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Applies from Mon 20 Jan 2020, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 5.52pm
Closed areas: Most of Morton National Park closed
Most of this park is closed due to bushfire damage and to protect the health and safety of our visitors.
The open areas are:
All other areas in the park are closed. This includes all campgrounds, walking tracks, lookouts and picnic areas not listed as open.
Do not enter the closed areas of this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS)
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Applies from Mon 6 Apr 2020, 4.45pm to Wed 1 Jul 2020, 4.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 4.47pm
Closed areas: All facilities closed
All facilities including toilets, picnic shelters and barbecues in Seven Mile Beach National Park will be closed from Monday 6 April 2020 until further notice for the health and safety of visitors and staff.
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Applies from Mon 6 Apr 2020, 4.41pm to Wed 1 Jul 2020, 4.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 4.44pm
Closed areas: All facilities closed
All facilities including toilets, picnic shelters and barbecues at Greenfield Beach picnic area will be closed from Monday 6 April 2020 until further notice for the health and safety of visitors and staff.
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Applies from Mon 6 Apr 2020, 3.24pm to Wed 1 Jul 2020, 3.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 4.11pm
Closed areas: All facilities closed
All facilities including toilets, picnic shelters and barbecues in Bomaderry Regional Parks will be closed from Monday 6 April 2020 until further notice for the health and safety of visitors and staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2019, 8.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Apr 2020, 9.49am
Closed areas: Blue Mountains National Park - closed areas
All campgrounds, high visitation areas and historic sites across NSW are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are also closed due to bushfire, COVID-19, track works and/or flood damage:
Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls
- Access to the Three Sisters and Giant Stairs from Echo Point (high use area).
- Wentworth Falls picnic area and all access to the top of Wentworth Falls/National Pass via Princes Rock, Undercliff and Wentworth Falls Tracks (high use area).
- National Pass from Valley of Waters to Slacks Stairs, due to rockfall risk.
- Part of Amphitheatre track from the base of Bridal Veil Falls to Fern Bower, due to rockfall risk.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk between Leura Cascades round walk and Leura Cascades picnic area, and between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Detours in place. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Part of Charles Darwin walk north of Weeping Rock circuit. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Andersons fire trail, McMahons Lookout Road and McMahons Point, due to fire damage.
- Kedumba and Ruined Castle campgrounds closed due to fire damage. Ingar camping area and day use area closed to vehicles due to private access.
- Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Tarros Ladders and Mount Solitary walking tracks due to fire damage.
- Wild Dog Mountains routes (including Kanangra to Katoomba, closed at Tarros Ladders, Breakfast Creek, Mobbs Swamp, Katoomba to Mittagong, Coxs River, Yellow Pup Spur).
Bullaburrra to Linden
- Andersons fire trail.
- Bedford Creek crossing not suitable for vehicles.
Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line
- Grand Canyon walking track and canyons (high use area).
- Evans lookout (high use area).
- Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area (high use area).
- Hat Hill Road in BMNP closed due to floods and repairs. Lookouts open to walkers.
- All walking tracks into and around Grose Valley including Perrys (below Docker lookout), Cliff Top, Bridal Veil Falls, Rodriguez Pass, Victoria Falls, Mount Banks, Pierces Pass (Hungerfords) and Short Ridge (aka Lockleys Pylon closed below Pylon) due to fire damage.
- Green Gully (Dunphys), Perrys, and Acacia Flat campgrounds closed.
- Other walking tracks around Blackheath including: Walls Cave, Popes Glen, Braeside walk and Pulpit Rock, due to fire damage.
Eastern Blue Mountains National Park
- Vale of Avoca lookouts, walking tracks and routes.
- Burralow Precinct; Tabaraga and Patersons fire trails - closed to camping and vehicles.
Glenbrook
- Closed to camping and vehicles. Jellybean pool, Red Hands cave, Nepean and Mount Portal lookouts also closed.
Southern Blue Mountains National Park
- All park fire trails are closed to the public including The Range fire trail, which is undergoing maintenance works and is impassable due to wet conditions.
- Oberon-Colong stock route to Yerranderie, and Langs Road are only open for local traffic. See relevant local council for updates.
- Mount Werong campground is closed due to fire damage.
Canyons
- Canyons around Bells Line of Road and Grose Valley including Claustral, Yileen and Butterbox/Mount Hay.
Rock climbing areas
- Pulpit Rock.
- Rock climbing areas around Narrow Neck that have been burnt, including Castle Head and Diamond Falls.
The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are open:
Katoomba
- Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls cliff top walking tracks, where not impacted above or by other closures.
- Nellies Glen and Devils Hole.
