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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 1.29pm
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
Katoomba and Leura
- Katoomba Kiosk Reserve, Reids Plateau and Round Walk east are closed to due to Council upgrades. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Access to Furber Stairs is available from the western side of the Round Walk via Vanimans Lookout.
- Leura Cascades track closed between Leura Falls lookout and Amphitheatre track. Access to Amphitheatre track is via Prince Henry Cliff walk opposite Sequoia on Cliff Drive or Fern Bower track.
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs).
- Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers and cyclists are permitted.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
- Six Foot track is closed at the boundary to the Jenolan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve. Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Caves Visitor Precinct) is closed until 31 December 2026. There is no access to the entire reserve during this time.
- Mt Hay Road will be closed from Monday 18 May to Thursday 17 December 2026 for Fire Trail upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
- Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls routes.
- Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
- Princes Rock walking track is closed for maintenance until 30 June 2026. Princes Rock lookout is however accessible from Overcliff/Undercliff track.
- Fletchers lookout is closed for maintenance until 30 June 2026.
- Lincolns Rock is closed. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
- Evans St extension fire trail will be closed from Monday March 2 to Friday May 15 for road maintenance. There will be increased truck movements on Blaxland Road in Wentworth Falls and Evans Lookout Road in Blackheath.
- Ingar Road & Camping Area is closed following hazard reduction burn between Bedford and Queen Victoria Creeks. The precinct will open once declared safe.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
- Green Gully precinct including Dunphys Campground and Galong Cabins is closed for road upgrade works until 2 June 2026 (weather dependent). This means there is no access to the K-2-K, Iron Pot Route, Breakfast Creek, Ironmonger Route or Bellbird Ridge Fire Trail.
- Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
- Govetts descent and parts of Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Valley access from Blackheath is via Horse Track.
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
Juggler (aka Point Pilcher) Canyon exit has been affected by a recent rockfall event. Canyoners should use caution and exit around the impact site.
Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.
Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 11.39am to Sun 31 May 2026, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 2.43pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Monday 20 April to Sunday 3 May 2026 in:
- Avisford Nature Reserve
- Goulburn River National Park
- Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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.
Please contact the local Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Wed 6 May 2026, 8.54am to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2026, 9.01am
Closed parks: Park closed weekdays for aerial pest control operation
The following reserves are closed from 6am, Monday 1 June to 7pm, Friday 12 June 2026 for an aerial pest control operation.
* Nattai National Park
* Nattai State Conservation Area
* Burragorang State Conservation Area (Burragorang Lookout will be open on weekends and public holidays)
* Joadja Nature Reserve
* Jellore Flora Reserve
* Wollondilly River Nature Reserve
* Bangadilly National Park
* Guula Ngurra National Park
* Mt Penang Part 11 lands
* Upper Nepean SCA including Stage 2 lands (North of the Tourist Road)
* Barrallier WaterNSW freehold lands
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Applies from Tue 28 Apr 2026, 9.33am to Fri 22 May 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 7 May 2026, 7.36am
Closed parks: Yuranaigh's Aboriginal Grave Closed for Upgrades and conservation
Yuranigh's Aboriginal Grave HS will be closed from 8am Tuesday 28 April through to 5 pm 22 May 2026 due to visitor upgrades and conservation activities.
The front gate to the site will be locked. There will be no access by vehicle or on foot.
Penalties will be actioned for non-compliance.
For more information contact Bathurst office 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 2.48pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.15pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP and Mares Forest NP from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. 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.
Please contact the local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.
Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2026, 12.33pm. Last reviewed: Sat 2 May 2026, 8.03am
Closed areas: General Store temporarily closed
General Store temporarily closed. Closest fuel stations are located at Wattle Flat or Hargraves
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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 7.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 10.38am
Other incidents: Notice of 1080 Baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be ongoing between Tuesday 1 March 2026 to Wednesday 31 August 2026 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area and Goobang National park.
Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions as well as other appropriate locations throughout the reserve.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 reserve or baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640
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Applies from Sun 1 Mar 2026, 12.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 10.36am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The 1080 bating program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between 01 March 2026 and 31 August 2026 within Winburndale Nature Reserve. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.
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Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.41pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 6.59am
Other planned events: Changes to Bald Hill Underground Tourist Mine Tours - Hill End Historic Site
The Bald Hill Underground Tourist Mine operator will no longer be offering tours from 1 July 2025. Tours will not be available for the short term. Please visit the National Parks website for updates.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 9.38am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 9.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 May 2026, 10.45am
Closed areas: Royal Hotel is temporarily closed.
Royal Hotel is temporarily closed until further notice.
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Applies from Mon 7 Aug 2023, 11.25am to Thu 1 Aug 2030, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 5.42am
Other planned events: Craigmoor is closed to the public
Craigmoor is closed to the public. There is no public access to the house or grounds.
See the website for a virtual tour of the house, or contact the local office for information on 6370 9050
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Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 7.00am
Safety alerts: Golden Gully track access
Golden Gully will be closed to users when weather forecasts predict 20mm or more of rainfall within a 24 hour period. Erosion and hazards may be present within the gully during and following significant and prolonged periods of rainfall. Please take care and follow on site signage.
For more information contact the NPWS Hill End Historic Site office on 02 6370 9050.
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