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Last reviewed: Wed 8 October 2025, 11.53am
Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.36am to Fri 7 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.40am.
Between 13 October and 7 November 2025 the Berkely Trail from Crowley Road to the intersection with Berkeley Trail will be closed to facilitate construction works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.26am to Mon 13 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.33am.
On 13 October 2025 all tracks between Crosslands and Berowra will be closed to facilitate helicopter operations, including:
Closure locations will include signage and traffic spotters to prevent any walkers entering the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.07pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.53am.
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 4.20pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 4.24pm
Notice of upcoming maintenance works on Bulgandry Road in Brisbane Water National Park that will result in temporary disruption and closures.
The works will support ongoing safe and sustainable visitation of the Brisbane Water National Park.
What this means for access:
The road will be closed on the 13th of October through to the 31st of October. Construction will take place between the hours of 7am and 5pm.
What Works are being done?
Sealing of Bulgandry Road and carpark, betterment of stormwater inlets and outlets, installation of handrail, new bollards and cabling
What does this mean?
Bulgandry Road and carpark will not be accessible during the construction period
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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 1.52pm to Mon 13 Oct 2025, 8.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 1.58pm
Triathlon club annual duathlon event taking place on Sunday13 October 2025 between 06:00 - 09:00. Please be mindful of runners and cyclists on North Head Scenic Drive during the event. For more information please contact 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757).
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2025, 10.22am to Mon 13 Oct 2025, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 8.55am
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from Friday10 October to Sunday 12 October 2025. . The fire is called Monash Golf Club HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service website for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2025, 11.23am to Sat 25 Oct 2025, 11.34am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 11.34am
Bibbenluke Trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closed weekdays until Friday 24 October 2025 inclusive for essential maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North Area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Fri 3 Oct 2025, 12.10pm to Mon 27 Oct 2025, 2.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 12.22pm
Cowan Station access to the Great North Walk will be closed from 6am Friday October 24 to 2am Monday October 27 2025 due to rail works.
There are no planned closures on the rest of the track, so access to Brooklyn Dam will still be possible from Brooklyn.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 11.43am
The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 11.20am
The Bluefish Point bushland area is closed for public safety and to protect the landscape and important plant and animal communities.
Access to rock pools is difficult and dangerous. Please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park for your safety and observe warning signs in the area.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.11pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.58pm
Somersby Falls walking track, including access to the middle and bottom waterfalls will be closed until 31 October 2025 while the track is upgraded.
The picnic area and carpark will remain open during the works.
Consider visiting the nearby Girrakool picnic area less than 5 minutes away which also has waterfalls, walking tracks and a well established picnic area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Sep 2025, 9.29am
Longneck Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage. The rest of Longneck walking track is open.
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Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Sep 2025, 9.29am
Prospect Nature Reserve is closed to the public indefinitely as it's part of a Special Water catchment area. There is no public access at any time.
If you wish to visit the Prospect Reservoir area, Andrew Campbell Reserve on William Lawson Drive has picnic tables, playground and toilet facilities.
For more information about visiting Andrew Campbell Reserve, please contact Sydney Water on 13 20 92.
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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 12.01am to Mon 27 Oct 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Oct 2025, 8.44am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Monday 13th October 2025 to Monday 27th October 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Popran, Brisbane Water and Watagans National Parks.
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.
Landlords, please notify tenants or visitors to your property of the proposed operation.
Please contact the local Central Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.38pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 4.50pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
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 baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.42pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.42am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 4.28pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in the following areas of Sydney Harbour National Park:
Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
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 baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Middle Head: 02 9960 6266 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
North Head Sanctuary, Many (Harbour Trust Lands): 02 8969 2128 (business hours).
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Applies from Tue 23 Sep 2025, 2.21pm to Fri 17 Oct 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 2.34pm
The Showground Trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closed during work hours until Friday 17th October 2025 inclusive for essential trail works.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Tue 9 Sep 2025, 2.16pm to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 2.21pm
The Sandy Trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closed weekdays until Friday 24 October 2025 inclusive for essential maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.52pm to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.53am
Lane Cove Depot Road and part of Max Allen Road, along with the adjacent picnic areas, will be closed from 31 March 2025 to 24 October 2025 due to essential geotechnical works. Weather events may extend these works.
The following areas will be closed to all pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles:
Please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.42am
There is no safe location to park a vehicle on the side of McCarrs Creek Road to reach Upper Gledhills Falls. For your own safety, climbing and abseiling are prohibited here. Please visit Duckholes picnic area instead.
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Applies from Mon 15 Sep 2025, 4.30pm to Wed 2 Sep 2026, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 11.51am
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.
For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 11.23am
The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed as the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.
Please note:
For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.03am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 8.53am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Spectacle Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 8.54am
Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be open.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.09am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 8.53am
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Long Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
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Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.10pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 8.53am
Sugarloaf carpark in Lane Cove National Park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.52am
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.31pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 7.42am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
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 baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Forestville 9451 3479 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.34pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 7.41am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between1 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in Garigal National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
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 baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Aug 2025, 10.46am
Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed until 30 June 2026 while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.
The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.
Areas that will remain open are:
Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 10.48am
Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Sun 21 Sep 2025, 9.30am
Service upgrades and extensive conservation works on the fort are ongoing throughout 2025. Fort Denison – Muddawahnyuh remains closed to visitors during this time.
Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, visit the project webpage or email the Sydney South office. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Sep 2025, 9.18am
The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.
Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Sat 20 Sep 2025, 8.03am
Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.
The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.
The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/berowra-valley-national-park/local-alerts
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.