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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 3.32pm
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
Katoomba and Leura
- Katoomba Kiosk Reserve, Reids Plateau and Round Walk east are closed to due to Council upgrades. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Access to Furber Stairs is available from the western side of the Round Walk via Vanimans Lookout.
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs).
- Glenraphael Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers and cyclists are permitted.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
- Six Foot track is closed at the boundary to the Jenolan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve. Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (including the Caves Visitor Precinct) is closed until 31 December 2026. There is no access to the entire reserve during this time.
- Mt Hay Road will be closed from Tuesday 9th June to Thursday 17 December 2026 for Fire Trail upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.
- Ultra Trail Australia trail running event will be held from Thursday 14 May to Sunday 17 May 2026 across Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls. Please expect minor delays and heavier than normal traffic. Drive safely and follow the directions of event organisers and NPWS staff.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
- Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls routes.
- Valley of the Waters is closed below Silvia Falls due rockfall hazards. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
- Princes Rock walking track is closed for maintenance until 30 June 2026. Princes Rock lookout is however accessible from Overcliff/Undercliff track.
- Fletchers lookout is closed for maintenance until 30 June 2026.
- Lincolns Rock is closed. For details visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.
- Evans St extension fire trail will be closed from Monday March 2 to Friday May 15 for road maintenance. There will be increased truck movements on Blaxland Road in Wentworth Falls and Evans Lookout Road in Blackheath.
- Ultra Trail Australia trail running event will be held from Thursday 14 May to Sunday 17 May 2026 across Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls. Please expect minor delays and heavier than normal traffic. Drive safely and follow the directions of event organisers and NPWS staff.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
- Green Gully precinct including Dunphys Campground and Galong Cabins is closed for road upgrade works until 2 June 2026 (weather dependent). This means there is no access to the K-2-K, Iron Pot Route, Breakfast Creek, Ironmonger Route or Bellbird Ridge Fire Trail.
- Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
- Govetts descent and parts of Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Valley access from Blackheath is via Horse Track.
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
Juggler (aka Point Pilcher) Canyon exit has been affected by a recent rockfall event. Canyoners should use caution and exit around the impact site.
Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.
Applies from Sat 16 May 2026, 6.00pm to Mon 18 May 2026, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 13 May 2026, 10.46am
Closed areas: Areas closed for night time Ground Pest Management
The Nullo Mountain area of Wollemi National Park is closed from 6pm to 6am nightly on the 16th and 17th of May 2026 for a night time pest management operation.
For more information please call the Mudgee Area office on 02 6370 9000
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Applies from Tue 12 May 2026, 5.00pm to Fri 31 Jul 2026, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 5.09pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a one-off ground baiting program from 18 May 2026 to 30 June 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Wollemi National Park (in Jerrys Plains / Appletree Flat area) and Manobalai Nature Reserve.
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.
Please contact the Bulga NPWS office for more information on (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 7 May 2026, 10.00am to Thu 21 May 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 14 May 2026, 10.07am
Other planned events: Intermittent Partial Closure Blue Gum Hills Regional Park Carpark
Carpark will remain open with partial closures in place at times due to maintenance work undertaken between Thursday 7 May 2026 - Thursday 21 May 2026. Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local office on (02) 4946 4100
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Applies from Wed 6 May 2026, 8.54am to Fri 12 Jun 2026, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 6 May 2026, 9.01am
Closed parks: Park closed weekdays for aerial pest control operation
The following reserves are closed from 6am, Monday 1 June to 7pm, Friday 12 June 2026 for an aerial pest control operation.
