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Applies from Sun 6 Apr 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 1.59pm
Closed parks: Park closed for aerial and ground pest control operation
The following parks will be closed from 4pm Sunday 6th April to 5pm Friday 11th April for an aerial pest control operation.
- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve (including Mt Gray mine site & Grove Creek Falls)
- Abercrombie River National Park & State Conservation Area (Bummaroo Ford Campground remains OPEN)
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park (The Six Foot Track from Cox's River to Jenolan Caves Road remains OPEN) Ground shooting operations undertaken during this period.
- Turon National Park
- Yerranderie State Conservation Area (Access to Yerranderie Regional Park along the Oberon-Colong stock route remains OPEN)
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on 6336 6200.
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 Tue 1 Oct 2024, 1.00am to Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 27 Mar 2025, 9.38am
Fire bans: Park Fire Ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. 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.
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Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 11.40am
Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed
The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.
For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.
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Applies from Fri 7 Feb 2025, 5.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 8.39am
Other planned events: Other planned events: Lost City North Road Temporarily Open
Lost City North Road is temporarily open to visitors from 5pm Friday 7th February 2025 . Road improvement works have commenced and additional future works and associated closures will extend to the middle of 2025.
The improvement works at Lost City North will include road works to enable future 2WD access, native revegetation and rehabilitation works, and new visitor infrastructure including a carpark and accessible lookout.
Visitors are advised to slow down and take care due to the changed traffic conditions. A 4WD is recommended.
The Lost City Walking Track can be accessed via Lost City North Road.
For more information, contact the Kanangra Area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 24 Jan 2025, 3.45pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 9.15am
Other planned events: Lost City Road Closure
Lost City Road (previously known as Lost City South Road) is closed from Monday 10th February 2025 for major improvement works including road upgrades, carparks and accessible toilets.
Lost City Walking Track is accessible via Lost City North Road. Visitor must slow down and take care when travelling along Lost City North Road. A 4WD vehicle is recommended.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Kanangra Area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 16 Aug 2024, 1.35pm. Last reviewed: Mon 7 Apr 2025, 9.16am
Safety alerts: Bird Rock Trail Closure
Birds Rock trail is closed beyond Birds Rock from Friday 16 August 2024 due to construction works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 4 Jul 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 8.50am
Closed areas: North Ridge Rd closure
North Ridge Road is now closed for works as part of the Gardens of Stone Multi-Day Walk. The closure will be in place until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 24 Nov 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 9.19am
Closed areas: Sunnyside Ridge Road closed
Sunnyside Ridge Road is closed due to unsafe conditions. Damaged mining infrastructure poses a risk to park visitors. The road will remain closed until remedial works make the road safe again.
The closure is inclusive of side tracks, The Spanish Steps and Campbells Road. This closure may be extended depending on progress of the works.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Mar 2025, 9.19am
Safety alerts: Haulage trucks using Old Bells Line of Rd
Haulage trucks are in operation along Old Bells Line of Rd between the park entrance near Chifley Road (Zig Zag Railway) and Clarence Sands during the following times:
• Monday to Friday: 04.00 to 18.00
• Saturday: 04.00 to 13.00
During these times road users are reminded to:
• drive with caution
• adhere to the speed limit of 40 km/hr
• listen for truck movements via UHF-11
If a UHF radio is unavailable, NPWS recommends to access the reserve via State Mine Gully Rd. For more information contact the Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200.
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