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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 4.48pm
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Many walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather causing subsidence hazards, major landslides or infrastructure upgrades.
The following areas are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
- Fern Bower, Part of Amphitheatre and Leura Forest Tracks are closed due to multiple landslides and damage.
- Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Solitary Loop and Federal Pass west of Scenic World are closed due to multiple landslides.
- Access to Mount Solitary from Kedumba Valley will remain temporarily closed until saftey works are complete.
- Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
- Sections of Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top Walk) and Round Walk are closed between Prince Henry picnic area and Scenic World from Tuesday 9 April to end of June 2024 for track maintenance. Follow detour on Cliff Drive. Access to Furber Steps is from Prince Henry picnic area (Katoomba Falls Kiosk). Detours in place.
- Bridal Veil View lookout and track (Leura) are closed from Wednesday 10 April for maintenance.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top Walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top Walk) is closed between Fern Bower track and Echo Tree & Flat Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Please use Cliff Drive as short detour.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
- The six foot track is affected by multiple road closures.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- Part of Undercliff Track (part of Grand Cliff Top Walk) is closed between Princes Rock and Fletchers Lookout due to a landslide. (Scheduled for repair by 1700, 20-4-2024)
- Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls or Wentworth Falls from Valley of the Waters.
- Charles Darwin walk (part of the Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls Picnic Area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to major landslide.
- Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides.
- Kedumba Valley Road will be closed until 8th May 2024 for road repairs - open to pedestrians over weekends. Kedumba campground is closed until the 8th May 2024, including weekends.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
Adventure Recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
- Some adventure recreation areas and routes are specifically closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
Applies from Fri 19 Apr 2024, 1.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Apr 2024, 1.29pm
Closed areas: Parts of eastern Goulburn River National Park are closed for pest management operations
Parts of eastern Goulburn River National Park are closed for pest control operations.
Death Adder Rock trail, Valances Arm trail, Bradleys trail and Horse Gully trail are closed from 6am Monday the 22nd of April until 5pm on the 10th of May for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Office on 02 6370 9000.
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Applies from Wed 17 Apr 2024, 4.15pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 4.19pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Apr 2024, 4.20pm
Other planned events: Williams River Picnic Area Barbeques Out of Order
Williams River Picnic Area barbeques are currently not working. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience and will repair them as soon as possible.
For more information, please call NPWS Gloucester Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2023, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Apr 2024, 2.55pm
Closed areas: Newnes Campground Pedestrian Access Only
Newnes campground is available for walk-in access only. The campground is remote and can only be accessed by long walks via the Old Coach Road or the Pipeline Track.
Campers need to be fully self-sufficient and carry all supplies including drinking water. Campers are strongly advised to complete a trip intention form for their safety. Pack it in, pack it out – please take all rubbish with you when you leave.
There is no road access due to the Wolgan Road collapse and continuing land slip risk at Wolgan Gap. Wolgan Road is managed by Lithgow Council.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200
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Applies from Fri 2 Feb 2024, 11.39am to Thu 30 May 2024, 11.42am. Last reviewed: Wed 17 Apr 2024, 2.36pm
Safety alerts: Scone Mountain National Park- Construction Work
On going Construction work within Scone Mountain National Park will start on the 5/2/2024. National Parks and Wildlife would encourage park visitors to follow any safety signage installed as part of these works.
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Applies from Thu 11 Apr 2024, 2.52pm to Fri 24 May 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 3.45pm
Closed areas: Park closures apply for aerial pest control program 13 May - 24 May 2024
The following areas will be closed for an aerial pest control operation, running weekdays from Monday 13 May - Friday 24 May 2024 inclusive.
- Nattai NP
- Nattai State Conservation Area
- Burragorang SCA – (including Burragorang Lookout)
- Joadja Nature Reserve
- Jellore Flora Reserve
- Wollondilly River Nature Reserve
- Bangadilly NP
- Guula Ngurra National Park
- Upper Nepean SCA including Stage 2 lands (nth of the Tourist Road)
- Barrallier WaterNSW freehold lands
Please note that these parks will be open for weekends during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.
Applies from Fri 2 Feb 2024, 11.44am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 11.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Apr 2024, 8.41am
Closed parks: Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park- Pest Control Works
Ben Halls National Park and Nature Reserve will be closed for ground pest control operation
The area will be closed from, Friday 2nd of February 2024 to 10am, until the 30th of June 2024 for periodical ground based pest control operations that will be conducted throughout this period. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Fri 23 Feb 2024, 11.50am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 11.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Apr 2024, 3.47pm
Other planned events: Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing Walking Track Works
Track works will occur on Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing walks between March and June 2024. Temporary closures will occur and will be posted as a separate alert. Be aware of contractors and machinery operating in the area and follow any onsite signage or directions from staff or contractors.
