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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 3.13pm
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
th Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
The following tracks are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs.)
- Leura Cascades track (bottom section) is closed until the end of 2025 for track upgrade works. There is no access to Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Clifftop walk) between the top of Leura Cascades and the Amphitheatre junction. Short detour via Cliff Drive.
- 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 and associated repairs.
- Glenrapheal Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. No access via Miners Track, Golden Stairs and Castle Head.
- Access to Narrowneck Road including Golden Stairs, Miners Track and Castle Head is closed to walkers or cyclists from Monday 25th September to Friday 29th September to allow for road works.
- 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.
- 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 elevated boardwalk repairs. There's no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
- Valley of the Waters is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
- Rocket Point and Kings Tableland Cliff Edge Route will be closed for a helicopter operation on Thursday 14th August. There will be no access from the crossing to Lincoln Rock.
- Murphys Camping Area will be closed from 11-14th & 18-21st August for road maintenance. Booked campers will be permitted after 2pm on Fridays for weekends only.
- Ingar Camping Area access may involve delays from 4-8th August 2025 due to crossing repaiirs and roadworks.
- Andersons & Bedford Creek Trail will be closed to all walkers and mountain bikes (except Ingar campers) from 4-8th August 2025 due to crossing repairs and roadworks.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
- Parts of Popes Glen Track will be closed for maintenance this week. Wed 13/8 Govetts Loop track to Pulpit Track intersection, Thu 14/8 Pulpit Track intersection to Boyds Beach Fri 15/8 Boyds Beach south to park boundary.
- Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the 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.
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 Sun 17 Aug 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 22 Aug 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 1.18pm
Closed areas: Parks closed for aerial pest control operation
The following parks are closed from 4pm, Sunday 17 August to 5.30pm, Friday 22 August 2025 for an aerial pest control operation:
- Abercrombie River National Park and State Conservation Area
- Mares Forest
- Kanangra Boyd National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
- Yerranderrie State Conservation Area
- Southern Blue Mountains National Park
Yerranderie Regional Park and the Obereon-Colong Stock Route remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sun 10 Aug 2025, 12.23pm to Fri 22 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 3.37pm
Closed areas: Paterson Range Trail Closed due to weather
Paterson Range Trail in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until Friday 22 August 2025 due to wet and slippery conditions.
Burralow campers can access via Tabaraga Ridge out of Kurrajong Heights.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 3.30pm to Fri 22 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Aug 2025, 10.27am
Closed areas: Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails - Weekday closure
Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails in Blue Mountains National Park will be closed for maintenance and repairs on weekdays from Monday 26 May 2025 to Friday 22 August 2025 inclusive. The affected areas include:
- Woodford Oaks trail from Taylor Road at Woodford to the intersection of the Oaks/Nepean lookout trails
- Saint Helena trail.
Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Wed 16 Jul 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 8.16am
Safety alerts: Wollondilly River walking track impacted by severe weather event
Some sections of the Wollondilly River walking track have been severely damaged by a recent severe weather event (rain).
Pedestrian access is still open; however, please take care when walking the trail as some sections of the track are severely damaged, slippery and difficult to navigate.
For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200 .
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Applies from Thu 7 Aug 2025, 10.20am. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road - Closed
Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area. Closure is in place for all vehicles due to wet slippery road conditions.
As a result, there will be no access to the following areas via Glow Worm Tunnel Road:
- Glow Worm Tunnel
- Newnes Campground
- Deep Pass Campground
- Rocky and Twister Canyon
The road will reopen when conditions are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph. 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.57pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Gardens of Stone National Park from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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:
Mudgee 02 6370 9000
Oberon 02 6336 6200
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 9.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.51pm
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 25 August to Sunday 7 September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 6 Aug 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.43pm
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 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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 Wed 6 Aug 2025, 8.00am to Sun 5 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Aug 2025, 3.36pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Bangadilly National Park (NP), Bargo State Conservation Area (SCA), Burragorang SCA, Guula Ngurra NP, Joadja Nature Reserve (NR), Nattai NP, Upper Nepean SCA and Upper Nepean SCA Stage 2 lands managed by NPWS from Monday 25th August – Sunday 7th September 2025.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to reduce predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to reduce 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 Glenbrook NPWS area office for more information on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 22 Apr 2025, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 12.02pm
Closed areas: Jerrara Lookout Closure
Jerrara Lookout and associated access path will be closed from Tuesday the 22nd of April until works are completed.