* Nattai National Park
* Nattai State Conservation Area
* Burragorang State Conservation Area (Burragorang Lookout will be open on weekends and public holidays)
* Joadja Nature Reserve
* Jellore Flora Reserve
* Wollondilly River Nature Reserve
* Bangadilly National Park
* Guula Ngurra National Park
* Mt Penang Part 11 lands
* Upper Nepean SCA including Stage 2 lands (North of the Tourist Road)
* Barrallier WaterNSW freehold lands
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 3.10pm to Mon 18 May 2026, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 May 2026, 9.33am
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek Campground and firetrails closed for pest control program
Wheeny Creek Campground in Wollemi National Park is closed from Monday 4 May to 7pm to Friday 30 May 2026 inclusive for ground shooting for feral animal control. McMahons fire trail, Blue Gum fire trail and Zorbas fire trail will also be closed from 7pm-6am during these dates while we conduct the pest control program.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sun 17 May 2026, 2.52pm to Fri 22 May 2026, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 10.57am
Closed parks: Parks closed for aerial and ground pest control operations
The following parks are closed from 4pm, Sunday 17 May to 5.30pm, Friday 22 May 2026 for an aerial and ground pest control operation:
- Abercrombie River National Park and State Conservation Area
- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
- Mares Forest
- Turon National Park
- Kanangra Boyd National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
- Yerranderrie State Conservation Area
Yerranderie Regional Park and the Oberon-Colong Stock Route remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Applies from Mon 11 May 2026, 9.56am to Mon 22 Jun 2026, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Sat 9 May 2026, 7.23am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program in Belford National Park and Tiraki Nature Reserve from Monday 11th May – Monday 22nd June 2026.
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 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.
Please contact the local Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am to Sat 8 May 2027, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 1 May 2026, 8.51am
Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage
The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands National Parks is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August 2025 until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Mon 10 Nov 2025, 11.49am to Fri 26 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 11.23am
Closed areas: Wallaroo National Park Closures due to planned maintenance works
Some parts of Wallaroo National Park are closed due to reopen Friday 26 June 2026 for planned road maintenance, with heavy plant and machinery in operation.
Roads and trails that will be closed during these works include:
- Ripleys Trail
- Ten Mile Road
- Lone Pine Road
- Callaghans Trail
- Drews Trail
- Nine Mile Road
- Allen Road
- Gilmore Trail
During this time, pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Hunter Coast Area NPWS office on 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Wed 29 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Apr 2026, 4.03pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park from 4 May to 25 June 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened shorebird species.
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 Lower Hunter Area NPWS office on 4946 4100.
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Applies from Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7.00am to Fri 3 Jul 2026, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Apr 2026, 6.42am
Closed areas: Area closed for conservation works
The Devines Hill section of the Old Great North Road is closed from Monday 24 November to Friday 3 July 2026 while conservation works are being undertaken.
The Devines Hill section is from Settlers Road to Shepherds Gully Road. Alternate entry points to the Old Great North Road via Finchs Line and Shepherds Gully Road remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Signage installed on closed section. For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.
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Applies from Thu 23 Apr 2026, 7.00am to Fri 29 May 2026, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Sun 17 May 2026, 8.17am
Safety alerts: Road works on Old Bulga Road and Little Darkey Camp Trail
Scheduled road works are to occur on Old Bulga Road and Little Darkey Camp Trail in Yengo National Park from Thursday 23 April 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026. Trail will remain open, however users are advised that machinery will be present and working onsite. Users are to follow all safety signs along trail.
For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.
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Applies from Sat 11 Apr 2026, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 9.35am
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance
Fire trail maintenance works are undertaken periodically, at various locations throughout Watagans National Park. 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 4972 9000
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Applies from Mon 20 Apr 2026, 10.00am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 9.49am
Closed areas: Heath Track Closed
Heath Track closed for maintenance work from Monday 20th April 2026 till Tuesday 30th June 2026. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100.
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Applies from Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11.37am to Sun 31 May 2026, 11.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.33pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Wollemi National Park from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.
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 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.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:
Mudgee 02 6370 9000
Oberon 02 6336 6200
Bulga 02 6574 5555
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Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 2.31pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.23pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Dharug NP and Yengo NP from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. St
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.
Please contact the local Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555
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Applies from Thu 9 Apr 2026, 2.48pm to Sun 31 May 2026, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 3.15pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP and Mares Forest NP from Monday 20th April – Sunday 3rd May 2026.
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 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.
Please contact the local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.
Applies from Mon 27 Apr 2026, 8.00am to Mon 15 Jun 2026, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 9.19am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program from Saturday 2 May 2026 to Saturday 16 May 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program will take place in Watagans, Popran and Brisbane Water 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.
Please contact the local Central Coast NPWS area office for more information on 02 4320 4200.
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Applies from Thu 2 Apr 2026, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Apr 2026, 8.09am
Closed areas: Gees Arm North fire trail closed due to hazard reduction activities
Gees Arm North fire trail is closed for hazard reduction burning from Thursday 2 April - Saturday 4 April 2026.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called Gees Arm North HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.