For more information contact Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 3 Apr 2024, 10.26am to Mon 29 Apr 2024, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 9 Apr 2024, 2.18pm
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground closed due to flooding
Wheeny Creek campground will be closed from Wednesday 3 April 2024 until Monday 29 April 2024, due to excessive flooding and storm damage.
For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Mon 8 Apr 2024, 12.00pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Apr 2024, 1.15pm
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road and Camp Road roadside vegetation management
NPWS will be implementing roadside vegetation management during April and May 2024 in the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area and Wollemi National Park.
Roads affected are:
• Camp Road between Eastern Boundary Road and Forest Camp:
o Closed to the public for approximately 1 week.
o Access to Forest Camp via Eastern Boundary Road
• Glowworm Tunnel Road from Bungleboori Day Use Area to Galah Mountain Road:
o Traffic control will be in place for approximately 3 to 4 weeks. One-way traffic only. Expect short delays.
Please use caution when driving and obey all signs and directions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra office on 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jan 2024, 8.00am to Fri 31 May 2024, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Apr 2024, 2.40pm
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel closure
The Glow Worm Tunnel visitor precinct and associated walking tracks currently closed for upgrade works, and will re-open Saturday 1 June.
This closure includes:
- Glow Worm Tunnel carpark
- Glow Worm Tunnel walking track
- Pagoda track (Old Coach track)
- Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track (to ‘four-ways’ intersection).
- Dry Canyon access track (Wolgan View canyon).
There is no access to Glow Worm Tunnel during this time.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Tue 4 Jun 2024, 9.11am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Apr 2024, 10.28am
Safety alerts: Visitor Safety Alert: Feral Horses
Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
· avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
· retreat to your vehicle
· wave your arms around and make lots of noise
· walk in a group rather than as an individual
· always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.
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Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 28 Mar 2024, 9.02am
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 10 Jan 2024, 8.00am to Fri 3 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Apr 2024, 9.31am
Closed areas: Roadworks along Glow Worm Tunnel Road
Minor roadworks along Glow Worm Tunnel Road will take place from Wednesday 10 January to Friday 3 May 2024. This includes small sections of State Mine Gully Road and Old Bells Line of Road. The road won't be closed, however there will be traffic management in place to guide vehicles around roadworks.
Please exercise caution when driving in the area. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 7.00am to Fri 26 Apr 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Mar 2024, 9.01am
Closed areas: Polblue Swamp Track partially closed for track maintenance
The southern section of Polblue Swamp Track will be closed from Monday 15 April to Friday 26 April while the walking track is being upgraded. Other sections of the track will remain open, however completing the loop circuit will not be possible during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Barrington Tops Area Office 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Wed 2 Feb 2022, 9.20am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Apr 2024, 9.44am
Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
- California trail - closed until late June 2024
- Martindale trail - closed until June 2024
Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
- California Hut - closed until late June 2024
Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
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Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Sat 30 Mar 2024, 5.20pm
Closed areas: 4WD Trail Closures
Some 4WD trails remain closed after the annual seasonal closure period (from 1 June to 30 September) due to trail conditions. The following 4WD trails remain closed:
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail - between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road
- Barrington Trail south past the Junction Pools Trail.
This closure does not effect public vehicle access to the Barrington Tops plateau campgrounds.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise these trails while it is closed to public vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
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Applies from Sat 23 Dec 2023, 1.00am to Tue 30 Apr 2024, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Apr 2024, 9.54am
Closed areas: Glow Worm to Newnes walking track
The section from Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track from the Glow Worm tunnel exit to the ‘four-ways’ intersection, Wolgan Valley, will remain closed until further notice. This closure is due to significant rainfall, geohazards and to allow track work.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Tue 13 Jun 2023, 9.58am to Mon 30 Dec 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Apr 2024, 9.07am
Closed areas: Coolah Tops National Park areas closed
The following areas are currently closed:
- Grass Trees walking track entrance via the Barracks campground is closed due to track damage. Grass Trees walking track is accessible via The Pinnacle Road.
- Snow Gums walking track is closed because of severe storm damage to the track.
Forest Road between Coolah Creek Road and the entrance of Coolah Tops National Park has been damaged by heavy rain, particularly the steeper slopes, however the Park is still accessible. Forest Road is managed and maintained by Warrumbungle Shire Council. Please refer any inquiries concerning this road directly to the Council.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Castlereagh Area office on 02 6843 4000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 2 Nov 2023, 9.25am to Thu 2 May 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 28 Feb 2024, 6.07pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 November 2023 to Wednesday 1 May 2024 in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolgan Valley area)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise 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.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Apr 2024, 10.30am
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section closed
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. Please note that the rest of Wheeny Creek precinct remains open for bookings. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 Mar 2024, 7.18am
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
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