Applies from Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2.52pm to Sun 25 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 10.25am

Closed areas: Road closures in Lane Cove National Park

Lane Cove Depot Road and part of Max Allen Road will be closed from 31 March 2025 to 25 May 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 Bakers Flat picnic area. 

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.

Applies from Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.53am

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.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

• Kemps Creek Nature Reserve

Applies from Thu 1 Feb 2024, 12.05pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 8.42pm

Closed areas: 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.