Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 7.25am

Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2026, 7.25am.

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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Nearby alerts

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.

Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 9.47am

Closed parks: Prospect Nature Reserve closed public

Prospect Nature Reserve is closed to the public indefinitely as it's part of a Special Water catchment area. There is no public access at any time.

If you wish to visit the Prospect Reservoir area, Andrew Campbell Reserve on William Lawson Drive has picnic tables, playground and toilet facilities.

For more information about visiting Andrew Campbell Reserve, please contact Sydney Water on 13 20 92.

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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/kemps-creek-nature-reserve/local-alerts

Contact

in the Sydney and surrounds region

Scheyville office
02 4580 2750
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed public holidays.
71 Memorial Drive, Scheyville 2756
Email: npws.cumberland@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Kemps Creek Nature Reserve