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Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 8.38am
Applies from Thu 14 May 2020, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 8.38am.
Spring Creek Canyon in Bungonia State Conservation Area is closed due to rockfalls in the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 2.21pm to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 3.41pm
Sections of Upper Nepean State Conservation Area are closed from 13 June to 20 June 2025 due to emergency ground operations.
The closed areas are:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Mon 19 May 2025, 12.35pm to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 12.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 12.47pm
Woolcara Lane is closed south of Applebox Flat Day Use Area for essential trail maintenance activities. The closure is in place from Monday 19 May until Friday 20 June.
Apple Box Flat Day Use Area will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Queanbeyan NPWS office on 6229 7166.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 11.47am
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 Thu 12 Jun 2025, 12.32pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 12.52pm
Some parts of this park are closed between Monday 16th June and Friday 20th June, 2025 while the Illoura Access Road is being upgraded. The closed areas are:
The trail will be closed to public access during this time. Please avoid the area until works have been completed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney South Area Office on 9337 5511.
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Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 4.27pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 11.17am
The following areas will be closed on weekdays from 21 May to 30 June 2025:
These areas will be open on weekends unless otherwise advised.
NPWS are undertaking remedial works on the elevated walkways. Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Wombeyan Caves office on 02 4843 5976.
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Applies from Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 5.16pm
Wattamolla will be closed for essential maintenance on Friday 13 June 2025. Walkers will be permitted to pass through the area, however the amenities and picnic area will not be available. Please follow directions from staff on site.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 9542 0648
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Applies from Wed 11 Jun 2025, 4.18pm to Sun 15 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 4.23pm
Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Thursday 12 June to Sunday 15 June 2025. The closed area is:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS HR South Gerroa. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 2 Oct 2024, 11.18am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.16am
Wombeyan Caves Road between Mittagong and Wombeyan Caves remains closed due to extensive storm damage. Visitors are advised to travel to the caves via Goulburn and Taralga, or via Oberon from the north.
For updates, call Wingecarribee Council on 02 4868 0888.
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Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 9.04am
Construction of the Alamein walking track beach access stairs in Conjola National Park will begin from Monday 28 April to Friday 13 June 2025.
Access to the beach will be closed..
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8.00am to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.09am
Acacia Flat campgrounds (both upper and lower campgrounds) will be closed for a planned program from 8.00am Thursday 12 June to 12.00pm Friday 20 June 2025. Access to the campgrounds will not be permitted during this time.
All other NPWS campgrounds at Lake Yarrunga will remain open for use. Kimberley Park, Easy Landing, and Hideaway campgrounds are within a 600m paddle of Acacia Flat campground, visitors should make use of these campgrounds if they wish to camp in the area.
Please contact the Illawarra Highlands Office on 02 4887 8244 or via email at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au for further details.
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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 9.37am
Some singletrack walking and mountain bike trails within the Loftus Loop network in the Temptation Creek Precinct of Royal National Park are closed from Tuesday 11 March to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works. The closed areas are:
The fire trails east of Farnell Avenue will remain open for recreation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Parks Visitors Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 4 Jun 2025, 7.00am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 4.07pm
Roadworks will be underway on fire trails in Colymea State Conservation Area and Morton National Park from Wednesday 4 June to Friday 13 June 2025.
The trails to be closed include;
Please follow the directions of roadwork signs, contractors and NPWS staff.
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Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 6.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 10.48am
Due to recent flooding, Bents Basin SCA is partially open from 6 June 2025. From 6 June, both camp ground and Durrawai day use access from Wolstenholme Avenue will be open. Due to flooding impacts, there is NO access to the Bents Basin waterway or its inlets and outlets and no access from Bents Basin Road. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.41am
The Lower Escarpment fire trail and Upper Escarpment fire trail are closed while roadworks are underway. Please follow all roadwork signs and directions of NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sun 1 Jun 2025, 10.27am to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10.27am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Jun 2025, 10.30am
Durras Lake is currently open to the ocean
Murramarang South Coast Walkers be advised that walking across the lake opening is potentially dangerous.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Jun 2025, 8.33am
Illaroo Fire Trail in Bugong National Park will be closed to the public from 08:00 Friday14th February 2025 to 17:00 Monday 30 June 2025. Contractors will be upgrading sections of the trail. As weather may delay the completion of works, this alert will be updated if required.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Highlands Area office on 02 4887 8244 or npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 1.40pm to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 2.54pm
The following parks and reserves will be closed from Monday 2 June to Friday 13 June 2025 for an aerial pest control operation:
Excludes public holidays and weekends.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 4720-6200.
