inclusive.
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 Mon 17 Nov 2025, 6.00am to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Nov 2025, 11.50am
Access to Little Beach will be closed for maintenance works from 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday on the following dates:
Closed areas include:
These areas will re-open on weekends.
Visitors using the Bouddi Coastal Walk can alternatively exit to Little Beach Carpark (at Grahame Drive) via the Old Quarry Trail.
Barriers and signage will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.11pm to Fri 12 Dec 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 10.51am
Somersby Falls walking track, including access to the middle and bottom waterfalls will be closed until 12 December 2025 while the track is upgraded.
The picnic area and carpark will remain open during the works.
Consider visiting the nearby Girrakool picnic area less than 5 minutes away which also has waterfalls, walking tracks and a well established picnic area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.42am
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 Mon 15 Sep 2025, 4.30pm to Wed 2 Sep 2026, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 9.27am
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.
For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 11.23am
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:
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 14 Feb 2025, 8.03am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.54am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Spectacle Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.09am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.54am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Long Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.10am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.54am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Lion Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.34pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 10.52am
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 between1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 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 Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 10.51am
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed until 30 June 2026 while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.
The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.
Areas that will remain open are:
Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Oct 2025, 2.08pm
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.
The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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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/the-basin-track-and-mackerel-track/local-alerts
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day).
Other fees:
A $3 per adult, $2 per child landing fee may apply for day visitors to The Basin campground. Please pay at the campground wharf. Landing fees are included in your camping fees.
Group bookings:
Under the Plan of Management for this park, prior written approval is required for organised groups of 40 or more people planning to visit this park. Contact the park office before your visit.
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