Applies from Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.21pm to Wed 11 Jun 2025, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.32pm

Closed areas: Broughton Island Campground Closed

Many national parks and reserves are closed until further notice due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. 

Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Broughton Island campground
  • Broughton Island walking tracks

Applies from Mon 1 Jul 2024, 3.16pm to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 12.15pm

Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage

The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:

• California trail - closed until late July 2025

Visitor areas that are currently closed include:

• California Hut - closed until late July 2025

Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.

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• Appletree Aboriginal Area
• Wollemi National Park
  • Sheepskin Hut campground

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.34am

Closed areas: Mungo and Bennets Beach in Myall Lakes National Park closed to 4WD vehicles due to severe weather impact

For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300 (BH)

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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.04pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.33am

Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Myall Lakes National Park

The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to widespread flooding;

• Campgrounds and picnic areas
• Mungo Brush, Violet Hill and Neranie boat ramps
• Mungo Brush Road
• Bombah Point Road (near Myall Shores)

Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

For more information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300 (BH)

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Banksia Green campground
  • Boomeri campground
  • Brambles Green campground
  • Bungarie Bay campground
  • Cutlers Cottage
  • Dees Corner campground
  • Freshwater campground
  • Hearts Point picnic area
  • Hole in the Wall picnic area
  • Joes Cove campground
  • Johnsons Beach campground
  • Korsmans Landing campground and picnic area
  • Mackaway Bay campground
  • Mungo Brush campground
  • Neranie campground and picnic area
  • Neranie Headland walking track
  • Northern Broadwater picnic area
  • Rivermouth campground
  • Shelly Beach campground
  • Stewart and Lloyds campground
  • Two Mile Sands campground
  • Violet Hill campground and picnic area
  • The Wells campground
  • White Tree Bay campground and picnic area

Applies from Wed 2 Oct 2024, 11.18am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.16am

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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• Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10.12am

Closed areas: Bombah Point Ferry closed due to flooding

Bombah Point Ferry in Myall Lakes National Park is closed until further notice due to flooding.

For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.

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• Myall Lakes National Park

Applies from Fri 6 Jun 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 9.21am

Safety alerts: Heartbreak Hill campground toilet closure

Heartbreak Hill campground toilet in Parr State Conservation Area is closed from Friday 6 June 2025 due to facility upgrade.

For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

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• Parr State Conservation Area
  • Heartbreak Hill campground

Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.29am

Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

The following tracks are closed:

Katoomba and Leura  

• Mt Solitary Loop is only accessible via Kedumba Valley Road and Furber Stairs.  No access to Leura Forest or Sublime Pt Fire Trail.  
• Giant Stairway is closed from Monday 28 April for maintenance. There is no access in or out of the valley via Giant Stairway.   
• Narrow Neck Fire Trail (Glenrapheal Drive) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a landslide.  Walkers and Cyclists permitted.
• Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk. 
• Leura Cascades Parking Area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides. 
• Golden Stairs walking track is closed due to landslides and rock fall. There is no access from Glenraphael Drive to Ruined Castle, Federal Pass or Scenic World. Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary can be accessed from Federal Pass (via Furber Steps) or Kedumba Pass.
• Sublime Point Fire trail is closed for roads maintenance.  Planned works will be over 5 weeks, commencing 26/05/2025  
• Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
• Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
• Hurley Heights Trail and Rocklily Ridge Trail are closed to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists for road maintenance from Thursday 5 June to Friday 20 June.

Wentworth Falls and Woodford  

• Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
• Kings Tableland Road will be closed for road works from 20 May to the 27 June, 2025. This effectively closes access to Andersons mountain bike route and McMahons Lookout. It also affects one access to Ingar camping area. Vehicle access will only be permitted to residents for this period. Cycling, runners and walkers will be permitted on weekends only. 
• Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
• Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides. No access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls. Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls. 
• Valley of the Waters is closed for maintenance below Nature track junction from Wednesday 21 May to 30 June 2025.  No access to Empress Falls and Sylvia Falls. 
• Empress Canyon is closed from Wednesday 21 May to Monday 30 June 2025.

Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road 

• Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
• Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Blackheath via Perrys Lookdown or the Horse track.
• Perrys Lookdown Road will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday 10th June to Friday 13 June 2025. Alternative access to the Grose Valley via Victoria Falls, Pierces Pass, Lockley Pylon or Horse Track.

Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

• Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
• Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Acacia Flat campground
  • Andersons trail
  • Blue Gum Forest
  • Burra Korain Flat campground
  • Darwins walk
  • Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway
  • Empress Canyon
  • Giant Stairway
  • Golden Stairs walking track
  • Govetts Leap descent
  • Grand Cliff Top Walk
  • Ingar campground
  • Jugglers Canyon
  • Kedumba River Crossing campground
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit
  • Leura Cascades picnic area
  • Mount Solitary walking track
  • Narrow Neck trail
  • National Pass
  • Prince Henry Cliff walk
  • Pulpit Rock lookout
  • Pulpit walking track
  • Rodriguez Pass walking track
  • Ruined Castle walking track
  • Six Foot track
  • Three Sisters walk
  • Wentworth Falls to McMahons Point
  • Wentworth Pass loop walking track

Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 5.07pm to Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.31pm

Closed areas: Castle Walking track closed

Track maintenance will commence at the Castle Walking Track from 2nd June until approximately 30th November 2025. The closed areas are:

- Castle Walking Track closed

- Cooyoyo campground closed

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

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.11pm

Closed areas: Kanangra Boyd National Park Seasonal Closures

The following trails will be closed for winter and will be opened on 1st of September pending a weather assessment:

• Mini Mini
• Gibraltor
• Mini Mini
• Gibralta

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

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• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  • Dingo Dell campground

Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 2.36pm to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 1.47pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 1.47pm

Closed parks: Black Bulga State Conservation Area is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to flooding and severe weather conditions

Black Bulga State Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to flooding and severe weather. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Roads leading to the reserve have been severely damaged and pose a hazard to road users. Roads and trails within the reserve need to be inspected for damage and fallen trees. NPWS will reopen the reserve once the trails are inspected and any issues remediated.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office on 02 6538 5300 (Gloucester).

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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• Black Bulga State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 9.54am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 1.45pm

Closed parks: Barrington Tops National Park temporarily closed due to flooding / severe weather

Barrington Tops National Park is closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 until further notice due to impacts from flooding and severe weather. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

This closure will be reassessed daily and the park will reopen when conditions are safe.

There is currently no vehicle access to Barrington Tops Forest Rd from the east (Gloucester side) due landslips and a council bridge outage. Vehicle access to the southern section of Barrington Tops NP is also blocked by landslips.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information or contact the local park office on 02 6540 2300 (Scone) or 02 6538 5300 (Gloucester).

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

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• Barrington Tops National Park

Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 1.16pm to Mon 9 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 1.27pm

Closed areas: Bobbin Inn Cafe closed Monday 9 June 2025

The Bobbin Inn Cafe will be closed on Monday 9 June 2025 for the King's Birthday Public Holiday. For further information, call the Bobbin Head Visitor's Centre on (02) 9472 8949.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.54pm to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 3.54pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 1.19pm

Closed parks: The Glen Nature Reserve closed for Fire Access and Fire Trail Upgrades (FAFT)

The Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until 30 June 2025 to allow contractors to undertake trail upgrade works. The closure has been put in place for the safety of both visitors and the contractors. The planned works and this closure may be weather dependent.

NPWS apologises for any inconvenience.

For more information, please contact the local NPWS Office on 6538 5300.

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• The Glen Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 21 Apr 2025, 9.00am to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 9.56am

Closed areas: Simon Trail Maintenance

Surface and vegetation works will be carried out on the Simon Trail from Monday 28 April until Friday 20 June 2025, weather permitting.

Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.

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• Berowra Valley National Park

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 1.58pm to Sun 15 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 9.56am

Other planned events: Brooklyn Dam trail maintenance

Surface works will be carried out on the Brooklyn Dam trail and Brooklyn Dam South trail until Sunday 15 June 2025, weather permitting.

Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Great North walk – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 5.17pm

Closed areas: Trails closed for upgrades - Temptation Creek/Loftus Loop Area

Some singletrack walking and mountain bike trails within the Loftus Loop network in the Temptation Creek Precinct of Royal National Park are closed from Tuesday 11 March to Monday 30 June 2025 for upgrade works. The closed areas are:

• Farnell Avenue trail
• Rawson Parade trail
• Savilles Creek trail

The fire trails east of Farnell Avenue will remain open for recreation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Parks Visitors Centre on 02 9542 0648.

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• Royal National Park
  • Loftus loop trail

Applies from Sun 1 Jun 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 3.03pm

Closed parks: Park Closed for Aerial Pest Management

The following reserves are closed from 6pm, Sunday 1 June to 4pm, Friday 6 June 2025 for an aerial pest control operation.

- Capertee National Park

- Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve

Additionally:

- Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed from 6pm, Sunday 1 June to 12 noon on Thursday the 5th of June 2025 for an aerial pest control operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee Area office.

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• Capertee National Park
• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area
• Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 4.27pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 9.57am

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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• Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve
  • Fig Tree Cave
  • Victoria Arch walking track

Applies from Wed 4 Jun 2025, 8.44am to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 8.45am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 9.27am

Closed areas: Mt Canobolas SCA - Annual trail maintenance and closure Towac Way Management Trail.

Some areas of Mt Canobolas SCA (Towac Way) will be closed from Monday 16 June until Friday 20 Jun 2025.

Park management trail maintenance, involving heavy plant, and equipment operations, will be underway during this period to upgrade Towac Way and other connecting management trails with gravel.

As a result closed areas may include, but are not limited to the following areas:

• The Walls picnic area
• Towac Way
• Federal Falls walking track
• Hopetoun Falls walking track
• Nature Loop walking track
• Snowgum walking track

These closures will remain in place, unless they are otherwise extended or removed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
  • Federal Falls campground
  • Federal Falls walking track
  • Mount Towac walking track
  • Snowgum walking track
  • The Walls lookout
  • Towac picnic area

Applies from Wed 4 Jun 2025, 7.00am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 5.05pm

Other planned events: Roadworks - Yalwal Creek Fire Trail, Old Burrier Road and Wattle Fire Trail

Roadworks will be underway on fire trails in Colymea State Conservation Area and Morton National Park from Wednesday 4 June to Friday 13 June 2025.

The trails to be closed include;

• Wattle Fire Trail
• Yalwal Creek Fire Trail
• Old Burrier Road

Please follow the directions of roadwork signs, contractors and NPWS staff.

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Tue 3 Jun 2025, 11.41am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 11.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 11.43am

Other planned events: UAV Drone Weed Control Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial spraying program from Monday 16 June 2025 to Friday 27 June 2025. The operation will use Glyphosate 360 g/L for the control of Bitou bush.
The program is designed to control Bitou bush infestations in remote and inaccessible locations.
The program will take place at Pelican Beach in Wyrrabalong (North) National Park and Moonee Beach in Munmorah State Conservation Area.
NPWS staff will be present and patrolling closed areas during the operation. The following closures will apply when operations are underway:
Wyrrabalong National Park:
Sections of Pelican Beach between, Tuggerah Beach Fire Trail to Pelican Beach Carpark.
Munmorah State Conservation Area:
Moonee Beach Fire Trail - beach access points will be closed with access permitted via the walking track steps and the beach to the north of these access locations.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the spray locations and there will be no public access during the spray operation. The spray operation is expected to take 2 to 3 days. The exact dates and times of closures will be subject to favourable weather conditions.
Please contact the local Munmorah NPWS area office for more information on 4972 9000.
 

