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Applies from Thu 16 Mar 2023, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 6.26pm
Fires - Advice: Craigs Rd, Curraweela
There is a fire in this park called Craigs Rd, Curraweela. Refer to the Rural Fire Service 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.
Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 11.19am
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Many walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather causing subsidence hazards, major landslides or infrastructure upgrades.
The following areas are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
- Honeymoon Point lookout is closed due to upgrade works.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk between Tallawalla lookout and Solitary Restaurant is closed from Monday 27 to Tuesday 28 March for a helicopter operation.
- Fern Bower, Amphitheatre track, Leura Forest and Dardanelles Pass are closed from Monday 27 to Tuesday 28 March for a helicopter operation.
- Federal Pass between Leura Forest and Dardanelles Pass junction below the Three Sisters is closed from Monday 27 to Tuesday 28 March for a helicopter operation.
- Lila Falls track, between Fern Bower/Amphitheatre junction and Lindeman Pass junction is closed from Wednesday 15 March 2023 due to track maintenance.
- Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
- Lyrebird Dell walking track is closed due to track maintenance.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk is closed between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Lady Darley track is closed due to track maintenance.
- Glenraphael Drive is closed due to major subsidence. Narrow Neck, Ruined Castle and Golden Stairs are accessible to pedestrians and cyclists from Narrow Neck lookout on Cliff Drive.
- Mount Solitary Route and Ruined Castle campground are closed due to subsidence.
- Tallawalla lookout is closed for upgrade works.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout.
Wentworth Falls
- Conservation Hut is closed for renovations due to open late 2023.
- Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls or Wentworth Falls from Valley of the Waters.
- Queen Victoria and Empress lookouts are closed from Monday 30 January 2023 until further notice, for upgrade works.
- Charles Darwin walk is closed where it traverses council-managed land due to upgrades. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- National Pass is closed due to landslide.
- Wentworth Pass is closed due to landslide.
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the western end. You can walk in to Ingar campground via Andersons or Bedford Roads.
- The track connecting Rocket Point loop to Chester and Little Switzerland trails will be closed intermittently until Friday 24 March 2023 due to track works.
- The trail connecting Jamison Creek to Chester Road will be closed intermittently until Friday 24 March 2023 due to track works.
- Kedumba Valley Road will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from Monday 27 March until Friday 31 March 2023 to allow for rock and tree removal. Pedestrian access to Kedumba Valley is available via the lower end of Federal Pass walking track.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
- Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area are closed for major upgrade work (opening April 2023).
- Govetts Creek access routes including Horse track, Govetts Leap Descent and Rodriguez Pass (Bridal Veil Falls) are closed due to landslides.
- Pulpit walking track is closed from Cripps lookout to Pulpit Rock lookout. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for further information.
- Perrys Lookdown campground is closed.
- Horse track and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rock falls and landslides. Entry is not permitted due to serious risk of injury or death. Entry is not permitted into the Grose Valley from Govetts Leap, Evans lookout, Grand Canyon track, or South of Acacia Flat.
- The Mount Banks area including the picnic area and Summit walking track will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from Monday 20 March 2023 until Friday 21 April 2023 to allow for road repairs.
Woodford, Lawson, Springwood
Empire Pass is closed for track maintenance.
Canyons and rock climbing
Climbing and canyoning areas in the Blue Mountains are open unless the access road is closed or the site is listed in this alert.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Applies from Mon 27 Feb 2023, 1.48pm to Tue 4 Apr 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 8.20am
Closed areas: Park closed for ground pest control operation
Upper Nepean State Conservation Area is closed from 6am Monday 27 March, to 6am Monday 3 April 2023 for a ground pest control operation.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office
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Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 5.04pm to Sun 26 Mar 2023, 3.04pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 2.37pm
Closed areas: Victoria Road and 10T fire trails closed for maintenance
Victoria Road fire trail will be closed Monday to Friday between 7:30am and 4:30pm, commencing on Tuesday 7 March 2023 to Saturday 25 March 2023. The trails are being upgraded as part of the NSW Fire Access and Fire Trail Plan (FAFT) and flood recovery programs.
This includes access to Minerva Pool from Victoria Road and Lysaght Road entrances to Dharawal National Park and to Stokes Creek Weir. The trails will be open on weekends during this time or outside of construction hours mentioned above on weekdays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Illawarra NPWS Office on (02) 4224 4188.
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Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 3.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 2.23pm
Closed areas: Jingga walking track closed for maintenance
Jingga walking track is closed until further notice. The walking track is currently being repaired. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Illawarra office on 02 4224 4188.
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Applies from Mon 6 Mar 2023, 5.55pm to Sun 26 Mar 2023, 2.57pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 2.32pm
Closed areas: Access to Minerva Pool closed during weekdays
Minerva Pool is closed to public access from Monday to Friday between 7:30am and 4:30pm, commencing from Tuesday 7 March until Saturday 25 March 2023. The trails that lead to Minerva Pool are being upgraded as part of the NSW Fire Access and Fire Trail Plan (FAFT) and flood recovery programs. Access to Minerva Pool is permitted on weekends only during this time or outside of construction hours mentioned above on week days.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Illawarra NPWS Office on (02) 4224 4188.
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Applies from Wed 1 Feb 2023, 9.40am to Thu 6 Apr 2023, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Mar 2023, 9.52am
Closed parks: Park closed due to flood damage
Abercrombie River National Park and State Conservation Area are closed until Thursday 6 April 2023 due to construction work on damaged river crossing and campgrounds.
Bummaroo Ford campground remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This park will reopen as soon as works are complete.
Applies from Mon 6 Feb 2023, 12.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 2.36pm
Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed
Mirang Campground is closed for the forseeable future facilities maintenance and upgrades. Please check the website for updates on re-opening or call 9542 0648.
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Applies from Wed 2 Mar 2022, 12.47pm. Last reviewed: Sat 11 Mar 2023, 12.08pm
Closed areas: Sublime Point walking track closed
Sublime Point walking track is closed until further notice. The track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 2.33pm
Closed areas: Partial Closure to Forest Walk
The Forest Walk is affected by the closure of Sublime Point walking track until further notice. There is no access between Sublime Point and Austinmer. Sublime Point walking track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 2.33pm
Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail partial closure
The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is open to walkers, bicycles and light 4WD vehicles only. No access with heavy vehicles larger than cat 9 due to hazardous track conditions. As soon as the remainder of the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS Alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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