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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 1.55pm to Wed 20 May 2026, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 1.32pm
Closed areas: Paterson Range Trail closed for Hazard Reduction burn
Paterson Range Fire Trail is closed due to potential hazardous trees from Burralow Creek West Hazard Reduction from Friday 15 May to Wednesday 20 May 2026 inclusive.
Burralow Creek Campground will remain open but must be accessed via 4WD vehicles from Tabaraga Ridge Fire Trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 9.30am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.49am
Closed areas: Euroka walking track partial closure
Euroka walking track between Mount Portal Road and Euroka clearing is closed for maintenance until Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Tue 3 Feb 2026, 8.58am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.48am
Closed areas: Fletchers lookout
Fletchers lookout, Wentworth Falls, is closed for maintenance until Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Tue 3 Feb 2026, 8.55am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2026, 8.48am
Closed areas: Princes Rock walking track temporary closure
Princes Rock walking track is closed until Tuesday 30 June 2026 for maintenance. Princes Rock lookout is accessible from the Overcliff-Undercliff track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 3.32pm
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.
- 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 Tuesday 9th June to Thursday 17 December 2026 for Fire Trail upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.
- Ultra Trail Australia trail running event will be held from Thursday 14 May to Sunday 17 May 2026 across Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls. Please expect minor delays and heavier than normal traffic. Drive safely and follow the directions of event organisers and NPWS staff.
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.
- Ultra Trail Australia trail running event will be held from Thursday 14 May to Sunday 17 May 2026 across Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls. Please expect minor delays and heavier than normal traffic. Drive safely and follow the directions of event organisers and NPWS staff.
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.
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Applies from Sun 17 May 2026, 7.00pm to Sat 8 Aug 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 12.29pm
Closed areas: Thirlmere Lakes National Park: Lake Couridjah Picnic Precinct Upgrade Works
The Lake Couridjah picnic area will be closed to all visitors (pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders) and the car park area will be partially closed ( to all visitors) at Thirlmere Lakes National Park from Monday 18 May 2026 until Friday 8 August 2026 including weekends until further notice.
The area will be fenced off to allow NPWS contractors to construct the following upgrade works:
- Accessible Pathways around Picnic Area.
- New Gas BBQ facilities.
- New Seating Areas (Table & Chairs).
- New Timber Skillion Shelters.
- New Information Signage.
- New Sandstone steps and natural/concrete paths.
- Sandstone seating logs.
The Lake Couridjah Toilets will remain open for visitors and contractors to use. There are limited car parking spaces available for park visitors (2 car park spaces with a 15-minute time limit to use the toilet facilities only).
Parks visitors can visit and use the picnic area, car park and existing 1 stall toilet at Werri Berri precinct located outside the current fenced construction area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4720 6200
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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.
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Applies from Sun 1 Feb 2026, 2.00pm to Tue 2 Jun 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 May 2026, 9.13am
Closed areas: Dunphys campground closed for road upgrade
Dunphys campground, Galong Cabins and Green Gully Road are closed until Tuesday 2 June 2026 while Green Gully Road is upgraded.
There will be no access to the campground from Carlon Creek Track, Bellbird Ridge Fire trail, Ironmonger Track or Ironpot Track. Walkers will need to exit via Narrow Neck Trail.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Sun 17 May 2026, 3.30pm to Sat 23 May 2026, 3.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 11.04am
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed for aerial pest control program
Blue Mountains National Park is closed south of Dunphy's campground and south of Medlow Gap from 4pm, Sunday 17 May to 5pm, Friday 22 May 2026 for an aerial pest control program.
The following walking tracks are closed during this time:
- Carlon Creek Walking Track
- Breakfast Creek Walking Track
- Bellbird Ridge Walking track
- White Dog Ridge Trail
- Cedarland Ridge Trail
- Splendour Rock Walking Track
- Yellow Pup Ridge Walking Track
- Kelpie Point Trail
- Medlow Gap East Trail
- K2K
- Katoomba to Mittagong
- All areas of the Southern Blue Mountains National Park (south of Kanangra Boyd national Park)
The Colong Stock Route and Dunphy's campground will remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sun 17 May 2026, 2.52pm to Fri 22 May 2026, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 10.57am
Closed parks: Parks closed for aerial and ground pest control operations
The following parks are closed from 4pm, Sunday 17 May to 5.30pm, Friday 22 May 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation:
- Abercrombie River National Park and State Conservation Area
- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
- Mares Forest
- Turon National Park
- Kanangra Boyd National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
- Yerranderrie State Conservation Area
Yerranderie Regional Park and the Oberon-Colong Stock Route remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 10.43am
Closed areas: Juliet's Balcony closed for maintenance
Juliet's Balcony (short side walk off Round Walk - west) is closed for maintenance until Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Tue 5 May 2026, 7.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 10.33am
Closed areas: Jellybean track temporary closure
Jellybean track is closed from Tuesday 5 May to Friday 29 May 2026 for upgrade works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 11.45am to Sun 31 May 2026, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 9.30am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Blue Mountains National Park from Monday 20 April to Sunday 3 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 NPWS area office for more information:
- Blackheath 02 4787 8877
- Oberon 02 6336 6200
- Glenbrook 02 4720 6200
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Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 2.48pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 9.50am
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 Fri 3 Apr 2026, 11.48am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2026, 1.09pm
Closed areas: Thirlmere Lakes National Park: Pumphouse Road temporary closure
Pumphouse Road is temporarily closed to vehicles (emergency services excepted) from Friday 03 April 2026 until further notice.
Park visitors can enter Thirlmere Lakes National Park via Slades Road and use the carpark, BBQ facilities and walking tracks at Dry Lakes, Lake Werri Berri and Couridjah precincts.
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Applies from Fri 3 Apr 2026, 11.53am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2026, 12.14pm
Closed areas: Thlrlmere Lakes National Park: Werri Berri Picnic Precinct construction of new toilet facilities
The Werri Berri picnic area at Thirlmere Lakes National Park will be partially closed to all visitors (pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and vehicles) from Friday 03 April 2026 to Friday 26 June 2026 including weekends.
The area will be partially fenced off to allow NPWS contractors to construct a new 3-stall toilet facility.
Park visitors can visit and use the car park and existing 1 stall toilet located outside the fenced construction area of Werri Berri picnic area.
Decomissioning of the old 1-stall toilet at Werri Berri picnic area will occur once the new toilets are operational.
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Applies from Sat 14 Mar 2026, 9.30am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 8.42am
Closed areas: Galong Cabins closed
Galong Cabins are closed for 2026 due to maintenance upgrades.
For more information contact the Blue Mountains heritage Centre: (02) 4787 8877
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 3.41pm
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 9.04am
Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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