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• Munmorah State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 3 Jun 2025, 11.38am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 11.39am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 11.41am

Closed areas: UAV Drone Weed Control Spray Program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial spraying program from Monday 16 June 2025 to Friday 27 June 2025. The operation will use Glyphosate 360 g/L for the control of Bitou bush.
The program is designed to control Bitou bush infestations in remote and inaccessible locations.
The program will take place at Pelican Beach in Wyrrabalong (North) National Park and Moonee Beach in Munmorah State Conservation Area.
NPWS staff will be present and patrolling closed areas during the operation. The following closures will apply when operations are underway:
Wyrrabalong National Park:
Sections of Pelican Beach between, Tuggerah Beach Fire Trail to Pelican Beach Carpark.
Munmorah State Conservation Area:
Moonee Beach Fire Trail - beach access points will be closed with access permitted via the walking track steps and the beach to the north of these access locations.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the spray locations and there will be no public access during the spray operation. The spray operation is expected to take 2 to 3 days. The exact dates and times of closures will be subject to favourable weather conditions.
Please contact the local Munmorah NPWS area office for more information on 4972 9000.
 

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• Wyrrabalong National Park

Applies from Thu 5 Jun 2025, 6.00pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 10.48am

Closed areas: Part closure of Bents Basin SCA

Due to recent flooding, Bents Basin SCA is partially open from 6 June 2025. From 6 June, both camp ground and Durrawai day use access from Wolstenholme Avenue will be open. Due to flooding impacts, there is NO access to the Bents Basin waterway or its inlets and outlets and no access from Bents Basin Road. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Bents Basin State Conservation Area
  • Bents Basin Road picnic area
  • Caleys lookout track

Applies from Sun 1 Jun 2025, 6.00pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 8.46am

Closed areas: Areas closed for Aerial Pest Management

Some areas in this park are closed from 6pm, Sunday 1 June to 4pm, Friday 6 June 2025 for aerial shooting for feral animal control. The closed areas are:

• Nullo Mountain Area of Wollemi NP
• Remote areas of Wollemi NP East of Dunns Swamp
• Goulburn River Corridor in Goulburn River NP
• Spring Gully and Big River Campground

The following areas are not affected by this closure:

-The Drip Walking Track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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• Goulburn River National Park
  • Big River campground
  • Big River drive
  • Spring Gully campground
  • Spring Gully drive
• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 2.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 2.51pm

Other incidents: Apple Tree Bay carpark maintenance

Apple Tree Bay carpark in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park will be undergoing maintenance from Wednesday 4 June to Monday 30 June 2025. There may be minor delays experienced. Please follow directions. For more information phone the local Area office on (02) 8448 0400.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Apple Tree picnic area

Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 12.37pm

Closed areas: Lower and Upper Escarpment fire trails closed

The Lower Escarpment fire trail and Upper Escarpment fire trail are closed while roadworks are underway. Please follow all roadwork signs and directions of NPWS staff.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 11.09am

Closed areas: Seasonal Closure of Barrington Tops NP 4WD trails

The following 4WD trails are closed to all public vehicles from Sunday 1 June 2025 to the afternoon of Tuesday 30 September 2025 for the winter seasonal closure:

• Barrington trail - south
• Barrington trail - central
• Paddys Ridge trail
• Butchers Swamp trail
• Bullock Brush trail
• Thunderbolts trail (between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road)
• Tugalow trail

Vehicle access to Junction Pools, Little Murray and Gummi Falls campgrounds and associated walking tracks and facilities is closed during this time. Visitors can still access all these campgrounds, walking tracks and facilities on foot or by bicycle.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact either the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300, the NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Aeroplane Hill walking track
  • Barrington trail
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Careys Peak lookout
  • Careys Peak walking track
  • Edwards Swamp walking track
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Little Murray campground
  • Wombat Creek campground

Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.52am to Fri 13 Jun 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 9.07am

Other planned events: Warrys Road Closure - Hill End - Entry to Village Campground Via Germantown Lane

Warrys Road will be closed for upgrades from Monday 2 June to Friday 6 June and again from Tuesday 10 June to Thursday 12 June. During these times, access to the Village Campground will be via Germantown Lane.

Important: Warrys Road will remain open over the long weekend (7–9 June).

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• Hill End Historic Site
  • Village campground

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Jun 2025, 8.33am

Closed areas: Illaroo Fire Trail closed for track work

Illaroo Fire Trail in Bugong National Park will be closed to the public from 08:00 Friday14th February 2025 to 17:00 Monday 30 June 2025. Contractors will be upgrading sections of the trail. As weather may delay the completion of works, this alert will be updated if required.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Highlands Area office on 02 4887 8244 or npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au

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• Bugong National Park

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.

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• Bangadilly National Park
• Burragorang State Conservation Area
• Guula Ngurra National Park
• Jellore Flora Reserve
• Joadja Nature Reserve
• Nattai National Park
• Nattai State Conservation Area
• Upper Nepean State Conservation Area
• Wollondilly River Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 9 Jul 2018, 11.06am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 1.04pm

Closed areas: Fort Denison closed

Service upgrades and extensive conservation works on the fort are ongoing throughout 2025.

Fort Denison – Muddawahnyuh remains closed to visitors during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Standard work hours during the construction phase will be between:

• 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
• 8am to 1pm on Saturday

For more information, visit the project webpage or email us. Visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Fort Denison – Muddawahnyuh

Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 9.10am to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 6.21pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 12.45pm

Closed areas: Mill Creek Vehicle Trail closed for maintenance

Mill Creek Vehicle Trail in Georges River National Park is closed on weekdays between 26th May and 6th June 2025 due to maintenance works.

Contractors will also be working on site on Saturday 31 May 2025. 

Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions from NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

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• Georges River National Park

Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 7.00am to Tue 1 Jul 2025, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 10.54am

Closed areas: Road closures in Illawarra Escarpment SCA

Mt Kembla Ring Management Trail and Farmborough Road are closed from Monday 26 May to Monday 30 June 2025 while roadworks are underway.

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

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
  • Mount Kembla Ring track

Applies from Fri 30 May 2025, 9.27am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 9.39am

Closed areas: Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre - temporary closure

Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre is closed from 30 May to 27 June 2025 for roof replacement works. During these works there will be no self-guided tours of Hartley Courthouse and Former St Bernards Church and Kew-Y-Ahn Aboriginal Gallery will be closed.

For your safety, please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff and contractors. The landline will not be monitored during these works. For more information, please call 0448 444 257 or email hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Hartley Historic Site
  • Former St Bernards Church
  • Former St Bernards Church
  • Hartley Courthouse
  • Hartley Courthouse
  • Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.16pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 31 May 2025, 8.28am

Closed areas: Little Beach campground closed

Little Beach campground is closed from 12pm Thursday 22nd May to 2pm Friday 6th June 2025 due to severe weather.

The campsites and surrounding picnic area are waterlogged from excessive rain.

Please avoid the area. Ongoing use is causing damage to the ground surface.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the NPWS Central Coast Area office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Bouddi National Park
  • Little Beach campground

Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 4.03pm

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track closed due to heavy rainfall

The section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Glow Worm Tunnel exit to the 'four ways' intersection, Wolgan Valley will remain closed until further notice.

Recent heavy rainfall has caused landslips along this section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track.

The Glow Worm Tunnel can still be accessed via the Glow Worm Tunnel carpark. Newnes Industrial Ruins and the Newnes Campgrounds can only be accessed via the Pipeline Track from Glen Davis or by Old Coach Road on weekends.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Glow Worm Tunnel via Wolgan Valley loop
  • Glow Worm Tunnel walking track

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 11.11am to Sun 15 Jun 2025, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 10.54am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to severe weather and flooding

The following areas in the Watagans National Park are closed until further notice due to severe weather, tree fall risk and flooding:

• Bangalow Road
• Bangalow Picnic Area and Campground
• Gap Creek Picnic Area and Campground
• Gap Creek Falls Walking Track
• Gap Creek Forest Walking Track 
• Monkey Face Road

Many creek crossings, roads and trails will be affected and may be impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. The areas will re-open as soon as they are considered safe. 

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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• Watagans National Park
  • Bangalow campground
  • Gap Creek campground
  • Monkey Face lookout

Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 11.22am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 11.32am

Closed areas: Areas closed due to severe weather damage.

Some parts of this park are closed from Thursday 29th May 2025 until further notice due to severe weather damage. The closed areas are:

• Mount Royal Road
• Youngville Campground
• Pieries Peak Walking Track
• Carrow Brook Walking Track

Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6574 5555.

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• Mount Royal National Park
  • Carrow Brook walking track
  • Pieries Peak walking track
  • Youngville campground

Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 2.48pm to Mon 23 Jun 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 11.26am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Hunter Wetlands National Park from 14 April 2025 to 26 May 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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 Lower Hunter NPWS Area Office for more information on (02) 4946 4100.

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• Hunter Wetlands National Park
  • Rainforest walk to Riverside Park
  • Riverside Park
  • Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail
  • The Welcome walk

Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 11.13am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 11.17am

Closed areas: Riverside Park closed due to flooding

Riverside Park and The Lane are closed from 29 May 2025 until deemed safe due to ongoing flooding.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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• Hunter Wetlands National Park
  • Riverside Park

Applies from Wed 30 Apr 2025, 1.26pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 10.53am

Closed parks: Karuah National Park - Entire Park Closure

The park until further notice due to infrastructure repair works and recent storm damage causing the deterioration of conditions on access roads. This closure effects the following parts of Karuah National Park: 

- Tattersalls Campground 

- Double Wharf Picnic Area, 

Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.

Karuah will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local office.

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• Karuah National Park

Applies from Fri 30 May 2025, 9.00am to Fri 20 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 9.03am

Closed areas: Roads Closed: Endrick River Fire Trail

Endrick River Fire Trail in Morton National Park is closed for road maintenance from Monday 2 June to Friday 20 June 2025. The trail will be closed from Sassafras to Camp Rock Creek.

Public access from the Western end of Endrick River Fire Trail, including the Red Ground Track, is open and accessible to the East as far as Camp Rock Creek.  

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

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 9.50am. Last reviewed: Sun 1 Jun 2025, 11.00am

Closed areas: Mountain Bike Track Alert - Glenrock SCA

Due to recent rain, NPWS advises riders to not use the mountain bike track network due to wet conditions from 10th May 2025. 

Using wet or muddy tracks causes damage and increases risk to riders.

Please help us protect our tracks by riding Management Trails in wet conditions or after rain events. 

For more information, please contact the local NPWS office (02) 4946 4100.

