Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Thu 12 June 2025, 9.58am
Applies from Thu 3 Apr 2025, 9.40am
to Mon 6 Oct 2025, 9.41am.
Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 9.52am.
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting programs. 1080 ground baiting is scheduled from 7 April 2025 to 6 October 2025. The operation will use manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs), Felixer grooming traps containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes and feral cats.
Ground baiting will occur in Yiraaldiya National Park (formerly Shanes Park).
The program is designed to eradicate feral predators in a feral predator free area before reintroducing locally extinct animals including threatened species. Baits will only be laid inside the fenced area (the baiting location).
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 Cumberland NPWS area office for more information on 4580 2750 during business hours and NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
Applies from Fri 6 Oct 2023, 11.39am.
Last reviewed: Thu 12 Jun 2025, 9.58am.
Closed parks: Yiraaldiya National Park closed during the establishment of feral predator-free area
Yiraaldiya National Park is a feral predator-free area. This means that feral predators, such as red foxes and feral cats, are being eradicated from the park. Locally extinct native wildlife are being reintroduced, including eastern bettongs, koalas and long-nosed bandicoots. For this reason, there is no access to the park while the feral predator-free area is being established. Once complete, the park will open for sustainable visitor access and enjoyment, and educational and research opportunities.
During the closure period visitors may not visit the park, and only NPWS staff and authorised contractors and volunteers are allowed entry to the park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local park office on 02 4580 2750.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.21pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.23pm
Closed areas: Luxford's Trail closed due to wet weather
Luxford's Trail is closed due to wet weather
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.18pm to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 1.19pm
Closed areas: Scheyville horse riding area closed
Scheyville horse riding area closed due to wet weather
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.10pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 12.38pm
Safety alerts: Heavy rain predicted. Roads and walking tracks could be flooded and impassable.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected over the next few days associated with an east coast low. Visitors are warned that roads and walking tracks could be slippery, flooded and impassable. Areas, tracks and roads could be closed at short notice. There is also a increased risk of treefall and landslides in such conditions.
Applies from Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.37am to Fri 4 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 11.47am
Closed areas: Bents Basin Rd access closed
Bents Basin Rd side entrance is closed due to wet weather conditions. Please access Bents Basin from Wolstenholme Ave.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
Applies from Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.44am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 May 2025, 11.01am
Other planned events: Illegal track network closure and rehabilitation
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is undertaking closure and rehabilitation of the illegal track network in Mulgoa Nature Reserve. These works include track removal, bush regeneration including weed removal and erosion control works. Please help us to look after the reserve by walking and exercising only on the parks main vehicle fire trail network. Please be aware that the following are not permitted in Mulgoa Nature Reserve at all times, Mountain bikes, trail bikes, e bikes, scooters and dogs. For further information contact the Cumberland Area Office 45802750
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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2025, 10.16am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 1.55pm
Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
All of Scheyville National Park excluding Longneck Lagoon are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
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Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 12.18pm
Closed parks: Prospect Nature Reserve closed public
Prospect Nature Reserve is closed to the public indefinitely as it's part of a Special Water catchment area. There is no public access at any time.
If you wish to visit the Prospect Reservoir area, Andrew Campbell Reserve on William Lawson Drive has picnic tables, playground and toilet facilities.
For more information about visiting Andrew Campbell Reserve, please contact Sydney Water on 13 20 92.
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Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 1.55pm
Closed areas: Longneck Lagoon walking track partial closure, Scheyville National Park
Longneck Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage. The rest of Longneck walking track is open.
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