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Applies from Wed 10 Apr 2024, 4.31pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 4.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 May 2024, 10.45am
Closed areas: Fig Tree Cave tour changed
Due to recent events, Victoria Arch and the Marble Way sections of Fig Tree Cave are closed to the public.
Visitors can still do a self-guided tour of Fig Tree Cave, but only as far as the ‘Broken stalactite’ platform. Visitors will then retrace their footsteps back to the entrance of the cave to complete the tour. This experience still includes all dark zones of the cave, recorded commentaries, light shows and a view of the underground river section.
Other facilities and experiences remain open, including:
- guided tours of Wollondilly, Kooringa and Mulwaree Caves at advertised times
- Mares Forest Creek bushwalking track to Tinted Cave
- picnic areas
- Kui Kiosk
- the campground, cabins and dormitories.
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Applies from Sat 9 Apr 2022, 1.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 May 2024, 9.41am
Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Many walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather causing subsidence hazards, major landslides or infrastructure upgrades.
The following areas are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
- Fern Bower between Prince Henry Cliff walk (Grand Cliff Top walk) and Amphitheatre track is closed due to multiple landslides.
- Federal pass between the bottom of Furber Steps and the Giant Staircase is closed due to a landslide.
- Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Solitary Loop and Federal Pass west of Scenic World are closed due to multiple landslides.
- Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
- Sections of Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) and Round walk are closed between Prince Henry picnic area and Scenic World until 5pm Wednesday 15 May 2024 for track maintenance. Follow detour on Cliff Drive. Access to Furber Steps is from Prince Henry picnic area (Katoomba Falls Kiosk). Detours in place. The area will be open from early Thursday 16 to 5pm Sunday 19 May and will reclose, as above, to the end of June 2024.
- Bridal Veil View lookout and track (Leura) are closed for maintenance.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fern Bower track, Echo Tree and Flat Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Please use Cliff Drive as short detour.
- 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 multiple road closures.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- Valley of Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Vera Falls, Hippocrene Falls or Wentworth Falls from Valley of the Waters.
- Charles Darwin walk (part of the 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.
- 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.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
- Williams track (Govetts descent) and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides.
- Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
Some adventure recreation areas and routes are specifically closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Wed 10 Apr 2024, 12.15pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2024, 9.40am
Closed parks: Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve is closed until further notice due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve is closed until further notice due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
This area will re-open as soon as it is safe.
Access to Six Foot track is not possible via Jenolan Caves
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 NPWS office.
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Applies from Tue 14 May 2024, 7.00am to Wed 15 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 May 2024, 4.21pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Wombeyan Karst Conservation Area is closed from 7am, Tuesday 14 May to 5pm, Wednesday 15 May 2024 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office
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Applies from Mon 13 May 2024, 7.00am to Fri 17 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 May 2024, 4.03pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
The following parks will be closed from 7am, Monday 13 May to 5pm, Friday 17 May 2024 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 6336 6200
- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Area
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Mares Forest National Park
- Yerranderie SCA
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Applies from Fri 10 May 2024, 11.48am to Fri 26 Jul 2024, 11.49am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 May 2024, 2.30pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 20th May 2024 to Friday 31st May 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place 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.
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.
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Applies from Fri 10 May 2024, 2.48pm to Fri 26 Jul 2024, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 May 2024, 2.29pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing aerial baiting program from Monday 20th May 2024 to Friday 31st May 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place 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.
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.
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Applies from Sun 5 May 2024, 1.13pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 May 2024, 3.31pm
Closed areas: Federal Pass walking track partial closure
Heavy rainfall has caused a landslide to block a section of Federal Pass walking track.The following areas of the track are closed:
- Between Giant stairs junction and Furber Stairs
- Federal Pass junction with Dardanelles walking track and Furber Stairs walking track.
NPWS will be assessing safety and conducting remedial works on Monday 6 May 2024. Please do not enter closed areas.
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Applies from Mon 6 May 2024, 10.49am to Mon 20 May 2024, 10.50am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 May 2024, 3.10pm
Safety alerts: Ultra trail running festival
Many walking tracks on the south side of Wentworth Falls to the Katoomba area will be busy from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 May 2024 for the Ultra trail running festival. The affected trails include:
- Narrowneck
- Tarros Ladders
- Furber Steps
- Federal Pass
- Giant Stairs
- Fern Bower
- Dardanelles Pass
- Prince Henry Cliff walk
- Grand Cliff Top walk
- Amphitheatre
- Leura Cascades
- Undercliff
- Overcliff
- Short Cut
- Wentworth Falls
- Rocket Point
- Valley of Waters
- Nature
- Kedumba Pass.
