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Applies from Thu 11 Feb 2021, 11.01am to Mon 15 Mar 2021, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 3.58pm
Closed areas: Faulconbridge Ridge fire trail closure
Faulconbridge Ridge fire trail will be closed until Monday 15 March 2021. The closure is to enable NPWS to undertake essential work to improve its fire trail network to provide safer access for firefighters.
Please note:
- The dates of the temporary closure are subject to change. Check this alert regularly.
- Faulconbridge Ridge fire trail is closed to all activities
- Do not enter closed areas for safety reasons. Please follow all signage, barriers and directions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
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Applies from Fri 26 Feb 2021, 8.43am. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 3.22pm
Closed areas: Giant Stairs partial closure
Giant Stairs is closed below Honeymoon Bridge to Dardanelles Pass due to treefall, debris and damage to safety fences.
Dardanelles Pass (below Giant Stairs) from Leura Forest to the Three Sisters is also closed while the tree and debris are cleared. Visitors can detour along Furber Steps, Federal Pass and Fern Bower to avoid repair works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Blue Mountains Heritage Information Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Thu 3 Dec 2020, 2.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 Mar 2021, 3.08pm
Closed areas: Cave tours and walking tracks closed
Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is open to visitors who would like to pre-book and stay in our campground or accommodation. However, all caves, cave tours and walking tracks remain closed, due to the impact of recent flooding and bushfires.
We're completing critical maintenance of cave facilities and walking tracks to ensure they are safe for visitation. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2019, 8.07pm. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Feb 2021, 4.36pm
Closed areas: Blue Mountains National Park - closed areas
All campgrounds and campsites listed on our website require a booking to be made before you visit. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to bushfire, track works and/or flood damage:
Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls
- National Pass from Valley of Waters to Slacks Stairs, due to ongoing rockfall risk.
- Golden Stairs, due to rockfall (track repair works in progress).
- Part of Amphitheatre track from the base of Bridal Veil falls to Fern Bower, due to ongoing rockfall risk.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk between Kiah lookout and Tarpeian Rock track junction is closed Tuesdays to Fridays only, until Friday 26 March 2021, due to track maintenance. There is no pedestrian access between Katoomba and Leura within the national park. Walkers accessing Leura Cascades from the east must return by the same route.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk between Leura Cascades round walk and Leura Cascades picnic area, and between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Detours in place. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Bridal Veil View (east) track is closed for track maintenance.
- Part of Charles Darwin walk north of Weeping Rock circuit. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Ingar campground can only be accessed via Andersons or Bedford Creek trails on foot, not via Ingar Road.
Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line
- Govetts Leap descent and Rodriguez Pass walking track, due to fire damage.
- Perrys lookdown campground, due to dangerous trees.
- Walls Cave, Popes Glen and Pulpit Rock, due to fire and flood damage.
- Wollangambe One Canyon, due to a dangerous whirlpool.
Rock climbing areas
- Pulpit Rock and all areas that require access along closed walking tracks.
If you arrive at your local national park or other public space and it is too crowded to practice social distancing, it's your responsibility to leave the area.
To check which areas are closed, click the 'Show list' button on the Blue Mountains National Park page alert.
For further information call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Fri 26 Feb 2021, 9.44am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Feb 2021, 3.56pm
Closed areas: Erskine Range (W5) trail closed
Erskine Range (W5) trail is closed for road maintenance works from McMahons Lookout Road to the Warragamba Dam.
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Applies from Wed 29 Jul 2020, 12.48pm to Fri 26 Mar 2021, 1.53pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Feb 2021, 4.22pm
Closed areas: Golden Stairs closed due to major landslide
Golden Stairs is closed due to a major landslide. Federal Pass and Ruined Castle cannot be accessed.
