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Applies from Thu 25 Nov 2021, 1.07pm to Mon 6 Dec 2021, 3.27pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Dec 2021, 10.40am
Closed areas: Glenbrook Causeway closed due to flooding
Glenbrook Causeway will be closed from Thursday 25 November to Monday 6 December 2021 due to flooding which has resulted in the following sites being closed:
- Euroka campground
- Red Hands Cave
- Woodford Oaks trail
- Jack Evans track
- Nepean lookout
- Mount Portal lookout
- Tunnel View lookout
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Fri 26 Nov 2021, 9.53am. Last reviewed: Fri 26 Nov 2021, 12.40pm
Closed areas: Wentworth Falls Crossing closed due to flooding
Wentworth Falls Crossing is closed due to elevated water levels. Avoid crossing creeks when the water levels are over stepping stones or bridges.
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Applies from Thu 25 Nov 2021, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Nov 2021, 4.20pm
Safety alerts: Flood damage and rising creek levels
Heavy rainfall has resulted in flooding and road surfaces and safety fences have been damaged. You may encounter trees and debris across tracks and roads.
Please be aware creek and river levels are elevated. Do not cross creeks where water levels are high.
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Applies from Fri 8 Oct 2021, 5.34pm to Tue 21 Dec 2021, 5.35pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Nov 2021, 4.09pm
Closed areas: Burralow Creek campground closed due to flood damage
Burralow Creek campground is closed until Tuesday 21 December 2021 due to significant flood damage and damage to fire trails.
This closure is weather dependent and may be extended.
Paterson Range fire trail and Tabaraga Ridge fire trail are also closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4632 4500.
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Applies from Fri 19 Nov 2021, 2.34pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 2.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Nov 2021, 5.02pm
Closed areas: Conservation Hut cafe closed
The Conservation Hut cafe is closed until further notice.
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Applies from Fri 8 Oct 2021, 8.09pm to Fri 10 Dec 2021, 8.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Nov 2021, 1.32pm
Closed areas: Pierces Pass Road and walking tracks closed
The following areas are closed until Friday 10 December 2021 for road repairs:
- Pierces Pass Road
- Pierces Pass walking track
- Walls lookout
- Rigby Hill walking track
Heavy plant and machinery are operating in the area. There is no public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Wed 25 Dec 2019, 8.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 Nov 2021, 4.43pm
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.
Flood warning: Many creeks and rivers may be impassable after recent rains. Check conditions before walking.
The following areas of Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to bushfire or storm damage, road or track works:
Katoomba and Leura
- Amphitheatre track from the base of Bridal Veil falls to Fern Bower, due to ongoing rockfall risk.
- Lindemans Pass is closed where it crosses Leura Falls Creek, due to track works.
- Kanangra to Katoomba - Cox's River is presently in flood and cannot be crossed. Advice from 15.11.2021.
- Parts of Prince Henry Cliff walk are closed:
- Between the Fern Bower junction and Tallawalla lookout, due to a major landslide and track maintenance. Walkers can exit/enter via Silver Mist picnic area. Walkers can also still access Fern Bower via Solitary Restaurant
- Between Gordon Falls lookout and Olympian lookout, due to landslides. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
Wentworth Falls
- Part of National Pass from Valley of Waters to Slacks Stairs, due to ongoing rockfall risk.
- Charles Darwin walk north of Weeping Rock circuit. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Ingar Road is closed where it traverses private property at the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive. Ingar campground is therefore closed to vehicles. Walkers and cyclists are permitted where they do not traverse private property.
- Wentworth Falls picnic area will be closed to vehicles on Tuesday 9 November 2021, 7am to 4pm for road maintenance works.
Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Megalong Valley, Mount Victoria and Bells Line
- Govetts Leap descent and Rodriguez Pass walking track, due to fire damage to infrastructure and landslides after storms.
- Perrys lookdown campground, due to dangerous trees.
- Walls Cave, Popes Glen and Pulpit Rock tracks are closed due to fire and flood damage and associated repairs.
- Pierces Pass Road, including access to Pierces Pass walking track, Walls lookout and Rigby Hill, is closed until Friday 10 December 2021 to all traffic, including walkers and cyclists, for road repairs.
