Applies from Thu 6 Oct 2022, 10.06am to Sun 9 Oct 2022, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 10.31am

Safety alerts: Wet Weather Caution

Due to current weather conditions, please proceed with caution on walking trails and campgrounds. 

Please note.

• Use caution on rough and slippery surfaces
• Beware of trees falling
• Look out for erosion, washouts and soft muddy tracks
• Be aware of creek crossings with fast running water- water levels of the river crossing may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, consider your need to visit and 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).

For more information, please call Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648

Affects 3 parks and 20 locations nearby. Show list

• Garawarra State Conservation Area
  • Kellys Falls picnic area
• Heathcote National Park
  • Battery Causeway picnic area
  • Kingfisher Pool campground
  • Kingfisher Pool picnic area
  • Mirang Pool campground
• Royal National Park
  • Bonnie Vale campground
  • Bundeena Drive to Marley walk
  • Curra Moors loop track
  • Figure Eight Pools
  • Garawarra Farm carpark
  • Karloo walking track
  • Lady Carrington Drive
  • Loftus loop trail
  • Palm Jungle loop track
  • Red Cedar Flat picnic area
  • The Coast track
  • Uloola Falls campground
  • Uloola walking track
  • Upper Causeway picnic area
  • Wattamolla picnic area

Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Oct 2022, 8.08am

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Dharawal National Park

Applies from Thu 4 Aug 2022, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Sep 2022, 3.12pm

Closed areas: The Coast track closed at Otford

The Coast track is closed at Otford due to landslips. There is no alternative route from this point.

The area at Otford will remain closed until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Palm Jungle loop track
  • The Coast track

Applies from Sun 11 Sep 2022, 5.43pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 5.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 Sep 2022, 3.09pm

Closed areas: Lake Toolooma fire trail

A large sink hole has formed on Lake Toolooma fire trail. No vehicles are permitted to drive over or past this hazard. If you are walking or cycling in the area, please go around and do not stop. For more information call 02 9542 0632.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Heathcote National Park

Applies from Thu 8 Sep 2022, 4.13pm to Wed 30 Nov 2022, 4.14pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Sep 2022, 5.17pm

Closed areas: Section of Pipeline fire trail closed

A large portion of Pipeline fire trail, between Girronba picnic area and the Goanna track intersection, has eroded away due to recent rainfall events. Vehicles, bushwalkers and cyclists are not permitted past these points. This section of trail is closed.

For further information, contact the local NPWS area office on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Heathcote National Park

Applies from Fri 9 Sep 2022, 2.36pm to Thu 1 Dec 2022, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Sep 2022, 4.46pm

Closed areas: Lower Pipeline fire trail closed

A portion of the lower Pipeline fire trail at Adina Gully has eroded away due to recent rainfall events. The trail is closed to all pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.

Fur further information contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Heathcote National Park

Applies from Sat 13 Aug 2022, 12.00pm to Tue 31 Jan 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Oct 2022, 1.17pm

Closed areas: North Era campground closed

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • North Era campground

Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 12 Aug 2022, 4.45pm

Closed areas: Garie Road CLOSED

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.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • Governor Game lookout
  • North Era campground
  • The Coast track

Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Fri 22 Jul 2022, 10.07am

Safety alerts: Lady Carrington Drive - Landslip

Lady Carrington Drive has been impacted by the 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, trail users should pass this section without stopping.

For more information contact the local area office.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Forest path
  • Lady Carrington Drive

Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 12.36pm

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Sublime Point walking track

Applies from Mon 28 Mar 2022, 12.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Aug 2022, 4.38pm

Closed areas: Mount Keira Ring track closed

Mt Keira Ring track is closed until further notice due to damage caused by severe weather. 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, contact the local park office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Mount Keira Ring track

Applies from Wed 9 Mar 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 11.54am

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Dharawal National Park
  • Jingga walking track

Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 10.55am

Closed areas: Walking tracks closed due to rain damage

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:

• Mount Keira Ring track
• Mount Kembla Ring track
• Sublime track

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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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 28 Mar 2022, 3.37pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jun 2022, 10.08am

Closed areas: Trails closed in Illawarra Escarpment

The following areas are closed until further notice, due to damage from recent severe weather:

• Mount Kembla Ring track
• Lower Escarpment fire trail
• Upper Escarpment fire trail
• Mount Pleasant management trail
• O’Briens management trail
• Staffords 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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jun 2022, 4.08pm

Safety alerts: Curra Moors track condition - be cautious

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Curra Moors loop track

Applies from Mon 2 May 2022, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 May 2022, 11.05am

Closed areas: Partial Closure Coast Track Little Garie

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.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • North Era campground
  • The Coast track

Applies from Wed 13 Jan 2021, 12.04pm to Sat 31 Dec 2022, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Wed 2 Feb 2022, 12.39pm

Closed areas: Lake Eckersley campground

Lake Eckersley campground in Heathcote National Park is closed indefinitely. The nearest remote camp site is located at Kingfisher Pools. 

For further information contact the Audley Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Heathcote National Park
  • Lake Eckersley picnic area