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• Glenrock State Conservation Area
  • Glenrock mountain biking trails

Applies from Thu 22 May 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 9.32am

Closed parks: Worimi Conservation Lands - Closed due to severe weather

Due to widespread flooding and weather impacts, all areas in the following parks are closed from 22 May and will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional park
• Worimi State conservation Area

This includes: 

• Gan Gan Beach Access, Lavis Lane and Fern Bay
• Access to the Recreational Vehicle Area
• Ganyamalbaa campground 

Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office. 

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• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional Park
• Worimi State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 29 May 2025, 7.48am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 8.14am

Safety alerts: Yengo National Park road conditions - 4WD recommended

Roads in Yengo National Park are currently not suitable for 2WD vehicles, 4WD is highly recommended. Roads are rough and eroded due to recent May flooding event. Take care and drive safely.

For more information, contact the Wollemi Yengo area office on 02 6574 5555.

Affects 1 park and 8 locations nearby. Show list

• Yengo National Park
  • Big Yango House
  • Big Yango loop trail
  • Blue Gums campground
  • Finchley campground
  • Finchley cultural walk
  • Finchley lookout
  • Howes trail
  • Mountain Arm campground

Applies from Wed 21 May 2025, 11.10am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 4.03pm

Closed areas: Crackneck Point Lookout and Crackneck Carpark CLOSED for Helicopter Operations for Wyrrabalong Coast Track maintenance

Helicopter Operations and Truck Deliveries will be carried out at Crackneck Point Lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park from 29th May to 6th June. During this time, the following areas will be closed for the following dates:

• Hilltop Street south from the Yaruga st intersection (29th-30th May and 10th June)
• Crackneck Point Lookout (3rd, 5th, 11th and 12th June)
• Crackneck Point Lookout Carpark (29th-30th May, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th and 12th June)

These dates are subject to weather and may change.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 4972 9000.

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• Wyrrabalong National Park
  • Crackneck Point lookout
  • The Coast walking track

Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 8.42am

Closed areas: Notice of temporary closure - Little Murray Campground, Barrington Tops NP

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be temporarily closing Little Murray Campground, Little Murray Trail and Narrow Plain Trail on the Barrington Tops plateau from Monday 31 March to Monday 30 June 2025 (including weekend days) for a park management program to address a public safety risk.

Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.

We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. For further information about these closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au. 

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• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Little Murray campground

Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 3.27pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 3.06pm

Closed areas: Notice of Management Program temporary closure – Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be closing the below visitor areas / trails on the Barrington Tops plateau from Thursday 20th February to Monday 30th June 2025 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for management operations:

• Butchers Swamp Trail
• Paddys Ridge Trail
• Barrington Trail (north from Tubrabucca Road)
• Wrights Trail
• Wrights Perimeter Trail
• Tubrabucca Trail

Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.

We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please contact conservation.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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• Barrington Tops National Park

Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.52pm to Mon 15 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 8.59am

Closed areas: Road and picnic area closures in Lane Cove National Park

Lane Cove Depot Road and part of Max Allen Road, along with adjacent picnic areas, will be closed from 31 March 2025 to 15 September 2025 due to essential geotechnical works. Weather events may extend these works. 

The following areas will be closed to ALL pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles:

• Lane Cove Depot Road will have no public access.
• Max Allen Road will have no public access beyond Lane Cove Cafe and Office.
• Picnic areas Turrumburra, Bakers Flat, Casuarina Point, Cormorant Corner, Haynes Flat and Thistlethwaites will have no public access.

Please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff and contractors. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.

Affects 1 park and 6 locations nearby. Show list

• Lane Cove National Park
  • Bakers Flat picnic area
  • Casuarina Point picnic area
  • Fiddens Wharf walking track
  • Great North walk - Lane Cove National Park
  • Haynes Flat picnic area
  • Jenkins Hill picnic area

Applies from Wed 21 Sep 2022, 1.08pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.01am

Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Thursday 12 December 2024 to Friday 8 August 2025.

The program targets target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Bait stations are located on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions. Both buried baits and Canid Pest Ejectors are used in this program.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, particularly the threatened species within these areas.

1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. 

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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.

Affects 2 parks and 14 locations nearby. Show list

• Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
  • Barren Grounds picnic area
  • Cooks Nose walking track
  • Griffiths walking track
  • Illawarra lookout walking track
  • Illawarra tourism route
• Budderoo National Park
  • Budderoo track
  • Carrington Falls campground
  • Carrington Falls picnic area
  • Carrington Falls walking track
  • Izzards lookout track
  • Jamberoo lookout
  • Missingham lookout track
  • Nellies Glen picnic area
  • Warris Chair lookout track

Applies from Fri 14 Jun 2024, 12.04pm to Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 10.00am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 bait disposal pit

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is disposing of used 1080 baits and baiting products in an approved disposal pit on NPWS National Parks land within the Fitzroy Falls area.

The burial of used baits and products will occur from Thursday 12 December 2024 to Friday 8 August 2025. All bait material in the pit will be buried under at least 500mm of soil, and clear of waterways so as not to cause pollution of waterways. This is in accordance with the current Pesticide Control Order (1080 bait products).

There will be 1080 baiting signs at the entrance to the disposal pit site.

1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is lethal to pets (including domestic dogs and cats) and working dogs. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Domestic pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted in national parks or reserves.

For more information, email or call the NPWS Fitzroy Falls Office on 02 4887 8244.

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Tue 27 May 2025, 3.11pm to Thu 12 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 9.10am

Other planned events: Planned Power Outage - Thursday 12 June 2025 - Hill End Township

Essential Energy plans to temporarily interrupt power supply services to the Hill End Township on Thursday 12 June 2025 from approximately 9am - 3pm.

This planned power outage is necessary to safely carry out improvements to the electricity network.

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• Hill End Historic Site
  • Bald Hill tourist mine
  • Beyers Cottage
  • Craigmoor House
  • Denningtons Cottage
  • Fairfax House
  • General Store
  • Glendora campground
  • Hill End Heritage Centre
  • Hill End Pines Cottage
  • Hosies
  • Hosies
  • Northeys apartment
  • Post Office Residence and Stables
  • Royal Hall
  • Royal Hotel
  • Sacred Heart Church
  • Sydney Hotel Cottage
  • Village campground

Applies from Mon 26 May 2025, 10.30am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 May 2025, 11.16am

Closed areas: Glenraphael Road Narrow Neck Peninsula closed due to landslide

Glenraphael Drive at Narrow Neck is closed to all motorised vehicles until further notice. This road has been impacted by a land slide.  Walkers and cyclists are permitted.

 
Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877. 

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Narrow Neck trail

Applies from Thu 29 Jun 2017, 12.48pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 May 2025, 8.42am

Closed areas: Access to base of Belmore Falls prohibited

All access to the base of Belmore Falls is permanently closed as there is a risk of falling from the cliff edge and severe injury or death. This includes access from Hindmarsh and Belmore Falls lookouts and picnic areas.

Access is also closed to the top of Belmore Falls, including from the Belmore Falls Road causeway. 

There is limited mobile phone reception in this area. You may not be able to call for help if you need it and access for emergency services is difficult. 

The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls area office on 02 4887 8244 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park
  • Belmore Falls walking track

Applies from Sat 24 May 2025, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 11.51am

Closed parks: Park closed due to flooding

Cattai National Park is closed due to construction works. Mitchell Park is closed due to flooding. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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

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• Cattai National Park

Applies from Mon 2 Jun 2025, 12.58pm to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 12.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 1.36pm

Closed areas: Byangee Wall Walking Track Closed

Byangee Walls Walking Track in Morton National Park is closed due to  Capital repairs and maintenance. 

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 11.05am to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 11.08am. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 11.09am

Closed areas: Geebung Walking Track closed for upgrade maintenance works

Geebung walking track is closed for upgrade maintenance works. This closure will be in place until the end of July.

Works have been slow due to wet weather conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000.

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• Munmorah State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 2.00pm

Closed areas: Road Closed- Lost City North Road

Lost City North Road is closed from Friday 16th May 2025 for improvement works including road upgrades and visitor facilities.

Lost City Walking Track is accessible via Lost City Road (previously known as Lost City South Road).

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
  • Lost City lookout
  • Lost City walking track

Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 8.00am to Fri 25 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 9.53am

Closed areas: Track Repairs and Temporary Closures

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking repairs to The Coast Track between Crackneck Point Lookout and Wyrrabalong Lookout between the 28th April 2025 to 18th July 2025.

The track will need to be closed to the public for a period between these dates while works are undertaken to ensure the safety of visitors.

The track repairs will focus on eroded sections of the track by repairing the track surface, demolishing and replacing retaining walls, and improving drainage to enhance visitor safety, reduce maintenance, and minimise erosional impacts on the surrounding environment.

For further information please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 4972 9000.

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• Wyrrabalong National Park
  • Crackneck Point lookout

Applies from Tue 19 May 2020, 4.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 4.25pm

Closed areas: Closed areas due to rifle range operations

The eastern section of Malabar Headland National Park will be closed on the following dates/times due to ANZAC Rifle Range operations:

• Every Saturday, 8am to 5pm.
• The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am to 5pm.
• NSWRA Competition days and Annual Open Championships, Saturday 21 June 2025 to Sunday 29 June 2025 (9 days).
• NSWRA Schools Practice and Competition Week, Tuesday 15 July 2025 to Friday 18 July 2025 (4 days).

Do not enter the eastern section of the national park (including Boora Point walking track) when:

• Red flags are flying above the range
• The 'rifle range in use' warning signs are displayed at the park entry (South Maroubra Beach and Fishermans Road carpark).
• Park entry gates are closed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS local office on 02 9337 5511 or the ANZAC Rifle Range on 02 9661 4532.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Malabar Headland National Park
  • Boora Point walking track

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 3.30pm to Fri 18 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 3.38pm

Closed areas: Track Closures for Blue Mountains National Park from 26th May 2025 - 18th July 2025

Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails in Blue Mountains National Park will be closed to all park users for repairs and maintenance on weekdays from Monday 26 May 2025 until Friday 18 July 2025 inclusive. Areas affected will include:

• Woodford Oaks trail from Taylor Rd at Woodford to the intersection of the Oaks/Nepean Lookout trails
• Saint Helena trail

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.

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• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Woodford – Oaks trail

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 1.02pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 1.06pm

Closed areas: Giant Stairway - Katoomba

Giant Stairway is closed from Monday 28 April for maintenance. There is no access in or out of the valley via Giant Stairway. Alternate access is via Furber Steps or Amphitheatre track.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Giant Stairway

Applies from Tue 22 Apr 2025, 1.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 6.04pm

Closed areas: Jerrara Lookout Closure

Jerrara Lookout and associated access path will be closed from Tuesday the 22nd of April until works are completed.

The Green Track will still be accessible throughout this time.

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

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• Bungonia National Park

Applies from Mon 16 Dec 2024, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 1.25pm

Closed areas: Fern Bower walking track closed

Fern Bower walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to multiple landslides. There's no access to Leura Forest and Leura Cascades via Fern Bower. Alternative access is via Amphitheatre track.