Lawson, Hazelbrook
- Lawson Ridge fire trail will be closed to all traffic from Wednesday 10 December until Friday 17 December 2021 for road repairs. It will be open to foot and bicycles on weekends.
Canyons and rock climbing areas
- Access to Pulpit Rock climbing area closed
- Note: All canyons are open. Visitors should exercise caution, as recent flooding may have left debris or moved rocks.
If you arrive at your local national park or other public space and it's 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 Thu 11 Nov 2021, 8.32am to Mon 3 Oct 2022, 8.34am. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Nov 2021, 4.16pm
Safety alerts: River crossings to campgrounds
Vehicle access to the following camping areas is via natural river bed crossings that require 4WD capability, and are subject to flooding:
- Wollemi National Park - Newnes (Cricket Pitch camping area only)
- Turon National Park - all camping areas
- Marrangaroo National Park - main camping area
- Abercrombie River National Park - all camping areas
- Kanangra Boyd National Park - Kowmung river crossing
River levels can rise rapidly with heavy rain falling upstream. Please check the weather forecast before leaving home.
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Applies from Wed 15 Sep 2021, 2.58pm to Thu 30 Jun 2022, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Nov 2021, 11.11am
Other incidents: Wombeyan Caves Road (via Mittagong) closed
Wombeyan Caves Road (via Mittagong) is closed between Goodman's Ford and Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve while major flood repairs are in progress. Alternative routes are from Goulburn via the Hume Highway or from the Blue Mountains.
For more information visit the Wingecarribee Shire Council website.
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Applies from Mon 8 Nov 2021, 6.00am to Fri 17 Dec 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 Nov 2021, 9.59am
Closed areas: Short Cut track partial closure
A section of Short Cut track will be closed between Monday and Friday from Monday 8 November to Friday 17 December 2021. The track will be closed between Wentworth Falls picnic area and Murphy's Lane for track maintenance.
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Applies from Tue 2 Nov 2021, 2.27pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 2.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Nov 2021, 2.25pm
Closed areas: Kui Kiosk closed for renovations
Kui Kiosk is closed temporarily for upgrades.
Tickets to the caves and general information can be obtained from the Wombeyan Caves Office.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 2 Nov 2021, 2.04pm to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 2.07pm. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Nov 2021, 2.24pm
Closed areas: Caves closed for repairs
The following caves are closed for maintenance and repairs following the recent bushfires and floods.
- Kooringa Cave
- Junction Cave
- Dennings Labyrynth
Please check for updates on re-opening schedules.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Wombeyan Caves office on 02 4843 5976.
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Applies from Tue 12 Oct 2021, 6.35pm. Last reviewed: Fri 29 Oct 2021, 11.49am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage
All walking tracks at Wombeyan Karst Reserve are closed until further notice due to flood damage. Fig Tree Cave, Wollondilly Cave and Mulwaree Cave are open. Kooringa Cave, Junction Cave and Dennings Labyrinth Cave are closed.
Grove Creek cabins at Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve are closed until further notice due to rock fall. Archway Cave and Belfry Cave are open. Bushrangers Cave and Grove Cave are closed.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 6.00am to Thu 31 Mar 2022, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Nov 2021, 2.55pm
Closed areas: Gordon Falls to Pool of Siloam track closed
Lyrebird Dell and Gordon Falls picnic area to Pool of Siloam walking tracks are closed until Thursday 31 March 2022 for track upgrade works.
Visitors can access Pool of Siloam from Pool of Siloam walking track via Golf Links lookout.
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Applies from Sun 22 Mar 2015, 2.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Nov 2021, 4.00pm
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 Tue 12 Oct 2021, 4.09pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 Oct 2021, 4.13pm
Other planned events: 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, 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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Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Sep 2021, 2.57pm
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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Applies from Fri 26 Mar 2021, 3.55pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 2.56pm
Safety alerts: Advanced navigation required for Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) track
Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) track has been damaged by fire, storms and flooding. The trail is overgrown with significant understorey brush and grass growth.
Fallen trees, vegetation covered loose rocks and burnt out stump holes may result in slips, trips and falls. Advanced navigation skills are required to undertake this trail.
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