Applies from Wed 19 Feb 2020, 12.01pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2020, 5.10pm

Closed areas: Closed areas and hazardous conditions

The following areas of Wollemi National Park are closed:

• Weir-Long Cave walk is closed at the junction with Pagoda Rocks walking track (Dunns Swamp)
• River Gauging station (Dunns Swamp)
• Bicentennial National trail – Widden to Glen Alice, Glen Alice to Jenolan
• Deep Pass campground and canyons in Wollemi National Park
• Pipeline track

Safety advice:

• Please be aware that due to recent fires and floods there may be dangerous hazards in this park. These include falling trees and branches, flooded creeks and crossings, and debris on tracks.
• If accessing remote areas of national parks, please visit the Think before you TREK page

NPWS is working to reopen campgrounds and accommodation where possible, however some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings or for other reasons such as fire/flood damage. From 1 June, all reopened campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.51pm

Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park

If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.

If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.

If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.

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• Marrangaroo National Park

Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2019, 8.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jun 2020, 11.28am

Closed areas: Blue Mountains National Park - closed areas

NPWS is working to reopen campgrounds and accommodation where possible, however some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings or for other reasons such as fire/flood damage.

From Monday 1 June, all reopened campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to bushfire, COVID-19, track works and/or flood damage:

Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls

• Mount Hay Road is closed to vehicles due to road works. There is no vehicle access to Lockleys Pylon, Fortress ridge, Butter Box point and Mount Hay summit.
• National Pass from Valley of Waters to Slacks Stairs, due to rockfall risk.
• Part of Amphitheatre track from the base of Bridal Veil falls to Fern Bower, due to rockfall risk.
• Prince Henry Cliff walk between Leura Cascades round walk and Leura Cascades picnic area, and between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Detours in place. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Part of Charles Darwin walk north of Weeping Rock circuit. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Andersons fire trail, McMahons Lookout Road and McMahons Point, due to fire damage.
• Kedumba and Ruined Castle campgrounds closed due to fire damage.
• Ingar campground is closed to vehicles due to private property access along Ingar Road.
• Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Tarros Ladders and Mount Solitary walking tracks are closed due to fire damage.
• Wild Dog Mountains routes, including Kanangra to Katoomba, closed at Tarros Ladders, Breakfast Creek, Mobbs Swamp, Katoomba to Mittagong, Coxs River, Yellow Pup Spur.

Bullaburrra to Linden

• Andersons fire trail
• Bedford Creek crossing not suitable for vehicles.

Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line

• Hat Hill Road is closed to vehicles due to floods and repairs. Lookouts are open to walkers and cyclists.
• All walking tracks into and around Grose Valley including Perrys (below Docker lookout), Cliff Top, Bridal Veil Falls, Rodriguez Pass, Victoria Falls, Pierces Pass (Hungerfords) and Short Ridge (aka Lockleys Pylon closed below Pylon), due to fire damage.
• Green Gully (Dunphys), Perrys, Burra Korain and Acacia Flat campgrounds are all closed.
• Other walking tracks around Blackheath including Walls Cave, Popes Glen, Braeside walk and Pulpit rock, due to fire and flood damage.
• Mount Banks summit walk, due to fire damage.

Eastern Blue Mountains National Park

• Vale of Avoca lookouts, walking tracks and routes.

Southern Blue Mountains National Park

• All park fire trails are closed to the public including The Range fire trail, which is undergoing maintenance works and is impassable due to wet conditions.
• Oberon-Colong stock route to Yerranderie, and Langs Road are only open for local traffic. See relevant local council for updates.
• Mount Werong campground is closed due to fire damage.

Canyons

• Yileen and Butterbox/Mount Hay are closed. All other canyons are open.

Rock climbing areas

• Pulpit Rock & all areas that require access along closed tracks.

The following areas are open: 

Katoomba

• Access to the Three Sisters and Giant Stairs from Echo Point
• Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls cliff top walking tracks, where not impacted above or by other closures.
• Narrow Neck cycle route and fire trail. No walking tracks or descents open.
• Nellies Glen and Devils Hole.
• Six Foot track is open to walkers.
• Kedumba Valley Road to Sublime Point trail, and Sublime Point trail.
• Faulconbridge point.
• Blue Gum swamp.

Blackheath, Medlow Bath and Bells Line of Road

• Blue Mountains Heritage Centre (social distancing required).
• Evans lookout, Grand Canyon, Govetts leap.
• Braeside fire trail (not walk).
• Hat Hill Road is open to walkers and cyclists (only) all the way to Perrys lookdown (no access to Grose Valley). Wind Eroded cave and Anvil Rock lookout are also open.
• Burramoko ridge fire trail and Hanging Rock/Baltzer lookouts.
• Point Pilcher lookout.
• Victoria Falls Road and walking track to lookout and Asgard Swamp (no access to Grose Valley).
• Mt Banks (Banks Walls cycle and lookout).
• Walls lookout and Rigby Hill lookout and walk.

If you arrive at your local national park or other public space and it is too crowded to practice social distancing, it's your responsibility to leave the area. 

NSW National Parks will be clearing fallen trees, removing tree hazards and undertaking minor repairs on damaged infrastructure over the next few months. Some tracks and sites may remain closed for longer periods where major infrastructure needs replacing.

To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Blue Mountains National Park page alert.

For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Jun 2020, 10.22am

Closed areas: Closed campsites

NPWS is working to reopen all campgrounds and accommodations where possible, however, some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings or for other reasons such as fire or flood damage. Those listed below are closed.

If you would like to stay at a reopened campground or cabin after 1 June you’ll need to revisit this webpage and make a booking. From 1 June, all reopened campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

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• Hartley Historic Site

Applies from Tue 26 May 2020, 3.11pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2020, 3.15pm

Closed parks: Upper Nepean State Conservation Area closed for pest management

Upper Nepean State Conservation Area is closed from 9am, Wednesday 27 May to 5pm, Tuesday 30 June 2020 for a ground pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hawkesbury-Nattai area, Mount Annan office on 02 4632 4500.

Applies from Wed 29 Apr 2020, 3.43pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 3.44pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2020, 11.19am

Other planned events: 1080 wild dog baiting operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs.

The program is ongoing from Friday 1 May until Tuesday 30 June 2020 in the following parks and reserves:

• Abercrombie River National Park
• Blue Mountains National Park
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Mares Forest National Park
• Turon National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park
• Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve

All baiting locations will be 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.

For further information call the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.

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• Marrangaroo National Park

Applies from Fri 24 Apr 2020, 2.36pm to Tue 30 Jun 2020, 2.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2020, 9.31am

Closed parks: Parr State Conservation Area closed due to fire and flood damage

This park is closed due to fire and flood damage. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NSW National Parks office.

Applies from Wed 13 Nov 2019, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 15 May 2020, 1.00pm

Closed parks: Park closed due to fire and flood damage

This park is closed due to fire and flood damage. Do not enter this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NSW National Parks office.

Applies from Wed 25 Mar 2020, 2.43pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Mar 2020, 4.29pm

Closed areas: Hartley Historic Site - Partial building closures

Some buildings in Hartley Historic Site are currently closed. These include:

• Hartley Historic Visitor Centre (including the shop and gallery)
• Hartley Courthouse
• Old Trahlee
• St Bernard's Presbytery
• St Bernards Church 

Outdoor areas remain open. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

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• Hartley Historic Site
  • Hartley Courthouse
  • Hartley Courthouse
  • Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre
  • Old Trahlee
  • St Bernards Church
  • St Bernards Church
  • St Bernard's Presbytery