For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit

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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• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 4.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 4.35pm

Closed areas: Artillery Track Closed

The Artillery Track of Malabar Headland National Park is closed due to safety concerns.

This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of visitors while we assess and address potential hazards.

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

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• Malabar Headland National Park

Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 12.22pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 12.24pm

Closed areas: Quarry Fire Trail closed for maintenance upgrade works

Quarry Fire Trail will be closed from Wednesday 02 April 2025 for maintenance upgrade works.

This closure will be in effect until works are complete. They have been delayed due to the recent wet weather.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.

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• Munmorah State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 9.45am to Sat 21 Jun 2025, 7.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 9.49am

Closed areas: Tugalong section of Guula Ngurra NP closed for ground pest control program

The Tugalong section of Guula Ngurra National Park will be closed for a ground feral pig control program, from Sunday 18 May - Friday 20 June 2025 inclusive.

During this period firearms will be used in the park.

• Closure applies to the first Open weekend of June (7th June).
• Please note that Little Forest and Mt Penang areas remain open to the public during this period.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.

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• Guula Ngurra National Park

Applies from Thu 15 May 2025, 4.27pm to Mon 3 Nov 2025, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 4.33pm

Closed areas: Bedlam Bay Eastern Beach Closure

The Eastern Beach at Bedlam Bay within Parramatta River Regional Park will be closed to the public from Monday 21 January until early November 2025, while Hunters Hill Council construct a swimming enclosure. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Hunters Hill Council on (02) 9879 9400 or the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400.

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• Parramatta River Regional Park

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 7.08am to Tue 10 Jun 2025, 1.09pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 8.47am

Other planned events: Fox Trapping Program

National Parks and Wildlife Service, Greater Sydney Branch (NPWS, GSB) is conducting an annual soft-jaw trapping program in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park from 20 May to 10 June 2025.

The operation will use soft-jaw traps with lures for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on native wildlife, especially threatened species Southern brown bandicoot. Signs will be placed at the entrances to trap locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.

Pets and working dogs may be affected. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the trapping locations. In the event of accidental trapping seek immediate veterinary assistance. In the event of encountering a trapped animal, do not approach or contact the animal.

Please collect the location information of the incident and contact the local operator Mark Lamb on 0427 346 797 or the local officer Nick Henson on 0418 701 518.

For more information, contact the NPWS Forestville office on 9451 3479 (business hours) or NPWS after-hours call centre on 1300 056 294 (after hours).

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Tue 13 May 2025, 10.01am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 8.53am

Closed areas: Yuelarbah Track upgrade works

NPWS is undertaking upgrade works to sections of the Yuelarbah Walking Track from the 13th May 2025. Detours will be in place, please help the contractors by respecting the closure of track sections and adhering to signage. 

For further information call the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Office (02) 4946 4100.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Glenrock State Conservation Area
  • Yuelarbah walking track

Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 4.37pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 May 2025, 9.36am

Closed areas: Bowtells Swing Bridge on the Six Foot Track closed for maintenance

Bowtells Swing Bridge on the Six Foot Track at Katoomba is closed for bridge maintenance works from 19th May to 20th May 2025 inclusive.

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Six Foot track

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.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Ruby Creek walking track

Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 3.12pm

Other planned events: Toilet closures in Lane Cove National Park

Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:

• Carters Creek (Area 9)
• Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
• Haynes Flat (Area 32)

Please note: This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be opened.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.

Affects 1 park and 16 locations nearby. Show list

• Lane Cove National Park
  • Bakers Flat picnic area
  • Carter Creek picnic area
  • Casuarina Point picnic area
  • Commandment Rock picnic area
  • Cottonwood Glen picnic area
  • Great North walk - Lane Cove National Park
  • Halfway Point picnic area
  • Haynes Flat picnic area
  • Illoura picnic area
  • Jenkins Hill picnic area
  • Koonjeree picnic area
  • Lane Cove National Park Cafe
  • Lane Cove picnic areas
  • Moola picnic area
  • Riverside walking track
  • Tunks Hill picnic area

Applies from Tue 1 Apr 2025, 10.44am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 1.41pm

Closed areas: Link Walking Track temporarily closed

The following areas and walking tracks are closed from 9 May 2025 until further notice:

• the Link walking track

This is to allow for ongoing track works. For your safety, please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4720 6200.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Blue Mountains National Park
  • Red Hands Cave
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Blue Mountains National Park

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.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Yerranderie State Conservation Area

Applies from Sun 11 May 2025, 5.51pm to Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5.51pm. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 6.00pm

Safety alerts: Major roadworks in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area

Major roadworks are ongoing in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area. Partial and intermittent road closures should be expected.

Visitors are asked to avoid the area (if possible). Otherwise, please be aware of trucks and machinery working on roads within Sugarloaf SCA and to drive to the conditions.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Lower Hunter Area Office on 02 4946 4100.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Sugarloaf State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 6 May 2025, 9.51am. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 10.13am

Closed areas: Dr Seuss Track Maintenance

Dr Seuss (Seuss Land) Track, Glenrock SCA, will be closed from the 6th May for essential maintenance works. The works are expected to take 6 to 8 weeks, weather dependant. 

Closure signage and physical barriers will be in place when the track is closed. For the safety of contractors please follow and respect any signage and safety measures in place

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Glenrock State Conservation Area
  • Glenrock mountain biking trails

Applies from Mon 5 May 2025, 1.41pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.11am

Other planned events: Changes to Bald Hill Underground Tourist Mine Tours - Hill End Historic Site

The Bald Hill Underground Tourist Mine operator will no longer be offering tours from 1 July 2025. Tours will not be available for the short term. Please visit the National Parks website for updates.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Hill End Historic Site
  • Bald Hill tourist mine

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.

Affects 9 parks nearby. Show list

• Abercrombie River National Park
• Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
• Blue Mountains National Park
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
• Mares Forest National Park
• Marrangaroo National Park
• Turon National Park
• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 4.31pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.32pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 May 2025, 4.41pm

Closed areas: Road reseal project - partial road closures

Road reseal project will result in partial road closers and delays through the park.

This will be in effect for the duration of works. Starting 10 May 2025 until 30 June 2025

Your patience during this time will be appreciated.

Further questions can be directed to the local area office on 4972 9000.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Munmorah State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 3.49pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.41pm

Closed areas: Lake Couridjah toilet block closed for upgrades from 5 May 2025- 30 June 2025.

Lake Couridjah toilet block will be closed for upgrade works, from Monday 5 May 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025. 

• Please use Lake Werri Berri toilet block during this time as an alternate facility.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Thirlmere Lakes National Park
  • Thirlmere Lakes walking track
  • Werri Berri picnic area

Applies from Mon 12 May 2025, 7.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 6.31am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program from Monday 12th May - Monday 30th June 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in the north-eastern section of Wollemi National Park and Manobalai Nature Reserve.

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.

Please contact the local Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Manobalai Nature Reserve
• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Tue 19 Nov 2024, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Fri 2 May 2025, 11.03am

Closed areas: Area permanently closed - Skylight Cave

Skylight cave is permanently closed to visitors due to serious safety risks. The cave is mid-way down an unstable cliff, and the risk of falling off the cliff edge while trying to reach it makes it very dangerous. 

There is no approved public access walking track to Skylight cave. Please do not risk your safety trying to reach this location. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Kamay Botany Bay National Park
  • Skylight cave

Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.40am

Closed areas: Woodward track is closed due to storm damage

Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events. Repair works are currently underway and is scheduled to reopen in September 2025 (weather permitting).

For more information, contact the local park office.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 1 Jan 2025, 8.49pm to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 8.50pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 11.02am

Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure

Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.

The Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai is open for use.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Berowra track to Apple Tree Bay

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 9.27am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 May 2025, 9.30am

Closed areas: The Welcome Mangrove Walk, Ash Island is closed due to damage

The Welcome Mangrove Walk of Ash Island, Hunter Wetlands NP is closed due to damage, from Monday 26th August until further notice.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Shortland office on 4946 4100.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Hunter Wetlands National Park

Applies from Fri 21 Feb 2025, 10.45am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.46pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 1.54pm

Other planned events: Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail Closed For Road Maintenance

Planned Road maintenance is scheduled for Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail from Monday 10th February 2025 until Monday 30th June 2025.

During these times the roads will be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on (02) 4972 9000.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Watagans National Park

Applies from Thu 6 Feb 2025, 12.33pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.33pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 1.54pm

Other planned events: Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road Repairs and Maintenance Work

Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road.

Temporary closure may occur between Monday 3rd February 2025 and Monday 30th June 2025.

Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road and Watagan Road, then west along Georges Road.

Pedestrians and vehicles should take caution when accessing these areas.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Watagans National Park

Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 11.19am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 1.54pm

Other planned events: Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road Repairs and Maintenance

Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road from Monday 10th February 2025 until Monday 30th June 2025.

Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road / Watagan Forest Road south along Watagan Forest Road to the intersection of New Mill Road / Watagan Forest Road.

During these times Watagan Forest Road and the Boarding House Dam visitor precinct may be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast Area office on 49 4972 9000.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Watagans National Park

Applies from Wed 12 Mar 2025, 3.51pm to Mon 1 Dec 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 4 Jun 2025, 9.10am

Other incidents: The Village Campground - Washing Machines Out of Order

Washing Machines are currently Out of Order at The Village Campground - Hill End Historic Site. 

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Hill End Historic Site
  • Village campground

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 2.13pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2.13pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 1.29pm

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.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Cattai National Park
  • Cattai campground
  • Cattai Homestead and historic farm buildings
  • Cattai picnic area
  • Cattai picnic shelters

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 1.43pm to Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 3.52pm

Other planned events: 1080 pest management in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur between Wednesday 7 and Friday 9 May 2025 in West Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Do not touch baits. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

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). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Fox baiting in this reserve is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

For more information, contact the local park office on:

Forestville: 02 9451 3479 (business hours)

NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.04am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 11.47am

Closed areas: Nicholas Pass track partly closed

Nicholas Pass track is closed from its junction with the base of Fairy Bower Falls walking track to Ampitheatre Lookout until further notice due to a landslide and rock fall event.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Morton National Park

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.22pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.37am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Gardens of Stone National Park 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 NPWS area office for more information:

Mudgee 02 6370 9000

Oberon 02 6336 6200

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Baal Bone Gap picnic area
  • National trail: Crown Creek fire trail
  • The Newnes Plateau Cliffs

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 11.39am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.37am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil 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 Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

Affects 9 parks and 15 locations nearby. Show list

• Avisford Nature Reserve
• Capertee National Park
  • Capertee campground
  • Capertee Cottage
  • Capertee Homestead - 'Port Macquarie'
  • Capertee Woolshed ruins
  • Honeyeater Homestead
  • Policemans Point campground
  • Valley lookout
• Dapper Nature Reserve
• Durridgere State Conservation Area
• Goodiman State Conservation Area
• Goulburn River National Park
  • Big River campground
  • Big River drive
  • Spring Gully campground
  • Spring Gully drive
  • The Drip walking track
• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area
  • Airly Gap campground
• Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
  • Castle Rocks walk
  • Moolarben picnic area
• Yarrobil National Park

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.31pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.31pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 4.37pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

W National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Dharug National Park (NP), Koolewong Flora Reserve (FR), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Wollemi SCA, Yengo 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 Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555

Affects 7 parks and 22 locations nearby. Show list

• Dharug National Park
  • 11km walking track
  • Devines Hill loop
  • Dubbo Gully loop
  • Grass Tree circuit
  • Mill Creek campground
  • Mill Creek picnic area
  • Old Great North Road bike ride
  • Old Great North Road - World Heritage walk
  • Ten Mile Hollow campground
• Koolewong Flora Reserve
• Manobalai Nature Reserve
• Parr State Conservation Area
  • Heartbreak Hill campground
  • Womerah Range trail
• Wollemi Flora Reserve
• Wollemi State Conservation Area
• Yengo National Park
  • Big Yango House
  • Big Yango loop trail
  • Blue Gums campground
  • Circuit Flat walking track
  • Finchley campground
  • Finchley cultural walk
  • Finchley lookout
  • Howes trail
  • Mogo campground
  • Mountain Arm campground
  • Shepherds Gully circuit

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.37am

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.

