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Georges River National Park

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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 12.00am to Tue 16 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 12.35pm

Closed areas: Lady Carrington Drive closed for maintenance

Lady Carrington Drive will be closed on weekdays between 9th and 16th June 2026 for maintenance works.

Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park area office on 02 9542 0632.

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Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 7.00am to Wed 10 Jun 2026, 12.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 9.13am

Other planned events: Power pole replacement North Head Scenic Drive

Ausgrid will be replacing an existing power pole that is failing near 17 North Head Scenic Drive between 9 June to 10 June 2026. 

Traffic control will be in place, and we expect there will be minimal interruption to traffic and pedestrians while works are underway.

For your safety, please obey signage and instructions from Ausgrid staff and contractors. 

Applies from Tue 9 Jun 2026, 6.00am to Fri 17 Jul 2026, 10.13am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Jun 2026, 9.24am

Other planned events: Temporary toilet closures around Audley

Maintenance work will be underway at various locations throughout the Audley precinct from Tuesday 9 June to Friday 17 July 2026. These works will require temporary closure of toilet facilities across several site.

2026 closure schedule:

  • Reids Flat and Pool Flat (9 June to 12 June)
  • Ironbark Flat (15 June to 19 June)
  • Bus Stop (29 June to 3 July)
  • Allambie Flat (6 July to 10 July)
  • Currawong Flat (13 July to 17 July)

NPWS will install temporary toilet and accessible facilities located near the Commonwealth Pavillion and carpark entrance to Iron Bark Flat.  These Facilities will be in place for the duration of the works. Please plan ahead and use alternative facilities where available. All dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Updates will be provided if schedules change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648.

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Applies from Thu 14 May 2026, 7.00am to Thu 18 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 9.31am

Safety alerts: Track surface works - Royal Coast Track

Track surface works are currently underway on the Royal Coast Track between Wedding Cake Rock and Big Marley beach. Visitors may need to be stopped briefly to allow for machinery movements. Please take care and follow instructions from staff on site.

For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648

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Applies from Fri 6 Feb 2026, 8.08am. Last reviewed: Sat 6 Jun 2026, 4.40pm

Closed areas: Girrahween Picnic Area - Upcoming closure for upgrade works - 1 June to July 2026

The Girrahween Picnic Area in Wolli Creek Regional Park will be closed for upgrade works from Monday, 1 June to July 2026.

Pedestrian access to walking tracks and toilets will remain open. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Fri 15 May 2026, 10.32am. Last reviewed: Sat 6 Jun 2026, 4.40pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for track upgrade

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday, 1 June to Tuesday, 30 June 2026, while the Highcliff walking track and part of the Girrahween walking track are being upgraded. The closed areas are:

  • Highcliff Track
  • Girrahween track (Turrella Reserve end)

 

Note: These tracks form part of the Two Valley Trail.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Thu 14 May 2026, 9.27am to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 8.36am

Closed areas: Walumarra track closed for repairs

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is undertaking repair work to the Bola Creek crossing on the Walumarra track from 14 May to 12 June 2026. Access to the Walumarra track from Lady Carrington Drive will be closed. Access to Walumurra track from Sir Bertram Stevens Drive is limited with no thoroughfare to Lady Carrington Drive. 

The track will re-open on weekends and public holidays. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 in business hours or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.

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Applies from Sun 5 Apr 2026, 2.52pm to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 2.52pm. Last reviewed: Sun 5 Apr 2026, 2.55pm

Other planned events: Bullawarring Walking track maintenance

Contactors will be undertaking surface maintenance to the Bullawarring walking track, Heathcote NP from April through June 2026.

Walkers will still be able to pass, but may be asked to take a brief pause while the team clear the area so it is safe to walk through.

Helicopter operations may also be undertaken during this period.

Enquiries: 9542 0648.

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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 19 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 9.33am

Closed areas: Toilets closed for upgrade, Beachcomber Ave, Bundeena

The toilets at Beachcomber Ave, Bundeena (start of the Coast Track) are currently closed for an upgrade. Portable toilets are available nearby while the works are taking place. Walkers will be able pass the worksite to access the Coast Track.

For more information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 9542 0648.

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Applies from Fri 23 Jan 2026, 4.57pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 May 2026, 8.42am

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 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 10.04am

Closed areas: North Era campground closed

North Era campground is closed until further notice. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 12.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.13am

Other planned events: 1080 pest management operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will take place between 30 August 2025 and 31 March 2026 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.

Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance

All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.

Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

For more information, contact the local park office on:

Sydney South Area 02 9337 5511 (business hours)

NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294.

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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 6.37pm

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.

Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.20pm

Safety alerts: Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park

A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.

Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.

There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/georges-river-national-park/local-alerts

Contact

  • in the Sydney and surrounds region
  • Georges River National Park is open from 6am to 7.30pm during daylight savings (6am – ­6.30pm at other times) but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has coin-operated pay machines at the gate. Please bring correct coins, as no change is given. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.

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