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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 1.57pm
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 upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
The following tracks are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Giant Stairway is closed from Monday 28 April for maintenance. There is no access in or out of the valley via Giant Stairway. Alternate access is via Furber Steps or Amphitheatre track.
- Valley Tracks including Federal Pass, Dandanelles Pass, Duncan's Pass and links to the STP Trail are very slippery and muddy after wet weather and heavy use during events. Visitors should exercise caution and be prepared for conditions and delays.
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
- Leura Cascades Parking Area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides. Access to Leura Forest and Jamison Valley is via Amphitheatre track.
- Golden Stairs walking track is closed due to landslides and rock fall. There is no access from Glenraphael Drive to Ruined Castle, Federal Pass or Scenic World. Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary can be accessed from Federal Pass (via Furber Steps) or Kedumba Pass.
- 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 affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Kings Tableland Road will be closed for road works from 20 May to the 27 June, 2025. This effectively closes access to Andersons mountain bike route and McMahons Lookout. It also affects one access to Ingar camping area. Vehicle access will only be permitted to residents for this period. Cycling, runners and walkers will be permitted on weekends only.
- 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 multiple landslides. No access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls. Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls.
- Valley of the Waters is closed for maintenance below Nature track junction from Wednesday 21 May to 30 June 2025. No access to Empress Falls and Sylvia Falls.
- Empress Canyon is closed from Wednesday 21 May to Monday 30 June 2025.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
- Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and 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 Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Blackheath via Perrys Lookdown or the Horse track.
- Pierces Pass Road will be closed for road maintenance from May 12th-23rd 2025. No vehicle access to Pierces Pass or Walls Lookout Day use areas during this time. All Grose Valley walking routes remain open; however, no parking at Pierces Pass or Walls Lookout is available during the closure period.
- Braeside fire trail and walking track will be closed for road maintenance from Wednesday 14 May to Friday 30 May 2025.
- Walkers using Duncan's Pass be aware of increase risk of trips, slips and falls due to degradation in track surface.
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
- 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 Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Wed 28 May 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 11.25am
Closed areas: Burralow Creek Campground closed
Burralow Creek campground and picnic area will be closed from 28 April to 28 May 2025 for upgrade works to Bulcamatta Falls walking track.
The following connecting fire trails will also be closed:
- Paterson Range fire trail
- Tabaraga Ridge fire trail
- Burralow fire trail
There will be no public access during this time including walkers, bike riders, horse riders and vehicles. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 3.30pm to Fri 18 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 3.38pm
Closed areas: Track Closures for Blue Mountains National Park from 26th May 2025 - 18th July 2025
Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails in Blue Mountains National Park will be closed to all park users for repairs and maintenance on weekdays from Monday 26 May 2025 until Friday 18 July 2025 inclusive. Areas affected will include:
- Woodford Oaks trail from Taylor Rd at Woodford to the intersection of the Oaks/Nepean Lookout trails
- Saint Helena trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 1.02pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 1.06pm
Closed areas: Giant Stairway - Katoomba
Giant Stairway is closed from Monday 28 April for maintenance. There is no access in or out of the valley via Giant Stairway. Alternate access is via Furber Steps or Amphitheatre track.
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Applies from Mon 16 Dec 2024, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 1.25pm
Closed areas: Fern Bower walking track closed
Fern Bower walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to multiple landslides. There's no access to Leura Forest and Leura Cascades via Fern Bower. Alternative access is via Amphitheatre track.
For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 May 2025, 9.36am
Closed areas: Bowtells Swing Bridge on the Six Foot Track closed for maintenance
Bowtells Swing Bridge on the Six Foot Track at Katoomba is closed for bridge maintenance works from 19th May to 20th May 2025 inclusive.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 1.41pm
Closed areas: Link Walking Track temporarily closed
The following areas and walking tracks are closed from 9 May 2025 until further notice:
This is to allow for ongoing track works. For your safety, please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4720 6200.
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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
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
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:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
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 Thu 1 May 2025, 11.39am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.54am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil 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 Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 11.45am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 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 Blue Mountains National Park 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 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 1 May 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.11am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
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 Fri 31 Jan 2025, 7.32am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.51am
Closed areas: Euroka walking track closed for repairs
Euroka walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed for track repairs from Monday 1 February to Monday 30 June 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.52am
Closed areas: Tramway trail closed to vehicles due to rockfall
Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.
A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken. Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jun 2024, 1.11pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 6.11pm
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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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.51am
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 Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 9.03am
Safety alerts: Drinking water in Capertee National Park
You'll need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking in Capertee National Park. Water supplied at Capertee Homestead and Capertee Cottage is untreated and only suitable for showering and washing dishes.
Campers at Capertee and Policemans Point campgrounds should not use water from Capertee River for drinking or cooking.
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