Affects 6 parks and 16 locations nearby. Show list

• Abercrombie River National Park
  • Bummaroo Ford campground
  • Silent Creek campground
  • The Beach
  • The Sink campground
• Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
  • Binda Bush cabins
  • Carlotta Arch walking track
  • Jenolan River walking track
  • McKeown's Valley walking track
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  • Boyd River campground
  • Boyd River loop
  • Kalang Falls walk
  • Kanangra-Boyd lookout
  • Mount Emperor loop
• Mares Forest National Park
• Turon National Park
  • The Diggings campground
  • Turon River camping
  • Woolshed Flat campground

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 8.00am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.38am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Bangadilly National Park (NP), Bargo State Conservation Area (SCA), Burragorang SCA, Guula Ngurra NP, Joadja Nature Reserve (NR), Nattai NP, Upper Nepean SCA and Upper Nepean SCA Stage 2 lands managed by NPWS 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 will take place in

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 Glenbrook NPWS area office for more information on 02 4720 6200.

Affects 7 parks and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Bangadilly National Park
• Bargo State Conservation Area
• Burragorang State Conservation Area
  • Burragorang lookout and picnic area
• Guula Ngurra National Park
  • Mount Penang loop walk
• Joadja Nature Reserve
• Nattai National Park
  • Starlights trail
  • Wollondilly lookout
• Upper Nepean State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 18 Jan 2025, 8.36am. Last reviewed: Mon 28 Apr 2025, 8.51am

Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall

Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Watagans National Park

Applies from Thu 24 Apr 2025, 10.46am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.46am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 10.49am

Closed areas: Lake Toolooma fire trail closed at Lake Toolooma causeway

Contractors will be remediating flood damage to the stream bank at Lake Toolooma fire trail causeway.

Vehicle and pedestrian access will not be possible at this location for the duration of the works.

Walkers who are crossing the trail at the north end from the Bullawarring track to 108 fire trail will still be able to do this.

Works commence Monday April 28th 2025 and aim to be completed by 20th June 2025.

Enquiries: 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Heathcote National Park
  • Lake Toolooma trail

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

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mulgoa Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 24 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 9.15am

Safety alerts: Roadworks Glenrock SCA

There will be a series of temporary fire trail and management trail closures to undertake essential Vegetation Maintenance and to repair surface erosion and drainage structures between Thursday 24 April and Monday 30 June 2025 involving the following trails:

• Yuelarbah Management Trail
• Baileys Fire Trail
• Scenic Drive Fire Trail
• Banksia Fire Trail
• Easement Fire Trail
• Gardiners Link Fire Trail

For your own safety and the safety of NPWS staff and Contractors, please respect any signage and safety measures in place.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Glenrock State Conservation Area

Applies from Sat 19 Apr 2025, 3.01pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.02pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 12.28pm

Closed areas: Deer Pool Walking Track CLOSED For Upgrade

This section of Marley walking track between the carpark and fire trail is closed for repairs until 30 June 2025.

Big Marley and Little Marley fire trails remain open. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Bundeena Drive to Marley walk

Applies from Thu 17 Apr 2025, 11.04am to Thu 31 Jul 2025, 11.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 7.23am

Closed areas: Killalea Campground closed for maintenance work

Killalea Campground will be closed from Tuesday 28 January 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025. Construction works will be underway during this time to replace the campground amenities block.

For more information, contact the Illawarra NPWS office 02 4224 4188.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Killalea Regional Park
  • Killalea campground

Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 9.00am to Tue 10 Jun 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 9.26am

Other planned events: 1080 pest management

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur from Tuesday 6 May to Saturday 10 May 2025 in Royal National Park.

All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Please don’t touch baits.

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.

Fox baiting in this reserve is aimed at improving the eco-health of the reserve by reducing predation of ground dwelling mammals and small birds, and specifically targeting fox control along the Hacking River to assist the successful re-introduction of platypus into Royal National Park.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.

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• Royal National Park
  • Audley boatshed
  • Audley Dance Hall
  • Audley Dance Hall Cafe
  • Bonnie Vale campground
  • Bonnie Vale picnic area
  • Bundeena Drive to Marley walk
  • Bungoona lookout and path
  • Couranga walking track
  • Curra Moors loop track
  • Currawong Flat picnic area
  • Figure Eight Pools
  • Forest path
  • Garawarra Farm carpark
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • Governor Game lookout
  • Gunjulla Flat picnic area
  • Hilltop Cottage
  • Ironbark Flat picnic area
  • Karloo walking track
  • Lady Carrington Drive
  • Loftus loop trail
  • North Era campground
  • Palm Jungle loop track
  • Pool Flat picnic area
  • Red Cedar Flat picnic area
  • Reids Flat Cottage
  • Reids Flat picnic area
  • Royal National Park Visitor Centre
  • The Coast track
  • Uloola Falls campground
  • Uloola walking track
  • Upper Causeway picnic area
  • Warumbul picnic area
  • Waterfall Flat picnic area
  • Wattamolla picnic area
  • Wattle Forest picnic area
  • Wedding Cake Rock
  • Weemalah Cottage
  • Werrong Beach track

Applies from Wed 9 Oct 2024, 11.58am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 2.03pm

Closed areas: Works at Commemoration Flat

Services and pathways at Commemoration Flat are being upgraded from October 2024 to 2026. The picnic area remains open with limited closures, as work areas are fenced off and work crews are on site.

The toilets and carpark will remain open, with a reduced number of parking spaces available. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010 to learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Kamay Botany Bay National Park
  • Commemoration Flat picnic area

Applies from Mon 9 May 2022, 9.53am to Tue 30 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 1.59pm

Closed parks: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve closed

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve will remain closed to the public until end of September, 2025 due to ongoing flood repairs and enhancements to visitor services and facilities.

The closure affects the entire reserve, including walking tracks, campgrounds, Arch Cottage, caves and trails.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the local NPWS office on 02 4843 5976.

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• Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve

Applies from Mon 14 Apr 2025, 12.00am to Fri 18 Jul 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 1.25pm

Closed areas: Nepean River Fire Trail is closed for flood repairs and maintenance

Nepean River Fire Trail (Transgrid Trail) in Yellomundee Regional Park will be closed weekdays for flood repairs and maintenance from Monday 14 April 2025 until Friday 18 July 2025 inclusive. Areas affected will include:

• Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place;
• Nepean River Fire Trail (Transgrid Trail)
• Local mountain bike tracks within Yellomundee RP

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• Yellomundee Regional Park

Applies from Tue 8 Apr 2025, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 2.01pm

Closed areas: Partial closure Piles Creek Loop Walking Track

Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track is closed while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.

The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.

Areas that will remain open are:

• Piles Creek Loop Walking Track on the eastern side of Piles Creek 
• Access to the Great North Walk from Girrakool Picnic Area 
• Bundilla Lookout 

Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Brisbane Water National Park
  • Piles Creek loop

Applies from Sun 17 Sep 2023, 1.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 12.01pm

Closed areas: 12 Mile Road Closed

12 Mile road between George Boyd Lookout and Braidwood Road in Morton National Park is closed due to recent storm damage. Culverts have been washed out and the road is untrafficable.

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

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Jan 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 12.00pm

Closed areas: Tianjara fire trail

Tianjara fire trail is closed. Please do not enter the closed area.

A review of access arrangements, the UXO area and permit system is being undertaken

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

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.41pm

Closed areas: Mt Penang Part 11 lands addition of Guula Ngurra National Park closed for deer control program

Mt Penang Part 11 lands addition of Guula Ngurra National Park will be closed between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025, for a feral deer management program.

This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.

• The control method will involve use of firearms by qualified and experienced contractors and staff.
• Closures will not apply on weekends or public holidays during this period.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200

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• Guula Ngurra National Park

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)

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• Yiraaldiya National Park

Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.52am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 8.11am

Closed areas: IESCA Kembla Heights area is closed for the construction of the Kembla Stage 1 Mountain Bike Network

Construction works have commenced on the first stage of the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project at Kembla Heights. 

Construction is being carried out in accordance with rigorous environmental and cultural heritage planning approvals, the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Strategy and our Cycling Strategy.

People are reminded that the area is a closed construction site. Please stay off the tracks until they are opened in mid-2025 for your safety and to allow the network to be completed.

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• Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 7.00am to Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 9.43am

Closed areas: Area closed for conservation works

Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 31 March to Friday 29 August 2025 while conservation works are being undertaken on Devine's Hill. The closed areas are:

• Devine's Hill section of the Old Great North Walk

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Signage installed on closed section. For more information, contact the Wollemi - Yengo Area Office - (02) 6574 5555.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

• Dharug National Park
  • Devines Hill loop
  • Old Great North Road bike ride
  • Old Great North Road - World Heritage walk

Applies from Thu 28 Dec 2023, 7.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 8.34am

Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed

Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Burraga Swamp walking track

Applies from Thu 27 Mar 2025, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 9.17am

Closed areas: Manly Scenic Walkway partial closure

The Castle Rock Track section of Manly Scenic Walkway is closed from Monday 28 April until further notice due to maintenance works by Northern Beaches Council.

Detours will be in place:

• Walkers heading west should exit Grotto Point track, head north along Barrabooka track, onto Barrabooka Street and turn left onto Ogilvy Road. Then walk down Ogilvy Road to re-enter Castle Rock track and continue west along Clontarf track.
• Walkers heading east along Clontarf track should turn left at the intersection with Castle Rock track, head east along Ogilvy Road, turn right at Barrabooka Street and continue onto Barrabooka track. Then head east on Grotto Point track.

