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Werrong Beach track

Royal National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Wed 7 June 2023, 12.41pm

Applies from Sun 17 Apr 2022, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 12.41pm.

Closed areas: Werrong Beach track closed

Werrong Beach track is closed due to a landslip. Further information will be available following a geotechnical assessment.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 29 May 2023, 4.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 5.58pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program

Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.

The affected areas include:

  • All picnic areas in the Audley Precinct
  • Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
  • Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
  • North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
  • Garrawarra Farm
  • Lady Carrington Drive
  • Bonnie Vale campground and picnic area.

These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have approved bookings to camp you can still access campsites during these times.

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 22 May 2023, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 1.32pm

Closed areas: Dharawal 10H fire trail closed for maintenance

The10H fire trails will be closed on weekdays between 7:30am ad 4:30pm commencing Monday 22nd May, 2023. The trails are being upgraded as part of the NSW Fire Access and Fire Trial Plan (FAFT) program.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 Jun 2023, 1.31pm

Closed areas: Fire Trail 10 closed for maintenance

Fire Trail 10 will be closed on weekdays between 7:30am ad 4:30pm commencing Thursday 8th June. The trails are being upgraded as part of the NSW Fire Access and Fire Trial Plan (FAFT) program.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 7 Jun 2023, 9.40am to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 9.58am

Closed areas: Area Closed - Willow Tree Flat Carpark

The Carpark at Willow Tree Flat,  in Audley, is closed while emergency repairs are undertaken. Closure applies from Wednesday 7th June to Friday 9th June 2023.

  • All other visitor areas remain open
  • Signs will be in place around closed areas
  • You can still access Willow Tree Flat Picnic Area from adjacent carparks 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 9542 0632

 

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Applies from Tue 30 May 2023, 12.00am to Sat 17 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 10.26am

Closed areas: Lady Carrington Drive closed for track repairs

Lady Carrington Drive will be closed on weekdays from Tuesday 30 May to Friday 17 June 2023 for track repairs. Pedestrian access from both the north and south of the track is not permitted.

There is no exit onto Lady Carrington Drive from Forest Path or Walumura track. You'll need to return along the same path to exit.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Tue 28 Mar 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 12.41pm

Closed areas: Lake Toolooma Fire Trail Closed due to sink hole

Lake Toolooma Fire Trail is closed to Pedestrians and Vehicles North of Tooloma Dam due to a large sink hole.

Visitors are reminded not to continue walking past Tooloma dam. 

The section of the track will reopen when it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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

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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 12.41pm

Safety alerts: Landslip on Lady Carrington Drive

Lady Carrington Drive has been impacted by the 2022 and February 2023 flash floods. Most of the trail surface is severely eroded and slippery. A portion of the track has been impacted by a landslip. Please travel through this section without stopping.

Staff are currently conducting repairs to the trail and brief closures may be required. Please give way to machinery and follow instructions from staff on-site.

Please use this trail with caution. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 8.18am

Closed areas: Jingga walking track closed for maintenance

Jingga walking track is closed until further notice. The walking track is currently being repaired. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Illawarra office on 02 4224 4188.

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Applies from Mon 6 Feb 2023, 12.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 2.36pm

Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed

Mirang Campground is closed for the forseeable future facilities maintenance and upgrades. Please check the website for updates on re-opening or call 9542 0648.

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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Jun 2023, 12.21pm

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 22 May 2023, 2.44pm

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 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 8.19am

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: Mon 15 May 2023, 1.12pm

Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition

Sections of Curra Moors 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 15 May 2023, 1.11pm

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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Local alerts

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/werrong-beach-track/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Royal National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and South Coast regions

  • Royal National Park is open 7am to 8.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $12 per vehicle per day. Payment options include Audley Visitor Centre, vehicle entry stations, pay machines and the Park’nPay app.

    Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).

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Emergency services

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