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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 6.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 8.31pm
Fires - : PUTTY RD, COLO HEIGHTS
There is a fire in this park called PUTTY RD, COLO HEIGHTS. 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 8 Oct 2025, 4.20pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 4.24pm
Closed areas: Notice of upcoming maintenance works on Bulgandry Road in Brisbane Water National Park that will result in temporary disruption and closures
Notice of upcoming maintenance works on Bulgandry Road in Brisbane Water National Park that will result in temporary disruption and closures.
The works will support ongoing safe and sustainable visitation of the Brisbane Water National Park.
What this means for access:
- Temporary closure of Bulgandry Road, Kariong.
The road will be closed on the 13th of October through to the 31st of October. Construction will take place between the hours of 7am and 5pm.
What Works are being done?
Sealing of Bulgandry Road and carpark, betterment of stormwater inlets and outlets, installation of handrail, new bollards and cabling
What does this mean?
Bulgandry Road and carpark will not be accessible during the construction period
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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.36am to Fri 7 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.40am
Closed areas: Great North Walk section closed
Between 13 October and 7 November 2025 the Berkely Trail from Crowley Road to the intersection with Berkeley Trail will be closed to facilitate construction works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.26am to Mon 13 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.33am
Closed areas: Track closures for helicopter lift 13 October 2025
On 13 October 2025 all tracks between Crosslands and Berowra will be closed to facilitate helicopter operations, including:
- Crosslands Reserve to Calna Creek Bridge
- Lyrebird Gully Loop Trail between Glen View Road and Berkeley Trail.
- Berkeley Trail
- Crowley Road Great North Walk Feeder trails, from Crowley Road to Berkeley Trail.
- Gundah Ridge Trail from the end of Beaumont Road to the Great North Walk.
- Cumbora Trail. All Trails between Cumbora Road Berowra and the Great north Walk.
- Intermittent traffic impacts on Somerville Road (refer to Intermittent Road Closure map)
Closure locations will include signage and traffic spotters to prevent any walkers entering the area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2025, 11.23am to Sat 25 Oct 2025, 11.34am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 11.34am
Closed areas: Bibbenluke Trail closure for essential maintenance works
Bibbenluke Trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closed weekdays until Friday 24 October 2025 inclusive for essential maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North Area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Fri 3 Oct 2025, 12.10pm to Mon 27 Oct 2025, 2.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 12.22pm
Closed areas: Cowan entrance to Great North Walk closed October 24-27
Cowan Station access to the Great North Walk will be closed from 6am Friday October 24 to 2am Monday October 27 2025 due to rail works.
There are no planned closures on the rest of the track, so access to Brooklyn Dam will still be possible from Brooklyn.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.11pm to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Sep 2025, 3.58pm
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 31 October 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 8 Oct 2025, 12.01am to Mon 27 Oct 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Oct 2025, 8.44am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting programs
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Monday 13th October 2025 to Monday 27th October 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Popran, Brisbane Water and Watagans National Parks.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Landlords, please notify tenants or visitors to your property of the proposed operation.
Please contact the local Central Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2025, 12.35pm to Mon 17 Nov 2025, 12.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Sep 2025, 5.30pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program - Bouddi National Park
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 being implemented 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 NSW National Parks managed lands. 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.
Please contact the NPWS Girrakool office on (02) 4320 4200 for more information.
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Sep 2025, 2.32pm
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 23 Sep 2025, 2.21pm to Fri 17 Oct 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Sep 2025, 2.34pm
Closed areas: Showground Trail closed
The Showground Trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closed during work hours until Friday 17th October 2025 inclusive for essential trail works.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2025, 7.00am to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Sep 2025, 2.03pm
Closed areas: Mogo campground closed
Mogo campground within Yengo National Park is closed for amenity upgrades from Tuesday 7 October to Friday 24 October 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Tue 9 Sep 2025, 2.16pm to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Sep 2025, 2.21pm
Closed areas: Sandy Trail closure for essential maintenance works
The Sandy Trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be closed weekdays until Friday 24 October 2025 inclusive for essential maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479.
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Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.52pm to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.53am
Closed areas: Road and picnic area closures
Lane Cove Depot Road and part of Max Allen Road, along with the adjacent picnic areas, will be closed from 31 March 2025 to 24 October 2025 due to essential geotechnical works. Weather events may extend these works.
The following areas will be closed to all pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles:
- Lane Cove Depot Road
- Max Allen Road will have no public access beyond Lane Cove Cafe and area office.
- Turrumburra, Bakers Flat, Casuarina Point, Cormorant Corner, Haynes Flat and Thistlethwaites picnic areas.
Please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
Applies from Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Aug 2025, 10.42am
Closed areas: Upper Gledhill Falls - access is 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 15 Sep 2025, 4.30pm to Wed 2 Sep 2026, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Sep 2025, 11.51am
Closed parks: Muogamarra Nature Reserve closed
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.
For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
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Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.03am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 8.53am
Closed parks: Spectacle Island Nature Reserve closed
Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Spectacle 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, 8.15am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 8.53am
Closed parks: Wisemans Ferry Historic Site closed
Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Wisemans Ferry Historic Site 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 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 8.54am
Other planned events: Toilet closures in Lane Cove National Park
Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
- Carters Creek (Area 9)
- Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
- Haynes Flat (Area 32)
This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be open.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.14am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 8.55am
Closed parks: Maroota Historic site closed
Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Maroota Historic Site 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, 8.09am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 8.53am
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 Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 8.53am
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 Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.52am
Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt 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 Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.07pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11.53am
Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 31 Jul 2025, 10.31pm to Sun 1 Feb 2026, 3.32am. Last reviewed: Mon 21 Jul 2025, 7.42am
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 August 2025 and 31 January 2026 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
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 Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Aug 2025, 10.46am
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 Thu 29 May 2025, 7.48am. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.13am
Safety alerts: Yengo National Park road conditions - 4WD recommended
Roads in Yengo National Park are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles, 4WD is highly recommended. Roads are rough and eroded due to recent May flooding event. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Sep 2025, 9.18am
Closed areas: Brieses fire trail partial closure
The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.
Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.
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: Thu 14 Aug 2025, 9.56am
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: Sat 20 Sep 2025, 8.03am
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: Thu 14 Aug 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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