For more information, please contact Northern Beaches Council.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site
  • Manly scenic walkway

Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 1.10pm

Closed parks: Kemps Creek Nature Reserve closed

This park is closed due to Phytophthora contamination, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/conservation-programs/fighting-invasive-phytophthora ; 

How you can help

To prevent phytophthora infection and spreading in parks and at home, try these hygiene tips:

• Start your trip with clean, dirt-free, dry gear (including shoes, bike tyres, camping gear, vehicles)
• Use the boot wash or scrub stations provided – these capture contaminated water or control flow to septic or sewage systems where root rot will die
• Stay on formed tracks
• Follow instructions on signage
• Clean your gear again when you get home – try a solution of 70% methylated spirits or ethanol, 30% water, and wash straight into the septic/sewage system. You may want to keep a spray bottle in the car.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4572 3100.

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• Kemps Creek Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 20 Sep 2022, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 11.51am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

A baiting program using ground baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes will be conducted between August 01 2024 to August 01 2025 in the Kangaroo Valley, Budgong and Illaroo areas.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, call the NPWS Shoalhaven area office on 02 4428 6300.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

• Bugong National Park
• Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
• Kangaroo River Nature Reserve
• Morton National Park

Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 12.17pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 26 Mar 2025, 9.14am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) and fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The 1080 bating program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between 01 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 within Winburndale Nature Reserve. All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected and must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity of the nature reserve and must not enter the baiting location (as 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at Bathurst on (02) 6332 7640.

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• Winburndale Nature Reserve

Applies from Tue 25 Mar 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 19 Sep 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 8.54am

Safety alerts: Feral Cat 1080 program - Gloucester Tops

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking a Felixer feral cat pest management program the Gloucester Tops part of the park from Friday 28 March 2025 to Friday 19 September 2025.

This program is designed to minimise the impact of feral cats on wildlife, especially the endangered rufous scrub-bird and broad-toothed rat. There will be signs at all baiting locations.

The operation will involve the use Felixer 1080 cartridges, containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison, dispensed by a Felixer unit, for the control of feral cats.

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 in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information, please call the Barrington Tops area office on 02 6538 5300.

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• Barrington Tops National Park

Applies from Thu 9 Jun 2022, 2.01pm to Sat 31 Oct 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 8.37am

Closed areas: Post Office Lodge closed for restoration works

Post Office Lodge in Yerranderie Regional Park is closed for restoration works until October 2026.

For further information please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Yerranderie Regional Park
  • Post Office Lodge

Applies from Fri 19 Jul 2024, 10.21am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.21am. Last reviewed: Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2.02pm

Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk Part Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall Risk

Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Watagans National Park
  • Gap Creek campground

Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 11.40am

Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed

The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.

For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Hartley Historic Site
  • Talisman Gallery
• Wollemi National Park

Applies from Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7.23pm. Last reviewed: Sun 20 Apr 2025, 8.40am

Other planned events: North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times

The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:

• AEDT From 7 October 2024 to 6 April 2025 - from 5am to 8.30pm
• AEST From 7 April 2025 to 5 October 2025 -  from 6am to 6pm

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Fairfax walk
  • Q Station

Applies from Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Sun 20 Apr 2025, 8.39am

Closed areas: Bluefish Point closed

The Bluefish Point bushland area is closed to public access for public safety and to protect the landscape and important plant and animal communities. Access to rock pools is difficult and dangerous. Please stay on sign-posted walking tracks when visiting Sydney Harbour National Park for your safety and observe warning signs in the area.

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• Sydney Harbour National Park

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 10.33am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 10.27am

Closed areas: Collins Beach Road drainage improvement works

Major drainage improvement works are planned for Collins Beach Road during the week commencing 10 March 2025. Collins Beach Road will be closed for the duration of the works and signs will be displayed advising of the closure. Visitors wishing to access Collins Beach are advised to use the Stuart St Manly access track.

Works are expected to be completed in the week commencing 31 March - weather permitting.    

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Collins Flat Beach

Applies from Tue 11 Mar 2025, 1.57pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.21am. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.48am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program from Saturday 15 March 2025 to Monday 30th June 2025 The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program will take place in Bango and Mundoonen Nature Reserves.

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 Queanbeyan NPWS area office for more information on 02 6229 7166.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

• Bango Nature Reserve
• Mundoonen Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 2.22pm to Fri 24 Oct 2025, 2.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 10 Mar 2025, 2.39pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 23rd September 2024 to Tuesday 23rd September 2025. The operation will use a Felixer containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats, and approved meat baits, meat bait products, and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) for the control of foxes and wild dogs.

The program will be conducted in Nattai National Park.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.

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 Hawkesbury-Nattai NPWS area office on (02) 4720 6200 for more information.

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• Nattai National Park

Applies from Thu 7 Apr 2022, 11.17am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am

Closed areas: Brieses fire trail partial closure

The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.

Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

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• Brisbane Water National Park

Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.43am

Closed areas: Werrong Beach track

Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.

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

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Royal National Park
  • Werrong Beach track

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 9.46am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.40pm

Closed areas: End section of Gap Creek Walk in Jellore Flora Reserve closed for track construction

The end section of Gap Creek Walk, leading to Gap Creek, is currently closed for track construction.

• Please note there will be no pedestrian access during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200

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• Jellore Flora Reserve

Applies from Sun 11 May 2025, 12.00am to Mon 10 Nov 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Sun 9 Mar 2025, 1.01pm

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 Baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is ongoing and will continue to be conducted between Sunday 11 May 2025 to Monday 10 November 2025 within Girralang Nature Reserve.

All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.

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 NPWS the Central West Area Office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640.

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• Girralang Nature Reserve

Applies from Wed 5 Mar 2025, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 8.36am

Closed areas: Area closed for maintenance

Some parts of this park are closed for essential track and trail maintenance from Wednesday 5 March to 30 June 2025. The closed areas are:

- Emerald Pool

- Mount Olive lookout

- Mount Olive trail

- Ironbark picnic area

- Hominy Creek walking track

- 248 trail

- Pipeline trail

- informal walking tracks leading into Popran National Park west of Popran Creek. Includes Glenworth South Horse Track and Mailmans Walking Track

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4320 4200.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

• Popran National Park
  • 248 trail
  • Hominy Creek walking track
  • Ironbark picnic area
  • Mount Olive lookout
  • Mount Olive trail

Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 3.41pm

Closed areas: Burragorang SCA partly closed for deer control program

Burragorang State Conservation Area will be closed between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025, for a feral deer management program. 

This program is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the significant impact of deer on native plants and animals, including threatened species.

• The control method will involve use of firearms by qualified and experienced contractors and staff.
• Closures will not apply on weekends or public holidays during this period.   

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 4720-6200

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Burragorang State Conservation Area
  • Burragorang lookout and picnic area

Applies from Sat 1 Mar 2025, 9.00am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.41am

Safety alerts: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program will be ongoing between 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.

Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions throughout the reserve.

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 should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.29pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.29am. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Feb 2025, 4.35pm

Other planned events: 1080 pest management operation

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes.

The program is continuous and ongoing between Saturday 1 February 2025 and Thursday 31 July 2025 in the following areas of Sydney Harbour National Park:

• Chowder Bay
• Dobroyd Head 
• Bradleys Head 
• Georges Head 
• Middle Head 
• North Head (North Head includes the adjoining land of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Australian Institute of Police Management and Quarantine Station).

Please don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

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.

Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on:

Middle Head: 02 9960 6266 (business hours)

NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

North Head Sanctuary, Many (Harbour Trust Lands): 02 8969 2128 (business hours).

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Sydney Harbour National Park

Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 3.28pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 3.30pm. Last reviewed: Tue 3 Jun 2025, 8.01am

Closed areas: Valentines mine closed

Valentines mine in Hill End Historic Site is closed for safety assessments and works. The site will reopen when it is safe. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Hill End Historic Site office on (02) 6370 9050

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Hill End Historic Site
  • Valentines mine

Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 11.15am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.51am

Closed areas: Pumphouse Road temporarily closed

Pumphouse Road in Thirlmere Lakes National Park has been temporarily closed to all visitors (pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and vehicles). An investigation into road stability is occurring.

• Please use Slades Rd as alternate access - all visitor areas will remain open.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

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• Thirlmere Lakes National Park

Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.14pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.15am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 10.10am

Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management’

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

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.

Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

For more information, contact the local park office on:

Forestville 9451 3479 or Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)

NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Applies from Sat 5 Oct 2024, 11.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 29 Mar 2025, 10.07am

Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland walking track partial closure

Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point.

Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety due to track construction and environmental assessments.

Penalties may apply for non-compliance.

Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.

For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Myall Lakes National Park
  • Yacaaba Headland walking track

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.03am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.19am

Closed parks: Spectacle Island Nature Reserve closed

Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Spectacle Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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• Spectacle Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.09am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.19am

Closed parks: Long Island Nature Reserve closed

Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Long Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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• Long Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.14am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.19am

Closed parks: Maroota Historic site closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Maroota Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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• Maroota Historic Site

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.15am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.19am

Closed parks: Wisemans Ferry Historic Site closed

Due to the sensitive nature of this site, access to Wisemans Ferry Historic Site is restricted to approved research and cultural activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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• Wisemans Ferry Historic Site

Applies from Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.10am to Fri 30 Jan 2026, 8.05am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 9.18am

Closed parks: Lion Island Nature Reserve closed

Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access to Lion Island Nature Reserve is restricted to approved research activities only. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.

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• Lion Island Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 13 Feb 2025, 9.55am to Sat 4 Oct 2025, 9.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 10.03am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd March 2025 to 3rd September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and/or foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock and will take place in:

Morton National Park (including: 12 Mile Road, Croobyar/Kingiman, Touga/Tolwong, Little Forest Plateau, Redground, Endrick and Sassafras)

Conjola National Park

Murramarang National Park

Parma Nature Reserve

Jerrawangala National Park

Colymea SCA

Bees Nest Nature Reserve

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 NPWS Nowra Office on 44286300 or NPWS Ulladulla on 44549500 for more information.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2025, 4.01pm to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 May 2025, 11.19am

Closed areas: The Coast track - partial closure

Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.

Please note the following closures:

• The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion
• North Era campground is closed until further notice
• Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track.

Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:

• South bound access - Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. There's no access to Garie Beach.
• North bound access - Is via Garawarra Farm Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track to North Era and return, during track upgrades.

For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648

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• Royal National Park
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • Governor Game lookout
  • North Era campground
  • Palm Jungle loop track
  • The Coast track

Applies from Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9.11am to Wed 31 Dec 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 9.20am

Safety alerts: Visitor Safety Alert: Feral Horses

Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.

Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.

What to do around aggressive horses:

· avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby

· retreat to your vehicle

· wave your arms around and make lots of noise

· walk in a group rather than as an individual

· always be aware of your immediate surroundings.

Please report any such interaction or aggressive horse behaviour to NPWS Gloucester on 6538 5300.

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• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Little Murray campground
  • Polblue campground and picnic area

Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 9.19am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 3.37pm

Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations

Bents Basin SCA and Gulguer NR 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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• Bents Basin State Conservation Area
• Gulguer Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.10pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 8.59am

Closed areas: Sugarloaf carpark closed

Sugarloaf carpark in Lane Cove National Park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood Area office on 02 8448 0400. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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• Lane Cove National Park
  • Great North walk - Lane Cove National Park

Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.07pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.41am

Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park

Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.

Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Berowra Valley National Park
  • Great North walk - Berowra Valley National Park
  • Lyrebird Gully circuit
  • Place of Winds interpretive trail
• Berowra Valley Regional Park

Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2025, 10.20am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 9.10am

Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations

Mitchell Park is 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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• Cattai National Park
  • Mitchell Park picnic area
  • Mitchell Park walking tracks

Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2025, 10.16am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 9.10am

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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• Scheyville National Park
  • Migrant Heritage walk
  • Scheyville Camp precinct
  • Scheyville horse riding trails

Applies from Wed 13 Oct 2021, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 May 2025, 1.08pm

Closed areas: Kurnell Visitor Centre

Kurnell Visitor Centre is currently closed until 2026. A new visitor centre is under construction. During these construction works the precinct, including parking, will be fenced off and work crews will be on site. Access to some walking tracks will be impacted. Please refer to onsite signage.

Parking and toilets will be available at Commemoration Flat.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Email or call the local area office on 02 9668 2010 to learn more about the improvements being made as part of the Kamay 2020 Master Plan Project.

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• Kamay Botany Bay National Park
  • Kurnell Visitor Centre

Applies from Tue 28 Jan 2025, 9.22am to Wed 7 Apr 2027, 9.23am. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 1.55pm

Closed areas: Pink Caves - closed to the public

Pink Caves are closed to visitors because they are extremely unsafe to visit.

The caves are filled with water at high tide. Even at low tide they can be dangerous, as the ocean swell sends unpredictable waves sweeping into the caves and across the rock shelf. Sudden rogue waves can cause serious injury and may drag visitors across the rocks or out to sea.

There is no lifeguard service in this area and access for emergency services is limited. There’s no approved walking track to this location. Access to the caves involves walking over a rock shelf which is slippery, uneven and dangerous.

Visitors should take care when traversing all rock shelves and coastal areas located within Munmorah State Conservation Area.

For further information call the NPWS Local Area office on 02 4972 9000.

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• Munmorah State Conservation Area
  • Pink Caves

Applies from Wed 10 Feb 2016, 3.18pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 9.18am

Closed areas: Flat Rock track partial closure

The section of Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance to the Downpatrick Street entrance, is permanently closed as the old track passes through private property near Killarney Point.

Please note:

• Walkers heading west should exit Flat Rock track at the eastern end of Killarney Drive and use Killarney Drive until you reach Downpatrick Street. Then walk down the street and re-enter Flat Rock track from the Downpatrick Street fire trail.
• Walkers heading east should exit Flat Rock track at the Downpatrick Street fire trail and use Downpatrick Street, then Killarney Drive until you reach the end of Killarney Drive. Re-enter Flat Rock track from the Killarney Drive entrance.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

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• Garigal National Park
  • Natural Bridge track to Davidson Park

Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.23pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 1.00pm

Other planned events: 1080 pest management

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

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 more information, contact the local park office on:

Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)

NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

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• Lane Cove National Park

Applies from Fri 31 Jan 2025, 10.19pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.20am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Apr 2025, 1.00pm

Other planned events: ‘1080 pest management’

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Garigal National Park. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

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.

Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

For more information, contact the local park office on:

Forestville 9451 3479 (business hours)

NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)

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• Garigal National Park

Applies from Mon 1 May 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Feb 2025, 8.45am

Closed areas: Gulp Road at Wingello closed

The Gulp Road section of Morton National Park is closed due to ongoing wet conditions, it will be re-opened after it has been assessed as suitable for vehicle access.

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Mon 13 Jan 2025, 5.02pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.03pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 10.21am

Safety alerts: Road Maintenance

Fire trail maintenance works will be undertaken at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area from January until June 2025. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage. Take care and drive to conditions.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000.

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• Jilliby State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.52am

Closed areas: Tramway trail closed to vehicles due to rockfall

Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.

A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken.  Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.

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• Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area

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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• Blue Mountains National Park
• Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Applies from Wed 18 Aug 2021, 5.01pm. Last reviewed: Sat 24 May 2025, 1.35pm

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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• Prospect Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 2.21pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 4.20pm

Safety alerts: Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park

A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.

Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.

There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.

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• Heathcote National Park

Applies from Mon 5 Aug 2024, 6.30am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 23 May 2025, 9.16am

Safety alerts: Periodic closures of Tomago Precinct for deer control shooting operation

Parts of Hunter Wetlands National Park may be closed within a date range of 6:30am Monday 5th August 2024 to 11:00pm Monday 30th June 2025 for deer control shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park.

When active the shoot operation area will be delineated by signage advising visitors “do not enter” at any time during the night time operation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, call the local park office on 02 4946 4100 or email npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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• Hunter Wetlands National Park

Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 9.10am

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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• Scheyville National Park
  • Longneck Lagoon walking track

Applies from Mon 7 Nov 2022, 3.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 12.58pm

Closed areas: Timber Beach and Timber Beach walking track are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Timber Beach walking track is permanently CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. This area has high coastal risks and is extremely hazardous. This closure is in place to keep the public safe. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000

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• Munmorah State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 12 Apr 2024, 11.52am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 9.46am

Closed areas: Lyrebird Loop walk partial closure

Lyrebird Loop walk is partially closed until further notice due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop walk, which restricts wheelchair access.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.

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• Budderoo National Park
  • Lyrebird loop walk
  • Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
  • Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings

Applies from Fri 10 Feb 2023, 9.21pm. Last reviewed: Wed 21 May 2025, 12.04pm

Closed areas: Informal track to Clover Falls is is closed due to rockfall risk

Due to rockfall risk, the unsanctioned walking track from the end of Clover Hill Road at Macquarie Rivulet to Clover Hill Falls is closed.

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• Macquarie Pass National Park

Applies from Mon 14 Dec 2020, 11.55am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 7.14am

Closed areas: Macquarie Rivulet - Jump Rock track closed

Access to Macquarie Rivulet (also known as 'Jump Rock') is not permitted. The track is steep and eroded, and contains unstable surfaces, cliffs and drop offs.

There is a high risk of injury from falls from heights. Do not enter the closed areas of this park.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call 1300 072 757.

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• Macquarie Pass National Park

Applies from Tue 18 Jun 2019, 9.18am. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 7.14am

Closed areas: Restricted access to Macquarie Rivulet

There is no access to Macquarie Rivulet from Mount Murray, at the top of Macquarie Pass. If you access the rivulet from the top of the escarpment, you will be trespassing on private property. Access to Macquarie Rivulet is only permitted via Clover Hill Road.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188.

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• Macquarie Pass National Park

Applies from Fri 1 Mar 2024, 3.12pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 8.32am

Safety alerts: Beaches at Killalea Regional Park are unpatrolled

The beaches at Killalea Regional Park are unpatrolled.  There is no lifesaving service.  There may be strong currents, shallow water, unexpected large waves, rips and sudden drop offs.

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• Killalea Regional Park

Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.34pm. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Feb 2025, 2.14pm

Closed parks: Five Islands NR is closed to public access

There is no public access to Five Islands Nature Reserve. 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. 

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• Five Islands Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 14 May 2020, 3.42pm. Last reviewed: Tue 20 May 2025, 8.38am

Closed areas: Spring Creek Canyon closed due to rockfalls

Spring Creek Canyon in Bungonia State Conservation Area is closed due to rockfalls in the area.

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

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• Bungonia State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 3 Jun 2022, 2.33pm. Last reviewed: Wed 28 May 2025, 8.35am

Safety alerts: Bungonia Gorge - Occasional high water

Whilst there is continuing rainfall periodically in Bungonia National Park, the Bungonia Creek water level may at times be higher than normal.

If you're planning to undertake the Red walking track or any activities within Bungonia Gorge, please assess water levels before continuing through the Bungonia Slot Canyon. If in doubt, turn back. Do not enter flood waters. Report conditions via the park register book on-site.

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• Bungonia National Park

Applies from Wed 16 Sep 2020, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.15am

Closed parks: Berkeley Nature Reserve closed

Berkeley Nature Reserve is closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance. 

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• Berkeley Nature Reserve

Applies from Sat 2 Dec 2023, 6.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 3.36pm

Closed areas: Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited

Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.

The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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• Budderoo National Park
  • Budderoo track
  • Gerringong Falls

Applies from Thu 7 Nov 2024, 12.27pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 12 May 2025, 9.41am

Safety alerts: Weed Spraying

Maynggu Ganai Historic Site consist of three separate management precincts - locally referred to as the Government House Block, the Military Barracks Block and the Well Block. Please be advised that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) undertakes regular and ongoing weed spraying operations across these three areas. These weed management works include (but are not limited too) spraying of all of the boundary and timber bollard fence lines and internal walking track routes with Roundup Biactive and Associate (being glyphosate and metsulfuron chemical products respectively). These works are conducted in order to; control exotic grasses and environmental weeds, assist with grounds maintenance activities such as mowing and improve the aesthetics of the site. In addition, NPWS staff then treat other emerging weeds on a cases by case basis, such as St Johns Wort using Grazon Extra. 

For further information regarding this activity please contact the NPWS Central West Area office at either Dubbo on 02 6841 7100 or Bathurst on 02 6332 7640

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• Maynggu Ganai Historic Site

Applies from Mon 2 Sep 2024, 1.27pm. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 1.35pm

Safety alerts: 1080 pest management program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will take place between 30 August 2024 and 31 March 2025 in Towra Point Nature Reserve.

Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.

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.

Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Sydney South Area office on 02 9337 5511 or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.

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• Towra Point Nature Reserve
  • Quibray Bay viewing platform
  • Towra Spit Beach

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 10.31am to Fri 31 Oct 2025, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Apr 2025, 11.25am

Safety alerts: Potential difficulties for cyclists navigating Beehive Walking Track

Cyclists undertaking the Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route are advised that there may be difficulties riding Beehive Walking Track, which provides one of two access routes to Beehive Campground. The original track has been closed to vehicles with many large logs impeding access. Alternative riding access to Beehive Campground is possible via Jack's Corner Road and Beehive Point Road.

This closure only affects cyclists wishing to access Beehive Point Campground. Walkers are not impacted by this closure and cyclists may choose to walk the trail with their bikes, lifting them over logs when required.

For further information, contact the NPWS Illawarra-Highlands Area on 02 4887 8244 or via email npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au

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• Morton National Park
  • Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route

Applies from Mon 23 Sep 2024, 2.24pm to Tue 2 Sep 2025, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 May 2025, 8.40am

Closed parks: Muogamarra Nature Reserve closed

Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public for 6 weeks every year, around spring time.

Due to the sensitive nature of the reserve, access is restricted at other times to approved educational and research activities only.

For more information about the reserve, call the NPWS Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or the NPWS North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.

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• Muogamarra Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 18 Jul 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.22am

Closed parks: Park closed for major road repairs

Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve is closed until 2026 while Transport for NSW repairs flood-damaged roads and landslips.

There is no access to Six Foot track via Jenolan Caves.

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

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• Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

Applies from Thu 1 Aug 2024, 2.34pm to Fri 1 Aug 2025, 2.35pm. Last reviewed: Tue 6 May 2025, 8.46am

Closed areas: Craigmoor is closed to the public.

