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Thirlmere Lakes National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 25 March 2025, 7.46am

Applies from Mon 24 Feb 2025, 11.15am to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 25 Mar 2025, 7.46am.

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.

Nearby alerts

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 Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 2.40pm

Closed areas: Deer control program in Upper Nepean State Conservation Area from 24 March - 30 June 2025

Upper Nepean State Conservation Area (UNSCA) will be conducting a feral deer management program between 5:00pm and 6:00am, from Monday 24 March 2025 - Monday 30 June 2025.

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.

 

Please note, UNSCA is entirely within the WaterNSW Special Area and is permanently closed to public access.

 

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

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Applies from Mon 10 Mar 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 1.55pm

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

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Applies from Mon 3 Feb 2025, 3.08pm to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 4.52pm

Safety alerts: Weed Spraying works

NSW NPWS will be working with contractors to complete a weed spraying program within the following reserves:

  • Guula Ngurra National Park
  • Bangadilly National Park
  • Wollondilly River Nature Reserve
  • Nattai National Park
  • Nattai State Conservation Area.

 

The main weed being sprayed is Blackberry but other environmental weeds might be treated at the same time. Do not harvest or eat blackberry fruit within these areas.

 

If you have any concerns please contact your local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://prd.nswparks.cloud/visit-a-park/parks/thirlmere-lakes-national-park/local-alerts

Contact

  • in the Sydney and surrounds region
  • Thirmere Lakes is open from from 5.30am to 8pm during daylight savings and 5.30am to 6pm rest of year. 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

For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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