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Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2019, 10.52am to Wed 1 Jan 2020, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 2.55pm
Closed areas: Strickland House and grounds closure
Strickland House will be closed to the public from 7am on Tuesday 31 December 2019
Only ticket holders for the New Year's Eve event will be admitted.
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Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2019, 10.54am to Wed 1 Jan 2020, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 2.55pm
Closed areas: Goat Island closure
Goat Island will be closed from Friday 27 December 2019 to Thursday 2 January 2020.
Only ticket holders for the New Year's Eve event will be admitted on Tuesday 31 December 2019.
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Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2019, 10.56am to Wed 1 Jan 2020, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 2.55pm
Closed areas: Nielsen Park and Hermitage Foreshore closure
Nielsen Park and Hermitage Foreshore will be closed to the public from 7am on Tuesday 31 December 2019.
Only ticket holders for the New Year's Eve event will be admitted.
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Applies from Wed 11 Dec 2019, 10.59am to Wed 1 Jan 2020, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 2.53pm
Closed areas: South Head closure
South Head and South Head Heritage trail will be closed to the public on New Year's Eve, from 5pm Tuesday 31 December 2019 until 5am Wednesday 1 January 2020. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 9 Dec 2019, 1.26pm to Fri 20 Dec 2019, 1.20pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2019, 1.59pm
Closed areas: Inscription Point track closure
Inscription Point track is closed from Monday 9 December to Friday 13 December, and from Monday 16 December to Friday 20 December 2019. This area will be open on the weekend, Saturday 14 December to Sunday 15 December 2019.
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Applies from Tue 3 Dec 2019, 2.52pm to Sun 5 Jan 2020, 2.51pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2019, 3.48pm
Closed areas: Rodd Island closure
Rodd Island will be closed to the public from 8am to 8pm on:
- Wednesday 1 January 2020
- Friday 3 January 2020
- Saturday 4 January 2020
This is due to an exclusive function. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact our local area office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Thu 21 Nov 2019, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Nov 2019, 11.15am
Closed areas: Lady Bay Beach closed
Lady Bay Beach, off South Head Heritage trail, is closed for essential maintenance works from Monday 25 November to Friday 29 November 2019.
NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9337 5511.
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Applies from Mon 4 Nov 2019, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Dec 2019, 8.45am
Other planned events: Cape Solander Drive closure
Cape Solander Drive into Kamay Botany Bay National Park will be closed to cars for the Sydney Sprint Triathlon on Saturday 18 January 2020, 5am to 9am.
The park will remain open for walkers and cyclists. Commemoration Flat will be busier than usual as the triathlon will start and finish in this area.
For more information, visit the Sydney Sprint Triathlon webpage.
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Applies from Mon 28 Oct 2019, 12.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 2.39pm
Closed areas: Clark Island closure
Clark Island will be closed to the public on the following dates:
- From Friday 27 December 2019 to Saturday 4 January 2020
- Monday 6 January 2020, 8am to 8pm
Only ticket holders for the New Year's Eve event will be admitted on Tuesday 31 December 2019.
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 Mon 28 Oct 2019, 11.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2019, 2.40pm
Closed areas: Shark Island closure
Shark Island will be closed to the public on the following dates:
- Thursday 19 December 2019, 8am to 8pm
- From Friday 27 December 2019 to Saturday 4 January 2020
Only ticket holders for the New Year's Eve event will be admitted on Tuesday 31 December 2019.
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 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 Fri 17 May 2019, 3.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Dec 2019, 4.25pm
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
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 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 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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