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Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 1.40pm to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 2.54pm
Closed parks: Park closed weekdays for aerial pest control operation: Mon 2 June - Friday 13 June 2025
The following parks and reserves will be closed from Monday 2 June to Friday 13 June 2025 for an aerial pest control operation:
- Bangadilly NP
- Burragorang SCA
- Guula Ngurra NP
- Jellore FR
- Joadja NR
- Nattai NP
- Nattai SCA
- Upper Nepean SCA
- Wollondilly River NR
Excludes public holidays and weekends.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 4720-6200.
Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 May 2025, 2.16pm
Closed areas: Fire trails closed
The following fire trails in Kanangra Boyd National Park are closed and will be reassessed Sunday, 1st of June:
- Kowmung
- Banshee
- Mini Mini
- Gibralta
- Budthingaroo
- Mumbedah
- Cullenbenbong
- Dingo Dell Campground
They will be re-opened as soon as it is safe to do so. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 4.27pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 May 2025, 9.33am
Closed areas: Fig Tree Cave closure
The following areas will be closed on weekdays from 21 May to 30 June 2025:
- Fig Tree Cave (self-guided tours)
- Victoria Arch walking track
These areas will be open on weekends unless otherwise advised.
NPWS are undertaking remedial works on the elevated walkways. Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Wombeyan Caves office on 02 4843 5976.
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Applies from Fri 29 Sep 2023, 4.04pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 10.14am
Closed areas: Kanangra-Boyd management trail closures
The following fire trails in Kanangra-Boyd National Park are closed to the public due to maintenance work on flood damaged fire trails. Heavy plant will be operating in the area:
- Beefsteak Creek
- Moorara Boss
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Sun 1 Jun 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 3.21pm
Closed areas: Southern section of park closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control
The Southern section of Blue Mountains National Park is closed 4pm, Sunday 1 June to 5pm, Friday 6 June 2025 for aerial shooting for feral animal control.
The CLOSED AREAS are:
- Southern sector of Blue Mountains National Park including Mt Werong campground and Ruby Creek walking track (Oberon-Colong Stock Route to Yerranderie Regional Park remains OPEN).
- The Cox's River Corridor
- Part of the K2K walking route from Medlow Gap to Kanangra Walls including Mobbs Swamp camping area
- Katoomba to Mittagong walking route south of Medlow Gap
- The Wild Dog Mountains including Carlon Creek, Breakfast Creek, Iron Pot & Splendour Rock walking tracks
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Sun 1 Jun 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 9.35am
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Kanangra Boyd National Park & Yerranderie State Conservation Area are closed from 4pm, Sunday 1 June to 5pm, Friday 6 June 2025 for an aerial pest control operation. Yerranderie Regional Park & the Obereon-Colong Stock Route remain OPEN. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 1.44pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2nd May 2025 to Friday 1st May 2026 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 (Wolga)
- 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 2 Oct 2024, 11.18am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 9.18am
Other incidents: Mittagong to Wombeyan Caves road closed
Wombeyan Caves Road between Mittagong and Wombeyan Caves remains closed due to extensive storm damage. Visitors are advised to travel to the caves via Goulburn and Taralga, or via Oberon from the north.
For updates, call Wingecarribee Council on 02 4868 0888.
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Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 9.11am
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.
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.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jun 2024, 1.11pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Wed 16 Apr 2025, 6.11pm
Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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