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Applies from Thu 24 Sep 2020, 3.56pm to Mon 16 Nov 2020, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Sep 2020, 5.08pm
Closed parks: Upper Nepean State Conservation Area closed
Upper Nepean State Conservation Area is closed for ground pest control operation
This area will be closed from Wednesday 16 September to Monday 16 November 2020.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 4 Sep 2020, 6.00am to Fri 30 Oct 2020, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Sep 2020, 10.38am
Closed areas: Part of Sir Bertram Stevens Drive closed
The section of Sir Bertram Stevens Drive between Wises track and Bundeena Drive will be closed from Friday 4 September 2020. It is expected to reopen by late October 2020, weather permitting. Transport for NSW will be working to replace the bridge over Flat Rock Creek, and there will be no through access until this is complete.
Visitors can still access the Audley precinct, including the cafe, dance hall and boatshed, via Farnell Avenue.
Detour maps are available on the Roads and Maritime Services project webpage.
For the latest traffic updates, call 132 701, visit livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW App.
For more information or to sign up for email updates on the project, please contact Ventia Boral Amey on 1800 677 700 or send an email.
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Applies from Mon 17 Aug 2020, 12.02pm to Sat 31 Oct 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Aug 2020, 1.33pm
Closed areas: Wattamolla access trail closed
Upgrade works to the access trail from the fourth carpark at Wattamolla to The Coast track are underway. The works will take place from Tuesday 4 August 2020 to late October 2020.
Whilst the existing trail from the top carpark to The Coast track will be closed during this period, The Coast track will remain open. Visitor access to and from Wattamolla to the Coast track will be via Providential Point. Please follow the signage advising the alternate route.
Local traffic through the top carpark will be maintained although with a reduced width due to construction works. For further information, please contact the NPWS Royal Area Office on 02 9542 0632 or send an email.
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Applies from Fri 14 Aug 2020, 12.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 21 Aug 2020, 1.24pm
Safety alerts: Diversion on Mount Keira Ring track
The staircase on the western side of Mount Keira Road at the junction of Mount Keira Road and Queen Elizabeth Drive has been closed off for repairs. Please follow the relevant signage for a slight detour to the ring track at the crossing of Queen Elizabeth Drive.
If completing the loop in a clockwise direction: head north uphill of the closed staircase for roughly 50m until you come to an opening by the road. Take care crossing the road at this point and re-join the track at the usual entry point to the eastern side of the loop.
If completing the loop in an anticlockwise direction: when you get to Queen Elizabeth Drive crossing head north for roughly 50m from the point of entry to the western side of the loop. Re-join the track at this point.
For more information, please contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 30 Jul 2020, 8.03am to Tue 1 Dec 2020, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Jul 2020, 12.07pm
Closed areas: Access to Figure 8 Pools – Burgh Ridge track closed Mondays to Thursdays
Burgh Ridge track between Garawarra Farm and the Royal Coast track is closed during the week for major upgrade works from Saturday 1 August to Tuesday 1 December 2020:
- The track is closed Monday to Thursday
- The track is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
This closure will impact people visiting Figure 8 Pools. Visitors can access Figure 8 Pools from Garie Beach and Otford lookout along the Royal coast.
For more information call the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Sat 13 Jun 2020, 1.31pm to Thu 19 Nov 2020, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Jun 2020, 2.41pm
Closed areas: Closed areas for pest animal management program
Some areas of Royal National Park will be closed to the public between sunset and sunrise to enable pest animal management programs to be carried out.
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas.
The affected areas include:
- Audley precinct and Lady Carrington Drive
- Artillery Hill and Warumbul Road
- Bonnie Vale campground and picnic area.
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground
- Garrawarra Farm
Visitors who have approved bookings to camp can still access their campsites during these times.
For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 27 Mar 2020, 2.53pm to Wed 30 Sep 2020, 2.45pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Jun 2020, 9.42am
Closed areas: Lake Eckersley campground closed
Lake Eckersley campground in Heathcote National Park is closed until further notice. All other campgrounds in the park are open. Please call 02 9542 0648 for further information.
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Applies from Fri 1 May 2015, 4.12pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jul 2016, 1.00pm
Safety alerts: Audley precinct in wet weather
Access across the Audley Weir may be closed due to river flooding during times of wet weather. During wet weather, NPWS advise park visitors to visit Live Traffic NSW to ascertain the status of the Weir crossing before commencing their travel to the park. During times of closure, access to Bundeena, Maianbar residential areas, Royal National Park Visitor Centre, including the Audley Dance hall and cafe, is via McKell Ave Waterfall.
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