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Applies from Mon 18 Jun 2018, 4.21pm to Fri 22 Jun 2018, 4.21pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Jun 2018, 10.30am
Closed areas: Bluefish Drive at North Head closed
Bluefish Drive at North Head will be closed to all non-essential vehicles from Monday 18 June 2018 to Friday 22 June 2018. The closure is due to roadside vegetation maintenance works for bushfire risk mitiagtion.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on (02) 9451 3479.
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Applies from Mon 18 Jun 2018, 4.38pm to Fri 22 Jun 2018, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 Jun 2018, 2.31pm
Other incidents: Collins Beach Road - partially closed
Collins Beach Road will be partially closed from Monday 18 June to Friday 22 June 2018 due to water supply upgrade works. Visitors to Collins Flat Beach will need to approach the beach via Stewart Street, Manly.
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Applies from Wed 30 May 2018, 1.35pm to Sun 1 Jul 2018, 1.32pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 May 2018, 3.10pm
Closed areas: Rodd Island closure
Rodd Island is closed to the general public on Saturday 30 June 2018, 8am to 6pm. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact 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 29 May 2018, 12.45pm. Last reviewed: Thu 14 Jun 2018, 5.01pm
Closed areas: Fort Denison closure
Fort Denison is closed to visitors from Saturday 2 June 18 to Wednesday 11 July 18 due to maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact 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 Thu 15 Mar 2018, 1.43pm to Mon 12 Nov 2018, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 2 May 2018, 11.41am
Closed areas: Clark Island closed
Clark Island will be closed from Tuesday 30 October to Tuesday 6 November 2018 due to a public event. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call 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 Wed 21 Jun 2017, 1.34pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Apr 2018, 3.52pm
Other planned events: Fort Denison changes to cafe and restaurant services
From Monday 26 June 2017 there will be no food and beverage services on Fort Denison due to the conclusion of the existing Fort Denison cafe and restaurant lease. A selection process is currently underway to determine a new operator for the venue, but it is expected that it will remain closed until 2019.
Fort Denison tours will continue as normal during this period. Drinking water and toilet facilities are available and visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds.
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Applies from Tue 20 Feb 2018, 4.02pm to Sun 7 Oct 2018, 4.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 Feb 2018, 10.09am
Closed areas: Rodd Island closure
Rodd Island is closed to the general public on Saturday 6 October 2018. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact 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 20 Feb 2018, 4.20pm to Sat 15 Dec 2018, 4.17pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Feb 2018, 5.14pm
Closed areas: Rodd Island closure
Rodd Island is closed to the general public on Friday 14 December 2018 from 8am to 8pm. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact 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 20 Feb 2018, 4.16pm to Fri 7 Dec 2018, 4.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Feb 2018, 4.36pm
Closed areas: Rodd Island closure
Rodd Island is closed to the general public on Thursday 6 December 2018. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact 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 20 Feb 2018, 3.56pm to Sun 7 Oct 2018, 4.25pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 Mar 2018, 12.57pm
Closed areas: Clark Island closure
Clark Island will be closed to the general public on Saturday 6 October 2018 between 8am and 8pm. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact 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 Wed 31 Jan 2018, 3.00pm to Tue 31 Jul 2018, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Feb 2018, 9.44am
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program
1080 fox baits (sodium fluoroacetate) will be laid in various locations across Sydney Harbour National Park from Thursday 1 February 2018 to Tuesday 31 July 2018. The baiting program includes sites at North Head, on the adjacent North Head Sanctuary. This is managed by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust and the Australian Institute of Police Management.
The baited areas will contain buried baits or ejector capsules. Do not touch the baits or ejector devices as they are poisonous. 1080 is highly lethal to domestic animals and pet owners are reminded that dogs are not permitted in national parks.
For further information during business hours please contact NPWS Mosman area office on (02) 8968 6300 or the NPWS Greater Sydney Branch Pest Officer on (02) 9542 0678.
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Applies from Sun 22 Oct 2017, 3.32pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Nov 2017, 2.25pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway
A 1080 fox baiting program is underway at Towra Point Nature Reserve. 1080 poison can affect non-target species (for example, dogs and cats). The program will finish on Saturday 31 March 2018.
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Applies from Mon 12 Jun 2017, 11.28am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 Jun 2018, 12.53pm
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
- Every 1st Sunday of the month (starting Sunday 1 July 2018)
- Every 3rd Sunday of the month
These closures apply to the eastern section of the park only, including Boora Point walking track.
They do not apply to the western section of the park, including Western Escarpment walking track.
The range operation schedule is provided by the NSW Rifle Association (the range authority).
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 Fri 3 Mar 2017, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Jul 2017, 2.18pm
Closed areas: Fairfax lookout partial closure
Parts of the western, southern and eastern lookouts along Fairfax walking track have been closed due to cliff instability. The temporary closure is for the safety of the public, and fencing and signage have been installed advising of the closures. These closures will remain in place until works are undertaken to make the area safe. Fairfax walking track and carparks are open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact the NPWS Sydney Harbour 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: Wed 13 Jun 2018, 11.52am
Closed areas: Collins Flat closed
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 2019. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Mosman area office on (02) 9960 6266 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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