Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Wed 25 January 2023, 8.35am
Applies from Fri 23 Dec 2022, 2.36pm
to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 2.36pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.35am.
Other planned events: Summer road closures
Royal National Park can be extremely busy in summer. Some parts of the park may be closed at short notice when carparks are full or for other public safety reasons.
Areas likely to be affected by carpark closures or access restrictions when precincts reach capacity are:
- Wattamolla picnic area and Wattamolla Road
- Garawarra Farm carpark and Garawarra Farm Road (Figure 8 Pools carpark)
- Bonnie Vale picnic area
- Audley precinct
Please note that, due to a landslide, Transport for NSW has closed Garie Road at the intersection with Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. Vehicles and pedestrians will not be able to use any part of Garie Road to access any part of Royal National Park. A reopening date for this road is not currently known, but is expected to be in mid to late 2023.
For up-to-the-minute closure information please check the Royal National Park Twitter account or the Live Traffic NSW website.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Applies from Sun 17 Apr 2022, 2.11pm.
Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.33am.
Closed areas: Werrong Beach track closed
Werrong Beach track is closed due to a landslip. Further information will be available following a geotechnical assessment.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Mon 16 Jan 2023, 9.52am to Wed 31 Jan 2024, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Feb 2023, 11.14am
Closed areas: Palm Jungle loop track partial closure
The eastern section of Palm Jungle loop track between Burning Palms and Werrong lookout, is closed for 12 months, from Monday 16 January 2023 to Wednesday 31 January 2024.
This closure is due to track upgrade works.
You can still walk this section of The Coast track if you divert via Garawarra Farm and Burgh Ridge trail.
For more information please call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 31 Jan 2023, 7.00am to Thu 20 Apr 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Feb 2023, 11.03am
Closed areas: Area closed for track upgrade
The following area is undergoing trail upgrade works between Monday 30 January to Thursday 20 April 2023. The affected areas are:
- Uloola Falls trail and walking track
- Uloola Falls campground
You may experience delays during works. Please be cautious of machinery on the trail and follow directions of NPWS staff and contractors.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 9.58am
Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closed
Sublime Point walking track is closed until further notice. The track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
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 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.50pm
Closed areas: Partial Closure to Forest Walk
The Forest Walk is affected by the closure of Sublime Point walking track until further notice. There is no access between Sublime Point and Austinmer. Sublime Point walking track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
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 Fri 23 Dec 2022, 2.36pm to Tue 28 Feb 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.35am
Other planned events: Summer road closures
Royal National Park can be extremely busy in summer. Some parts of the park may be closed at short notice when carparks are full or for other public safety reasons.
Areas likely to be affected by carpark closures or access restrictions when precincts reach capacity are:
- Wattamolla picnic area and Wattamolla Road
- Garawarra Farm carpark and Garawarra Farm Road (Figure 8 Pools carpark)
- Bonnie Vale picnic area
- Audley precinct
Please note that, due to a landslide, Transport for NSW has closed Garie Road at the intersection with Sir Bertram Stevens Drive. Vehicles and pedestrians will not be able to use any part of Garie Road to access any part of Royal National Park. A reopening date for this road is not currently known, but is expected to be in mid to late 2023.
For up-to-the-minute closure information please check the Royal National Park Twitter account or the Live Traffic NSW website.
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 Mon 28 Mar 2022, 3.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 8.36am
Closed areas: Trails closed in Illawarra Escarpment
The following areas are closed until further notice, due to damage from recent severe weather:
- Mount Pleasant management trail
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 Wed 9 Mar 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jan 2023, 9.00am
Closed areas: Jingga walking track closed due to landslide
Jingga walking track is closed until further notice. The walking track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
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 Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 8.46am
Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail partial closure
The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is open to walkers, bicycles and light 4WD vehicles only. No access with heavy vehicles larger than cat 9 due to hazardous track conditions. As soon as the remainder of the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS Alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jan 2023, 2.07pm
Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition
Sections of Curra Moors fire trail and walking loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution 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 Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 10.39am
Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
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 driving to Garie Beach.
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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 9.36am
Closed areas: 10C management trail closed
The 10C management trail in Dharawal National Park is closed due to landslides until further notice, the trail will be re-opened when cleared and assessed as safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.33am
Closed areas: The Coast track partial closure - Little Garie
The Coast track is closed between Garie and Little Garie until further notice due to rockfalls and erosion.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8.34am
Safety alerts: Landslip on Lady Carrington Drive
Lady Carrington Drive has been impacted by recent rain. The surface is eroded and waterlogged. Use caution on rough and slippery surfaces.
A portion of the track has been impacted by a landslip. Please travel through this section without stopping.
For more information contact the local area office.
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