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Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 7.00am to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 8.39am
Mt Kembla Ring Management Trail and Farmborough Road are closed from Monday 26 May to Monday 30 June 2025 while roadworks are underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 3.21pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 11.01am
The toilet facilities located at Coal Wharf have been damaged by the recent weather and are currently closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.01am
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 Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 8.39am
Ryans Creek Road in Murramarang National Park is closed for bridge replacement and repair work from Monday 28 April to Friday 27 June 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 2.30pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 9.10am
Depot beach campground is closed for maintenance May to 30th June
The Depot beach office will be unmanned during this period; Pretty Beach campground office will be able to assist with any enquiries during this time 02 4457 2019
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Applies from Thu 8 May 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 10.50am
Depot Beach campground and Depot Beach cabins are closed for maintenance until Sunday 30 June. The Depot Beach campground office will also be closed.
If you’re staying at Pebbly Beach campground, Pebbly Beach cabins, Judges House or Yellow Rock Beach House during this period – you can contact the Pretty Beach campground office on 02 4457 2019 if you have a problem and need to speak to staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 May 2025, 8.42am
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 16 May 2025, 9.45am to Sat 21 Jun 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 9.49am
The Tugalong section of Guula Ngurra National Park will be closed for a ground feral pig control program, from Sunday 18 May - Friday 20 June 2025 inclusive.
During this period firearms will be used in the park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Wed 7 May 2025, 7.00am to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 11.14am
Roadworks will be underway in Conjola National Park from Wednesday 7 May to Friday 8 August 2025.
Expect delays on all roads including:
The roads may be uneven and slippery during this time. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
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Applies from Mon 14 Feb 2022, 2.02pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 7.43pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing until Monday 1 December 2025 in the following areas:
All baiting locations will be 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 further information please call NPWS Queanbeyan area office on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Fri 28 Feb 2025, 12.13pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 3.54pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program in the north east precinct of Kosciuszko National Park, Scabby Range and Yaouk Nature Reserves within the Adaminaby/Yaouk wild dog control area.
The program will be continuous and ongoing between 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025, and will use meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserve. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information please call the NPWS Tumut area office on 02 6947 7000.
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 1.44pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2nd May 2025 to Friday 1st May 2026 in the following areas:
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 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 4.50pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 10.50am
Track maintenance will commence at the Castle Walking Track from 2nd June until approximately 30th November 2025. The closed areas are:
- Castle Walking Track closed
- Cooyoyo campground closed
- Long Gully campground and picnic area
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 3.49pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.41pm
Lake Couridjah toilet block will be closed for upgrade works, from Monday 5 May 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200
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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.40am
Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events. Repair works are currently underway and is scheduled to reopen in September 2025 (weather permitting).
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.37am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.
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.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 8.00am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.38am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Bangadilly National Park (NP), Bargo State Conservation Area (SCA), Burragorang SCA, Guula Ngurra NP, Joadja Nature Reserve (NR), Nattai NP, Upper Nepean SCA and Upper Nepean SCA Stage 2 lands managed by NPWS from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place in
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 Glenbrook NPWS area office for more information on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 24 Apr 2025, 10.46am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 10.49am
Contractors will be remediating flood damage to the stream bank at Lake Toolooma fire trail causeway.
Vehicle and pedestrian access will not be possible at this location for the duration of the works.
Walkers who are crossing the trail at the north end from the Bullawarring track to 108 fire trail will still be able to do this.
Works commence Monday April 28th 2025 and aim to be completed by 20th June 2025.
Enquiries: 9542 0648.
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Applies from Sat 19 Apr 2025, 3.01pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 12.28pm
This section of Marley walking track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until 30 June 2025.
Big Marley and Little Marley fire trails remain open. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 17 Apr 2025, 11.04am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 7.23am
Killalea Campground will be closed from Tuesday 28 January 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025. Construction works will be underway during this time to replace the campground amenities block.
For more information, contact the Illawarra NPWS office 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 9.53am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 1.59pm
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until end of September, 2025 due to ongoing flood repairs and enhancements to visitor services and facilities.
The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, Arch Cottage, caves and trails.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.
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Applies from Tue 16 Apr 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 12.00pm
Cycle routes in Conjola National Park may currently be unsuitable for some cyclists due to recent roadworks. There are many sections of large ballast rock that have been used in boggy areas that may be difficult for cyclists to negotiate. It is hoped these will silt up over time and be more suitable for cyclists.
Take care and cycle safely
For more information, contact the local NPWS office
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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.41pm
Mt Penang Part 11 lands addition of Guula Ngurra National Park will be closed between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025, for a feral deer management program.
This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200
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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.52am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 8.11am
Construction works have commenced on the first stage of the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project at Kembla Heights.
Construction is being carried out in accordance with rigorous environmental and cultural heritage planning approvals, the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Strategy and our Cycling Strategy.
People are reminded that the area is a closed construction site. Please stay off the tracks until they are opened in mid-2025 for your safety and to allow the network to be completed.