The Green Track will still be accessible throughout this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 9.53am to Sat 31 Jan 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.05am
Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until 2026 due to ongoing flood repairs and enhancements to visitor services and facilities. NPWS will announce a reopening date in the new year.
The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, Arch Cottage, caves and trails.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.
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Applies from Mon 23 Jun 2025, 12.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 8.50am
Other planned events: Special Areas Catchment Pig Control Program 23/6/2025 - 31/8/2025
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Hawkesbury-Nattai Area will be conducting a Special Areas Catchment Pig Control Program in the following areas below.
- Nattai National Park
- Nattai State Conservation Area,
including the following Trails - W4I, W4H, Valley Roads and Burragorang Valley
The operation consists of the following Control Methods
*The Use of Hoggone (Sodium Nitrite) bait
Hoggone contains peanuts. Anyone with a Peanut allergy is advised not to handle bait product.
Hoggone is lethal to pets and domestic animals, so it is recommended that you contain any livestock or animals during the program.
*Pig trapping through Nattai NP and SCA and Burragorang SCA during this period through the W4I, W4H, Valley Roads and Burragorang Valley.
This will involve the use of firearms to shoot pigs in traps.
Signage and a site assessment will be undertaken before any firearms are discharged; however, staff and contractors should be aware.
A contractor will also be used for pig trapping in the Southern section of our program.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Thu 24 Jul 2025, 1.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 1.39pm
Closed areas: Forest Campground precinct closure
The area west of Glowworm Tunnel Road from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1 will be closed from Monday 28 July 2025 for construction of visitor infrastructure works. The closure will be in place for at least 12 months while works continue.
During the closure, there is no public access to:
- Western Boundary Road
- Red Hill Road
- Camp Road
- Newnes Afforestation Camp
- Any roads within the closed area including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon
Closures are in place to enable the construction of:
- Forest Campground (at the old Newnes Afforestation Camp Ruins) which will include 50 bookable sites, group campground and picnic area
- Upgrading roads for 2WD access
- Rehabilitation of damaged and eroded areas
Information for camping:
Bush camping is allowed at sites further than 200 metres from park infrastructure such as roads, walking tracks and lookouts.
For information on the access strategy for Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Road Access Strategy
For information on the long-term plan for the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Master Plan
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Applies from Wed 23 Jul 2025, 10.16am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jul 2025, 10.20am
Closed areas: Tavern Creek Road Closure
Tavern Creek Road in Abercrombie River National Park is currently closed for maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 10.09am
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 Wed 16 Jul 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 6.01pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Aug 2025, 6.53am
Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will be ongoing between 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Goobang National Park.
Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions throughout the reserve.
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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Sun 17 Aug 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 22 Aug 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Aug 2025, 12.42pm
Closed areas: Closed areas due to aerial pest control operation
The section of Blue Mountains National Park south of Dunphys campground and south of Medlow Gap is closed from 4pm, Sunday 17 August to 5.30pm, Friday 22 August 2025 for an aerial pest control program.
The following walking tracks are closed during this time:
- Carlon Creek
- Breakfast Creek
- Bellbird Ridge
- White Dog Ridge trail
- Cedarland Ridge trail
- Splendour Rock walking track
- Yellow Pup Ridge walking track
- Kelpie Point trail
- Medlow Gap East trail
- K2K
- Katoomba to Mittagong
Dunphys campground will remain open during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Jul 2025, 12.27pm
Closed areas: Link walking track temporary closure
Link walking track is closed from Friday 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 on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Sat 12 Jul 2025, 6.34am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 6.35am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Aug 2025, 7.17am
Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will be ongoing between 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.
Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions throughout the reserve.
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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.
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Applies from Tue 8 Jul 2025, 3.02pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 3.03pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Aug 2025, 8.56am
Other incidents: Mittagong to Wombeyan Caves - Road closed
Wombeyan Caves Road between Mittagong and Wombeyan Caves remains closed due to extensive storm damage. Please travel to the caves via Goulburn and Taralga, or via Oberon from the north.
For updates, call the Wingecaribee Council on 02 4868 0888.
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Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.18pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am
Other planned events: Lost City Walking Track Carpark Closure
Lost City Walking Track Carpark is currently closed for improvement works.
The improvement works at Lost City Walking Track Carpark will include a accessible footpaths, visitor information signage, seating, carparking and accessible double stall toilet. Revegetation work and planting of native species are also proposed.
Lost City Walking Track will remain open and accessible to visitors via Lost City Road. Visitors are advised to stay alert and follow the signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.21pm
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 Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.43pm to Thu 12 Feb 2026, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.54pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baitng - Foxes
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program from Tuesday 1 July 2025 to Thursday 12 February 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Bango and Mundoonen Nature Reserves.
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 Queanbeyan NPWS area office for more information on 02 6229 7166.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 9.18am
Safety alerts: Haulage trucks using Old Bells Line of Rd
Haulage trucks are in operation along Old Bells Line of Rd between the park entrance near Chifley Road (Zig Zag Railway) and Clarence Sands during the following times:
• Monday to Friday: 04.00 to 18.00
• Saturday: 04.00 to 13.00
During these times road users are reminded to:
• drive with caution
• adhere to the speed limit of 40 km/hr
• listen for truck movements via UHF-11
If a UHF radio is unavailable, NPWS recommends to access the reserve via State Mine Gully Rd. For more information contact the Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 9 Jun 2022, 2.01pm to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 9.17am
Closed areas: Post Office Lodge closed for restoration works
Post Office Lodge in Yerranderie Regional Park is closed for restoration works until October 2026.
For further information please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 9.18am
Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed
The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.
For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.09pm
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 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 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 Mon 26 May 2025, 10.30am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Wed 18 Jun 2025, 1.06pm
Closed areas: Narrow Neck - Glenraphael Drive closed due to landslide
Glenraphael Drive at Narrow Neck is closed to all vehicles until further notice. This road has been impacted by a landslide. Walkers and cyclists are permitted. Please follow directions of park signage and NPWS staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8.46am
Closed areas: Road Closed- Lost City North Road
Lost City North Road is closed from Friday 16th May 2025 for improvement works including road upgrades and visitor facilities.
Lost City Walking Track is accessible via Lost City Road (previously known as Lost City South Road).
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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 Thu 4 Jul 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 8.54am
Closed areas: North Ridge Rd closure
North Ridge Road is now closed for works as part of the Gardens of Stone Multi-Day Walk. The closure will be in place until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 14 May 2020, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 8.38am
Closed areas: Spring Creek Canyon closed due to rockfalls
Spring Creek Canyon in Bungonia State Conservation Area is closed due to rockfalls in the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 9.34am
Safety alerts: Bungonia Gorge - Occasional high water
Whilst there is continuing rainfall periodically in Bungonia National Park, the Bungonia Creek water level may at times be higher than normal.
If you're planning to undertake the Red walking track or any activities within Bungonia Gorge, please assess water levels before continuing through the Bungonia Slot Canyon. If in doubt, turn back. Do not enter flood waters. Report conditions via the park register book on-site.
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Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 3.11pm
Closed parks: Park closed for major road repairs
Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve is closed until 2026 while Transport for NSW repairs flood-damaged roads and landslips.
There is no access to Six Foot track via Jenolan Caves.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 3.24pm
Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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