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Prospect Nature Reserve

Closed due to current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Sat 24 May 2025, 1.35pm

Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Sat 24 May 2025, 1.35pm.

Closed parks: Prospect Nature Reserve closed public

Prospect Nature Reserve is closed to the public indefinitely as it's part of a Special Water catchment area. There is no public access at any time.

If you wish to visit the Prospect Reservoir area, Andrew Campbell Reserve on William Lawson Drive has picnic tables, playground and toilet facilities.

For more information about visiting Andrew Campbell Reserve, please contact Sydney Water on 13 20 92. 

Nearby alerts

Applies from Wed 11 Jun 2025, 11.00am to Sat 14 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 1.00pm

Closed areas: Burralow Creek Campground closed 11.06.2025 - 14.06.2025

Burralow Creek campground and picnic area will be closed from 11th June to 14 June 2025 for works within Burralow Campground.

The following connecting fire trails will also be closed:

  • Paterson Range fire trail
  • Tabaraga Ridge fire trail
  • Burralow fire trail

There will be no public access during this time including walkers, bike riders, horse riders and vehicles. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4720 6200.

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 2.13pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 3.28pm

Closed areas: Cattai National Park closed for construction works- Mitchell Park is open

Cattai National Park will be closed from 28 April to 30 June 2025 for riverbank stabilisation works. This closure date will be reviewed as the project progresses and may change.

Mitchell Park picnic ground and walking track remain open.

For more information please contact the Area office on (02) 4580 2750.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 6.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 10.48am

Closed areas: Part closure of Bents Basin SCA

Due to recent flooding, Bents Basin SCA is partially open from 6 June 2025. From 6 June, both camp ground and Durrawai day use access from Wolstenholme Avenue will be open. Due to flooding impacts, there is NO access to the Bents Basin waterway or its inlets and outlets and no access from Bents Basin Road. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 2.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 9.49am

Other incidents: Apple Tree Bay carpark maintenance

Apple Tree Bay carpark in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be undergoing maintenance from Wednesday 4 June to Monday 30 June 2025. There may be minor delays experienced. Please follow directions. For more information phone the local Area office on (02) 8448 0400.

Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.52pm to Mon 15 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 8.59am

Closed areas: Road and picnic area closures in Lane Cove National Park

Lane Cove Depot Road and part of Max Allen Road, along with adjacent picnic areas, will be closed from 31 March 2025 to 15 September 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 will have no public access.
  • Max Allen Road will have no public access beyond Lane Cove Cafe and Office.
  • Picnic areas Turrumburra, Bakers Flat, Casuarina Point, Cormorant Corner, Haynes Flat and Thistlethwaites will have no public access.

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 Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 9.51am

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)

Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.

Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 9.40am to Mon 6 Oct 2025, 9.41am. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 9.52am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs. 1080 ground baiting is scheduled from 7 April 2025 to 6 October 2025. The operation will use manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs), Felixer grooming traps containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes and feral cats.

Ground baiting will occur in Yiraaldiya National Park (formerly Shanes Park).

The program is designed to eradicate feral predators in a feral predator free area before reintroducing locally extinct animals including threatened species. Baits will only be laid inside the fenced area (the baiting location).

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.

Please contact the local Cumberland NPWS area office for more information on 4580 2750 during business hours and NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

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Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 1.10pm

Closed parks: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve closed

This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/conservation-programs/fighting-invasive-phytophthora ; 

How you can help

To prevent phytophthora infection and spreading in parks and at home, try these hygiene tips:

  • Start your trip with clean, dirt-free, dry gear (including shoes, bike tyres, camping gear, vehicles)
  • Use the boot wash or scrub stations provided – these capture contaminated water or control flow to septic or sewage systems where root rot will die
  • Stay on formed tracks
  • Follow instructions on signage
  • Clean your gear again when you get home – try a solution of 70% methylated spirits or ethanol, 30% water, and wash straight into the septic/sewage system. You may want to keep a spray bottle in the car.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.

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Applies from Fri 6 Oct 2023, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 9.20am

Closed parks: Yiraaldiya National Park closed during the establishment of feral predator-free area

Yiraaldiya National Park is a feral predator-free area. This means that feral predators, such as red foxes and feral cats, are being eradicated from the park. Locally extinct native wildlife are being reintroduced, including eastern bettongs, koalas and long-nosed bandicoots. For this reason, there is no access to the park while the feral predator-free area is being established. Once complete, the park will open for sustainable visitor access and enjoyment, and educational and research opportunities.

During the closure period visitors may not visit the park, and only NPWS staff and authorised contractors and volunteers are allowed entry to the park. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local park office on 02 4580 2750.

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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/prospect-nature-reserve/local-alerts

Contact

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