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Applies from Tue 6 Dec 2022, 3.47pm to Fri 9 Dec 2022, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Dec 2022, 4.03pm
Closed areas: Bradleys Head Road closed due to maintenance
Bradleys Head Road is closed at the Rifle Wall from Tuesday 6 December 2022 until 6pm Friday 9 December 2022 due to maintenance works resulting from a rockfall. There is no vehicle access to Bradleys Head-Booraghee Amphitheatre. Parking is available at Rifle Wall and Athol Hall carparks.
The Amphitheatre precinct remains open to walkers, who should take care due to works in the vicinity.
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Applies from Fri 21 Oct 2022, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 Dec 2022, 2.32pm
Closed areas: Clark Island closure
Clark Island will be closed to the public between 8am to 8pm on the following dates:
- Tuesday 27 December 2022 to Tuesday 3 January 2023.
Events will be happening on those dates.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 9337 5511 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 3.34pm
Closed areas: Fort Denison closed
Fort Denison will be closed until late 2023.
Conservation and upgrade works are currently underway. Key elements include the construction of a new accessible wharf and maintenance and upgrade to buildings and services. Fort Denison will be closed to visitors until these works have been complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:
- 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday
- 8am and 1pm on Saturday
Noise monitoring stations will be set up in Kirribilli and Cremorne to check any over-water noise so that it does not exceed legal levels. It is not expected to be high.
For more information, visit the project webpage or call the NPWS Sydney South area office on 02 9337 5511. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 8 Oct 2021, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 11.40am
Closed areas: North Head scenic area closures
The following areas in the North Head scenic area will be closed while upgrades are underway:
- Fairfax walking track, Fairfax Lookout, Fairfax carpark and bus stop are closed until the end of January 2023 for the construction of new lookouts.
- North Head Scenic Drive and loop road are open to vehicles.
- The bus stop opposite the Bella Vista Café is open.
These closures may be extended without notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Fri 21 Oct 2022, 2.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 2.05pm
Closed areas: Shark Island closure
Shark Island will be closed to the public between 8am to 8pm on the following dates:
- Friday 9 December 2022
- Tuesday 27 December 2022 to Tuesday 3 January 2023
- Friday 10 February to Wednesday 22 February 2023 (Sail GP event).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office on 02 9337 5511 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Sun 31 Jul 2022, 10.15pm to Wed 1 Feb 2023, 2.17am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Nov 2022, 2.57pm
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
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 is continuous and ongoing between 1 August 2022 and 31 January 2023 in Sydney Harbour National Park in the following areas:
- Chowder Bay, Dobroyd, Bradleys, Georges, Middle and North Headlands
- North Head includes the adjoining land of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Australian Institute of Police Management and Quarantine Station.
Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Wed 17 Aug 2022, 8.10am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Nov 2022, 2.51pm
Safety alerts: No access to some picnic tables and seats at Shark Island
Access is closed to 2 picnic tables and the seats in shelters at Shark Island. This is to allow for maintenance works to be carried out to repair these facilities.
The pavilion, 2 other picnic tables with seats and 3 shelters (2 with limited furniture) are still available for use. Large lawn areas are still available for recreation.
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Applies from Fri 21 Oct 2022, 2.41pm to Tue 3 Jan 2023, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Nov 2022, 1.51pm
Closed areas: Strickland House closure
Strickland House and grounds are closed from 8am, Friday 30 December 2022 to 8am, Sunday 1 January 2023.
For more information, call the NPWS Vaucluse area office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Nov 2022, 10.06am
Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre closed for upgrades
Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until further notice. The site is being prepared for a new visitor centre as part of the Kamay 2020 Project.
Learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project or contact the local area office email.
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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 11 Nov 2022, 12.57pm
Closed areas: North Head partial closure
Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:
- Bluefish Point
- Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency access road
- Fairfax lookouts
Do not enter the closed areas.
Open areas include:
- Q Station
- North Head Sanctuary and Bella Vista Cafe (entry via North Fort)
- Parking areas at North Fort
- The track between Shelly Beach and Bluefish Drive
- Bluefish Drive to the Avenue of Honour
- Collins Flat Beach
- Collins Beach Road
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Applies from Thu 25 Aug 2022, 9.00am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 5.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Nov 2022, 10.09am
Other planned events: 1080 pest management program
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 Thursday 25 August 2022 and Friday 31 March 2023 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.
Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. 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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kurnell area office on 02 9668 2000 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Mon 1 Aug 2022, 12.16pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Nov 2022, 8.53am
Closed areas: Bradleys Head toilets closed due to rockfall
The toilet block at Bradleys Head - Booraghee Amphitheatre is closed from Monday 1 August 2022 until further notice due to a rock fall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Nov 2021, 9.25am
Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times
The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
- From 1 October to 31 March - from 5am to 8.30pm
- From 1 April to 30 September - 6am to 6pm
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Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Sun 7 Nov 2021, 9.24am
Closed areas: Bluefish Point closed
The Bluefish Point bushland area is closed to public access for public safety and to protect important plant and animal communities. For your safety and to help conserve the landscape, please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park.
The Shelly Beach to Bluefish walking track is open.
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