Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 2 Dec 2025, 10.47am to Thu 4 Dec 2025, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Dec 2025, 10.55am
Closed areas: Notice of pest control operation at North Head and Middle Head
Some areas in this park are closed from 6:00pm, Tuesday 11 November to 6:00am, Wednesday 3 December 2025 for ground shooting for feral animal control. The closed areas are:
- Middle Head
- North Head: Scenic Drive, NPWS North Fort carpark and lookouts, Fairfax walking track and lookouts.
- The Quarantine Station
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 9.20am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Nov 2025, 9.42am
Closed areas: Parkview to Transgrid & Burns Rd to Henry Lawson Vehicle Trails
Parkview to Transgrid & Burns Rd to Henry Lawson Vehicle Trails at Picnic Point in Georges River National Park will be closed on weekdays between 26th November and 19th December 2025 due to 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 Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 1 Dec 2025, 7.00am to Fri 5 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 9.22am
Safety alerts: Machinery operating near Wattamolla Falls lookout
Machinery will be operating near the lookout at Wattamolla picnic area during the week of 1 to 5 December 2025 for essential pathway works. Please stay out of the works area and follow instructions from staff on site.
For further information please contact the Royal National Parks Visitor Centre on 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 18 Aug 2025, 12.00am to Mon 31 Aug 2026, 10.39am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Nov 2025, 8.14am
Closed areas: Sublime Point Walking Track closed
The Sublime Point Walking Track is closed for major upgrades from Monday 18 August 2025 to Monday 31 August 2026.
Alternative walking tracks include the Lookout Track to Panorama House, Wodi Wodi Track, Gibson Walking Track, the Woodward Loop Track and the Mount Keira Ring Track.
The upgrade is supported by the NSW and Australian Government’s Infrastructure Betterment Fund to repair and rebuild public assets directly impacted by natural disasters since 2019.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For information on alternative walks, contact the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Wed 26 Nov 2025, 5.00am to Tue 23 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Nov 2025, 2.03pm
Closed areas: Forest Walk closed
Parts of the Forest Walk within the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area will be closed for essential track upgrades from Wednesday 26 November 2025 until further notice.
Signs will be in place around closed areas
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 20 Nov 2025, 4.45pm to Sat 13 Dec 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Dec 2025, 11.28am
Closed areas: Pest control operation
There will be closures in Lane Cove National Park for pest control operations targeting wild rabbits using firearms at the following times:
- 10pm Thursday 4 December to 2am Friday 5 December 2025
- 10pm Thursday 11 December to 2am Friday 12 December 2025
If operations are impacted by wet weather, they will continue from 10pm Monday 15 December to 2am Tuesday 16 December 2025.
The following areas will be closed:
- All picnic areas and walking tracks along Max Allen Drive.
- The Great North Walk between Lady Game Drive and Allen Park.
- All picnic areas along Riverside Drive (between Plassey Road and Fullers Bridge).
- Riverside Walking Track between Deburghs Entrance Station and Lane Cove River Weir.
- Riverside Drive Between Lane Cove Road and Lane Cove River Weir.
Do not enter the park under any circumstances. Signs will be placed at all entrances during the closure period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Applies from Thu 30 Oct 2025, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Nov 2025, 4.08pm
Closed areas: Swimming enclosure damaged, Nielsen Park
The swimming enclosure at Nielsen Park was damaged by large waves in August 2025. Nielsen Park remains open to visitors. However, be aware before swimming at Shark Beach, the damaged swimming enclosure nets do not provide a total barrier between sharks and swimmers.
A new steel support pile will be installed in the week commencing 8th December 2025. Once installed, the enclosure’s steel cable and netting panels will be re-attached.
For information and resources to help reduce the risk of an encounter with a shark at NSW beaches and estuaries, check out Shark Smart and the Bull Shark fact sheet
For updates, please check here or email or call the local NPWS office on 02 9337 5511.
Applies from Sat 11 Oct 2025, 8.00am to Mon 22 Dec 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 3.45pm
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
Bents Basin SCA and Gulguer NR are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations. Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays, Does not affect camping bookings. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 15 Oct 2025, 5.23pm
Other planned events: Access to Kembla mountain bike trails during Harry Graham Drive upgrade
Harry Graham Drive will be partially closed in both directions between Wollongong Motorcycle Club and Kembla Village until mid-late 2026 (weather permitting), to allow Wollongong City Council to carry out essential road maintenance and upgrades.
During this time, the Kembla mountain bike trails can be accessed as follows:
1. From Mount Keira: The main trail car park is open and signposted off Harry Graham Drive. This is the only access point for beginner trails during the roadworks. Visitors should expect some traffic delays.
2. From Kembla Heights: Harry Graham Drive is temporarily closed to all traffic from Kembla Heights. Access is available for blue and black trails only, and a small carpark is
available. For safety and to avoid congestion, riders are asked not to park on the roadside. Beginner trails will be temporarily inaccessible from Kembla Heights during the roadworks. For access to green runs, please use the main trail carpark via Mount Keira Road.
For more information read the City of Wollongong webpage.
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Applies from Fri 26 Sep 2025, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 12.39pm
Other planned events: Cawleys Bridge works
Please be advised that Transport for NSW will be undertaking bridge decking maintenance and upgrades to Cawleys Bridge between 29th September 2025 and February 2026.
Cawleys bridge connects Cawleys Road between Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area.
Works will be intermittent during this time.
Vehicle and public access will remain largely unaffected, with select days, being restricted access. Please follow the signs and direction of staff and contractors onsite.
NPWS will post specific information as it becomes available.
Enquiries: Transport for NSW Project Information Line on 1800 684 490.
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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Sep 2025, 2.59pm
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 Fri 5 Sep 2025, 1.38pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Dec 2025, 3.33pm
Safety alerts: Hazardous track conditions - Wodi Wodi Walking Track
Recent heavy rain has created hazardous track conditions on the Wodi Wodi Walking Track between the Forest Walk and Stanwell Park Train Station. The track is currently experiencing erosion, fallen trees and landslips. It is not suitable for most walkers.
Please consider alternative walking tracks in the area.
Contact the local NPWS Area Office for more information.
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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 12.20pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Nov 2025, 12.39pm
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 22 Aug 2025, 12.12pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Dec 2025, 3.33pm
Closed areas: No access to Austinmer via Sublime Point Walking Track
The Forest Walk terminates at Sublime Point due to major upgrades on the Sublime Point Walking Track which is closed from Monday 18 August 2025 to Monday 31 August 2026.
There is no walking access to Austinmer or Austinmer Train Station.
The upgrade is supported by the NSW and Australian Government’s Infrastructure Betterment Fund to repair and rebuild public assets directly impacted by natural disasters since 2019.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For information on alternative walks, contact the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8.55am
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 Mon 7 Jul 2025, 8.38am to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 8.43am
Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays) from Monday 7 July 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025 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
- Garrawarra Farm
- Lady Carrington Drive
- Bonnie Vale campground and Bonnie Vale picnic area.
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.
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