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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Oct 2020, 2.58pm
Fires - Advice: North Head Fire
There is a fire in this park called North Head Fire. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 8 Oct 2020, 12.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Oct 2020, 8.59am
Closed areas: No wharf access to Shark Island due to emergency maintenance
There is no wharf access to Shark Island due to emergency works on the following dates:
- Wednesday 21 October 2020
- Thursday 22 October 2020
- Friday 23 October 2020
There will only be beach access on these dates.
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Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Oct 2020, 11.55am
Closed areas: North Head Hazard reduction - closed areas
Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to bushfire hazard reduction burning. The closed areas include:
- North Head Scenic Drive and Bluefish Drive
- Fairfax walk and lookout
- Blue Fish to Shelley Beach
Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local park office on 02 9960 6266, or the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 2.59pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 3.33pm
Other planned events: Middle Head - increased visitation
This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.
We encourage you to:
- plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
- check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
- be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 3.14pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 3.33pm
Other planned events: Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walking track - increased visitation
This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.
We encourage you to:
- plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
- check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
- be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 3.18pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 3.32pm
Other planned events: Harbour Bridge to The Spit Bridge walking track - increased visitation
This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.
We encourage you to:
- plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
- check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
- be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 3.06pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 3.29pm
Other planned events: Arabanoo lookout and Dobroyd Head area - increased visitation
This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.
We encourage you to:
- plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
- check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
- be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 3.04pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 3.29pm
Other planned events: Georges Head - increased visitation
This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.
We encourage you to:
- plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
- check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
- be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 2.53pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 2.15pm
Other planned events: Collins Flat Beach - increased visitation
This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.
We encourage you to:
- plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
- check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
- be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 2.50pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 2.08pm
Other planned events: Fairfax walk and lookout - increased visitation
This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.
We encourage you to:
- plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
- check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
- be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 2.45pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 2.06pm
Other planned events: Bradleys Head Amphitheatre - increased visitation
This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.
We encourage you to:
- plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
- check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
- be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Tue 29 Sep 2020, 2.35pm to Sun 28 Feb 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Oct 2020, 2.05pm
Other planned events: North Head - increased visitation
This is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity required by COVID social distancing guidelines.
We encourage you to:
- plan your visit outside of the peak periods of 10am to 2pm
- check this alert before leaving home and again before arriving at the park
- be prepared to move on if it is no longer possible for you to maintain a COVID-safe distance from other visitors.
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Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 10.34am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Oct 2020, 12.27pm
Closed areas: Goat Island pontoon - access closed until further notice
Goat Island pontoon is currently undergoing emergency works and is closed until further notice.
For more information call the NPWS Vaucluse 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: Tue 15 Sep 2020, 9.57am
Other planned events: Middle Head office closed to public – still taking phone calls and emails
Middle Head office is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You can still contact us by phone or email for information.
Passes can be purchased online or by phone:
Online:
- NPWS website
- Service NSW when renewing your NSW vehicle registration. This includes $15 discount on a 1 year All Parks Pass or 1 year Multi Parks Pass
Phone:
National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757
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Applies from Fri 28 Aug 2020, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Sep 2020, 12.37pm
Safety alerts: Clark Island wharf
The decking between the main wharf and the island has a maximum capacity of 2 people at a time.
Heavy loads are not permitted on the decking until further notice. Take care when disembarking from a boat on Clark Island.
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Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Aug 2020, 11.03am
Closed areas: Malabar Headland Anzac Rifle Range
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. When is the eastern section of the park closed?
- Every Saturday from 7.30am
- Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month commencing Sunday 6 September 2020
3. 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
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, call 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Thu 27 Aug 2020, 9.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 4.20pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Aug 2020, 1.37pm
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 will take place between Thursday 27 August 2020 and Wednesday 31 March 2021 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 27 Jul 2020, 12.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Aug 2020, 2.28pm
Other incidents: Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell - Possible closure at short notice
The Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park may close to vehicles at short notice when visitation levels exceed safe capacity. This is particularly likely over weekends and public holidays.
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Applies from Fri 31 Jul 2020, 10.55am to Mon 1 Feb 2021, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Aug 2020, 8.06am
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting 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 is continuous and ongoing between Saturday 1 August 2020 and Sunday 31 January 2021 in Sydney Harbour National Park.
The affected areas 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)
Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
All baiting locations are signposted.
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 NPWS Middle Head area office on 02 9960 6266 during business hours. Alternatively, call the NPWS after-hours call centre on 1300 056 294.
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Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 23 Mar 2020, 4.29pm
Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening and closing times
North Head Scenic Drive gate closing and opening times are:
- From 1 October to 31 March each year, the gate is open from 5am to 8.30pm
- From 1 April to 30 September each year, the gate is open from 6am to 6pm
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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 Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Feb 2020, 2.39pm
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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