Nearby alerts
Applies from Fri 26 Jun 2026, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 4.23pm
Safety alerts: Areas Closed - Deer Control Program
Some areas in Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 6 July 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
The closed areas include:
- All picnic areas in the Audley Precinct
- Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote
- Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
- North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
- Garawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
- Hacking River Vehicle Trail
- Camps Gully Vehicle Trail
- Karingal Picnic Area
- Powerline East Vehicle Trail
These closures will be signposted at the entry points to the closed areas. If you have a campground booking you can still access campgrounds during these times.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 7.12am
Closed parks: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve closed
This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed.
To prevent phytophthora infection and spreading in parks and at home, try these hygiene tips:
- Start your trip with clean, dirt-free, dry gear (including shoes, bike tyres, camping gear, vehicles)
- Use the boot wash or scrub stations provided – these capture contaminated water or control flow to septic or sewage systems where root rot will die
- Stay on formed tracks
- Follow instructions on signage
- Clean your gear again when you get home – try a solution of 70% methylated spirits or ethanol, 30% water, and wash straight into the septic/sewage system. You may want to keep a spray bottle in the car.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 4.57pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Jun 2026, 7.02am
Closed parks: Warranmadhaa National Park - Closed for Park Establishment
Warranmadhaa National Park is closed to visitors while important park establishment works are completed. The park will open in stages for walking and cycling, and overtime, additional facilities for recreation, education and research.
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 9.54am
Other planned events: Toilet closures in Lane Cove National Park
Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
- Carters Creek (Area 9)
- Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
- Haynes Flat (Area 32)
This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be open.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
