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Yiraaldiya National Park

Closed due to current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 3 April 2025, 9.52am

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: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 9.20am.

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 Mon 28 Apr 2025, 2.13pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 2.18pm

Closed areas: Cattai National Park closed for construction works

Cattai National Park will be closed from 28 April to 30 June 2025 for riverbank stabilisation works. This closure date will be reviewed as the project progresses and may change.

Mitchell Park picnic ground and walking track remain open.

For more information please contact the Area office on (02) 4580 2750.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Applies from Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.44am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 9.45am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 9.52am

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 Mon 28 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Fri 16 May 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 1.04pm

Closed areas: Burralow Creek Campground closed

Burralow Creek campground and picnic area will be closed from 28 April to 15 May 2025 for upgrade works to Bulcamatta Falls walking track. 

The following connecting fire trails will also be closed: 

  • Paterson Range fire trail
  • Tabaraga Ridge fire trail
  • Burralow fire trail

There will be no public access during this time including walkers, bike riders, horse riders and vehicles. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4720 6200.

Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 3.56pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 10.30am

Other planned events: Cattai National Park closed 28 April to 30 June 2025

Cattai National Park will be closed from 28 April to 30 June 2025 for riverbank stabilisation construction works.

Mitchell Park picnic area and walking tracks will remain open.

For further information please contact the local Area office on (02) 4580 2750.

Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 10.30am

Closed areas: Cattai Campground Closed

Cattai Campground will be closed for riverbank stabilisation construction works until 30 June 2025, EXCLUDING April 4th and 5th, and 17-27 April which includes the Easter and ANZAC Day long weekends. Bookings are essential for these dates.

Campground open dates:

April 4th and 5th- campground open

Easter to ANZAC Day: Thursday 17 April to Saturday 26 April. Campers must vacate Sunday 27 April.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4580 2750.

Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2025, 10.16am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 9.42am

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 Tue 1 Oct 2024, 9.56am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 10.31am

Other planned events: Cattai National Park- Flood repair works

Occasional flood remediation work may occur Monday to Friday which may create noise disturbance. Please contact the area office on (02) 4580 2750 for further information.

Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 23 Apr 2025, 10.30am

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: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 9.43am

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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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/yiraaldiya-national-park/local-alerts

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