- Six Foot track is currently open to walkers (no camping permitted). Vehicle access to Jenolan Caves is via Oberon.
- Kings Tableland Road to Mc Mahons Gate.
- Kedumba Valley Road to Sublime Point trail, and Sublime Point trail.
- Narrow Neck cycle route and fire trail. No walking tracks or descents open.
- Faulconbridge Point.
- Blue Gum swamp.
- Mount Hay Road and walking tracks. Lockleys Pylon is closed below Pylon, with no access to Grose Valley.
Blackheath and Medlow Bath
- Braeside fire trail (not walk).
- Hat Hill Road is open to walkers and bike riders all the way to Perrys lookdown, Wind Eroded Cave and Anvil Rock lookout are also open.
- Burramoko Ridge fire trail and Hanging Rock/Baltzer lookouts.
- Point Pilcher lookout.
- Victoria Falls Road and walking track to lookout and Asgard Swamp (no access to Grose Valley).
- Bells Line lookouts and roads (including Mount Banks and Pierces Pass roads, Banks Walls cycle and lookout, Walls lookout and Rigby Hill lookout and walk).
Canyons
- Canyons around Mount Wilson including Wollangambe, Serendipity, DuFaurs, Whungee Wheengee, Bowens Creek, and Joe's. Bell Creek, Birrabang and Dalpura are also open. Conditions in canyons may have changed due to the effects of fire and flood. Check all abseil anchor points/hand lines and allow extra time.
- Empress, Fortress, Arethusa, and Hat Hill.
Rock climbing areas
- Climbing and abseiling areas: Narrow Neck, Malatia Point and Wall exiting east. Narrow Neck unburnt areas.
- Rock climbing areas in the Grose Valley (Ikara, Bowens Creek and Bell Super-crag).
NSW National Parks will be clearing fallen trees, removing tree hazards and undertaking minor repairs on damaged infrastructure over the next few months. Some tracks and sites may remain closed for longer periods where major infrastructure needs replacing.
To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Blue Mountains National Park page alert.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Wed 19 Feb 2020, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.13pm
Closed areas: Wollemi National Park - closed areas
The following areas of Wollemi National Park are closed:
- Newnes campground and picnic area
- Glow Worm picnic area
- Glow Worm walking track from Newnes campground
- Weir-Long Cave walk is closed at the junction with Pagoda Rocks walking track (Dunns Swamp)
- River Gauging station (Dunns Swamp)
- Bicentennial National trail – Widden to Glen Alice, Glen Alice to Jenolan
- Deep Pass campground and canyons in Wollemi National Park
- Newnes Industrial Ruins
- Wheeny Creek
- Sheepskin Hut
- Pipeline track
The following areas of Wollemi National Park are open:
Safety advice:
- Please be aware that due to recent fires and floods there may be dangerous hazards in this park. These include falling trees and branches, flooded creeks and crossings, and debris on tracks.
- If accessing remote areas of national parks, please visit the Think before you TREK page
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Applies from Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.44pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 4.11pm
Closed areas: Burragorang lookout and picnic area closed
Burragorang lookout and picnic area are currently closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Applies from Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.57pm
Closed areas: Cave Creek picnic area closed
Cave Creek picnic area is closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Mon 10 Feb 2020, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2020, 2.26pm
Closed areas: Goulburn River National Park - closed areas
Some areas in Goulburn River National Park are closed.
To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Goulburn River National Park page alert. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 3.22pm to Tue 14 Apr 2020, 3.19pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2020, 4.49pm
Closed parks: Thirlmere Lakes National Park closed
Thirlmere Lakes National Park is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 11.16am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 4.43pm
Closed areas: Areas closed
Parts of Dharawal National Park and Dharawal State Conservation Area are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff.
The closed areas are:
- Victoria Road, Wedderburn precinct, including O'Hare's Creek lookout and walking track and Minerva Pool and Jingga walking tracks
- Maddens Falls precinct including Maddens Falls walking track/boardwalk.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 10.26am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 1.58pm
Closed areas: Bundanoon Precinct closed
Bundanoon precinct is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 10.18am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 1.44pm
Closed areas: Belmore Falls closed until further notice
Belmore Falls is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 3.23pm to Tue 23 Jun 2020, 3.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 1.56pm
Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre closed
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre including all walking tracks, lookouts, picnic areas and visitor facilities are closed until further notice for the health and safety of visitors and staff. You can still contact us by phone on 02 4236 0469 or email for information. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.41pm
Closed areas: Walking track, picnic area and lookout closures
The following areas in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff:
- Sublime Point walking track
- Robertsons lookout
- Byarong Park
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.29pm
Closed areas: Campground closures
The following campgrounds are closed until further notice, to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff:
- Bungonia campground
- Carrington Falls campground
- Gambells Rest campground
You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 10.15am
Closed areas: Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve closed
Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 9.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 9.01am
Closed parks: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Closed.