Rock removal, scaling and site remediation has occurred and NPWS crews have commenced construction work. The work involves track repair and installation of handrailing, which is due for completion in March 2021. Site assessments have determined that further rock falls are possible. Please do not enter this area, as it could be life threatening.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Mon 18 Jan 2021, 11.36am to Sun 7 Mar 2021, 11.38am. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Feb 2021, 12.43pm
Closed areas: Mountain Avenue fire trail closed
Mountain Avenue fire trail is closed to pedestrians and vehicles from Monday 18 January to Sunday 7 March 2021, due to routine fire trail maintenance. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Fri 5 Feb 2021, 1.53pm
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury area office on 02 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 28 Jan 2021, 8.51am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Feb 2021, 3.15pm
Closed areas: Murphys Glen campground closed to vehicles due to wet weather
Due to wet weather, the road to Murphys Glen campground and picnic area is closed to vehicles until further notice.
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Applies from Wed 27 Jan 2021, 10.48am to Fri 26 Mar 2021, 10.49am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Feb 2021, 3.34pm
Closed areas: Linden Ridge fire trail - Linden (north)
Linden Ridge fire trail will be closed from Wednesday 27 January to Friday 26 March 2021 while NPWS undertakes essential work to improve its fire trail network to provide safer access for firefighters.
Please note:
- The dates of the temporary closure are subject to change. Check this alert regularly.
- This area is closed to all activities
- Do not enter closed areas for safety reasons. Please adhere to all signage, barriers, and directions.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4588 2400.
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Applies from Wed 3 Feb 2021, 6.00am to Fri 5 Mar 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Jan 2021, 3.56pm
Closed areas: Undercliff walking track closed
Undercliff walking track will be closed from the base of Princes Rock link track to Fletchers lookout from Wednesday 3 February to Friday 5 March 2021 for walking track maintenance.
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Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jan 2021, 1.11pm
Closed areas: Campgrounds closed
NPWS is working to reopen all campgrounds and accommodations where possible. However, some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings, or for other reasons such as fire or flood damage.
From 1 June 2020, all reopened campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit.
The closed campgrounds are:
- Parr State Conservation Area
- Heartbreak Hill campground
- Wollemi National Park
- Yengo National Park
- Blue Gums campground
- Mountain Arm campground
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.
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Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2020, 7.51am to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 7.52am. Last reviewed: Mon 25 Jan 2021, 11.46am
Other planned events: 1080 wild dog and fox control program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a strategic ground and aerial baiting program for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The operations will involve the use of meat, manufactured products and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE’s) containing Poison 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate). The program will be continuous and ongoing from Thursday 31 December 2020 to Wednesday 30 June 2021 in the following parks, reserves and state conservation areas:
- Abercrombie National Park and State Conservation Area
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Wollemi National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
- Mares Forest National Park
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
These programs have been designed to meet NPWS priority conservation and state focused biosecurity issues. All baiting locations will be signposted.
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.
For further information, call the NPWS Kanangra area on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 12.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Jan 2021, 2.16pm
Fire bans: Goulburn River National Park part park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
Campfires are permitted in steel fireplaces in Spring Gully and Big River campgrounds.
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 9.20am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Jan 2021, 12.19pm
Fire bans: Wollemi National Park part park fire ban
A part park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
Campfires are permitted in the following campgrounds unless a Total Fire Ban has been declared by the NSW Rural Fire Service:
- Colo Meroo
- Coorongooba
- Dunn's Swamp Ganguddy
- Newnes
- Wheeny Creek
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the NSW Rural Fire Service or the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Thu 1 Oct 2020, 12.00am to Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 Jan 2021, 2.14pm
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Applies from Wed 3 Jun 2020, 5.34pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 Jul 2020, 2.43pm
Other planned events: Six Foot Track - camping registration
If you're planning to stay at a campground managed by Crown Lands (e.g. on Six Foot Track) from 1 June 2020, you now need to fill out the Crown reserves camping registration form.
To register fill in the online form and submit.
This link can be emailed or sent by text message. The form can be submitted on a smartphone or computer.
This is requiered to comply with the Public Health Order and COVID-19 Safety Plans.
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Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.52pm
Other planned events: Abercrombie River National Park - campground bookings
If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.
If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Abercrombie River National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.
If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
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