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Migrant Heritage walk

Scheyville National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 4 March 2025, 9.33am

Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2025, 10.16am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 9.33am.

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 4 Apr 2025, 3.56pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 4.00pm

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

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

Mitchell Park picnic area and walking tracks will remain open.

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

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Applies from Mon 31 Mar 2025, 12.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Apr 2025, 3.54pm

Closed areas: Cattai Campground Closed

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

Campground open dates:

April 4th and 5th- campground open

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

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

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Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.39am

Fire bans: Kanangra Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.

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.

Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2025, 10.20am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 9.33am

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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Applies from Thu 30 Jan 2025, 10.16am to Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 9.33am

Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations

All of Scheyville National Park excluding Longneck Lagoon are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.

Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.

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Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 9.56am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.56am. Last reviewed: Sat 22 Mar 2025, 10.13am

Other planned events: Cattai National Park- Flood repair works

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

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Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Tue 11 Mar 2025, 8.57am

Closed areas: Longneck Lagoon walking track partial closure, Scheyville National Park

Longneck Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage. The rest of Longneck walking track is open. 

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://prd.nswparks.cloud/things-to-do/walking-tracks/migrant-heritage-walk/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Scheyville National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
  • Scheyville National Park is open 8am to 6pm from May to August and 8am to 8pm from September to April. The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

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