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Applies from Thu 12 Dec 2024, 7.00am to Thu 12 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 11 Dec 2024, 7.40am
Other planned events: Wodi Wodi and Forest Tracks will be closed for helicopter operations
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be using helicopters to lift heavy construction materials for the Great Southern Walk, on the Wodi Wodi and Forest Walk Tracks.
Helicopters are one of the most efficient and low impact ways of transporting heavy construction materials to remote, sensitive and less accessible areas of the park.
For information on the Great Southern Walk or to register your interest to receive progress updates visit our webpage at Great Southern Walk | NSW Environment and Heritage
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Applies from Mon 9 Dec 2024, 9.00am to Fri 13 Dec 2024, 9.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2024, 9.07am
Closed areas: East Heathcote APZ Trail - Limited Access
Access will be limited on the East Heathcote Asset Protection Zone (APZ) Trail in Royal National Park due to trail repair work from 09/12/2024 - 13/12/2024.
Please obey all closure signage and follow instructions of NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Royal National Park Visitors Centre on 9542 0648.
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Applies from Thu 12 Dec 2024, 8.00am to Thu 12 Dec 2024, 3.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 8 Dec 2024, 3.42pm
Other planned events: Helicopter Operations- Heathcote National Park
Helicopter Operations will be underway on Thursday 12th December for the maintenance of the Kingfisher Campground toilets. Walkers on the Bullawarring track will be asked to hold for a short period of time intermittently during the day, as the operation unfolds. Kingfisher campground occupants will be asked to stay in their tents while the helicopter is operating in the immediate area. All visitors must obey the direction of park staff, for the safety of all involved.
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Applies from Mon 9 Dec 2024, 7.00am to Thu 19 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2024, 3.04pm
Other planned events: Roadworks on Boomerang Fire Trail
Roadworks will be underway on Boomerang Fire Trail in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area from Monday 9 December to Thursday 19 December 2024.
Please follow the directions of roadwork signs and NPWS staff.
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Applies from Fri 6 Dec 2024, 2.39pm to Fri 31 Jan 2025, 2.43pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2024, 2.47pm
Closed areas: Royal 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:
- Palm Jungle Loop track between Burning Palms and Werrong lookout is closed for track upgrades and storm impact remediation..
- 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.
- Figure 8 Pools access - Access via Garawarra Farm only to Garawarra Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track.
For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Mon 9 Dec 2024, 10.45am to Thu 12 Dec 2024, 5.47pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Dec 2024, 10.51am
Safety alerts: Helicopter Operation Burning Palms and Garawarra Farm carpark - Thursday 12 December 2024
Helicopter lift operation in place all day (approx. 8am – 3pm) operation out of Garawarra Farm heli pad. This is part of the flood recovery works and will be operating on the Royal Coast Track around the Burning Palms area.
- Some short delays for walker in the area. Follow directions from NPWS staff. Access to figure 8 pools and surrounding tracks are open including Burge track and Garawarra Ridge Trail.
- existing track elements alert already in place for Palm Jungle for the ongoing track construction works.
- Garawarra Farm carpark open
- Amenities block open
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Applies from Tue 10 Dec 2024, 5.00am to Fri 13 Dec 2024, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 2.30pm
Closed areas: Warumbul Road Vehicle Trail closed for repairs
Warumbul Vehicle Trail in Royal National Park is closed between 10th December and 13th December 2024 due to construction works. Winifred Falls & Trail will also be closed during this time.
Please follow 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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Applies from Thu 5 Dec 2024, 1.56pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 2.10pm
Closed areas: Mount Bass Vehicle Trail closed for repairs
Mount Bass Vehicle Trail in Royal National Park is closed on weekdays between 4th December and 20th December 2024 due to construction works.
Please follow 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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Applies from Tue 3 Dec 2024, 1.40pm to Fri 20 Dec 2024, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 10.14am
Closed areas: Rhododendron Gardens Closed for night-time Ground Shooting Operations
The Rhododendron Gardens of the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area will be closed during the hours of 6:00pm – 9:00am from Tuesday 17th December - Friday 20th December 2024 for ground shooting for feral animal control. The Rhododendron Gardens will be open to the public during normal visitation hours.
This program will involve ground shooting of feral deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on the Rhododendron Gardens as well as native plants and animals including threatened species. Other pest animals including foxes may also be targeted, if observed during the operations.
Ground Shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the Wollongong Office on (02) 4224 4188 or npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Wed 18 Sep 2024, 1.36pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 12.34pm
Closed areas: Wodi Wodi Track Closed due to track damage
Wodi Wodi walking track is closed until further notice due to repairs and upgrades.
The walking track will re-open as soon as it safe to do so.
For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.18am
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.
For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Mon 9 Jan 2023, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 Nov 2024, 8.18am
Closed areas: Partial Closure to Forest Walk
The Forest Walk is affected by the closure of Sublime Point walking track until further notice. There is no access between Sublime Point and Austinmer. Sublime Point walking track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
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.
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Applies from Fri 9 Dec 2022, 9.15am. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Dec 2024, 11.29am
Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail partial closure
The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is open to walkers, bicycles and light 4WD vehicles only. No access with heavy vehicles larger than cat 9 due to hazardous track conditions. As soon as the remainder of the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS Alerts will be updated.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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Applies from Thu 10 Oct 2024, 10.52am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10.55am. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Dec 2024, 3.55pm
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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Applies from Mon 4 Mar 2024, 10.28am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.03am
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.
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Applies from Mon 3 Jul 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 4.19pm
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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Applies from Fri 14 Jul 2023, 3.13pm. Last reviewed: Tue 15 Oct 2024, 10.41pm
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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Applies from Fri 6 May 2022, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.04am
Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition
Sections of Curra Moors loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
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Applies from Tue 12 Jul 2022, 4.30pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 10.03am
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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