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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 3.21pm to Thu 3 Jul 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 3.25pm
East Rim Wildflower Walking Track closed due to high water levels.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 6.50pm to Wed 2 Jul 2025, 6.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.58pm
Minnamurra Rainforest is closed on Tuesday 1 July and Wednesday 2 July 2025 due to the extreme weather forecast expected for the local area. Minnamurra Rainforest will reopen when it is safe to do so. For further information please call local office on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 7.59am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8.10am
Nellies Glen and Carrington Falls Picnic Areas - also known as Thomas Place, are closed due to predicted high rainfall and winds. They will re-open once it is safe to do so. Penalties apply for non- compliance.
Please contact the Fitzroy Falls NPWS office for more information on (02) 4887 8244
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8.00am to Thu 3 Jul 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.47pm
Parts of Morton National Park will be closed from 8:00am Tuesday 1 July to 12:00pm Thursday 3 July 2025, due to forecast severe weather conditions. High rainfall and strong winds may lead to flash flooding and conditions that are hazardous for visitors in these areas.
The closed areas are:
- Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Shoalhaven River Arm
- Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Kangaroo River Arm
- Griffins Farm campground
- Gales Flat campground
- Griffins Farm fire trail/walking track
This alert may be extended if hazardous conditions continue beyond the planned re-opening time.
Note that Bendeela and Tallowa Dam Recreation Areas, managed by WaterNSW, will also be closed during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244.
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 6.37am
A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between August 01 2024 to August 01 2025 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 7.46am
The area surrounding Kellys Cottage at the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre is closed for weed control activities until further notice.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 4.40pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Thursday 12 December 2024 to Friday 8 August 2025.
The program targets target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Bait stations are located on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions. Both buried baits and Canid Pest Ejectors are used in this program.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, particularly the threatened species within these areas.
1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 6.08pm
All access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed as there is a risk of falling from the cliff edge and severe injury or death. This includes access from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookouts and picnic areas.
Access is also closed to the top of Belmore Falls, including from the Belmore Falls Road causeway.
There is limited mobile phone reception in this area. You may not be able to call for help if you need it and access for emergency services is difficult.
The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.01am
Lyrebird Loop walk is partially closed until further notice due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop walk, which restricts wheelchair access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Jun 2025, 9.19am
Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.
The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Jun 2025, 9.59am
Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 9.27am
Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity.
NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
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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/west-rim-walking-track/local-alerts
Morton National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Parts of the south-eastern area of this park were once used for military training and may contain unexploded artillery shells. These areas have restrictions in place for your safety.
Park entry fees:
Fitzroy Falls: $4 per vehicle per day. Bundanoon area: $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and cards accepted.
Buy annual passFor the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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