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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 1.10pm
This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/conservation-programs/fighting-invasive-phytophthora ;
How you can help
To prevent phytophthora infection and spreading in parks and at home, try these hygiene tips:
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.
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Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 11.51am
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 Thu 9 Jun 2022, 2.01pm to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.37am
Post Office Lodge in Yerranderie Regional Park is closed for restoration works until October 2026.
For further information please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 1.57pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.48am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program from Saturday 15 March 2025 to Monday 30th June 2025 The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Bango and Mundoonen Nature Reserves.
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 Queanbeyan NPWS area office for more information on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.22pm to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 2.39pm
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 23rd September 2024 to Tuesday 23rd September 2025. The operation will use a Felixer containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats, and approved meat baits, meat bait products, and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
The program will be conducted in Nattai National Park.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
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 Hawkesbury-Nattai NPWS area office on (02) 4720 6200 for more information.
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Applies from Mon 3 Mar 2025, 12.51pm to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 8.27am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 03 March 2025 to Monday 29 September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and will take place in:
Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. 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 further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.43am
Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 9.46am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.40pm
The end section of Gap Creek Walk, leading to Gap Creek, is currently closed for track construction.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200
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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.41pm
Upper Nepean State Conservation Area (UNSCA) will be conducting a feral deer management program between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025.
This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.
Please note, UNSCA is entirely within the WaterNSW Special Area and is permanently closed to public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200
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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.41pm
Burragorang State Conservation Area will be closed between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025, for a feral deer management program.
This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200
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Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 11.15am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.51am
Pumphouse Road in Thirlmere Lakes National Park has been temporarily closed to all visitors (pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and vehicles). An investigation into road stability is occurring.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2025, 9.55am to Sat 4 Oct 2025, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 10.03am
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd March 2025 to 3rd September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock and will take place in:
Morton National Park (including: 12 Mile Road, Croobyar/Kingiman, Touga/Tolwong, Little Forest Plateau, Redground, Endrick and Sassafras)
Conjola National Park
Murramarang National Park
Parma Nature Reserve
Jerrawangala National Park
Colymea SCA
Bees Nest Nature Reserve
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 NPWS Nowra Office on 44286300 or NPWS Ulladulla on 44549500 for more information.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 4.01pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 11.19am
Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
Please note the following closures:
Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648
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Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 9.19am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 10.22am
Bents Basin SCA and Gulguer NR are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations. Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.20pm
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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Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 9.46am
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 Fri 1 Mar 2024, 3.12pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 8.32am
The beaches at Killalea Regional Park are unpatrolled. There is no lifesaving service. There may be strong currents, shallow water, unexpected large waves, rips and sudden drop offs.
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Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 2.14pm
There is no public access to Five Islands Nature Reserve. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
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Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.15am
Berkeley Nature Reserve is closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 3.36pm
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 Mon 2 Sep 2024, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 1.35pm
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 will take place between 30 August 2024 and 31 March 2025 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.
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 NPWS Sydney South Area office on 02 9337 5511 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 10.31am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 11.25am
Cyclists undertaking the Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route are advised that there may be difficulties riding Beehive Walking Track, which provides one of two access routes to Beehive Campground. The original track has been closed to vehicles with many large logs impeding access. Alternative riding access to Beehive Campground is possible via Jack's Corner Road and Beehive Point Road.
This closure only affects cyclists wishing to access Beehive Point Campground. Walkers are not impacted by this closure and cyclists may choose to walk the trail with their bikes, lifting them over logs when required.
For further information, contact the NPWS Illawarra-Highlands Area on 02 4887 8244 or via email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Tue 9 Jul 2024, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.38am
Cullendulla Beach is changing shape from the impacts of coastal erosion.
During high tide, walking access via the beach into Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve from the carpark on Myamba Parade may be restricted by the ocean.
While in the reserve, visitors should continue to monitor conditions and time their walk with a lower tide.
Tide predictions for Batemans Bay are found on the Bureau of Meteorology website.
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Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10.50am
Camping is closed indefinitely at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only):
Please note that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.
Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Sat 1 Jun 2024, 9.20am. Last reviewed: Thu 26 Dec 2024, 12.41pm
Crow Valley Trail is closed until further notice.
The closure will be in place until NPWS completes essential trail maintenance and bridge repairs to ensure safe public access. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Queanbeyan (02) 6229 7166
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Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.46pm
Some sections of the Wingecarribee River walking track have been severely damaged by recent floods.
Pedestrian access is still open, however please take care when walking these sections of the track.
For more information, please contact your local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.43am
Mirang Campground is now closed. The site has become a day-use ONLY picnic spot. No overnight stays permitted.
For further information, please 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: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 2.43pm
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.07am
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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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 12.28pm
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.
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