Craigmoor is closed to the public.  See the website for a virtual tour of the house or contact local office for information.

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• Hill End Historic Site
  • Craigmoor House

Applies from Wed 8 Mar 2023, 9.09am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am

Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed

Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites. 

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• Jilliby State Conservation Area
  • Muirs lookout

Applies from Fri 5 Mar 2021, 1.54pm. Last reviewed: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10.50am

Closed areas: Camping areas closed due to flood and fire damage

Camping is closed indefinitely at the following campgrounds due to fire damage and flooding. The closed campground include (open for day-use only): 

• Pauls Point
• Sundeck 
• Sawyers 
• Burrawang

Please note that the campgrounds will remain open for day use. Some campgrounds may be affected by flood debris following heavy rain, and there may be steep sand walls to access sites.

Please be cautious and move onto another campground if safety issues occur. There have been many changes to campgrounds along the river, including reduced campground capacity. Some sites also have extensive regrowth following fires.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.

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• Morton National Park
  • Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Kangaroo River
  • Lake Yarrunga campgrounds: Shoalhaven River

Applies from Thu 15 Sep 2022, 10.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 10.55am

Closed areas: Little Mountain campground and Little Mountain Road closed for repair

Little Mountain Road and Little Mountain campground are closed while Little Mountain Road is being repaired. The road is impassable.

Barricades are in place around the closed areas. Tattersalls campground and Double Wharf picnic area remain open.

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

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• Karuah National Park
  • Little Mountain campground

Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 24 Mar 2025, 1.33pm

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

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• Wollemi National Park
  • Wheeny Creek campground

Applies from Fri 29 Dec 2023, 2.47pm to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.36am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Jul 2024, 9.28am

Safety alerts: Dangerous water conditions

Please do not swim or enter the water at Stockton Beach in the Worimi Conservation Lands. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming here.

The beach is remote, unpatrolled and has dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.

Mobile phone service is also limited here - you may not be able to call for help if you need it.

SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS AT BIRUBI POINT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB AT ANNA BAY.

We want everyone to enjoy their visit - and to return home safely.

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• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional Park
• Worimi State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 6 Jul 2022, 2.56pm. Last reviewed: Sun 25 May 2025, 12.50pm

Safety alerts: Golden Gully track access

Golden Gully will be closed to users when weather forecasts predict 20mm or more of rainfall within a 24 hour period. Erosion and hazards may be present within the gully during and following significant and prolonged periods of rainfall. Please take care and follow on site signage.

For more information contact the NPWS Hill End Historic Site office on 02 6370 9050.

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• Hill End Historic Site

Applies from Tue 21 Nov 2023, 10.05am. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Jun 2025, 8.39am

Safety alerts: Mount Tarn Navigational warning

Mt Tarn Walking Track is overgrown with vegetation between Mt Tarn and Mt Haughton which may cause navigation challenges.

Before you enter the bush, Think Before You TREK

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Tue 21 May 2024, 11.41am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 May 2025, 8.35am

Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles

Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.

The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.

The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.

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

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• Brisbane Water National Park
  • Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park
  • Patonga to Pearl Beach walking track
  • Warrah lookout
  • Warrah Trig cycling loop
  • Wondabyne to Patonga walking track

Applies from Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 1.46pm

Safety alerts: Wingecarribee River walking trail impacted by flood damage

Some sections of the Wingecarribee River walking track have been severely damaged by recent floods. 

Pedestrian access is still open, however please take care when walking these sections of the track. 

For more information, please contact your local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

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• Bangadilly National Park

Applies from Thu 18 Nov 2021, 10.47am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 8.43am

Closed areas: Toorooroo campground closed due to damage

Toorooroo campground is closed due to fire and flood damage. Please check back for updates.

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

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• Morton National Park

Applies from Thu 29 Feb 2024, 11.44am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 11.48am

Other planned events: Temporary access closures to trails at Middle Camp - Catherine Hill Bay - Munmorah State Conservation Area for external developer construction works.

Middle Camp DA/2238/2017 - has begun works in the Catherine Hill Bay area adjacent to lands managed by Munmorah State Conservation Area. These works due to the location now has temporary closures to access trails for Munmorah SCA. This is necessary for the contractor managing this development in order to maintain a safe construction site and public safety.

NPWS apologises for the inconvenience and are unable to provide alternate access.

This temporary closure affects: 

1. Collier fire trail
2. Powerline fire trail and 
3. Middle Camp fire trail
   

Please be advised that these closures will not stop access to fire vehicles in emergencies and does not cause a safety concern.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.

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• Munmorah State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 15 Dec 2022, 4.29pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Mar 2025, 9.30am

Closed areas: North Mackerel track closed and Mackerel trail partially closed

North Mackerel track is permanently closed due to a potential risk of rockfalls and unstable cliff edges in the Great Mackerel Beach area.

The only designated land access to or from Great Mackerel Beach is via Mackerel track to the north, which intersects with Resolute track.

Due to land instability and risk to personal safety, there is no through or return access to or from the following places:

• The south end of Great Mackerel Beach via The Basin or Mackerel trail
• The west of Great Mackerel Beach via North Mackerel track, which is closed.

Please be aware of the risks associated with visiting natural areas, including rock falls, unstable edges, falling branches and interactions with wildlife.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Aboriginal Heritage walk
  • Basin Aboriginal art site
  • Red Hands Cave walking track - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Resolute picnic area
  • The Basin campground
  • The Basin picnic area
  • The Basin track and Mackerel track
  • West Head lookout

Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 10.43am

Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed

Mirang Campground is now closed. The site has become a day-use ONLY picnic spot. No overnight stays permitted.

For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

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• Heathcote National Park
  • Mirang Pool picnic area

Applies from Wed 13 Apr 2022, 10.37am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 May 2025, 11.15am

Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only

The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.

To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.  

For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.

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• Jilliby State Conservation Area
  • Muirs lookout

Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 2.43pm

Closed areas: North Era campground closed

North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

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• Royal National Park
  • North Era campground

Applies from Tue 7 Oct 2014, 1.53pm to Thu 7 Oct 2027, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 17 Apr 2025, 10.21am

Closed areas: Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area closed

Parts of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area are closed for approved underground mining operations. The affected areas (see map) have been closed to protect visitor safety, because they're subject to subsidence and remediation activities from the mining operations.

Great North walk remains open. An update will be provided should this situation change.

If you're visiting the park, please be aware of subsidence and pollution incidents that took place in 2013, which were greater than what was expected from normal mining operations. These included a cliff fall in the north, and a subsidence and grout leak incident in the central part of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area.

If you're planning to visit the park during this time, please stay on formed tracks and trails and observe all barriers, warning signs and safety messages. Areas subject to possible cliff fall or subsidence in both areas of the park are clearly marked.

For more information, call the NPWS Lower Hunter area office on 02 4946 4100. NSW National Parks safety page.

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• Sugarloaf State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 9.03am

Safety alerts: Drinking water in Capertee National Park

You'll need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking in Capertee National Park. Water supplied at Capertee Homestead and Capertee Cottage is untreated and only suitable for showering and washing dishes.

Campers at Capertee and Policemans Point campgrounds should not use water from Capertee River for drinking or cooking. 

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• Capertee National Park
  • Capertee campground
  • Capertee Cottage
  • Capertee Homestead - 'Port Macquarie'
  • Policemans Point campground

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.

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• Yiraaldiya National Park

Applies from Tue 10 Nov 2020, 2.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.07am

Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed

Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.

For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.

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• Budderoo National Park
  • Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
  • Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings

Applies from Sat 17 Oct 2020, 10.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Nov 2023, 9.52am

Closed areas: North Head partial closure

Some parts of North Head in Sydney Harbour National Park are closed due to fire damage and geological instability. The closed areas include:

• Bluefish Point
• Wastewater Treatment Plant emergency access road

The following areas, and the bushland surrounding them, are also closed due to steep and unstable ground:

• Old Man's Hat
• Cannae Point
• Quarantine Head

Do not enter the closed areas.

Open areas include:

• Q Station
• North Head Sanctuary and Bella Vista Cafe (entry via North Fort)
• The track between Shelly Beach and Bluefish Drive
• Bluefish Drive to the Avenue of Honour
• Collins Flat Beach
• Fairfax track
• Burragula and Yiningma lookouts

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757 or Sydney North area office on 02 9451 3479 between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

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• Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Collins Flat Beach
  • Fairfax walk
  • Manly scenic walkway
  • Q Station

Applies from Thu 2 Jul 2020, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 8 Apr 2025, 9.27am

Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice

Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity. 

NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm. 

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• Budderoo National Park
  • Lyrebird loop walk
  • Minnamurra Falls walk
  • Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
  • Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings
  • Minnamurra Rainforest picnic area

Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.05am

Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park

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 Marangaroo 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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• Marrangaroo National Park

Applies from Thu 8 Jun 2023, 6.07pm. Last reviewed: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10.32am

Safety alerts: Damaged Bridge on Lone Pine Rd

Lone Pine Road between Italia Road and Drews Road in Wallaroo State Forest is closed while damage to a bridge is being repaired. 

The Common picnic area is still accessible by 4WD only, from Limeburners Creek Road via Callaghans Trail and Lone Pine Rd.

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• Wallaroo National Park

Applies from Wed 31 May 2023, 1.16pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.19pm

Safety alerts: Use caution for beach front driving

Beach driving conditions remain variable due to changing swell, tides and weather conditions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution when driving and to check conditions before travel.

Please remember to:  

• Look out for soft sand, erosion, wash outs and drop-offs.
• Avoid driving through sea water, foam or large pools of water. Driving conditions can change rapidly. Several vehicles on this beach have ended up in the ocean or swamped by water.
• Check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt save your visit for another day.

Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage. Do not drive over the frontal dune or any vegetation.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

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• Worimi National Park
• Worimi Regional Park
• Worimi State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 10.43am. Last reviewed: Thu 15 May 2025, 9.27am

Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety

Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.

Before rock fishing you should always:

• check for park alerts or closures
• check the tides, swell and weather conditions before setting out and never fish in exposed areas during rough or large seas or in electrical storms.
• Wear your life jacket, appropriate light weight clothing and non-slip footwear

Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.

If you’re in doubt don’t go out.

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• Munmorah State Conservation Area

Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 12.28pm

Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage

Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.

This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.

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• Royal National Park
  • Garie Beach picnic area
  • Governor Game lookout
  • North Era campground
  • The Coast track

Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 8.46am

Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park

Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.

Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.

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• Barrington Tops National Park

Applies from Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12.57pm. Last reviewed: Mon 14 Apr 2025, 2.42pm

Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety

Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot $100 fine if non-compliant.

Before rock fishing you should always:

• check for park alerts or closures
• check the tides, swell and weather conditions before setting out and never fish in exposed areas during rough or large seas or in electrical storms.
• Wear your life jacket, appropriate light weight clothing and non-slip footwear

Stay safe, always watch the local conditions, never turn your back on the ocean and never fish alone.

If you’re in doubt don’t go out.

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• Wallarah National Park