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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2026, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2026, 2.40pm
Other planned events: Helicopter Operations
Please be aware that NPWS is undertaking helicopter sling operations in Heathcote and Royal National Parks on Wednesday 14th October 2026 (weather permitting).
The helicopter will be undertaking sling work, transporting loads in and out of the parks.
NPWS staff will be onsite at each helicopter landing and transport location.
Please follow the instructions of NPWS staff onsite, as some tracks and trails may be closed for short periods of time throughout the day while the helicopter is working in the area.
Enquiries: 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 9 Oct 2026, 4.21pm to Fri 23 Oct 2026, 4.22pm. Last reviewed: Sat 10 Oct 2026, 2.07pm
Closed areas: Toilets closed due to damage
The Bus Stop Flat amenities in Audley is temporarily closed due to recent damage. While under repair, the closest alternative amenities are at Reids Flat picnic area and Ironbark Flat picnic area.
For more information, call Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 4.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Oct 2026, 10.11am
Closed parks: Warranmadhaa National Park - Closed for Park Establishment
Warranmadhaa National Park is closed to visitors while important park establishment works are completed. The park will open in stages for walking and cycling, and overtime, additional facilities for recreation, education and research.
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Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2026, 12.00am to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Oct 2026, 4.26pm
Closed areas: Wises Track and Karani Ridge trail closure for vegetation maintenance works
NPWS contractors will be doing essential vegetation maintenance works along Wises Track and Karani Ridge fire trail, with closures in place on weekdays from Thursday 1 October to Friday 30 October 2026. The track will be open on weekends and public holidays.
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 Thu 25 Jun 2026, 8.27am to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 8.27am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Oct 2026, 8.43am
Closed areas: Closure of Unauthorised Trail — East Heathcote to Waterfall
An unauthorised trail located between East Heathcote and Waterfall has now been formally and physically closed. Closure works have been completed, including signage and brush matting of the trail surface to encourage natural bush regeneration and clearly signal that the trail is no longer open to access. Access to this trail (located directly adjacent to the Eastern side of the rail corridor between East Heathcote and Waterfall) is not permitted. Please obey all closure signage. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Visitors are encouraged to use only designated and clearly marked tracks within Royal National Park. For more information, please contact Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 9542 0648.
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Applies from Fri 26 Jun 2026, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 Oct 2026, 7.36am
Safety alerts: Areas Closed - Deer Control Program
Some areas in Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 6 July 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026 to enable deer control operations to be carried out.
The closed areas include:
- Trails and all Picnic Flats 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
- Garawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
- Hacking River Vehicle Trail
- Camp Gully Vehicle Trail
- Karingal Picnic Area
- Powerline East Vehicle Trail
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds 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 Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9.25am
Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.20pm
Safety alerts: Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park
A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.
Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.
There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.
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