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Applies from Tue 21 Jan 2020, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2020, 1.06pm
Closed areas: Rodd Island closure
Rodd Island will be closed to the public on the following dates:
- Saturday 1 February 2020
- Saturday 28 March 2020
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact our local area office on 02 9337 5511 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 28 Oct 2019, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2020, 1.06pm
Closed areas: Shark Island closed
Shark Island will be closed to the public on the following dates:
- Wednesday 19 February to Wednesday 4 March 2020 for an event.
- Thursday 26 March 2020
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Fri 17 May 2019, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jan 2020, 2.42pm
Safety alerts: Malabar Headland Rifle Range operation schedule
1. For public safety, the eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park is closed during ANZAC Rifle Range operations.
These closures may occur with little or no notice.
2. Do not enter the eastern section of the park (including Boora Point walking track) when:
- Red flags are flying above the range
- There are warning signs at the park's entry points (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark)
- Park entry gates are closed.
3. When is the eastern section of the park closed?
- Every Saturday
- 1st Sunday of the month
- 3rd Sunday of the month
- Sunday 26 January 2020 for a Festival of Sydney shooting event.
These closures apply to the eastern section of the park only (Boora Point walking track).
The western section of the park (Western Escarpment walking track) remains open.
The range operation schedule is provided by the NSW Rifle Association.
4. Contacts
To contact the ANZAC Rifle Range, call 02 9661 4532.
To contact the NPWS area office, email the Environment line or call 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Mon 28 Oct 2019, 12.42pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Jan 2020, 2.34pm
Closed areas: Clark Island closed
Clark Island will be closed to the public from Friday 28 February to Saturday 29 February 2020 for an event.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS area office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Thu 2 Jan 2020, 3.31pm to Fri 1 Jan 2021, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Jan 2020, 4.45pm
Other planned events: Annual passes no longer available at Middle Head office
From 31 December 2019, Annual passes will no longer be sold at NPWS Middle Head office.
Passes can be purchased:
Online: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/passes-and-fees
or
You can get a $15 discount on a 1 year All Parks Pass or 1 year Multi Parks Pass when you renew your NSW vehicle registration online at Service NSW.
In person:
Bobbin Head Information Centre
688 Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, Mt Colah 2079
10am - 4pm, 7 days
Lane Cove National Park area office
Max Allen Drive, Lindfield 2070
10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday
Phone:
National Parks Contact Centre - 1300 072 757
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Applies from Tue 27 Aug 2019, 10.48am to Tue 31 Mar 2020, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Aug 2019, 10.01am
Other planned events: 1080 fox program underway
A 1080 fox baiting program is underway in Towra Point Nature Reserve, finishing on Tuesday 31 March 2020.
The program is part of the NPWS FoxTap program, and is designed to control foxes to assist in recovery of little terns and pied oystercatchers.
1080 poison can affect non-target species like domestic dogs and cats. Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
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Applies from Mon 12 Aug 2019, 12.49pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 Aug 2019, 10.21am
Safety alerts: Lower steps on Shark Island Wharf closed
The lower 4 steps of Shark Island Wharf are closed due to a safety hazard. Using these steps for berthing, drop-off and pick-up is prohibited. Access is only possible using the upper stairs.
Small vessels and boats may not be able to berth, particularly at low tide.
For more information, call 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2019, 12.01am to Fri 31 Jan 2020, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Aug 2019, 9.38am
Other planned events: 1080 baiting program underway
A 1080 baiting program will be underway in Sydney Harbour National Park from Thursday 1 August 2019 to Friday 31 January 2020. The 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) will be buried baits or ejector capsules, which are laid continuously and in an ongoing manner on tracks and trails in parts of this park.
The areas where the baiting will be underway are Chowder Bay, Dobroyd, Bradleys, Georges, Middle and North headlands. North Head includes adjoining land of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Australian Institute of Police Management, and Quarantine Station.
Do not touch baits or ejector devices as they contain poison. 1080 is lethal to dogs and cats and pet owners are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in national parks.
For further information please contact the NPWS Middle Head area office on 02 9960 6266 during business hours. After business hours, contact the NPWS after-hours call centre on 02 8579 0537.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Tue 5 Feb 2019, 11.57am
Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening and closing times
North Head Scenic Drive gate closing and opening times will change in summer and winter. The following times include:
- From Thursday 6 December 2018: In summer, the gate is open from 5am until 8.30pm
- From Monday 1 April 2019: In winter, the gate is open from 6am until 6pm
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2019, 4.22pm
Closed areas: Fort Denison closed
Fort Denison is closed to visitors until further notice, due to site maintenance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Vaucluse area office on (02) 9337 5511 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Tue 23 Aug 2016, 10.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Aug 2019, 11.13am
Closed areas: Collins Flat not available for venue hire
Collins Flat Beach is currently unavailable for venue hire. This is due to the impact of high visitation on the critical penguin habitat at this location. This closure will be reviewed at the end of the breeding season in February 2020.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Mosman area office on 02 9960 6266.
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