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Palm Grove Nature Reserve

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Applies from Sat 6 Dec 2025, 12.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Dec 2025, 8.01am

Fires - Advice: NIMBIN RD, KOOLEWONG

There is a fire in this park called NIMBIN RD, KOOLEWONG. 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 Wed 17 Dec 2025, 6.00am to Wed 17 Dec 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Dec 2025, 4.17pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for helicopter sling operation

Somersby Falls picnic area is closed between 6am and 6pm on Wednesday 17 December 2025 while a helicopter sling operation is undertaken.

Signage and staff will be in place around the closed areas.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

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Applies from Sat 6 Dec 2025, 4.23pm. Last reviewed: Sun 14 Dec 2025, 10.53am

Closed areas: Brisbane Water National Park closed south of Bambara Road and Corrumbine Creek Fire Trail due to bushfire

Part of this park are closed due to bushfire.

 

The area south of Bambara Road and Corrumbine Creek along the Koolewong Fire Trail towards Koolewong / Woy Woy is closed due to fire fighing operations. 

 

All formal and informal acess tracks and trails in this area are closed. 

 

Do not enter the closed areas - Penalties apply for non-compliance.

 

This fire is called Nimbin Road Fire. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.11pm to Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Dec 2025, 12.28pm

Closed areas: Somersby Falls walking track closed for upgrade

Somersby Falls walking track, including access to the middle and bottom waterfalls will be closed until 19 December 2025 while the track is upgraded.

The picnic area and carpark will remain open during the works.

Consider visiting the nearby Girrakool picnic area less than 5 minutes away which also has waterfalls, walking tracks and a well established picnic area.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.

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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Nov 2025, 9.06am

Safety alerts: Road Maintenance

Fire trail maintenance works are undertaken periodically, at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage.

Take care and drive to conditions.

 

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000

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Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 10.51am

Closed areas: Partial closure Piles Creek Loop Walking Track

Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed until 30 June 2026 while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.

The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.

Areas that will remain open are:

  • Piles Creek Loop Walking Track on the eastern side of Piles Creek 
  • Access to the Great North Walk from Girrakool Picnic Area 
  • Bundilla Lookout 

Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

 

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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Nov 2025, 9.54am

Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed

Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites. 

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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Dec 2025, 10.56am

Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles

Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.

The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.

The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Sat 15 Nov 2025, 9.55am

Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only

The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.

To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.  

For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/palm-grove-nature-reserve/local-alerts

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