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Applies from Tue 4 Jun 2019, 2.41pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Jun 2019, 1.41pm
Closed areas: Shark Beach closed
Shark Beach at Nielsen Park is closed until further notice. It is unsafe to swim at Shark Beach.
The shark net and a pylon have been damaged due to severe weather conditions. The damaged shark net is not operating and may deteriorate further.
The damaged shark net could cause injury. NSW National Parks are working to repair the net.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Vaucluse area office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Fri 17 May 2019, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Jun 2019, 10.10am
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
- Tuesday 25 June 2019
- From Monday 15 July to Friday 19 July 2019
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 Wed 8 May 2019, 4.25pm to Mon 30 Sep 2019, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 May 2019, 4.53pm
Closed areas: North Head fox control operations
A fox control operation is in progress across North Head from Tuesday 8 May 2019 until further notice. Areas where trapping is underway will be signposted. Please keep to the centre of formed tracks.
Some areas may be closed temporarily. Signage will be in place around any closed areas.
For further information please contact the Sydney North Area office on 02 9451 3479 during weekdays or 13000 PARKS (13000 72757) on weekends.
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Applies from Fri 3 May 2019, 3.52pm to Sun 1 Sep 2019, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2019, 3.52pm
Closed areas: Lady Bay Beach closed
Lady Bay Beach will be closed at times from May to August 2019. NSW National Parks will be repairing the sandstone retaining wall and replacing the staircase above the beach during this time.
To ensure visitor safety, the beach will be closed at times during repairs. Please don't enter closed areas during construction. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Alternative beach access is available nearby at Camp Cove, and there are clothing-optional beaches at Cobblers and Obelisk beaches in Mosman.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Vaucluse office on 02 9337 7000, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Fri 5 Apr 2019, 2.33pm to Sun 28 Jul 2019, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Apr 2019, 2.33pm
Closed areas: Inscription Point track closure
Inscription Point track will be closed between Inscription Point carpark and the rock platform from Monday 29 April to Friday 26 July 2019. This is due to track upgrade works.
For more information, call the NPWS Kurnell office on 02 9668 2005.
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Applies from Fri 1 Feb 2019, 1.00am to Wed 31 Jul 2019, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Jun 2019, 10.42am
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway
1080 fox baiting program will occur from Friday 1 February 2019 to Wednesday 31 July 2019 in Sydney Harbour National Park (Chowder Bay, Dobroyd, Bradleys, Georges, Middle and North headlands). The 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate) will be buried baits or ejector capsules which are laid on tracks and trails. Do not touch baits or ejector devices as they contain poison. The 1080 poison is lethal to dogs and cats, and pet owners are reminded that domestic animals are not permitted in national parks.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information during business hours please call the NPWS Sydney North (Middle Head) area office on 02 9960 6266 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Mon 10 Dec 2018, 2.35pm to Tue 31 Dec 2019, 2.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Jan 2019, 1.18pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway
A 1080 ground baiting and ejector program targeting foxes is underway in Eurobodalla National Park, Mimosa Rocks National Park, Bournda National Park and nature reserve, Gulaga National Park, Ben Boyd National Park and South East Forest National Park. The program is ongoing throughout the entire year. Visitors are reminded that 1080 is harmful to domestic animals. There are 1080 warning signs at entrances and exits throughout the reserve areas. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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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 Sun 22 Oct 2017, 3.32pm. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jan 2019, 2.24pm
Other planned events: 1080 fox baiting program underway
A 1080 fox baiting program is underway at Towra Point Nature Reserve, and will finish on Saturday 31 March 2019.
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.
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Applies from Wed 12 Sep 2018, 10.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 27 Mar 2019, 11.11am
Closed areas: Walking tracks upgrade
Access to walking tracks between Cape Banks and Henry Head is affected due to track upgrades:
- The link to Cape Banks walking track and Henry Head walking track is closed
- Cape Banks walking track to Cape banks Headland is open
- Henry Head walking track to Cruwee Cove Beach is open
These upgrades are almost complete, however not officially open.
NSW National Parks apologises for any inconvenience this might cause. For more information please call the NPWS Greycliffe House office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jan 2019, 4.09pm
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: Fri 4 Jan 2019, 4.43pm
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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