Barren Grounds Nature Reserve is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 3.31pm to Tue 23 Jun 2020, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 5.03pm
Closed areas: Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre and precinct closed
Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, including all walks, picnic areas and lookouts, is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You can still contact us by phone on 02 4887 7270 or by email. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Mar 2020, 2.25pm
Closed parks: Park closed due to fire and flood damage
This park is closed due to fire and flood damage. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NSW National Parks office.
Applies from Fri 8 Nov 2019, 11.54am to Mon 31 Aug 2020, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 11.47am
Closed areas: Partial closure - Echo Point lookout
Part of the Echo Point lookout in Katoomba is closed until August 2020 due to upgrades. For more information visit Echo Point upgrades or contact the Blue Mountains City Council on 02 4780 5000.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 12.38pm
Closed areas: Camping not permitted
Camping, including caravans and motor-homes, will not be permitted in national parks from Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 20 Mar 2020, 1.23pm to Fri 29 May 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 20 Mar 2020, 2.04pm
Closed areas: Undercliff track
Undercliff track will be closed for maintenance from Friday 20 March to Friday 29 May 2020.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre in Blackheath on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Feb 2020, 4.38pm
Safety alerts: Caution - Victory track tree fall and landslide
The Victory track has changed track conditions due to fallen trees, debris and trip hazards. The trail is rough and steep in sections because of erosion caused by flooding. Take care along this route.
For more information, contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877 or the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 17 Jan 2020, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Apr 2020, 8.50am
Closed areas: Bull Hole lookout – no beach access
Beach access from Bull Hole lookout is closed due to a dangerous drop off from the path to the beach. This closure will remain in place until maintenance works are completed. Any extension will be posted as soon as possible. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Nowra area office on 02 4428 6300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2020, 2.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Feb 2020, 2.59pm
Closed parks: Park closed - bushfires and aerial pest control operations
This park is closed due to active bushfires in the area. NPWS are also conducting aerial pest control programs as part of the bushfire response. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Tue 11 Feb 2020, 9.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Mar 2020, 12.44pm
Closed areas: Dunphys campground
Dunphys campground in Blue Mountains National Park is closed due to substantial flood damage to the timber bridge over Galong Creek. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.03pm to Tue 21 Apr 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.37pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox and wild dog control ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is doing 1080 ground baiting of foxes and wild dogs in the Carrington Falls, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas.
This baiting program will run from Thursday 21 October 2019 to Wednesday 21 October 2020 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.
Baits have been placed on NPWS estate, private properties and Crown road reserves with permissions.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to baiting areas. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas. If you need your dogs to work in the baiting area outside of national park estate, we suggest muzzling them.
For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS office at Fitzroy Falls on 02 4887 8244 or email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 11.15am to Tue 21 Apr 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Feb 2020, 9.06am
Other planned events: 1080 fox and wild dog control ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Thursday 21 October 2019 and Wednesday 21 October 2020 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. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 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 further information please call the NPWS Highlands office on 024887 8244.
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Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2019, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2020, 9.01pm
Closed areas: No Access to Macquarie Rivulet via top of Macquarie Pass
You can't access Macquarie Rivulet from the top of Macquarie Pass. If you access the rivulet from the top of the escarpment, you will be trespassing on private property and this action may result in police involvement.
The recommended access points for Macquarie Rivulet are via Clover Hill Road and from the Cascades/Rivulet carparks. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Feb 2020, 9.30am
Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited
All access to the base of Belmore Falls from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookout and picnic area is permanently closed due to safety risks. Access is also closed from the causeway to the top of the falls. These access points are prohibited to visitors and penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 5 Oct 2016, 9.23am
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed for maintenance. This includes the Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury area office on (02) 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.27pm to Tue 21 Apr 2020, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 7 Feb 2020, 12.43pm
Other planned events: 1080 bait disposal pit
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is disposing of used 1080 baits and baiting products in an approved disposal pit on NPWS estate within the Fitzroy Falls area.
Burial of used baits and products will occur from Thursday 21 October 2019 to Wednesday 21 October 2020. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways, in accordance with Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products) 2019.
There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to disposal pit site.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Restrain working and assistance dogs to ensure they don’t enter the baiting areas. If you need your dogs to work in the baiting area outside of national park estate, we suggest muzzling them.
For more information, contact Melinda Norton at the NPWS office at Fitzroy Falls on 02 4887 8244 or email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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