There are also numerous other fire trails and roads that will be used for the event. Trails will generally be open to the public. Peak sites may have short term stop/go traffic control in place. Please expect minor delays.
For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
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Applies from Mon 13 May 2024, 7.00am to Fri 17 May 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2024, 8.57am
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
Abercrombie River National Park & Abercrombie River State Conservation Area are closed from 7am Monday 13 May to 5pm Friday 17 May 2024 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 6336 6200.
Bummaroo Ford Campground remains OPEN.
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Applies from Thu 11 Apr 2024, 1.58pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 1 May 2024, 12.45pm
Safety alerts: Thirlmere Lakes National Park - damage to roads from recent heavy rain
The roads in Thirlmere Lakes National Park have been damaged by recent heavy rains. Park visitors are advised to take extra care when driving on roads in the park.
In particular, Pumphouse Road has sustained surface damage, so visitors are advised to enter the park through Slades Road where possible.
Due to the rise in lake levels, sections of the walking track are likely to be underwater and may not be passable.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. 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).
Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 8.59am to Sat 2 Nov 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 Apr 2024, 3.09pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Friday 1 November 2024 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.
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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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Applies from Fri 15 Mar 2024, 3.25pm to Tue 1 Oct 2024, 3.39pm. Last reviewed: Mon 22 Apr 2024, 9.14am
Other incidents: Access from Mittagong closed
There is no access to Wombeyan Caves from Mittagong/Bowral, as this section of Wombeyan Caves Road remains closed until further notice. Visitors are advised to access the caves via the Goulburn-Oberon Road only.
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Applies from Thu 18 Apr 2024, 2.25pm. Last reviewed: Thu 18 Apr 2024, 3.43pm
Closed areas: Six Foot Track Part Closure
Due to Jenolan Caves precinct being closed, this end of the Six Foot track will also remain closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please refer to the Jenolan Caves website.
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Applies from Thu 11 Apr 2024, 2.52pm to Fri 24 May 2024, 10.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 May 2024, 12.10pm
Closed areas: Park closures apply for aerial pest control program 13 May - 24 May 2024
The following areas will be closed for an aerial pest control operation, running weekdays from Monday 13 May - Friday 24 May 2024 inclusive.
- Nattai NP
- Nattai State Conservation Area
- Burragorang SCA – (including Burragorang Lookout)
- Joadja Nature Reserve
- Jellore Flora Reserve
- Wollondilly River Nature Reserve
- Bangadilly NP
- Guula Ngurra National Park
- Upper Nepean SCA including Stage 2 lands (nth of the Tourist Road)
- Barrallier WaterNSW freehold lands
Please note that these parks will be open for weekends during this period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Sat 4 Mar 2023, 9.52am. Last reviewed: Wed 10 Apr 2024, 2.41pm
Hazard reduction burns: Red Hand Cave HR
There is a fire in this park called Red Hand Cave HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information.
Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 18 Apr 2024, 1.43pm to Mon 30 Sep 2024, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Apr 2024, 8.43am
Closed areas: Northern section of park closed for ground pest control operation
Northern section of park closed for a ground pest control operation.
The northern section of Burragorang State Conservation Area is closed between 6pm and 6am every day, except weekends, between 29 April and 30 Sep 2024 for a ground pest control operation.
The closure will extend from Ridge Road & Fire Trail 10a through to the northern extent of the park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai Area Office at (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 12 Dec 2023, 12.00am to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 12.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 23 Apr 2024, 8.43am
Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operation
Some areas in this park are closed from 12am, December 18 2023 to 12am, March 18 2024 for a ground pest control operation.
The closed areas are:
- Warrells Trail off Obrien's Road
- The area between Warrells Trail and Basket Creek
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office: (02) 4720 6200.
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Applies from Tue 21 Mar 2023, 11.53am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2024, 5.01pm
Closed areas: Six Foot track - Bowtells Bridge closure
Bowtells swing bridge on Six Foot track is closed to protect public safety. An upgrade is being planned and the bridge is expected to reopen in May 2024. Signs and barriers are in place to prevent access onto the bridge.
Crown Lands, which manages the bridge, is advising track users not to attempt to cross Coxs River. Any attempts to cross the river are at your own risk and are discouraged due to the potential for slips or falls, rainfall and risk of flash flooding.
For further information visit the Six Foot track website.
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Applies from Thu 9 Jun 2022, 2.01pm to Sat 1 Jun 2024, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Wed 24 Apr 2024, 5.01pm
Closed areas: Post Office Lodge closed for restoration works
Post Office Lodge in Yerranderie Regional Park is closed for restoration works until June 2024.
For further information please contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
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