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Applies from Wed 25 Mar 2026, 9.26am to Wed 30 Jun 2027, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Mar 2026, 9.28am
Safety alerts: Grassy Hill FT is currently 4WD access only and is not suitable for 2WD vehicles
Grassy Hill FT is currently 4WD access only and is not suitable for 2WD vehicles
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Thu 3 Jul 2025, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 7.50am
Closed areas: Click Creek Fire Trail closed due to road conditions
Click Creek Fire Trail is temporarily closed as it is not suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles. The area will reopen as soon as it is considered safe. To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid these areas and other trails within the reserve that are potentially hazardous.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 7.50am
Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall
Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.
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Applies from Fri 12 Dec 2025, 12.35pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2026, 4.31pm
Safety alerts: Howes Trail road condition – experienced 4WD only
Due to recent weather, Howes trail from Putty Road to Yango Track is rough and severely eroded. Experienced 4WD only. Take care and drive safely.
For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555 or NSW Crown Lands 1300 886 235
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2025, 2.26pm. Last reviewed: Sun 29 Mar 2026, 8.47am
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 Thu 4 Sep 2025, 3.10pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 9.34am
Closed areas: Tomago precinct: intermittent closures for feral animal control (ground shooting)
On selected nights between 4 September 2025 and 30 June 2026, the Tomago precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park will be closed for ground shooting operations targeting feral deer. When operations are active, affected areas will be signposted “Do not enter.”
Other feral animals, including rabbits and foxes, will be targeted if observed during the operations.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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Applies from Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4.52pm to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 4.53pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 9.25am
Safety alerts: Yuelarbah Walking Track - Surface damage, proceed with caution
Sections of Yuelarbah Walking Track are subject to surface damage due to the recent wet weather. The trail is muddy and slippery. Take care and proceed with caution.
For more information, contact the Lower Hunter Area Office 02 4946 4100.
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Applies from Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 May 2026, 9.09am
Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk partially closed due to rockfall risk
Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 9.43am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 4.44pm
Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair
Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while repairs and upgrades to the campground are being planned and delivered.
Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4984 8200.
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Applies from Mon 21 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 9.26am
Closed areas: Werakata National Park partial closure for ground shooting for feral animal control
Small areas within Werakata National Park may be intermittently closed from 5pm to 5am between Monday 21 July 2025 to Friday 11 September 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Feb 2026, 7.43am
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
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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 Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.22am to Wed 7 Apr 2027, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 10.56am
Closed areas: Pink Caves - closed to the public
Pink Caves are closed to visitors because they are extremely unsafe to visit.
The caves are filled with water at high tide. Even at low tide they can be dangerous, as the ocean swell sends unpredictable waves sweeping into the caves and across the rock shelf. Sudden rogue waves can cause serious injury and may drag visitors across the rocks or out to sea.
There is no lifeguard service in this area and access for emergency services is limited. There’s no approved walking track to this location. Access to the caves involves walking over a rock shelf which is slippery, uneven and dangerous.
Visitors should take care when traversing all rock shelves and coastal areas located within Munmorah State Conservation Area.
For further information call the NPWS Local Area office on 02 4972 9000.
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Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Mar 2026, 8.32am
Closed areas: Timber Beach and Timber Beach walking track are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Timber Beach walking track is permanently CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. This area has high coastal risks and is extremely hazardous. This closure is in place to keep the public safe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
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Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 May 2026, 4.00pm
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 Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 9.14am
Other planned events: Temporary access closures to trails at Middle Camp - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah State Conservation Area for external developer construction works.
Middle Camp DA/2238/2017 - has begun works in the Catherine Hill Bay area adjacent to lands managed by Munmorah State Conservation Area. These works due to the location now has temporary closures to access trails for Munmorah SCA. This is necessary for the contractor managing this development in order to maintain a safe construction site and public safety.
NPWS apologises for the inconvenience and are unable to provide alternate access.
This temporary closure affects:
- Collier fire trail
- Powerline fire trail and
- Middle Camp fire trail
Please be advised that these closures will not stop access to fire vehicles in emergencies and does not cause a safety concern.
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
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Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Sun 17 May 2026, 4.00pm
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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Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 9.27am
Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed
Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.
Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.
If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.
If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked.
For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.
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Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am
Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd
Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired.
The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 8.33am
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 8.32am
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
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