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Applies from Tue 14 Apr 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 5.14pm

Hazard reduction burns: Mt Olive Stage 2

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 14/04/2026. The fire is called Mt Olive Stage 2. 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 Tue 14 Apr 2026, 2.29pm to Mon 20 Apr 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 2.34pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Some parts of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Wednesday 15 April to Sunday 19 April 2026 or until the tracks are made safe.  The burn is bounded by Mount Ku-ring-gai Walking Track to the South, Beaumont East Trail to the North, the M1 Freeway to the to the West.

To undertake this burn the following tracks and trails are closed:

  • Mt Kuring-gai trail
  • Mt Kuring-gai walking track
  • Berowra Track between Apple Tree Bay and Berowra.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called the Mt Kuring-gai North HR. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Mon 13 Apr 2026, 3.09pm to Mon 8 Jun 2026, 3.09pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 3.11pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting – Bouddi National Park

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Bouddi National Park from Monday 29th September 2025 to Monday 20th October 2025.

 

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

 

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

 

Signs will be placed at entry points to the baiting location.

 

Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS managed lands, which includes all national parks and nature reserves.

 

Domestic pets, working dogs and assistance animals 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.

 

Landlords, agents, and land managers, please provide notification of the operation to tenants, workers or visitors at properties adjoining the bait location.

 

Please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area office for more information on (02) 4320 4200.

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Applies from Mon 2 Feb 2026, 9.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 2.18pm

Closed areas: Hawke Head Drive and Tallow Beach campground closed for roadworks

Hawke Head Drive in Bouddi National Park will be closed for roadworks from 16 February 2026 untill early May 2026 (estimated completion, weather permitting). Contractors will be working from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

It will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists for this time, including weekends. Tallow Beach campground will also be closed to campers for the duration of the works. This is to ensure visitor safety around machinery and active work zones.

The works are focused on improving the road surface conditions, drainage and sealing the visitor carpark.

Take note of the access information for areas that remain open.

  • Flannel Flower walking track, Box Head track and Tallow Beach trail will remain open during the roadworks. However, you will need to access these trails via the Lobster Beach Track.
     
  • Private property access for residents on Hawke Head Drive will not be affected. Residents should drive carefully as there will be increased vehicle movements and traffic control in place on select days.

For more information, email the local NPWS office or call on 02 4320 4200.

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Applies from Tue 14 Apr 2026, 6.00am to Sun 19 Apr 2026, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 3.48pm

Closed areas: Areas closed for hazard reduction burning

Some parts of this park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Tuesday 14 April to Sunday 19 April 2026. The closed areas are:

- Emerald Pool

- Mount Olive lookout

- Mount Olive trail

- Ironbark picnic area

- Hominy Creek walking track

- 248 trail

- Pipeline trail

- all informal walking tracks leading into Popran National Park west of Popran Creek. Includes Glenworth South Horse Track and Mailman's Walking Track

Note: road closures will be in place at entry points leading into the park off Popran and Ironbark Roads.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS HR Mt Olive. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4320 4200 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

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Applies from Thu 5 Feb 2026, 8.00am to Fri 17 Apr 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 9.44am

Closed areas: Part Somersby Falls walking track closed for upgrade

Part of Somersby Falls walking track will be closed until 6pm  Friday 17 April 2026 for upgrade works.

The closure affects the section of the walking track between the Middle Falls and Bottom Falls.

The walking track to Middle Falls, the picnic area and the carpark will remain open during this time.

Fencing and signage will be in place around the closed area to ensure visitor safety.

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 Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 9.43am

Closed areas: Partial closure Piles Creek Loop Walking Track

Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed 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 Mon 23 Mar 2026, 7.00am to Fri 1 May 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Apr 2026, 8.58am

Other planned events: Works on Heritage Shelters

Works are being done to the heritage shelters at Bobbin Head. There should be minor impacts to visitation at times.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney Area Office on 02 8448 0400.

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Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Mar 2026, 8.40am

Closed areas: Upper Gledhill Falls access unsafe

There is no safe location to park a vehicle on the side of McCarrs Creek Road to reach Upper Gledhills Falls. For your own safety, climbing and abseiling are prohibited here. Please visit Duckholes picnic area instead.

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Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Apr 2026, 7.50am

Other planned events: Notice of fire trail maintenance works - Pearl Beach to Patonga Fire Trail

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service are undertaking fire trail maintenance works on the Pearl Beach to Patonga Fire Trail.

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Maintenance will repair damaged surfaces, drainage assets and essential trail infrastructure, as well as maintain vegetation clearances.

The trail will remain open throughout the works, though short delays may occur. Please follow all safety signage and directions from roadwork personnel.

For more information, contact the Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.

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Applies from Sat 6 Dec 2025, 4.23pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Apr 2026, 7.51am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damage

Some parts of this park are closed due to bushfire impacts. The closed areas are:

  • The section of the park east of Koolewong Fire Trail to Nimbin Road and Glenrock Parade
  • The section of the park north of Parks Bay Fire Trail to Glenrock Parade

Koolewong and Parks Bay Fire Trails will remain open.

The area will reopen after risk assessments and mitigation works are complete.

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

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Applies from Sat 31 Jan 2026, 10.52pm to Sat 1 Aug 2026, 2.53am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Jan 2026, 8.51am

Other planned events: 1080 pest management operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 February and 31 July 2026 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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.

Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

For more information, contact the local park office on:

  • Forestville 9451 3479 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
  • NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

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Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Thu 9 Apr 2026, 11.08am

Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure

Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mount Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There continues to be a threat of rockfalls and foreshore slumps due to slope instability caused by previous weather events. NPWS is updating detailed assessments to undertake essential repair works.

Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mount Ku-ring-gai remains open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.09am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.26am

Closed parks: Long Island Nature Reserve closed

Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Long Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.10am to Sun 31 Jan 2027, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 8.27am

Closed parks: Lion Island Nature Reserve closed

Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Lion Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 1 Apr 2026, 1.39pm

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

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